Michigan Administrative Code

R 325.1924 Reporting of incidents, quality review program. Rule 24. (1) A home for the aged must implement and maintain a quality review program consistent with section 20175(8) of the act, MCL 333.20175, and the professional review function. The program is responsible for all of…

R 29.1924 Amendments. Rule 24. Sections 15.1.2.2, 15.1.6, 15.2.6.2, 15.2.6.3, 15.2.11.1.1, 15.2.11.1.2, 15.2.11.2, 15.3.2.1, 15.3.4.1.2, 15.3.4.2.1, 15.3.6, 15.3.7.2, and 15.7.2.1 are amended, sections 15.1.2.1.1, 15.1.2.2.1, 15.2.11.1.3, 15.3.4.3.1.7, 15.7.4.2.1, and 15.7.4.4 ar…

R 400.1925 Capacity. Rule 25. (1) The licensee shall ensure that the actual number of unrelated children in care at any 1 time does not exceed the number of children for which the child care home is licensed, not more than 6 children for a family child care home and not more than…

R 436.1925 Hearings on matters other than violations. Rule 25. (1) The commission, on its own motion, may order a hearing on a matter within its jurisdiction. (2) Applications for a license issued under the act or commission rules shall be reviewed by the administrative commissio…

R 125.1925 Resident vehicle parking. Rule 925. (1) All home sites shall be provided with 2 parking spaces. Page 60 Courtesy of Michigan Administrative Rules (2) If vehicle parking is provided on the home site, it shall be in compliance with both of the following provisions: (a) T…

R 125.1926 Additional parking facilities. Rule 926. (1) A minimum of 1 parking space for every 3 home sites shall be provided for visitor parking. Visitor parking shall be located within 500 feet of the home sites the parking is intended to serve. The 500 feet shall be measured a…

R 436.1927 Filing of papers. Rule 27. (1) All documents and papers pertaining to a hearing or appeal hearing shall be filed at the Lansing office of the commission. (2) The presiding commissioner may allow papers to be filed at a hearing or appeal hearing. History: 1979 AC.

R 400.1927 Ratio of staff to children in family child care homes. Rule 27. (1) The ratio of staff to children present in the family child care home and during transportation at any 1 time must be not less than 1 member of the staff to 6 children. The ratio must include both of th…

R 400.1928 Ratio of staff to children in group child care homes. Rule 28. (1) The ratio of staff to children present in the group child care home and during transportation at any 1 time must be not less than 1 member of the staff to 6 children. The ratio must include both of the …

R 125.1928 Sidewalks. Rule 928. If a developer provides sidewalks, then the sidewalks shall be designed, constructed, and maintained for safe and convenient movement from all home sites to principal destinations within the community and connection to the public sidewalks outside …

R 436.1929 Subpoena. Rule 29. (1) On written application, the commission or the authorized agent of the commission shall issue a subpoena requiring the attendance of witnesses at the time Page 6 Courtesy of www.michigan.gov/orr and place of hearing or appeal hearing. Subpoena and…

R 125.1929 Vehicular and sidewalk systems; illumination levels. Rule 929. Except in a seasonal community, all vehicular and sidewalk systems within a community shall be illuminated as follows: (a) Access points shall be lighted. If the adjacent public thoroughfare is lighted, the…

R 400.1929 Care; supervision; children. Rule 29. (1) A licensee shall ensure appropriate care and supervision of children at all times, including during transportation. (2) A licensee or a child care staff member shall be present in the home at all times when children are in care…

R 400.1930 Infant; child; resting; sleeping; supervision. Rule 30. (1) Infants shall be placed on their backs for resting and sleeping. (2) Infants unable to roll from their stomachs to their backs, and from their backs to their stomachs, shall be placed on their backs when found…

R 336.1930 Emission of carbon monoxide from ferrous cupola operations. Rule 930. (1) It is unlawful for a person to operate a ferrous cupola that has a melting capacity of 20 or more tons per hour located within any area listed in Table 91, unless the ferrous cupola is equipped w…

R 125.1931 Proof of compliance with rules. Rule 931. A community shall show proof of compliance with these rules upon request of the department or its authorized representative. History: 1979 AC; 1998 AACS.

