DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

                     DIVISION OF CHILD WELFARE LICENSING

                    CHILDREN'S AND ADULT FOSTER CARE CAMPS

(By authority conferred on the director of the Michigan Department  of  Human 
Services by sections 2, 5, 10, and 14 of 1973 PA 116 by sections 9,  10,  11, 
12, and 13 of 1979 PA 218 and Executive Reorganization  Orders  Nos.  1996-1, 
1996-2, 2003-1, and 2004-4, MCL 722.112, 722.115, 722.120, 722.124,  400.709, 
400.710, 400.711, 400.712, 400.713, 330.3101, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 400.226)


                         PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS


R 400.11101    Definitions.
  Rule 101. (1) As used in parts 1, 2, 3, or 4 of these rules:
  (a) "Act 116" means 1973 PA 116.
  (b) "Act 218" means 1979 PA 218.
  (c) "Adult" means both of the following:
  (i) A person who is 18 years of age or older.
  (ii) A person who is placed in an adult foster care family home or an adult 
foster care home pursuant to section 5(6) or (8) of 1973 PA 116, MCL 722.115.
  (d) "Authorized person,"  means  a  parent,  guardian,  or  adult  camper's 
designee.
  (e) "Camp" means a camp as defined in section 1 of Act 116, and  section  3 
of Act 218.
  (f) "Camper" means a minor child who receives care and supervision, and  an 
adult who  is  aged,  emotionally  disturbed,  developmentally  disabled,  or 
physically handicapped and who requires supervision on an ongoing basis.
  (g) "Camper with disabilities" means a camper who  requires  assistance  in 
managing daily living, movement, or behavior to assure his or her safety  and 
well-being.
  (h) "Campsite" means an  outdoor  setting  that  has  natural  or  man-made 
features available for outdoor living or activities and is  located  where  a 
camp is operated.
  (i) "Day camp" means a camp that provides care more than 4 but less than 24 
hours a day.
(j) "Department" means the department of human services.
  (k) "Excessive restraint" means restricting movement beyond that  which  is 
necessary to assist a camper to  regain  control  or  that  is  necessary  to 
protect the camper from injuring himself or herself  or  others.   Restraint, 
when used, shall be the least amount of force  necessary  over  the  shortest 
period of time necessary.
  (l) "Facilities"  means  the  structures,  furnishings,  and  installations 
provided on a campsite for living and program purposes.
  (m) Natural environment" means an out-of-doors setting where a camp program 
is run at least 51% of the time.
  (n) "Residential camp" means a camp that provides care on a  24-hour  basis 
at a regulated campsite.
  (o)"Staff member" means either a paid  employee  or  a  volunteer  who  has 
responsibility for the direct care or  supervision  of  campers  or  who  has 
unsupervised contact with campers.
  (p) "Travel camp" means a camp that provides care on a 24-hour  basis  that 
is not stationed at a specific campsite.
  (q) "Troop camp" means a camp sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America or the 
Girl Scouts of the USA that provides care on  a  24-hour  basis  and  is  not 
stationed at a specific campsite.
  (r) "Watercraft" means any of the following:
  (i) An inner tube.
  (ii) A canoe.
  (iii) A rowboat.
  (iv) A kayak.
  (v) A raft that is not permanently anchored.
  (vi) A paddleboat.
  (vii) A sailboat.
  (viii) A sailboard.
  (ix) A personal watercraft.
  (x) A power boat.
  (xi) A pontoon boat.
  (xii) Any other craft used for activity by campers on water.
  (2) Terms defined in Act 116 and Act 218 have the same meaning when used in 
these rules.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11102    Deemed status.
  Rule 102. (1) The department may accept, for  the  purpose  of  determining 
compliance with this part,  except  for  R  400.11109(4),  (7),  and  (8),  R 
400.11122,  R 400.11147,  R  400.11149,  R  400.11401(1),  and  R  400.11405, 
evidence that the camp is currently accredited  by  a  nationally  recognized 
accrediting body.
