Section R. 400.4512 - Combustible materials, decorations, furnishings, and beddingRule 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.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.4512
1983 AACS; 2015 MR 9, Eff. June 8, 2015