Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Fire Services
Penal Facilities Institutions Fire Safety
Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section R. 29.1702 - Life safety code; adoption by reference
Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024
Rule 2.
(1) The provisions of chapters 1 to 11, 22, 23 and 43 of the national fire protection association standard no. 101, 2012 edition, entitled "Life Safety Code," referred to in these rules as "code," are adopted by reference as part of these rules.
(2) Copies of the adopted provisions in subrules (1) and (3) of this rule are available for inspection and distribution from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-9101, telephone: 800-344-3555 or as otherwise specified in subrule (3) of this rule. The cost of the adopted provisions of the code as of the time of adoption of these rules is 93.00 per copy. The cost of the adopted provisions in subrule (3) of this rule are as specified in subrule (3) of this rule. Copies of adopted standards are available for inspection at the offices of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Fire Services, 3101 Technology Blvd, Ste. H, Lansing, Michigan 48910, or with other state agencies as specified in this rule. Copies of the adopted provisions may be purchased from the bureau of fire services at cost from any national source identified in chapter 2 of the code as amended in subrules (1) and (3) of this rule plus $30.00 for shipping and handling as of the time of the adoption of these rules.
(3) Chapter 2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
The documents or portions of the documents listed in this chapter are referenced within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of this document. The cost of each standard at the time of the adoption of these rules is indicated after the title.
National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 11, Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 12, Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, 2011 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 12A, Standard on Halon 1301 Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 2010 edition. $85.50/each
NFPA 13D, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies Up to and Including Four Stories in Height, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection, 2012 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 16, Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 17, Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, 2011 edition. $52.50/each
NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2012 edition. References to this standard mean R 29.5401 to R 29.5419. promulgated by the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire services.
NFPA 30B, Code for the Manufacture and Storage of Aerosol Products, 2011 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment, 2011 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 40, Standard for the Storage and Handling of Cellulose Nitrate Film, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 45, Standard on Fire Protection for Laboratories Using Chemicals, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2012 edition. $52.50/each
NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2011 edition. References to this code mean R 29.6001 to R 29.6097 which pertain to the storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases.
NFPA 70, National Electrical Code®, 2011 edition. References to this code mean the Michigan electrical code, R 408.30801 to R 408.30880.
NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®, 2010 edition. $85.50/each
NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 82, Standard on Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment, 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 90A, Standard for the Installation of Air-Conditioning and Ventilating Systems, 2012 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 90B, Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air-Conditioning Systems, 2012 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 91, Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids, 2010 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 92, Standard for Smoke Control Systems, 2012 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 99, Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2012 edition. $64.00/each
NFPA 101A, Guide on Alternative Approaches to Life Safety, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 105, Standard for the Installation of Smoke Door Assemblies, 2010 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition. $39.00/each
NFPA 111, Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 160, Standard for the Use of Flame Effects Before an Audience, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 170, Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols, 2009 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 204, Standard for Smoke and Heat Venting, 2012 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 220, Standard on Types of Building Construction, 2012 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 221, Standard for High Challenge Fire Walls, Fire Walls, and Fire Barrier Walls, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 251, Standard Methods of Tests of Fire Resistance of Building Construction and Materials, 2006 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 252, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 253, Standard Method of Test for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block Assemblies, 2007 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 259, Standard Test Method for Potential Heat of Building Materials, 2008 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 260, Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 261, Standard Method of Test for Determining Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering Cigarettes, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 265, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 271, Standard Method of Test for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2009 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 286, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Contribution of Wall and Ceiling Interior Finish to Room Fire Growth, 2011 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire ResistanceRated Floor Systems, 2007 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 289, Standard Method of Fire Test for Individual Fuel Packages, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 701, Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2010 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 703, Standard for Fire RetardantTreated Wood and Fire-Retardant Coatings for Building Materials, 2012 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 720, Standard for the Installation of Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection and Warning Equipment, 2012 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 750, Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2010 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 edition. $64.00/each
NFPA 1124, Code for the Manufacture, Transportation, Storage, and Retail Sales of Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles, 2006 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 1126, Standard for the Use of Pyrotechnics Before a Proximate Audience, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, 2012 edition. $52.50/each
American Concrete Institute, P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333.