  (2) A camp shall request deemed status on an annual  basis.   Both  of  the 
following apply:
  (a) If accreditation is accepted, a camp shall submit to the  department  a 
copy of the most recent accreditation report within 60 days of receipt.
  (b) A camp shall only be eligible for deemed status if the license is on  a 
regular status.
  (3) The acceptance of accreditation in subrule (1) of this  rule  does  not 
prohibit the department from conducting on-site investigations  or  requiring 
environmental health and fire safety inspections at intervals  determined  by 
the department.

  History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11103    Adoption of standards by reference.
  Rule 103. The department adopts by reference in these rules  the  standards 
in this rule.  The standards referenced in subrules (1) and (2) of this  rule 
are available from the American Red Cross, 2025 E Street NW,  Washington,  DC 
20006, www.shopstaywell.com  the  National  Outdoor  Leadership  School,  284 
Lincoln Street, Lander WY 82520-2848 or The U.S.  Department  of  Health  and 
Human        Services/U.S.         Department         of         Agriculture, 
www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines   at   the   costs   specified.     The 
standards referenced in this rule are  also  available  for  inspection,  and 
distribution to the public at cost, from the Bureau  of  Children  and  Adult 
Licensing, Department of Human Services, P.O. Box  30650,  Lansing,  Michigan 
48909.  The costs indicated are those in effect at the time these rules  were 
promulgated.
  (1) The American Red Cross standards adopted are as follows:
  (a) Manual no. 656137 entitled "Responding  to  Emergencies  -  Instructors 
Manual," 2005, $27.99.
  (b) Manual no. 652161 entitled "Red  Cross  CPR/AED  for  the  Professional 
Rescuers - Instructor's Manual," 2006, $23.99.
  (c) Manual no 655730 entitled "Lifeguard Instructor's Manual with CD_ROM,"
 2006, $33.00.
  (d) Manual no. 654171 entitled "Basic Water Rescue and Small Craft Safety - 
Instructor's Manual," 1997 - $5.50. (Available from ARC  St.  Louis  Chapter, 
St. Louis, MO. (314)516-2800)
  (e)   Manual  no.   651301  entitled  "American  Red  Cross  Water   Safety 
Instructor's Manual," 2004, $21.95.
  (f) Pamphlet no 655107 entitled "Bloodborne Pathogens Training - Preventing 
Disease Transmission," 2005, $48.00 for 25.
   (2) The National Outdoor Leadership School Standards are as follows:
  (a) Manual no. 16175  entitled  "Wilderness  First  Responder's  Textbook," 
2005, $29.95.
  (b) Manual no. 16378 entitled "Wilderness First Aid," 2005, $14.95.
  (3) The U.S. Department of Health and  Human  Services/U.S.  Department  of 
Agriculture standard is Dietary  Guidelines  for  Americans  2005,  available 
online at www.healthierus/gov/dietaryguidelines.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11105    Variance from rules; parts 1, 2, 3, and 4.
  Rule 105. (1) Upon the written request of an  applicant  or  licensee,  the 
department's licensing authority may grant a variance from an  administrative 
rule if the alternative proposed provides clear and convincing evidence  that 
the health, welfare, and safety of campers is protected.
  (2) The decision of the department's licensing authority to grant or deny a 
variance shall be entered upon the  records  of  the  department's  licensing 
authority and a signed copy shall be sent to the  applicant  or  licensee.  A 
variance may remain in effect for as long as the licensee continues to comply 
with the conditions of the variance or may be time limited.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11106    Applicability.
  Rule 106. (1) This part applies to all  adult  foster  care  camps  and  to 
children's camps as follows:
  (a) A day camp that operates more than 4 hours but less than 24  hours  per 
day for 5 or more days in any 14-day period.
  (b) A residential, travel, or troop camp that operates  for  more  than  12 
hours per day for 5 or more days, including at  least  1  overnight,  in  any 
14-day period.
