Michigan Administrative Code

R 408.41801 Scope. Rule 1801. This part pertains to all of the following: (a) Fire prevention plans. (b) Employee emergency plans. (c) Fire fighting equipment. (d) The storing and dispensing of flammable and combustible materials. (e) Heating devices for construction operations. …

R 408.41802 Adopted and referenced standards. Rule 1802. (1) The following standards are adopted by reference in these rules and are available from The National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA) 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, 02169-7471, USA; telephone number: 617-…

R 408.41836 Definitions; A to C. Rule 1836. (1) "Approved" means equipment that has been listed or approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as Factory Mutual Engineering Corporation, or Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or federal agencies such as Bureau of Mi…

R 408.41837 Definitions; F. Rule 1837. (1) "Fire alarm signaling system" means an alerting signal that is clearly audible throughout all areas and which would immediately alert employees in case of an emergency. (2) “Fire brigade” means an organized group of employees that are kn…

R 408.41838 Definitions; L to V. Rule 1838. (1) "Liquefied petroleum gas," "L.P.G.," or "L.P. gas" means any material that is composed predominately of any of the following hydrocarbons or mixtures of hydrocarbons: (a) Propane. (b) Propylene. (c) Butane. (d) Isobutene. (e) Butyle…

R 408.41851 Portable fire extinguishing equipment; selection and installation. Rule 1851. (1) All portable fire extinguishers shall bear an approved label of a nationally recognized testing laboratory. A fire extinguisher or extinguishing device that contains an active agent or p…

R 408.41852 Portable fire extinguishers. Rule 1852. Portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected periodically and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10A “Maintenance and Use of Portable Fire Extinguishers,” 1970 edition, as adopted by reference in R 408.41802. History: 1979 AC;…

R 408.41853 Fixed fire equipment. Rule 1853. (1) Sprinkler protection shall be as follows: (a) If the facility being constructed includes the installation of automatic sprinkler protection, the installation shall closely follow the construction and be placed in service as soon as…

R 408.41854 Water supply. Rule 1854. (1) An employer shall make available temporary or permanent water supply, of sufficient volume, duration, and pressure, required to properly operate the firefighting equipment as soon as combustible materials accumulate. (2) Where an undergrou…

R 408.41855 Fire hose and connections. Rule 1855. (1) One-hundred feet or less of 1-1/2 inch hose, with a nozzle capable of discharging water at 25 gallons or more per minute supplied from an approved standpipe system may be substituted for a fire extinguisher rated not more than…

R 408.41856 Fire alarms. Rule 1856. An alarm system shall be established whereby all employees on the site can be alerted for an emergency. The signaling device shall be audible throughout the structure. History: 1979 AC; 1983 AACS. FIRE PREVENTION

R 408.41861 Ignition hazards. Rule 1861. (1) Internal combustion engine powered equipment shall be so located that the exhaust piping is at a distance away from flammable and combustible materials to prevent ignition. When the exhaust is piped to outside the building under constr…

R 408.41862 Transportation of flammable liquids. Rule 1862. (1) Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used for storage and handling of flammable liquids. (2) Approved safety cans or department of transportation approved containers shall be used for the handling and…

R 408.41863 Inside storage. Rule 1863. (1) Not more than 25 gallons of flammable liquid shall be stored within a room outside of an approved wood or metal cabinet. For storage of liquefied petroleum gas, see R 408.41877. (2) Not more than 60 gallons of category 1, 2, and/or 3 fla…

R 408.41864 Inside storage room. Rule 1864. (1) An inside storage room shall be constructed to meet the required fire resistance rating for its use. The construction shall meet the test specifications in The National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 251 "Standard Methods…

R 408.41865 Outside storage. Rule 1865. (1) Containers of flammable liquids with not more than 60 gallons in each container shall not be stored in excess of 1,100 gallons in any outside storage area. (2) Portable tanks stored outside shall not be closer than 20 feet from any buil…

