Section R. 400.11215 - Fire warning and extinguishing equipmentRule 215.
(1) A camp building which consists of single-level open construction and which is used to sleep less than 26 persons shall be equipped with battery-operated smoke detectors.(2) A camp building which consists of single-level compartmentalized construction and which is used to sleep 12 or fewer persons shall be minimally equipped with battery-operated smoke detectors that adequately protect all compartments.(3) A camp building which consists of single-level compartmentalized construction and which is used to sleep more than 12, but less than 26, persons shall be equipped with fixed-wired, interconnected smoke detectors that protect all compartments.(4) A camp building of any type of construction, other than that specified in subrules (1), (2), and (3) of this rule, that is used for sleeping and buildings that are used for sleeping more than 25 persons shall be equipped with automatic fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, and emergency power supplies for such systems. The fire detection system shall adequately cover all compartments, including attics and bathrooms, and shall be integrated with the fire alarm system. The general evacuation alarm signal shall operate throughout the entire building. Newly installed or newly required system trouble alarms shall be located in an area normally occupied by staff.(5) If a building is occupied, other than for sleeping, by more than 50 persons and if all or part of the 50 persons are situated above or below the main floor, or if the occupied level is compartmentalized by other than a commercial kitchen, furnace room, toilet room, storage room, or an administrative area, then the building shall be equipped with a fire alarm system. The general evacuation alarm signal shall operate throughout the entire building. Newly installed or newly required system trouble alarms shall be located in an area normally occupied by staff.(6) Required fire warning devices shall be in compliance with all of the following requirements: (a) Be listed by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory.(b) Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.(c) Be cleaned and tested at least quarterly, with a written record maintained of the cleaning and testing.(d) If battery-operated, be of the type that provides a signal when batteries are not providing sufficient power and when batteries are missing.(7) Required fire warning devices shall be maintained in proper working condition. If fire-warning devices are rendered inoperable, repairs shall be completed as soon as possible, but the devices shall not be inoperable for more than 5 days.(8) As a temporary substitute for required fire-detection devices during the 5-day period in subrule (7) of this rule, a camp may establish a fire watch. A fire watch shall consist of an adult staff member who is awake and dressed and who makes rounds of all floors at least once every 45 minutes between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and at other times when the campers are sleeping.(9) Fire extinguishers which are of a class and size and at locations determined by the fire inspection authority shall be installed throughout the camp. At a minimum, a 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher shall be installed in close proximity to each kitchen and furnace room. The travel distance to an approved fire extinguisher shall be not more than 75 feet.(10) The installation of a fire alarm or fire suppression system shall require the submittal of shop drawings to the bureau of fire services for review and approval before beginning any actual work.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.11215
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