  (c) A camp begins operating when the camp assumes  responsibility  for  the 
campers.
  (2) R 400.111113, R 400.11119, R 400.11121, R  400.11121,  R  400.11127,  R 
400.11145, and R 400.11146 do not apply to site licenses.

  History: 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11107   Written policies, procedures,  program  statements,  or  plans; 
review.
  Rule 107. All written policies, procedures, program  statements,  or  plans 
required by these administrative rules shall be available for review  by  the 
public. Inquiries from a parent or guardian of a camper shall be  handled  by 
the licensee in a prompt and responsive manner.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11109    Staff.
  Rule 109. (1) A camp shall have a camp  director  who  is  on  duty  or  in 
residence  at  the  campsite  and  who  is  responsible  for  the  day-to-day 
administration of the camp and for assuring the care, safety, and  protection 
of campers.
  (2) A camp director shall meet all of the following requirements:
  (a) Be not less than 21 years of age.
  (b) Have a minimum of 8 weeks of cumulative  full-time  experience  working 
with a population similar to that which the camp serves.
  (c) Have a minimum of 4 weeks of full-time administrative experience in  an 
organized camp or similar program.
  (d) A camp director shall be familiar with these administrative rules.
  (3) A camp shall notify the department within 30 days of  employing  a  new 
camp director.
  (4) If the camp director is away from the operation for more than 12 hours, 
the person who is left in charge shall meet all of the requirements specified 
in subrule (2) of this rule.
  (5) A camp shall maintain a roster of all current staff members.
  (6)  Before  assignment,  a  camp  shall  evaluate  all  of  the  following 
characteristics for each staff  member  in  relation  to  the  duties  to  be 
assigned:
  (a) Character.
  (b) Emotional stability.
  (c) Health.
  (d) Ability.
  (e) Experience.
  (f) Education.
  (7) A camp shall maintain a  personnel  record,  collected  before  initial 
assignment,  for  each  staff  member,  except  medical  professionals  whose 
employing organization subcontracts with the camp to provide medical services 
and  that  already  requires  clearances  and  maintains  a  personnel   file 
containing all required  documentation  and  that  may  be  reviewed  at  the 
employer's site.  The record shall include all of the following information:
  (a) Name.
  (b) Documentation of compliance where the position occupied has  experience 
or education requirements specified by an administrative rule.
  (c) Prior work history, including camp experience.
  (d) Three statements of positive reference that are obtained  before  staff 
assignment and that are from persons unrelated to the staff member.
  (e)  A  record  of  any  criminal  convictions  other  than  minor  traffic 
violations, including at least 1 of the following:
  (i) Documentation from the Michigan State  Police  or  the  equivalent  law 
enforcement agency from the state, Canadian province, or other country  where 
the person usually resides.
  (ii) Documentation from an entity accessing either  Michigan  State  Police 
records or equivalent law enforcement agency records in the  state.  Canadian 
province, or other country where the person usually resides.
  (iii) International staff clearances provided by  recognized  international 
programs such as International Camp Counselor  Program,  Camp  America,  Camp 
Counselors USA, Camp USA, Summer Camp USA, or approved  equivalent  shall  be 
determined to meet the requirement of subdivisions e(i) or  (ii)  or  (f)  of 
this subrule.
  (iv) If the employee has criminal convictions,  the  licensee  or  designee 
shall complete a written evaluation of the  convictions  that  addresses  the 
nature of the conviction, the length of time since the  conviction,  and  the 
relationship of the conviction to the regulated activity to determine whether 
the prospective employee complies with subrule (6) of this rule.
  (f) Documentation from the  Michigan  Department  of  Human  Services,  the 
equivalent state or Canadian provincial agency, or equivalent agency  in  the 
country where the person usually resides, that any staff  person  age  21  or 
over has not been determined to be a perpetrator  of  child  abuse  or  child 
neglect.
