Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18657

Current through Vol. 24-21, December 1, 2024

Section R. 400.18657 - Sprinkler protection

Rule 657.

(1) An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in all congregate facilities as required in these rules.

(2) If an adequate supply of water is available, a sprinkler system shall be installed to protect all of the following areas:

(a) A heating plant room that houses incinerators of more than a 2-bushel capacity.

(b) An incinerator room.

(c) A laundry room.

(d) A storage room for combustible material, including a janitor room and closet.

(e) A clean and dirty linen room.

(f) A receiving room.

(g) A maintenance shop.

(h) A laundry and rubbish receiving room or bin.

(i) A laundry and rubbish chute feed room.

(j) The tops and various levels where required of laundry and rubbish chutes.

(k) A kitchen storage room.

If an adequate supply of water is not available, the areas specified in this subrule shall be protected with an approved automatic fire detection system.

(3) Water supplies and flow alarms shall be in compliance with new construction requirements.

(4) Complete shop drawings shall be submitted to the appropriate inspecting authority for approval before any sprinkler installation is made.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.18657

1994 AACS