R 436.1931 Postponements; continuances. Rule 31. (1) Requests for postponements shall be made in writing not less than 2 working days before the violation hearing or appeal hearing date unless waived by a commissioner or duly authorized agent. The written request may be granted b…

R 400.1931 Medication; administration; procedures. Rule 31. (1) Medication, prescription or nonprescription, must be given to a child in care by a licensee or a child care staff member only. A child care assistant or supervised volunteer shall not give medication to a child in ca…

R 325.1931 Employees; general provisions. Rule 31. (1) Personal care and services that are provided to a resident by the home shall be designed to encourage residents to function physically and intellectually with independence at the highest practical level. (2) A home shall trea…

R 325.1932 Resident's medications. Rule 32. (1) A service plan must identify prescribed medication to be self- administered or managed by the home. (2) Prescribed medication managed by the home must be given, taken, or applied pursuant to labeling instructions, orders and by the …

R 29.1932 Amendments. Rule 32. Sections 38.1.6, 38.3.2.1, 38.3.4.2, and 38.7.2 are amended, sections 38.1.1.1.1, 38.1.3.1.1.1, and 38.3.2.4 are added, as follows: 38.1.1.1.1. A change of use from a business occupancy to a college or university instructional facility shall be revi…

R 125.1932 Community electrical system. Rule 932. A community electrical system shall, at a minimum, be designed, installed, operated, and maintained in compliance with the rules entitled "Electrical Lines and Equipment," being R 460.811 to R460.815 and according to the construct…

R 400.1932 Biocontaminants. Rule 32. A child care home shall use standard precautions regarding prevention, exposure, and disposal of biocontaminants. History: 2005 AACS; 2009 AACS; 2019 AACS; 2026 MR 8, Eff. April 27, 2026. R 400.1933 Communicable disease; immunization; mental a…

R 125.1933 Electrical system. Rule 933. A home site shall have an approved easily accessible electrical systems circuit breaker or fuse system installed. The circuit breaker or fuse system shall be located at the pedestal and shall be installed by a licensed electrician. History:…

R 436.1933 Attorney-at-law. Rule 33. In addition to the appearance required by R 436.1913, a licensee or an aggrieved license applicant may be represented at a hearing by a licensed attorney-at- law in good standing in this state. The attorney shall file a written appearance with…

R 325.1933 Personal care of residents. Rule 33. (1) A home shall provide a resident with necessary assistance with personal care such as, but not limited to, care of the skin, mouth and teeth, hands and feet, and the shampooing and grooming of the hair as specified in the residen…

R 325.1934 Furniture. Rule 34. (1) A home shall provide an individual bed at least 36 inches wide, with comfortable springs in good condition and a clean protected mattress not less than 5 inches thick, or 4 inches thick if of synthetic construction. (2) A cot or rollaway cot sha…

R 29.1934 Amendments. Rule 34. Sections 39.1.6, 39.3.2.1, 39.3.4.2, and 39.7.2 are amended as follows: 39.1.6. For minimum construction requirements, refer to the Michigan rehabilitation code, R 408.30551 to R 408.30577. 39.3.2.1. Rooms or spaces for the storage, processing, or u…

R 400.1934 Water hazards; water activities. Rule 34. (1) A licensee shall ensure that barriers exist to prevent children from gaining access to any swimming pool, drainage ditch, well, natural or constructed pond, or other body of open water located on or adjacent to the property…

R 125.1934 Community natural gas system. Rule 934. The design, installation, operation, and maintenance of a community natural gas system shall, at a minimum, be in compliance with R 460.20101 et seq. of the Gas Safety rules and R 460.2301 et seq. of the Technical Standards for G…

