Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1941

Current through Vol. 24-10, June 15, 2024
Section R. 400.1941 - Heat-producing equipment

Rule 41.

(1) All flame-producing and heat-producing equipment must be maintained in a safe condition and shielded to protect against burns. This subrule applies to all of the following:
(a) A furnace.
(b) A water heater.
(c) A fireplace.
(d) A radiator and pipes.
(e) Wood burning equipment.
(2) Combustible materials and equipment must not be stored within 4 feet of furnaces, other flame or heat-producing equipment, or fuel-fired water heaters.
(3) Portable heating devices must not be used when children are in care.
(4) Furnaces, other flame or heat-producing equipment used to heat the home when children are in care, and fuel-fired water heaters must be inspected by 1 of the following entities:
(a) A licensed heating contractor for a fuel-fired furnace.
(b) A licensed heating contractor or licensed plumbing contractor for a fuel-fired water heater.
(c) A mechanical inspector for the local jurisdiction or licensed mechanical inspector for a wood stove or other solid fuel appliance.
(5) The inspection specified in subrule (4) of this rule must be conducted before the initial license is issued and every 4 years thereafter at the time of license renewal.
(6) For outdoor wood stoves or open-air wood boilers, the initial installation inspection by a local heating or mechanical inspector shall meet the requirements of this rule.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.1941

2005 AACS; 2009 AACS 2020 MR 23, Eff. 12/13/2019