DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY SERVICES LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS

DIVISION OF ADULT FOSTER CARE LICENSING BUREAU OF COMMUNITY AND HEALTH SYSTEMS

ADULT FOSTER CARE FACILITIES

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These rules become effective immediately after filing with the secretary of state unless adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a.  Rules adopted under these sections become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.

(By authority conferred on the department of social services by section  9 of Act No. 380 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, and sections 10 and 13 of Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1979, as amended, being  SS16.109, 400.710, and 400.713 of the Michigan Compiled Laws) of licensing and regulatory affairs by section 9 of the Executive organization act of 1965, 1965 PA 380, MCL 16.109, and sections 10 and 18 of the adult foster care facility licensing act, 1979 PA 218, MCL 400.710 and 400.718, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-1, 1996-2, 2003-1, 2008-4, 2011-4, and 2015-1, MCL 330.3101, 445.2001, 445.2011, 445.2025, 445.2030, and 400.227)

R 400.2201, R 400.2231, R 400.2233, R 400.2242, R 400.2243, R 400.2244, R 400.2245, R 400.2246, R 400.2247, R 400.2261, R 400.2376 of the Michigan Administrative Code are rescinded as follows:

PART 2. FAMILY HOMES, FIRE SAFETY

R 400.2201   Scope. Rescinded.

Rule 201. This part applies only to family  homes   which   were   licensed effective March 27, 1980, and which meet the requirements of  section  21  of the act.

R 400.2231   Home environment. Rescinded.

  Rule 231. All occupied rooms shall  be  of  standard   lath   and   plaster construction or equivalent.

R 400.2233   Bedrooms. Rescinded.

Rule 233. A room shall not be used as a bedroom where more  than   1/2   of the room height is below grade except, where the ceiling of  such  portion of a building is located 5 feet or more above grade for more than  25%   of  the perimeter measurement of the building. Such  acceptable  bedrooms   shall  be provided with 2 acceptable means of egress.

R 400.2242   Interior finishes and materials. Rescinded.

  Rule 242. Paper, cardboard, asphalt paper,  or   other   highly   flammable material shall not be used for the interior finish of a building.

R 400.2243   Exits. Rescinded.

  Rule 243. (1) A means of egress shall be considered the  entire   way   and method of passage to free and safe ground outside  a   building.   Means   of egress shall be maintained in unobstructed, easily  traveled   condition   at all times. Where basements are regularly utilized  for  resident  activities, there shall be 2 acceptable means of egress. Doors which form a  part  of   a required  means  of  egress  shall  be   equipped   with   positive-latching, non-locking-against-egress hardware and shall be not less than  36  inches in width in new construction and not less   than   30   inches   in   width   in existing  facilities  and  shall  insure  adequate   egress   for   residents requiring wheelchairs, including ramps where necessary.

  (2) The first floor of a family home shall have not less  than  2  separate and independent means of egress leading to the outside.

  (3) In new or remodeled family homes, corridors shall  lead   directly   to the outside or to required stairways having  egress   directly   outside   at grade level.

  (4) Occupied room and exterior door hardware shall  be  positive   latching and nonlocking against egress.

  (5) New and existing family homes accommodating  residents  who   regularly require wheelchairs shall be equipped with ramps located   at   primary   and secondary means of egress. A ramp shall not exceed 1 foot of   rise   in   12 feet of run.

R 400.2244   Heating. Rescinded.

  Rule 244. (1) Except as provided herein, a family home shall  be  heated by an approved heating plant. If the   heating   plant   is   located   in   the basement of a family home, standard building material   is   sufficient   for the floor separation which shall include at least  1  3/4-inch   solid   wood core door or equivalent to create a floor separation  between  the   basement and the first floor. If the heating plant is on the same   level   with   the residents, the furnace room shall be separated from the  remainder   of   the building with materials that  will  afford  a  minimum   1   hour   protected enclosure. A permanent outside  vent  which  cannot  be   closed   shall   be incorporated in the design of heating plant rooms so that  adequate  air  for proper combustion is assured. Space heaters are prohibited.