R 125.1935 Community centralized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) system. Rule 935. If a centralized community liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) system is provided, it shall be designed, installed, operated, and maintained according to the rules entitled "Liquefied Petroleum Gases," bei…

R 400.1935 Diapering and toilet learning. Rule 35. (1) Diapering of infants and toddlers must only occur in a designated changing area. (2) The designated changing area must comply with all of the following: (a) Be used exclusively for changing wet or soiled diapers or underwear.…

R 325.1935 Bedding, linens, and clothing. Rule 35. (1) Bedding shall be washable, in good condition, and clean, and shall be changed at least weekly or more often as required. (2) The home shall assure the availability of clean linens, towels, and washcloths. The supply shall be …

R 436.1935 Rescissions. Rule 35. The following rules are rescinded: (a) Rules entitled "Rules of Procedure on Appeal to the Appeal Board," being R 436.701 to R 436.711 of the Michigan Administrative Code and appearing on pages 1526 and 1527 of the 1960 Annual Supplement to the Co…

R 400.1936 Hand washing. Rule 36. (1) All personnel and volunteers shall wash their hands appropriately and at all of the following times: (a) On arrival for the workday. (b) Before caring for children. (c) Before and after preparing and serving food, eating, and feeding. (d) Bef…

R 125.1936 Individual home liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) system. Rule 936. If an individual home liquefied petroleum gas system is permitted, then the installation, operation, and maintenance shall be in compliance with the manufacturer's installation instructions and R 29.4001 e…

R 400.1937 Food allergy plan. Rule 37. (1) A written plan for the prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions must be developed and implemented to include a child care plan, prevention measures, and emergency procedures. (2) The child's care plan …

R 125.1937 Community centralized fuel oil systems; installation after effective date of rule prohibited. Rule 937. Community centralized fuel oil systems shall not be installed after July 16, 1998. History: 1979 AC; 1991 AACS; 1998 AACS; 2003 AACS.

R 400.1938 Food preparation and service. Rule 38. (1) A licensee shall ensure that all of the following requirements are met: (a) Each child shall be provided with nutritional and sufficient meals and snacks that meet the requirements for meals of the child care component of the …

R 125.1938 Home site meter calibration. Rule 938. A home site meter connected to a centralized community electric and fuel service system shall be calibrated upon installation and shall thereafter be calibrated by an independent calibrating company according to the servicing util…

R 125.1940 Television, telephone, and certain heating systems; compliance with state or local standards and ordinances. Rule 940. (1) If central television antenna systems, cable television, or other similar services are provided, then the distribution systems shall be undergroun…

R 336.1940 Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards for Sterilization Facilities. Rule 940. (1) The provisions of 40 C.F.R. Part 63, Subpart O, are adopted by reference in R 336.1902. A person responsible for the operation of a facility subject to the provisions of "Ethylene Oxide Emis…

R 325.1941 Records; general. Rule 41. A resident register, resident records, accident records and incident reports, and employee records and work schedules shall be kept in the home and shall be available to the director or the director's authorized representative. History: 2004 …

R 125.1941 Required distances between homes and other structures. Rule 941. (1) A home shall be in compliance with all of the following minimum distances, as measured from the wall/support line or foundation line, whichever provides the greater distance: (a) For a home not sited …

R 125.1942 Layout. Rule 942. The layout of a community, including other facilities intended for resident use, shall be in accordance with acceptable planning and engineering practices and shall provide for the convenience, health, safety, and welfare of the residents. History: 19…

R 325.1942 Resident records. Rule 42. (1) A home shall provide a resident record for each resident. (2) A home shall assure that a current resident record is maintained and that all entries are dated and signed. (3) The resident record shall include at least all of the following:…

R 400.1942 Discipline. Rule 42. (1) A licensee shall develop, implement, and have on file a written policy regarding the age-appropriate, non-severe discipline of children. Page 33 (2) Developmentally appropriate positive methods of discipline that encourage self-control, self-di…