Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Fire Services
Adult Foster Care Facilities
Part 3 - EXISTING SMALL AND LARGE ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES LICENSED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 27, 1980; EXISTING SMALL AND LARGE ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES LICENSED ON OR BEFORE MARCH 27, 1980, AND RELICENSED BEFORE JULY 2, 1991
Section R. 400.18312 - General safety

(1) Stairways shall have sturdy and securely fastened handrails that are not less than 30 inches, nor more than 34 inches, above the upper surface of the tread. Exterior stairways and porches shall have handrails on the open sides.

(2) Scatter or throw rugs on hard finished floors shall have a nonskid backing.

(3) Handrails and nonskid surfacing or strips shall be installed in showers and bath areas.

(4) Sidewalks, fire escape routes, and entrances shall be kept free of any hazard, such as ice, snow, and debris.

(5) Cooking appliances shall be suitably installed in accordance with approved safety practices. Where metal hoods or canopies are provided, they shall be equipped with filters that shall be maintained in an efficient condition and kept clean at all times.

(6) A yard area shall be kept free from all hazards, nuisances, refuse, and litter.