Section R. 400.15409 - Bedroom space; "usable floor space" definedRule 409.
(1) As used in this rule, "usable floor space" means floor space that is under a ceiling which is not less than 6 feet, 6 inches in height, excluding closets and space that is under a portable wardrobe. When determining usable floor space, an alcove or any other part of the room that does not have at least a 7-foot horizontal dimension shall be excluded.(2) A single occupancy bedroom shall have not less than 80 square feet of usable floor space.(3) A multioccupancy resident bedroom shall have not less than 65 square feet of usable floor space per bed.(4) A maximum of 2 beds shall be allowed in any multioccupancy bedroom, except as provided in subrule (5) of this rule.(5) A maximum of 4 beds shall be allowed in any multioccupancy bedroom for those licensees and homes that were licensed on the effective date of these rules and that have had licenses in continuous effect.(6) Where there is a change of ownership or a change in licensee for those licensees and homes that were licensed on the effective date of these rules and whose licenses have been in continuous effect, a maximum 4 beds shall be allowed in any multioccupancy bedroom when all of the following conditions have been met: (a) The resident or his or her designated representative has agreed, in writing, to continue to reside in the multioccupancy room.(b) The home is in compliance with all applicable state fire safety and environmental health standards.(c) The multioccupancy bedroom provides not less than 70 square feet (65 square feet for homes licensed on or before December 31, 1976) of usable floor space per bed. "Usable floor space" means the floor space under a ceiling that is not less than 6 feet 6 inches in height.(d) The licensee has made provision for individual privacy as required in these rules.(7) There shall not be less than a 3-foot clearance between beds in a multioccupancy bedroom.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.15409