  (8)  A  camp  shall  have  a  written  job  description  for   each   staff 
classification covered by these rules.  The job description shall contain all 
of the following information:
  (a) Duties.
  (b) Qualifications.
  (c) Education and training requirements.
  (d) Lines of authority.
A camp shall provide each staff member with a copy of the job description for 
the position the staff member fills.
  (9) A camp shall establish and provide  a  pre-camp  training  program  for 
staff members. A camp shall ensure that the overall training time,  including 
pre-camp training, shall be not less than 3 hours  for  each  week  a  person 
works for the first 10 weeks of the camp's operation.
  (10) A camp shall ensure that the program content for the pre-camp training 
is in writing and includes all of the following information:
  (a) The camp's philosophy, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
  (b) Procedures and requirements  of  these  rules  related  to  each  staff 
member's duties.
  (c) Camper behavior management.
  (d) Developmental needs of the population that is served.
  (e) Acceptable techniques of camper supervision.
  (11) A camp shall establish and provide an in-service training program  for 
staff members.  A camp shall  maintain  a  written  record  of  the  training 
content, dates, and times.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11111    Number of staff.
  Rule 111. (1) A camp shall develop and follow a written staffing ratio plan 
for the camper population served.  A camp shall ensure that the ratio is  not 
less than as specified in subrule (2) of this rule.
  (2) A camp shall ensure that the ratio of adult staff members to campers at 
any one time is as follows:
  (a) For campers below the age of 13, during their awake hours  there  shall 
be 1 adult staff member for every 10 campers or a fraction thereof beyond the 
first 10.
  (b) For campers below the age of 13,  during  their  sleeping  hours  there 
shall be 1 adult staff member for every 14  campers  or  a  fraction  thereof 
beyond the first 14.
  (c) For campers 13 years of age or older, there  shall  be  1  adult  staff 
member for every 14 campers or a fraction thereof beyond the first 14.
  (d) For campers with disabilities, during their awake hours there shall  be 
1 adult staff member for every 3 campers or a  fraction  thereof  beyond  the 
first 3.
  (e) For campers with disabilities, during their sleeping hours there  shall 
be 1 adult staff member for every 6 campers or a fraction thereof beyond  the 
first 6.
  (f) The minimum number of staff on duty  and  in  camp  is  2  adult  staff 
members.
  (3) In a camp that has more than 50 campers, the camp director shall not be 
included in determining the staff member-camper ratio  and  shall  not  serve 
full-time as the health officer or as an aquatics supervisor.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11113    Behavior management.
  Rule 113. (1) A camp shall  have  and  follow  a  written  camper  behavior 
management policy.
  (2) A camp shall include in the policy, methods for the  positive  behavior 
management of campers.
  (3) A camp shall include in the policy a statement that a camper shall  not 
be deprived of food or  sleep;  shall  not  be  placed  alone  without  staff 
supervision, observation, and interaction;  or  shall  not  be  subjected  to 
hazing, ridicule, threat, corporal punishment, excessive  physical  exercise, 
or excessive restraint.
  (4) A camp shall furnish a copy of the policy to all staff members.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11115    Child and adult protection plan.
  Rule 115. (1) A camp shall develop and follow  a  written  plan  to  assure 
compliance with 1975 PA 238, MCL 722.621 and known as  the  child  protection 
law, and sections 11 to 11f and 14 of 1939 PA 280,  MCL 400.11 to 400.11f and 
400.14, and known as the adult protection law.
  (2) The plan shall cover all of the following areas:
  (a) Reporting responsibilities.
  (b) Confidentiality.
  (c) Separation of an alleged perpetrator from campers until the incident is 
resolved, until the threat is removed, or as long as necessary to protect the 
safety and welfare of the campers.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11117    Roster of campers; records.
  Rule 117. (1) A camp shall maintain a current roster of all campers.
  (2) A camp shall keep records for each camper at the camp when in session.
The records shall include all of the following information:
  (a) The camper's name, age, and home address.
