Section R. 325.3615 - Shelter; construction; floors; furniture; spaceRule 15.
(1) A shelter shall be structurally sound, in good repair, in a sanitary condition, and provide protection to the occupant against the elements.(2) The shelter shall have flooring that is constructed of rigid materials, smooth finished, readily cleanable, and located to prevent the entrance of ground and surface water. Shelter floors shall be reasonably level.(3) Shelters constructed or put into operation after the effective date of these rules shall have double-wall construction and shall have an interior permanent-type ceiling.(4) The following space shall be provided in the shelter:(a) For sleeping purposes only, except as provided in subdivision (b) of this subrule, not less than 50 square feet of floor space per individual.(b) For sleeping purposes in a dormitory that has double-deck beds only, not less than 40 square feet per individual.(c) For combined cooking, eating, and sleeping purposes, the following space shall be provided: (i) Not less than 60 square feet of floor space per individual for all shelters constructed before April 3, 1980, except as provided in paragraph (iii) of this subdivision.(ii) Not less than 100 square feet of floor space per individual for all shelters constructed after April 3, 1980, and for any shelters in which renovation will include the addition of living space by increasing the exterior dimensions.(iii) Ten years from the effective date of this rule, all shelters shall provide not less than 100 square feet of floor space per individual. In all cases, square footage shall be determined by using the outside dimensions of the shelter.(5) The shelter for a family with 1 or more children who are over 6 years of age shall have a partitioned sleeping area. The partition shall be constructed of rigid materials and installed so as to provide reasonable privacy.(6) A separate sleeping area shall be provided in the shelter for each sex or each family.(7) An accessible facility shall be provided within each shelter for the storage of clothing and personal articles. Not less than 2 lineal feet of rod per individual 12 years of age or older and 1 lineal foot of rod per individual less than 12 years of age shall be provided for hanging clothing. There shall be not less than 3 feet of vertical open space below the rod. In addition, not less than 2 square feet of storage area shall be provided per individual. There shall be at least 1 foot of vertical open space above the storage area.(8) At least 1/2 of the floor area in the shelter shall have a ceiling height of not less than 7 feet. Floor space shall not be counted where the ceiling height is less than 5 feet.(9) A partition between living units in a multifamily shelter shall extend to the ceiling or roof of the shelter for all new or substantially remodeled shelters and for all shelters 3 years after the effective date of these rules.(10) Sufficient bed space consisting of comfortable, rigidly supported beds, cots, or bunks with clean mattresses shall be provided for all individuals. Bedding that is provided by the camp operator shall be clean and sanitary. Triple-deck bunks are prohibited. The clear space between the top of the lower mattress of a double-deck bunk and the bottom of the upper bunk shall be not less than 27 inches. The distance from the top of the upper mattress to the ceiling shall be not less than 36 inches.(11) For all single-sex crews, a separate bed for each occupant shall be provided.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.3615