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Part 4 - BUILDING CODE
Section R. 408.30442 - Automatic sprinkler systems

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 408.30442

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 442 . Sections 903.2.8, 903.2.8.2, 903.2.5, and 903.2.5.1 are amended and section 903.2.5.4 is added to the code to read as follows:

903.2.8. Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area.

Exception: Camp buildings in remote areas without municipal water supply that meet all of the following:

1. Not more than 1 story, 2000 square feet (186 m2) and 25 occupants.

2. Are used not more than 5 months in a year.

3. Shall be provided with not less than 2 exits in compliance with section 1019.

4. Shall not be provided with cooking equipment.

5. Provided with a manual fire alarm system and smoke alarms throughout in compliance with NFPA 72 as listed in chapter 35. For cabins sleeping 4 or fewer occupants only, smoke alarms are required.

6. Storage and equipment rooms shall be protected by a 1-hour fire partition.

7. Compliance with all applicable requirements of the code.

903.2.8.2. Adult foster care family homes. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in adult foster care family homes or adult foster care small group homes for 6 or fewer persons receiving care that are within a single-family dwelling and licensed in accordance with the adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.701 to 400.737.

903.2.5. Group H. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in high-hazard occupancies as required in sections 903.2.5.1 to 903.2.5.4.

903.2.5.1. General. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in group H occupancies unless the requirements of section 903.2.5.4 are met for buildings containing consumer fireworks.

903.2.5.4. Consumer fireworks (1.4G). Buildings used for the retail sale of consumer fireworks shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with the Michigan fireworks safety act, 2011 PA 256, MCL 28.451 to 28.471.

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