ACI 216.1/TMS 0216.1, Standard Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry
Construction Assemblies, 2008. $54.50/each
ANSI A14.3, Safety Requirements for Fixed Ladders, 1992. $250.00/each
ICC/ANSI A117.1, American National Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities, 2009. $63.95/each
ANSI/BHMA A156.3, Exit Devices, 2008. $36.00/each
BHMA/ANSI A156.19, American National Standard for Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors, 2007. $36.00/each
ASCE/SFPE 29, Standard Calculation Methods for Structural Fire Protection, 2008 $69.00/each
ANSI/ASSE A1264.1, Safety Requirements for Workplace Floor and Wall Openings, Stairs and Railing Systems, 2007. $69.00/each
ASTM C 1629/C 1629M, Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Pan Products and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels, 2006 $49.20/each
ASTM D 1929, Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperatures of Plastic, (2001e1). $49.20/each
ASTM D 2859, Standard Test Method for Ignition Characteristics of Finished Textile Floor Covering Materials, 2006. $43.20/each
ASTM D 2898, Standard Test Methods for Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing, 2010. $36.00/each
ASTM E 84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2010. $70.80/each
ASTM E 108, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2010a. $56.40/each
ASTM E 119, Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2010b. $70.80/each
ASTM E 136, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Vertical Tube Furnace at 750Chr(176)C, 2009b. $56.40/each
ASTM E 648, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2010. $56.40/each
ASTM E 814, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Through Penetration Fire Stops, 2010. $56.40/each
ASTM E 1352, Standard Test Method for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Mock-Up Upholstered Furniture Assemblies, 2008a. $47.00/each
ASTM E 1353, Standard Test Methods for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture 2008a(e1). $47.00/each
ASTM E 1354, Standard Test Method for Heat and Visible Smoke Release Rates for Materials and Products Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter, 2009. $56.40/each
ASTM E 1537, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Upholstered Furniture, 2007. $70.80/each
ASTM E 1590, Standard Test Method for Fire Testing of Mattresses, 2007. $70.80/each
ASTM E 1591, Standard Guide for Obtaining Data for Deterministic Fire Models, 2007. $47.00/each
ASTM E 1966, Standard Test Method for Fire-Resistive Joint Systems, 2007. $47.00/each
ASTM E 2072, Standard Specification for Photoluminescent (Phosphorescent) Safety Markings, 2010. $36.00/each
ASTM E 2074, Standard Test Method for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, Including Positive Pressure Testing of Side-Hinged and Pivoted Swinging Door Assemblies, 2000, revised 2004. 56.40/each
ASTM E 2307, Standard Test Method for Determining Fire Resistance of Perimeter Fire Barrier Systems Using Intermediate-Scale, Multi-Story Test Apparatus, 2010. $47.00/each
ASTM E 2404, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Textile, Paper, or Vinyl Wall or Ceiling Coverings to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2008. $43.20/each
ASTM E 2573, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Site-Fabricated Stretch Systems to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2007a. $43.20/each
ASTM E 2599, Standard Practice for Specimen Preparation and Mounting of Reflective Insulation Materials and Radiant Barrier Materials for Building Applications to Assess Surface Burning Characteristics, 2009. $43.20/each
ASTM E 2652, Standard Test Method for Behavior of Materials in a Tube Furnace with a Cone-Shaped Airflow Stabilizer, at 750 Degrees C, 2009a. $56.40/each
ASTM F 851, Standard Test Method for Self-Rising Seat Mechanisms, 1987 (2005). $36.00/each
ASTM F 1577, Standard Test Methods for Detention Locks for Swinging Doors, 2005. $70.80/each
ASTM G 155, Standard Practice for Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-Metallic Materials, 2005a. $47.00/each
FM Global Research, FM Global, 1301 Atwood Avenue, P.O. Box 7500, Johnston, RI 02919. www.fmglobal.com
ANSI/FM 4880, American National Standard for Evaluating Insulated Wall or Wall and Roof/Ceiling Assemblies, Plastic Interior Finish Materials, Plastic Exterior Building Panels, Wall/Ceiling Coating Systems, Interior or Exterior Finish Systems, 2007. Free
FM Approval Standard 6921, Containers for Combustible Waste, 2004. Free
UL 300, Standard for Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment, 2005. $502.00/each at www.comm-200.com
NEMA Sb 30, Fire Service Annunciator and Interface, 2005. $69.00/each
Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062.
