Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.30530 Requirements for discharge pipe. Rule 530. Section P2803.6.1 of the code is amended to read as follows: P2803.6.1. Requirements for discharge pipe. Relief valves shall not discharge so as to be a hazard, a potential cause of damage, or a nuisance. A relief valve disch…

R 408.30532 Roof extension. Rule 532. Section P3103.1 of the code is amended to read as follows: P3103.1. Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall terminate at least 1 foot (305 mm) above the roof, except that if a roof is to be used for Page 41 Courte…

R 408.30533 Frost closure. Rule 533. Section P3103.2 of the code is amended to read as follows: P3103.2. Frost closure. To prevent frost closure, every vent extension through a roof shall be not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in diameter. Any increase in the size of the vent shall be…

R 408.30534 Venting. Rule 534. Section P3105.1 is amended and section 3105.4 and figure P3105.4 are added to the code and figure N3 in appendix N of the code is amended to read as follows: P3105.1. Distance of trap from vent. Each fixture trap shall have a protecting vent located…

R 408.30535 Connection. Rule 535. Section P3111.2.2 of the code is amended to read as follows: Page 44 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules P3111.2.2. Connection. The combination waste and vent systems shall be provided with a dry vent connected to a point within the system …

R 408.30536 Electrical; general; electrical conductors; connections and electrical grounding. Rule 536. Sections E3401.1, E3401.2, E3401.3, E3705.4.1, E3908.8.1, and E3908.8.2 of the code are amended and E3401.5, E3401.6, E3401.6.1, E3401.6.2, E3401.6.3, E3401.7, and E3401.8 are …

R 408.30537 Separate outdoor electric space conditioning equipment. Rule 537. Section E3601.6.3, E3601.6.4, and E3608.1.2.1 are added to the code and Sections E3604.2.1, and E3609.7.1 are amended to read as follows: E3601.6.3. Separate outdoor electric space conditioning equipmen…

R 408.30538 Combustible insulation. Rule 538. Section 302.13 of the code is amended to read as follows: 302.13. Combustible insulation. Combustible insulation shall be separated a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) from recessed lighting fixtures, fan motors, and other heat-producing de…

R 408.30539 Solvent cementing. Rule 539. Section P3003.14.2 of the code is amended to read as follows: P3003.14.2 Solvent cementing. Joint surfaces shall be clean and free from moisture. A primer that conforms to ASTM F 656, as listed in chapter 43, shall be applied. Solvent ceme…

R 408.30540 Elevators and platform lifts. Rule 540. Sections R321.1, R321.2, and R321.3 of the code are amended to read as follows: R321.1. Elevators. Where provided, passenger elevators, limited-use/limited- application elevators or private residence elevators shall comply with …

R 408.30542 Floor register location. Rule 542. Section M1601.4.10 is added to the code to read as follows: M1601.4.10. Floor register location. Floor registers located in room or spaces containing water closets shall be located a minimum of 3 feet (914 mm) from the water closet. …

R 408.30544 Light, ventilation, and heating. Rule 544. Section R303.5.2 of the code is amended to read as follows: R303.5.2. Exhaust openings. Outside exhaust openings shall be located as not to create a nuisance. Exhaust openings shall not be directed onto walkways. Exhaust open…

R 408.30545 Masonry veneer wall covering. Rule 545. Figures R703.8, R703.8.2.1, and R703.8.2.2, of the code are amended to read as follows: with exposure from both sides Not fire-resistance rated 0 hours ≥ 5 feet Projections Not allowed a NA < 2 feet Fire - resistance rated 1 hou…

R 408.30546 Smoke alarm locations for existing buildings. Rule 546. Sections R314.2.2, R314.3, R314.3.2, and R314.3.3, R314.4, are amended to the code to read as follows: R314.2.2. Alterations, repairs, and additions. When alterations, repairs, or additions requiring a permit occ…

R 408.30551 Applicable code. Rule 551. The international existing building code, 2021 edition, including appendix A and resource A, referred to in these rules as "the code," is adopted by reference as the "Michigan rehabilitation code for existing buildings" with the exception of…

R 408.30552 References to international codes. Rule 552. All references to the code, national electrical code, international energy code, international building code, international residential code, international mechanical code, and international plumbing code in the internation…

R 408.30553 Title. Rule 553. Section 101.1 of the code is amended as follows: 101.1 Title. These rules shall be known as the Michigan rehabilitation code for existing buildings, hereinafter referred to as "this code." History: 2002 AACS.

