Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18649

Current through Vol. 24-18, October 15, 2024
Section R. 400.18649 - Stairways and other vertical openings

Rule 649.

(1) In buildings of fire-resistant construction, an interior stairway shall be enclosed with material that has a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. In buildings of wood joist construction an interior stairway shall be enclosed with material having 1/2-hour-fire-resistance rating. One quarter-inch wired glass in a steel frame meets the 1/2-hour requirement.
(2) An elevator or dumbwaiter shaft shall be completely enclosed by noncombustible materials that have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 1 hour. An opening shall not be allowed through the side wall enclosures for ventilating or other purposes. A door that services an elevator or dumbwaiter shall be of solid construction, be reasonably smoketight when closed, and shall be constructed to resist fire for 1 hour.

Exception: A door in an elevator may have wired glass that is not more than 6 square feet.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18649

1994 AACS