ANSI/UL 9, Standard for Fire Tests of Window Assemblies, 2009. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 10B, Standard for Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2008, revised 2009. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 10C, Standard for Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies, 2009. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 263, Standard for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, 2007. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 294, Standard for Access Control System Units, 1999, revised 2010. $502.00/each
UL 300A, Extinguishing System Units for Residential Range Top Cooking Surfaces, 2006. $275.00/each
ANSI/UL 305, Standard for Safety Panic Hardware, 1997. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 555, Standard for Fire Dampers, 2006, Revised 2010. $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 555S, Standard for Smoke Dampers, 1999, Revised 2010. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 723, Standard for Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials, 2009, revised 2010. $631.00/each
ANSI/UL 790, Test Methods for Fire Tests of Roof Coverings, 2004, revised 2008. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 924, Standard for Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment, 2006, Revised 2009. $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 1040, Standard for Fire Test of Insulated Wall Construction, 1996, revised 2007. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 1315, Standard for Safety for Metal Waste Paper Containers, 2007. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 1479, Standard for Fire Tests of Through-Penetration Firestops, 2003, revised 2010. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 1715, Standard for Fire Test of Interior Finish Material, 1997, revised 2008. $897.00/each
ANSI/UL 1784, Standard for Air Leakage Tests for Door Assemblies, 2001, revised 2009. $502.00/each
ANSI/UL 1975, Standard for Fire Tests for Foamed Plastics Used for Decorative Purposes, 2006. $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 1994, Standard for Luminous Egress Path Marking Systems, 2004, revised 2010. $998.00/each
ANSI/UL 2079, Standard for Tests for Fire Resistance of Building Joint Systems, 2004, revised 2008. $502.00/each
Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1500 and Part 1507. Free
Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1632, "Standard for the Flammability of Mattresses and Mattress Pads (FF-4-72)." Free
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003. www.merriam-webster.com $27.95/each
NFPA 1, Uniform Fire CodeT, 2012 edition. $85.50/each
NFPA 72®, National Fire Alarm Code®, 2010 edition. $85.50/each
NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 2010 edition. $40.50/each
NFPA 88A, Standard for Parking Structures, 2011 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 288, Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Floor Fire Door Assemblies Installed Horizontally in Fire Resistance-Rated Floor Systems, 2009 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 301, Code for Safety to Life from Fire on Merchant Vessels, 2008 edition. $44.50/each
NFPA 415, Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways, 2008 edition. $35.00/each
NFPA 914, Code for Fire Protection of Historic Structures, 2010 edition. $64.00/each
NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2011 edition. $85.50/each
ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, 2010 www.asce.org $165.00
(4) Rules promulgated by the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of fire services, are available from the Michigan government website, www.michigan.gov/orr and linking to "Michigan Administrative Code" and for inspection from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Fire Services, 3101 Technology Blvd., Ste. H, Lansing, Michigan 48910 or by calling (517) 241-8847.
(5) Rules pertaining to the Michigan elevator code, R 408.7001 to R 408.8695; the Michigan mechanical code, R 408.30901 to R 408.30998; the Michigan building code, R 408.30401 to R 408.30499; the Michigan electrical code, R 408.30801 to R 408.30880; and, the Michigan plumbing code, R 408.30701 to R 408.30796, are available for inspection at the office of the Michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs, bureau of construction codes. Copies of these rules are available from the Michigan government website, www.michigan.gov/orr and linking to "Michigan Administrative Code" or by contacting the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Construction Codes, 611 West Ottawa St., First Floor, Lansing, MI 48909.
