Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Fire Services
Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Certification
Section R. 29.2802 - System testing, servicing, inspection, or maintenance by certified firm required

(1) Testing, servicing, inspection, or maintenance functions which are intended to be performed by persons who have special training, knowledge, and equipment and which is so indicated in the manufacturer's instructions or in a nationally recognized code are required to be performed by a certified firm. At a minimum of once a year, system tests of required fire alarm systems and fire suppression systems shall be conducted in compliance with the standards adopted by reference in R 29.2809 by a certified firm.

(2) Subject to approval by the department of consumer and industry services, office of fire safety, limited testing, inspection, and adjustments to a required fire alarm or fire suppression system shall be permitted to be performed by a trained staff member who is employed by the regulated facility, and who has adequate knowledge of the installation, construction, and operation of the apparatus, and the hazards involved.