Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30445

Current through Vol. 24-19, November 1, 2024
Section R. 408.30445 - Automatic sprinkler systems

Rule 445.

Section 903.2.11.3 of the code is amended to read as follows:

903.2.11.3. Buildings more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout a building that has a floor level which has an occupant load of 30 or more occupants and which is located 30 feet (9144 mm) or more above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

Exceptions:

1. Open parking structures.
2. Occupancies in group F-2.
3. Existing buildings having occupied floor levels not more than 55 feet (16764 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, where the local unit of government complies with the following parameters:
3.1. The local unit of government having a municipal fire department with an ISO rating of 3 or lower, employing a full-time career fire fighting staff.
3.2. The governing body of the local unit of government has passed a resolution affirming the use of this exception and filed that resolution with the department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of construction codes .

Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30445

1979 AC; 1981 AACS; 1987 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1995 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2004 AACS; 2010 AACS; 2016 MR 24, Eff. 4/20/2017