Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Fire Services
Penal Facilities Institutions Fire Safety
Part 3 - EXISTING PENAL FACILITIES
Section R. 29.1733 - Amendments to chapter 23 of the code
Current through Vol. 24-04, March 15, 2024
Rule 33. Sections 23.1.6.1, 23.3.5.2, 23.3.8, and 23.7.7 of the code are amended, table 23.1.6.1 of the code is deleted and sections 23.1.6.3, 23.1.6.4, 23.2.3.2.1, 23.3.8.1, 23.4.3.1, and 23.7.5.1 are added to the code to read as follows:
23.1.6.1 Detention and correctional occupancies shall be limited to the following types of building construction, unless otherwise provided in Section 23.1.6.3 or Section 23.1.6.4:
|
Type of construction |
Below 1st story |
1st story |
2nd story |
3rd story |
4th story and above |
|
I (443) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
|
I (332) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
|
II (222) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
|
II (111) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
N.P. |
N.P. |
|
III (211) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
N.P. |
N.P. |
|
IV (2HH) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
N.P. |
N.P. |
|
V (111) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
N.P. |
N.P. |
|
II (000) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
N.P. |
N.P. |
|
III (200) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
N.P. |
N.P. |
|
V (000) |
A.S. |
A.S. |
A.S. |
N.P. |
N.P. |
A. S.: Permitted if the entire building is protected throughout by an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 9.7.1.1(1) of the code. N.P.: Not permitted.
Table 23.1.6.1. Deleted.
23.1.6.3. Existing penal facilities built prior to November 17, 1982 shall be constructed of fire-resistive construction and not attached to a wooden building, except for penal facilities that house low security day-parole inmates, or for a multi-purpose room. A building of combustible construction may be attached to a jail if both of the following apply:
23.1.6.4. Existing penal facilities that allow free egress, but have holding cells used for sleeping for a maximum of 3 occupants, shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system pursuant to Section 23.3.5. The penal facility or designated representative shall comply with this requirement within 5 years of the effective date of these rules.
23.2.3.2.1 For buildings that are not completely protected by an approved supervised automatic sprinkler system and built prior to November 17, 1982, corridors required for egress shall not be less than 60" in width.
23.3.5.2. Where required by section 23.1.6.1, facilities shall be protected throughout by an approved, supervised automatic sprinkler system in accordance with 23.3.5.3. 23.3.5.2.1. The requirement of section 23.3.5.2 does not apply to existing penal facilities built prior to November 17, 1982 and in compliance with Section 23.1.6.3.
23.3.8.1. The requirement of section 23.3.8 does not apply to existing penal facilities built prior to November 17, 1982 and in compliance with section 23.1.6.3.
23.4.3.1. The requirement of 23.4.3 does not apply to existing penal facilities built prior to November 17, 1982.
23.7.5.1. The requirement of 23.7.5 does not apply to existing penal facilities built prior to November 17, 1982.
23.7.7. Doors and door hardware not in proper operating condition shall be repaired or replaced without delay.
