Section R. 325.1965 - Elevators and space requirements for certain homesRule 65.
(1) A new construction, addition, major building change, or conversion after November 14, 1969 shall provide all of the following: (a) An elevator if resident bedrooms are situated upon more than 1 floor level. An elevator shall have a minimum cab size of 5 feet by 7 feet, 6 inches.(b) A sleeping, day, dining, recreation, and activity room with a minimum ceiling height of 8 feet.(c) In a room requiring windows, a clear unobstructed horizontal view of 20 feet from the windows. One additional foot shall be added to the minimum distance of 20 feet for each 2-foot rise above the first story up to a maximum of 40 feet of required unobstructed view.(d) A minimum of 30 square feet of floor space per licensed bed for day room, dining, recreation, and activity purposes.Mich. Admin. Code R. 325.1965