Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Fire Services
New and Existing School, College and University Fire Safety
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 29.1905 - Inspection during construction; inspection of existing facilities; approval for occupancy

(1) During construction, renovation, modification, reconstruction, addition, or remodeling, the architect, professional engineer, or owner's representative shall notify the bureau of fire services when the building is ready for inspection under both of the following conditions:

(2) A person shall not occupy a newly constructed facility or a facility that is being remodeled or added to, in whole or in part, without the approval of the bureau of fire services.

(3) The bureau may approve for continuous use an existing school, college, or university instructional facility or building established prior to the effective date of these rules if it conforms to, or is made to conform to, the provisions of these rules to the extent that, in the opinion of the authority having jurisdiction, reasonable life safety against the hazards of fire, explosion, and panic is provided and maintained.

(4) While conducting project inspections pursuant to these rules or an investigation in reference to a fire hazard or life safety complaint pursuant to the act, in an existing school, college, or university instructional facility or building, the bureau of fire services may request to review documents related to the continued operation and maintenance of the following systems or items pursuant to section 4.5.8 and the applicable sections of chapter 4, 7, and 9 of the code.