  (b) The authorized person's name, address, and telephone number  and  where 
the authorized person may be reached in case of emergency.
  (c) The dates of arrival and departure.
  (d) For each camper, identification of any special   needs,    limitations, 
and adaptations to assist in camper participation in all aspects of camp life 
and activities.
  (3) A camp shall develop and follow a written plan to assure that a  camper 
is not released into the custody  of  another  person  without   a    written 
statement of permission from the authorized person.  The plan  shall  include 
all of  the following information:
  (a) When the camper is to be released.
  (b) Where the camper release is to occur.
  (c) How the release will occur.
  (d) To whom the camper is to be released.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11119    Health service policy.
  Rule 119. (1) A camp shall have and follow a written health service  policy 
that is appropriate to the population  served  and  the  environment  of  the 
campsite.
  (2) A camp shall establish the health service policy in consultation  with, 
and reviewed annually by, a licensed physician.
  (3) A camp's health  service  policy  shall  cover  all  of  the  following 
subjects:
  (a) Procedures for camper health screening.
  (b) Arrangements for on-call health care consultation services.
  (c)  Arrangements  for  emergency  health  care  services   and   emergency 
transportation to an emergency health care facility.
  (d) First aid and health care supplies.
  (e) The storage and  administration  of  prescription  and  nonprescription 
drugs and medications.
  (f) Medical procedures for camper trips away from a campsite.
  (g) Procedures for daily observation of each camper's physical state.
  (h) Procedures for prompt  and  responsive  notification  of  the  camper's 
authorized person.
  (i) Health officer staffing.
  (j) Procedures for preventing  disease  transmission/universal  precautions 
equivalent to the procedures in the American Red Cross manual number  655107, 
which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11121    Health care staff: day camp.
  Rule 121. (1) A day camp that  has  less  than  20%  of  its  campers  with 
disabilities  shall have, at a minimum, an agreement  for  the  provision  of 
emergency medical services with the local emergency services provider or  EMT 
that is within a 5-minute response time,  or  employ  a  health  officer,  as 
defined in R 400.11122 (1) and (3), who is on duty at  the  camp  during  all 
hours there are campers present.
  (2) If 20% or more of the camper population are campers with  disabilities, 
a health officer shall be on duty at the camp  during  all  hours  there  are 
campers present and be 1 of the following:
  (a) A licensed physician.
  (b) A licensed physician's assistant.
  (c) A licensed nurse practitioner.
  (d) A registered nurse.
  (e) A licensed practical nurse.
  (f) A licensed emergency medical technician.
  (g) A licensed medical first responder.
  (h) An adult who is certified as a wilderness first responder  or  has  met 
the requirements equivalent to  those  set  forth  by  the  National  Outdoor 
Leadership School manual number 16175, which is adopted  by  reference  in  R 
400.11103.
  (3) A person who is licensed in another state or  Canadian  province  as  a 
physician, physician's assistant, nurse, or emergency medical  technician  is 
deemed to meet the requirements of subrule (2) of this rule.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R400.11122 Health care staff; residential; troop; travel camp
  Rule 122. (1) A person who serves as  a  camp  health  officer  shall  hold 
certification that is equivalent to community  first  aid  and  CPR  for  the 
professional rescuer requirements in the American  Red  Cross  manual  number 
656137, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.
  (2) A resident, troop, or travel camp shall employ a health officer who  is 
on duty or in residence at the camp.
  (3) A health officer shall be 1 of the following:
  (a) A licensed physician.
  (b) A licensed physician's assistant.
  (c) A licensed nurse practitioner.
  (d) A registered nurse.
  (e) A licensed practical nurse.
  (f) A licensed emergency medical technician.
  (g) A licensed medical first responder.
  (h) An adult who is certified as a wilderness first responder  or  has  met 
the requirements equivalent to  those  set  forth  by  the  National  Outdoor 
Leadership School manual number 16175, which is adopted  by  reference  in  R 
400.11103.