R 408.41866 Portable tanks and emergency venting. Rule 1866. (1) A portable tank that has a capacity of 660 gallons or less of flammable liquid shall be in compliance with emergency venting and other devices, as required by chapters III, IV, and V of The National Fire Protection …

R 408.41867 Dispensing. Rule 1867. (1) An area where a flammable liquid is transferred at 1 time, in a quantity of more than 5 gallons from 1 tank or container to another tank or container, shall be separate from other operations or a building by a distance of 25 feet or by a wal…

R 408.41868 Handling at point of use. Rule 1868. (1) Not more than 1 day's supply, but not to exceed 25 gallons of flammable liquid, shall be permitted to stand outside a cabinet at a place of usage. (2) A category 1, 2, or 3 flammable liquid shall not be used where there is an o…

R 408.41869 Service and refueling areas. Rule 1869. (1) A tank truck shall be designed, constructed, and maintained as prescribed in The National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 385 "Standard For Tank Vehicles For Flammable and Combustible Liquids," 1990 edition, which …

R 408.41877 Storage of LPG containers. Rule 1877. (1) This rule applies to the storage of portable containers whether filled or empty if they have been in service. (2) Storage of L.P. gas within buildings is prohibited. (3) Storage outside of buildings, for containers awaiting us…

R 408.41884 Heating devices. Rule 1884. (1) Fresh air shall be supplied in sufficient quantities to maintain the health and safety of workmen. Where natural means of fresh air supply is inadequate, mechanical ventilation shall be provided. Page 22 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr…

R 408.41901 Scope. Rule 1901. This standard pertains to the manufacture, care, and use of tools for construction operations. History: 1979 AC; 2016 AACS.

R 408.41902 Adopted and referenced standards. Rule 1902. (1) The following standards are adopted by reference in these rules and are available from IHS Global, 15 Inverness Way East, Englewood, Colorado, 80112, USA, telephone number: 1-800-854-7179 or at website: www.global.ihs.c…

R 408.41926 Definitions; A to D. Rule 1926. (1) "Abrasive wheel" means a cutting tool that consists of abrasive grains held together by a bonding material. (2) "Alligator shear" means a machine which has a powered blade and a fixed blade and which creates a shearing action when t…

R 408.41927 Definitions; G to O. Rule 1927. (1) "Grounded" means grounding as required by Construction Safety Standard Part 17 “Electrical Installations,” as referenced in R 408.41902. (2) "Guard" means an enclosure designed to restrain pieces of abrasive wheel and protect the em…

R 408.41928 Definitions; P. Rule 1928. (1) "Point of operation" means that point at which cutting, shaping, working, assembling, or forming is accomplished upon the stock. (2) "Point of operation device" means a control or attachment which does any of the following: (a) Restrains…

R 408.41929 Definitions; Q to W. Rule 1929. (1) "Qualified operator" means an employee who possesses a valid operator's card issued pursuant to R 408.41942 for the operation of powder-actuated tools. (2) "Radial saw" means a machine with a circular blade suspended from a horizont…

R 408.41933 Portable powered tools; controls. Rule 1933. (1) A hand-held powered circular saw which has a blade diameter of more than 2 inches; an electric, hydraulic, or pneumatic chain saw; and a percussion tool without positive accessory holding means shall be equipped with a …

R 408.41936 Cleaning with compressed air. Rule 1936. (1) Compressed air shall not be used for blowing dirt or dust from the hands, face, or clothing. (2) Air pressure at the discharge end of a portable air gun or hose used for cleaning shall not exceed 30 pounds per square inch g…

R 408.41937 Powered staplers and nailers. Rule 1937. (1) A portable powered stapler or nailer that is capable of driving a fastener that has a diameter of more than .0475 inch, 18 gauge A.W.G., at more than 75 feet per second shall be designed so that the operator is required to …

