Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1440 - Heat-producing equipment
Rule 40.
(1)
Heating shall be from an approved central heating plant or factory mutual and
underwriters laboratories labeled or listed permanently installed, fixed-type
electrical heating, such as a recognized panel or baseboard electrical heating
system.
(2) A furnace, water
heater, heating appliances, pipes, woodburning stoves and furnaces, and other
flame- or heat-producing equipment shall be installed in a fixed and permanent
manner and in accordance with a manufacturer's instructions and shall be
maintained in a safe condition.
(3)
Where conditions indicate a need for inspection, heat-producing equipment shall
be inspected by a qualified inspection service. If there are violations, a copy
of the inspection report shall be submitted to the department, together with a
written corrective action plan. A copy of the certificate of approval from the
qualified inspection service shall be maintained in the home and available for
department review.
(4) Hot water
pipes and steam radiators located in resident-occupied areas shall be shielded
to protect against burns.
(5)
Portable heating devices shall not be used.
(6) Heat-producing equipment located in a
basement shall be separated from the remainder of the home by means of a floor
separation. Standard building material shall be sufficient for the floor
separation and shall include at least a 1 3/4-inch solid wood core door or
equivalent which is installed in a substantially fully stopped wood or steel
frame and which is so constructed to effectively stop the spread of smoke and
fire. The door shall be equipped with an automatic self-closing device and
positive-latching hardware.
(7)
This rule shall only apply to those adult foster care family homes licensed or
proposed to be licensed after March 27, 1980.
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