  (2) Factory mutual and underwriters'   laboratories   approved   permanent, fixed-type electrical heating,  such  as  recognized   panel   or   baseboard fixed-type may be utilized in any location. In  existing   homes   where   an American gas association approved sealed combustion wall  heater   has   been installed  in  accordance  with  both  the  AGA   and   the    manufacturer's recommendations, approval will be given if  the  unit  is   located   on   an outside wall, obtains combustion air directly from the  outside   and   vents products of combustion directly to the outside.

  (3) Flame-producing water heaters or  incinerators   shall   be   installed with the same protection as a heating plant.

  (4) Storage of combustible materials is prohibited  in   rooms   containing the heating plant, water heater, or incinerator.

R 400.2245   Fire extinguishers. Rescinded.

  Rule 245. A minimum of one 5-pound multi-purpose   fire   extinguisher   or equivalent shall be provided for use in a family  home   on   each   occupied floor and in the basement.

R 400.2246   Electrical service. Rescinded.

  Rule 246. Electrical service shall be maintained in  a  safe  condition.Where conditions indicate a  need  for  inspection,  and  on   all   new   or remodeled projects,  the  electrical  service  shall  be   inspected   by   a qualified electrical inspection service  and  a  copy   of   the   inspection report shall be submitted to the department.

R 400.2247   Safety generally. Rescinded.

  Rule  247.  (1)  Stairways  shall  have  sturdy   and   securely   fastened handrails, not less than 30 inches nor more than 34 inches  above  the  upper surface of the tread. Exterior stairways and porches shall have  handrails on the open sides.

  (2) Scatter or throw rugs on hard finished floors shall  have   a   nonskid backing.

  (3) Handrails and nonskid surfacing or  strips  shall   be   installed   in showers and bath areas.

  (4) Sidewalks, fire escape routes, and entrances shall be  kept   free   of any hazards such as ice, snow and debris.

  (5) A yard area shall be kept free from all  hazards,  nuisances,   refuse, and litter.

R 400.2261   Emergency preparedness. Rescinded.

  Rule 261. (1) A family home shall have a telephone. A  family  home   shall have a written procedure to be followed in the case  of   fire   or   medical emergency.  Responsible  foster  family  members  or   employees   shall   be familiar with emergency planning and  their   responsibilities.   Responsible persons shall be capable of using  the  telephone   to   summon   appropriate assistance and carry out an evacuation plan.

  (2) An emergency plan shall specify persons to be  notified,  locations  of alarm signals and fire extinguishers, evacuation   routes,   procedures   for evacuating residents of limited mobility and visitors, and  provide  for   at least 4 fire  drills  per  year.  Emergency  telephone   numbers   shall   be immediately available.

  (3) Residents, insofar as possible, adult members of  the   foster   family and responsible persons shall be familiar with emergency procedures.

PART 3. GROUP HOMES

R 400.2376   Smoke detection equipment. Rescinded.

  Rule 376. (1)  At  least  1  single  station  smoke   detector   shall   be installed at the following locations:

  (a) Between the sleeping areas and the rest of the home.  In   homes   with more than 1 sleeping area, a smoke detector shall be  installed  to   protect each separate sleeping area.

  (b) On each occupied floor, in the basement, and in areas   of   the   home which contain flame- or heat-producing equipment.

  (2) Approved heat detectors may be installed in the kitchen  and  in  other areas of the home containing flame- or heat-producing equipment  in  lieu  of smoke detectors.

  (3) If batteries are used as a source of energy, they shall be  replaced in accordance  with   the    recommendations    of    the    alarm    equipment manufacturer.

  (4) Detectors shall  be  tested  and  examined  as   recommended   by   the manufacturer.

  (5) This rule does not apply to the following:

  (a) Adult foster care small group homes  which   are   licensed   effective March 27, 1980, and which meet the  requirements  of  section   21   of   Act No. 218 of the Public Acts of 1979, as  amended,  being   S400.721   of   the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  (b) Adult foster care small group  homes  licensed  or   proposed   to   be licensed for more than 6 adults.