R 408.30554 Scope. Rule 554. Section 101.2 of the code is amended as follows: 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to the repair, alteration, change of occupancy, addition, and relocation of existing buildings. A building or portion of a building which has not bee…

R 408.30557 Definitions. Rule 557. The definition of act and registered design professional in the act are added to section 202 of the code to read as follows: 202. Definitions. (a) "Act" means the Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act, 1972 PA 230, MCL 125.150…

R 408.30560 Permits. Rule 560. Section 105.1 of the code is being added and 105.2 of the code is amended as follows: 105.1 Required: Owners or their authorized agents shall obtain the required permit from a building official before undertaking any construction, enlargement, alter…

R 408.30561 Accessibility. Rule 561. Sections 306.1, 306.7, 306.7.1, 306.7.7, and 306.7.8 of the code are amended as follows: 306.1. Scope. A building, facility, or element that has a change in use group or occupancy load or alteration shall comply with the requirements of 1966 P…

R 408.30564 Elevator control. Rule 564. Section 1301.6.14 of the code is amended as follows: 1301.6.14. Elevator control. Evaluate the passenger elevator equipment and controls that are available to the fire department to reach all occupied floors. Elevator recall controls shall …

R 408.30571 Violation penalties. Rule 571. Section 109.6 is added and section 113.4 of the code is amended as follows: 109.6 Approval required: Work shall not be done beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection without first obtaining the approval of the building off…

R 408.30577 Applicability. Rule 577. Sections 806.1 and 906.1 are added to the code and 1401.2 and 1401.2.5 of the code are amended as follows: 806.1. General. A building, facility, or element that is altered shall comply with section 410. 906.1. General. A building, facility, or…

R 408.30701 Applicable code. Rule 701. Rules governing the installation, replacement, alteration, relocation, and use of plumbing systems or plumbing materials are those contained in the international plumbing code, 2021 second printing edition, including appendices B, C, D, and …

R 408.30709 Rescission. Rule 709. Rules 1 to 141 of the rules of the state plumbing board, being R 338.901 to R 338.914 of the Michigan Administrative Code and appearing on pages 3801 to 3818 of the 1954 volume of the Code, are rescinded. Page 2 Courtesy of Michigan Administrativ…

R 408.30711 Title and scope. Rule 711. Sections 101.1, 101.2, and 101.3 of the code are amended to read as follows: 101.1. Title. This part shall be known as the Michigan plumbing code and is to be referred to as “the plumbing code” or “the code.” This part shall control all matt…

R 408.30715 Permits. Rule 715. Sections 106.5.3 and 106.5.4 of the code are amended to read as follows: 106.5.3. Expiration. Each permit issued by the code official under the provisions of the code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the work authorized by this…

R 408.30716 Fees. Rule 716. Section 109.1 of the code is amended to read as follows: 109.1. Fees. The fees prescribed by the act shall be paid to the enforcing agency of the jurisdiction before a permit to begin work for new construction, alteration, removal, demolition, or other…

R 408.30717 Right of entry. Rule 717. Section 104.4 of the code is amended to read as follows: 104.4 Right of entry. If a building or premises is occupied, the code official shall present his or her credentials to the occupant and request entry. If a building or premises is unocc…

R 408.30718 Violation penalties. Rule 718. Section 108.4 of the code is amended to read as follows: 108.4. Violation penalties. A person who violates a provision of the code, who fails to conform with any of the requirements thereof, or who erects, installs, alters, or repairs pl…