  (i) If  less  than  20%  of  the  camper  population  are  campers  with  a 
disability, the health  officer  may  be  an  adult  who  has  satisfactorily 
completed training and certification that is equivalent to  the  requirements 
in American Red Cross manual number 656137 which is adopted by reference in R 
400.11103.
  (4) A person who is licensed in another state or  Canadian  province  as  a 
physician, physician's assistant, nurse, or emergency medical  technician  is 
deemed to meet the requirements of subrules (3) and (4) of this rule.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11123    Health facilities.
  Rule 123. (1)  An  adult  foster  care  camp,  and  a  children's  day  and 
residential camp shall have a designated area to serve as a health center.
  (2) A camp shall provide for the temporary isolation of any  camper,  staff 
member, or other person in camp who comes in contact with campers and who  is 
suspected of having a contagious  disease.   The  place  of  isolation  shall 
ensure privacy and quiet and shall not be located in,  or  directly  adjacent 
to, a food storage, preparation, or serving area.
  (3) A camp shall  hold  all  prescription  and  nonprescription  drugs  and 
medications in secure locked storage unless medically contraindicated.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11125    Staff health requirement.
  Rule 125. A camp shall maintain a health history statement for  each  staff 
member.  A camp shall maintain and safeguard any health information  received 
in a manner consistent with the confidentiality requirements of 1973  PA  116 
for children and their families  and  1979  PA  218  for  adult  foster  care 
residents.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11127    Camper health requirements.
  Rule 127. (1) A camp shall maintain, in the camp, for each camper and minor 
staff person, a statement signed by an authorized person that authorizes  the 
camp to consent to emergency medical or surgical treatment of the  camper  or 
minor staff person and to routine, non-surgical medical care.  If there is  a 
religious objection to consenting to receipt of emergency medical or surgical 
treatment, the authorized person shall submit  a  written  statement  to  the 
effect that the camper is in good health and that the person signing  assumes 
the health responsibility for the camper.
  (2) A camp shall maintain, in the camp, a health history  statement  signed 
by an authorized person for each camper and minor staff person. The statement 
shall include all of the following information:
  (a) Current prescription and nonprescription drugs and medications.
  (b) Immunization status.
  (c) Physical limitations.
  (d) Allergies.
  (e) Any special health and behavioral considerations.
  (3) A camp shall maintain and safeguard any health information received  in 
a manner consistent with the confidentiality requirements of 1973 PA 116  for 
children and their families and 1979 PA 218 for adult foster care residents.
  (4) A camp shall maintain camper health records for 3 years from  the  last 
day the camper is in attendance.
  (5) A camp shall follow any instructions provided by a  camper's  physician 
or authorized person to meet the  health  and  behavior  needs  of  a  camper 
admitted to the camp.
  (6) During group overnight activities outside the geographical area  served 
by the camp's cooperating local emergency health care facility, a camp  shall 
ensure  that  the  emergency  treatment  consent  form,  the  health  history 
statement, and the authorized person emergency contact information  for  each 
camper shall accompany the group.
  (7) A camp shall ensure that a camper is screened within the first 24 hours 
after the camper's initial arrival at a camp.   The  health  screening  shall 
include all of the following:
  (a)  The  checking  in  of  prescription  and  nonprescription  drugs   and 
medications.
  (b) All medication must be in the original container.
  (c) A review of the health history statement.
  (d) A discussion with the camper concerning current health needs.
  (e) An  observation  of  the  camper's  physical  state  paying  particular 
attention to potentially contagious diseases and possible abuse.
  (8) A camp shall maintain a permanent medical record that lists all of  the 
following information:
  (a) Date of treatment.
  (b) Name of camper.
  (c) Ailment.
  (d) Treatment prescribed or medication dispensed.
  (e) Identification of the person providing the treatment.
