Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.4512 - Combustible materials, decorations, furnishings, and bedding
Rule 512.
(1) A
resident-occupied facility shall be kept free of all accumulation of
combustible materials unnecessary for the immediate operation of the
institution, unless materials are within an approved storage room.
(2) Easily ignited or rapidly burning
combustible decorations are not permitted in a facility. Personal artwork and
personal decorations made or owned by residents are permitted up to 20% of wall
space in each room or use areas other than means of egress and hazardous areas
if they have been treated with fire retardant materials approved by
Underwriters Laboratory.
(3) Newly
introduced upholstered furniture shall be tested in accordance and comply with
the provisions of NFPA-261 unless located in an area having approved automatic
sprinkler protection.
(4) Newly
introduced mattresses shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E 1590 unless
located in an area having approved automatic sprinkler protection.
Notes
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