R 408.41938 Hand tools. Rule 1938. (1) A pipe, socket, end, or adjustable wrench or pliers having sprung or worn jaws that allow slippage shall not be used. (2) Impact tools such as, but not limited to, a drift pin, chisel, wedge, or hammer, shall be kept free of mushroomed heads…

R 408.41941 Powder-actuated tool operators' qualifications. Rule 1941. An operator of a powder-actuated tool shall be trained to clean the tool correctly and to recognize any worn or defective part or defective operation. The operator shall be able to use the powder-actuated tool…

R 408.41942 Powder-actuated tool operators' cards. Rule 1942. (1) An operator of a powder-actuated tool shall have an operator's card that should be in the operator's possession at all times while using the tool and be presented upon request or an employer may establish and maint…

R 408.41944 Powder-actuated tool testing and servicing. Rule 1944. (1) A powder-actuated tool shall be tested each day before loading to see that safety devices are in proper working order. (2) The method of testing shall be pursuant to the manufacturer's recommended procedure. (…

R 408.41950 Powder-actuated tool defects and misfires. Rule 1950. In case of a misfire, the operator shall hold the powder-actuated tool in the operating position for not less than 30 seconds. The operator shall then try to operate the tool a second time.The operator shall wait a…

R 408.41951 Woodworking machinery generally. Rule 1951. (1) A woodworking machine shall have a disconnect switch that can be locked in the off position. This rule does not apply to hand-held tools. An employer shall establish and maintain a lockout procedure. A machine connected …

R 408.41955 Band saws. Rule 1955. (1) All portions of the band saw blade shall be enclosed or guarded, except for the working portion of the blade between the bottom of the guide and the table. (2) A band saw wheel shall be fully encased. The outside periphery of the enclosure sh…

R 408.41960 Abrasive wheels generally. Rule 1960. (1) Except for the following operations or tools, an abrasive wheel shall be provided with a guard that cover's the spindle end, nut, and flange projections as well as the periphery: Page 15 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (a) In…

R 408.41961 Offhand grinders; safety devices. Rule 1961. (1) Offhand grinders shall be equipped with either a work rest or a device that shall prevent the workpiece from jamming between the abrasive wheel and the wheel guard. (2) A work rest shall be adjusted and maintained to wi…

R 408.41962 Hand-held grinders; safety devices. Rule 1962. (1) A guard on a right angle head or vertical portable grinder shall have the guard located so as to be between the operator and the abrasive wheel during use. Page 16 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (2) A cup wheel on a…

R 408.41966 Jacks generally. Rule 1966. (1) The rated capacity shall be legibly marked on a jack, and the capacity shall not be exceeded. A jack shall have a positive stop to prevent overtravel. (2) A hydraulic jack used for lift slab construction shall have a device that causes …

R 408.41967 Chain falls and hoist and pullers; capacity. Rule 1967. (1) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be used at not more than its rated capacity. Page 17 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr (2) The capacity of a chain fall or hoist and puller shall be permanently labeled o…

R 408.41968 Chain falls and hoist and pullers; use. Rule 1968. (1) A chain fall or hoist and puller shall be secured to an anchorage and the load attached to the chain fall or hoist and puller in a manner which prevents inadvertent disengagement. (2) When a chain fall or hoist an…

R 408.41969 Hot sticks. Rule 1969. (1) A hot stick and any tool attached to it shall be clean and inspected for damage before use. (2) A hot stick that has been damaged shall not be used until replaced or repaired by a knowledgeable employee or an outside service and tested to me…

R 408.41973 Alligator shears. Rule 1973. An alligator shear shall have the jaws enclosed with a guard which adjusts to the size and shape of the material. History: 1989 AACS. R 408.41974 Rescinded. History: 1989 AACS; 2013 AACS. R 408.41975 Rescinded. History: 1989 AACS; 2013 AAC…

R 408.41976 Controls. Rule 1976. (1) When a presence-sensing device is used as a safety device, the control shall incorporate a fail-safe feature. (2) Machine start controls shall be designed and installed or guarded to prevent unintentional activation by contact with objects or …