Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 13. Sections 7.2.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3, 7.3.6, 7.3.13,
7.3.16, 7.3.18.1, 7.3.23, 7.4.9.1.1, 7.4.9.2.4, 7.5.1.1, 7.6.2.2 of chapter 7
of the code are amended, section 7.3.13.1 is added, and sections 7.3.18.2 and
7.4.9.2.1 of the code are deleted to read as follows:
7.2.1 Retail sales of consumer fireworks,
including their related storage and display for sale of such fireworks, shall
be in accordance with this code and the act.
7.3.2 Consumer fireworks certificate. A
consumer fireworks certificate shall be obtained in accordance with the act and
these rules.
7. 3.3 Plans.
(1) Plans shall be submitted to the bureau no
later than April 1 of the application year. All of the following apply to
plans:
(a) Exempt amounts: Plans are not
required for applications of temporary or permanent facilities under either of
the following conditions:
(i) Where the
consumer fireworks are in packages and where the total quantity of consumer
fireworks on hand does not exceed 125 pounds (net) (56.8 kg) of pyrotechnic
composition.
(ii) Where the
consumer fireworks are in a building protected throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed pursuant to nfpa 13, standard for the
installation of sprinkler systems, and do not exceed 250 pounds (net) (113.6
kg) of pyrotechnic composition.
(b) For temporary or permanent facilities
under subrule (1)(a)(i) or (ii) of this rule, a product inventory, including
package weights, shall be available upon request by the bureau or delegated
representative of the bureau for verification during inspection.
(c) Plans are not required for renewal
applications of permanent facilities unless changes to the site, facility
structure, or floor plan have occurred since the previous year
application.
(d) Temporary
non-exempt amount facilities shall submit a site plan and shall have a floor
plan available for inspection at the facility site that shows the location of
tables, displays, and exits. New permanent non-exempt amount facilities shall
submit both a site plan and a floor plan. Plans for temporary and permanent
facilities shall be drawn in a professional manner on suitable material.
Electronic media plans shall be acceptable. Plans shall be of sufficient detail
and clarity to show the information specified in subrules (2), (3), and (4) of
this rule, as applicable:
(2) Site plans for temporary facilities shall
indicate all of the following, including minimum distances from the following,
as applicable:
(a) Public ways: within 150
feet of a public way or an approved fire apparatus access.
(b) Buildings: a minimum distance of 20
feet.
(c) Other cfrs facilities: a
minimum distance of 20 feet.
(d)
Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station dispensers: a minimum distance of 50
feet.
(e) Retail propane-dispensing
station dispensers: a minimum distance of 50 feet.
(f) Flammable and combustible liquid
above-ground tank storage: a minimum distance of 50 feet.
(g) Flammable gas and flammable liquefied gas
bulk above-ground storage and dispensing areas: a minimum distance of 300
feet.
(h) Vehicle access and
parking areas.
(i) Storage of
consumer fireworks: a minimum distance of 20 feet.
(3) Site plans for permanent facilities shall
indicate all of the following, including minimum distances from the following,
as applicable:
(a) Public ways: within 150
feet of a public way or an approved fire apparatus access.
(b) Other buildings: minimum distances
pursuant to 7.4.7.1.1 and 7.4.7.1.2 of the code.
(c) Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing station
dispensers: a minimum distance of 50 feet.
(d) Retail propane-dispensing station
dispensers: a minimum distance of 50 feet.
(e) Flammable and combustible liquid
above-ground tank storage: a minimum distance of 50 feet.
(f) Flammable gas and flammable liquefied gas
bulk above-ground storage and dispensing areas: a minimum distance of 300
feet.
(g) Vehicle access and
parking areas.
(4) Floor
plans for only permanent facilities shall indicate the following, as
applicable:
(a) Location and type of portable
fire extinguishers.
(b) A
dimensioned floor plan with room names that shows the layout of storage and
displays to indicate compliance with this chapter including aisles, proposed
flame break locations and construction, proposed shelving materials, and height
of displays and shelving.
(c) Means
of egress, including the location of exit doors, size of doors, exit signs,
aisle widths, emergency lights, and travel distance to exits.
(d) Construction details for structures and
fire-rated construction for required walls, including ceiling
height and square footage of the building.
(e) The maximum expected quantity of
pyrotechnic material on display and maximum expected quantity of pyrotechnic
material stored on site.
(5) A copy of the plans required by this rule
shall be kept on site for review by the bureau or delegated representative of
the bureau, and the copy shall be provided by the applicant to the local fire
department at the time of application for use in pre-incident review and
planning.
7.3.6 An
automatic sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with ordinary
hazard group 2 for ceiling heights under 16 feet (4.9m) or in accordance with
extra hazard group 1 for ceiling heights 16 feet (4.9m) or above under nfpa 13,
standard for the installation of sprinkler systems, shall be provided for the
following permanent cfrs facilities and stores in which cfrs are conducted:
(1) New buildings greater than 6000 sq. ft.
(557.2 m2) in area.
(2) Existing buildings greater
than 7500 sq. ft. (694 m2) in area.
7.3.13 Fire safety and
evacuation plan. For a cfrs facility or store, a fire safety and evacuation
plan shall be prepared in writing, maintained current, and available for
inspection upon request.
7.3.13.1 The fire
safety and evacuation plan shall include, but not be limited to all of the
following information:
(1) The procedure for
reporting a fire or other emergency.
(2) The procedure for alerting occupants of a
fire or other emergency.
(3)
Emergency egress floor plans indicating all exits, manual fire alarm boxes,
portable extinguishers, and fire alarm panels and controls.
(4) A list of fire hazards associated with
the normal products in the facility, including maintenance, general fire
safety, and housekeeping practices.
(5) The procedure to ensure all employees
receive initial and on-going training in their responsibilities under the fire
safety and evacuation plan.
7.3.16 Electrical equipment. All electrical
wiring shall be in accordance with the Michigan electrical code,
R 408.30801 to
R
408.30880.
7.3.18.1 Fuel for generators shall be
permitted to be class I, class II or class III liquids and shall be limited to
not more than 5 gallons (18.9L)
7.3.18.2 Deleted. 7.4.9.2.1
Deleted.
7.4.9.1.1 Temporary wiring
installed in a temporary structure, including tents and canopies, shall comply
with the Michigan electrical code,
R 408.30801 to R 408.30
880.
7.4.9.2.4 Where the generator
fuel storage is located not less than 50 ft (15.2m) from the cfrs facility, the
quantity of such fuel shall not be limited by section 7.3.18.
7.5.1.1 For the purpose of this chapter,
stores in which retail sales of consumer fireworks are conducted shall not be
considered cfrs facilities as defined in section 3.3.29.1 where both of the
following conditions exist:
(1) The area of
the retail sales floor occupied by the retail displays of consumer fireworks
does not exceed 25 percent of the area of the retail sales floor in the
building or 600 ft2 (55.5 m2), whichever is less.
(2) The consumer fireworks are displayed and
sold in a manner consistent with the act and comply with the applicable
provisions of this code and federal and state law.
7.6.2.2 Fire safety and evacuation plan. For
a temporary cfrs stand, a fire safety and evacuation plan in compliance with
section 7.3.13.1 shall be prepared in writing, maintained current, and
available for inspection upon request.