R 408.30721 Required tests. Rule 721. Sections 309.3 and 312.1 of the code are amended and section 312.3 is added to read as follows: 309.3. Flood hazard areas subject to high-velocity wave action. Structures located in flood hazard areas subject to high-velocity wave action shal…

R 408.30722 Separate facilities. Rule 722. Section 403.2 of the code is amended to read as follows: 403.2. Separate facilities. Where plumbing fixtures are required, separate facilities shall be provided for each sex. Exceptions: 1. Separate facilities shall not be required for p…

R 408.30723 Distance of trap from vent. Rule 723. Section 909.1 of the code is amended to read as follows: 909.1 Distance of trap from vent. Each fixture trap shall have a protecting vent located so that the slope and the developed length in the fixture drain from the trap weir t…

R 408.30725 Industrial or commercial wastes. Rule 725.Section 302.2 of the code is amended to read as follows: 302.2.Industrial or commercial wastes. Industrial or commercial wastes shall not be introduced into the public sewer or private disposal system without receiving prior a…

R 408.30726 Building sewer. Rule 726. Table 702.3 and section 703.1 of the code are amended to read as follows: Table 702.3 BUILDING SEWER PIPE MATERIAL STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (…

R 408.30727 Water distribution pipe. Rule 727. Table 605.4 of the code is amended to read as follows: Table 605.4 WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE MATERIAL STANDARD Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) plastic pipe and tubing ASTM D2846; ASTM F441; ASTM F442; CSA B137.6 Chlorinated polyv…

R 408.30728 Sewer depth. Rule 728. Section 305.4.1 of the code is amended to read as follows: Page 13 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules 305.4.1. Sewer depth. A building sewer that connects to a private disposal system shall be a minimum of 8 inches (203 mm) to the top of …

R 408.30729 Water service pipe. Rule 729. Table 605.3 and section 609.3 of the code are amended to read as follows: Table 605.3 WATER SERVICE PIPE MATERIAL STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe ASTM D1527; ASTM D2282 Chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pla…

R 408.30730 Sewer required. Rule 730. Section 701.2 of the code is amended and section 701.9 is added to read as follows: 701.2. Sewer required. Every building in which plumbing fixtures are installed and all premises having drainage piping shall be connected to a public sewer, w…

R 408.30732 Lead content of drinking water pipe and fittings. Rule 732. Section 605.2.1 is added to the code to read as follows: 605.2.1. Lead content of drinking water pipe and fittings. Pipe, pipe fittings, joints, valves, faucets, and fixture fittings utilized to supply water …

R 408.30735 Hot water supply required. Rule 735. Section 607.1 of the code is amended to read as follows: 607.1. Where required. (1) In residential occupancies, hot water shall be supplied to all plumbing fixtures and equipment utilized for bathing, washing, culinary purposes, cl…

R 408.30736 Water supply. Rule 736. Section 411.3 is added to the code to read as follows: 411.3. Water supply. Where hot and cold water is supplied to an emergency shower or eyewash station, the temperature of the water supply shall only be controlled by a temperature-actuated m…

R 408.30749 Special equipment; water supply protection. Rule 749. Section 608.3.1 of the code is amended to read as follows: 608.3.1. Special equipment; water supply protection. The water supply for hospital fixtures shall be protected against backflow with a reduced pressure pri…

R 408.30755 Storm drainage. Rule 755. Table 1102.4 of the code is amended to read as follows: TABLE 1102.4 BUILDING STORM SEWER PIPE MATERIAL STANDARD Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) plastic pipe in IPS diameters, including Schedule 40, DR 22 (PS 200) and DR 24 (PS 140); wi…

R 408.30757 Horizontal drains within building and building sewers. Rule 757. Sections 708.3, 708.3.4, and 708.3.5 of the code are being added to read as follows: 708.3 Where required. Cleanouts shall be located in accordance with sections 708.3.1, 708.3.3 to 708.3.5. 708.3.1. Hor…

R 408.30758 Minimum number of fixtures. Rule 758. Sections 403.1, 403.1.1 and 403.3.1 and Table 403.1 of the code are amended to read as follows: 403.1. Minimum number of fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in Ta…