  (9) A camp shall submit  a  written  report,  on  forms  furnished  by  the 
department, to the department if a camper dies or if a camper has an accident 
or illness that result in an overnight stay in a hospital or clinic or  being 
sent home.  A camp shall submit the report within  48  hours  of  the  death, 
injury, or illness.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11131    Nutrition and food service.
  Rule 131. (1) A camp shall establish and follow a written  policy  for  its 
nutrition  and  food  service  program.   The  policy  shall  relate  to  the 
population served, the activities conducted, and environmental conditions and 
shall cover all of the following subjects:
  (a) Meal patterns.
  (b) Meal hours.
  (c) Type of food service.
  (d) Handling of special diets.
  (2) A camp shall provide not less than 3 meals to each camper each  day  in 
an adult foster care camp and children's residential, troop and travel  camp, 
unless medically contraindicated and documented.
  (3) A camp shall ensure that meals are sufficient in quantity and  meet  or 
exceed current nutritional guidelines as set forth by the U.S. Department  of 
Health and Human Services/U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dietary  Guidelines 
for Americans 2005, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.
  (4) A camp shall assure  that  a  camper  with  special  dietary  needs  is 
provided a diet and accommodations in accordance with the camper's needs  and 
with the instructions of the camper's authorized person or a physician.
  (5) A camp shall maintain each week's menu on file until  the  end  of  the 
camp season.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11133    High adventure activities
  Rule 133. (1)  Any residential or day campsite  licensee  that  offers  any 
high adventure activity, as defined in R 400.11401,  shall  comply  with  the 
high adventure rules.
  (2)  Any travel or troop camp licensee  or  any  residential  or  day  camp 
program licensee that offers any high adventure activity,  as  defined  by  R 
400.11401, at an unlicensed site, shall comply with the high adventure rules.

  History: 1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11135    Rescinded.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; rescinded 2009 MR  7,  Eff.
May 4, 2009


R 400.11137    Rescinded.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS;  rescinded  2009 
MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11139    Rescinded.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS;  rescinded  2009 
MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11141    Rescinded.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS;  rescinded  2009 
MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11143    Transportation policy statement; drivers; vehicles.
  Rule 143. (1) A camp  shall  establish  and  follow  written  policies  for 
program and emergency transportation. The policies shall include all  of  the 
following:
  (a) Driver qualifications.
  (b) Vehicle inspection and maintenance.
  (c) Camper supervision.
  (d) Emergency evacuation.
  (e) Camper loading and unloading procedures.
  (2) A camp shall ensure that  the  driver  of  a  vehicle  that  transports 
campers is   an adult who possesses a valid  operator  or  chauffeur  license 
appropriate to the vehicle driven and the circumstances of its use.
  (3) A camp shall ensure that a vehicle used  for  transporting  campers  is 
appropriately licensed and inspected as required by state law.
  (4) In a vehicle that is required by law  to  be  equipped  with  passenger 
safety belts, a camp shall ensure that the  driver  and  all  passengers  are 
properly restrained by passenger safety belts while the vehicle is in motion.
  (5) A camp shall ensure that a camper is transported only in the part of  a 
vehicle that is designed by the manufacturer  for  passenger  transportation, 
and the number of  passengers  shall  not  exceed  the  manufacturer's  rated 
capacity for the vehicle.  This subrule  does  not  prohibit  the  use  of  a 
haywagon for hayrides if the camp ensures all of the following:
  (a)  The  haywagon  is  properly  marked  and  lighted  and  has  perimeter 
sideboards to reduce the risk of a camper falling off.
  (b) An adult staff member rides on the haywagon and supervises the campers.
  (c) Campers keep their hands and feet inside the perimeter of the  haywagon 
while on the hayride.
  (6)  An  adult  foster  care  camp,  children's  residential  camp,  and  a 
children's day camp shall have a vehicle available at all times  for  use  in 
emergency situations.
  (7) If a watercraft is used to transport campers to  or  from  a  campsite, 
then a camp shall use only a watercraft that has a rated capacity.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.



R 400.11145    Traveling groups.
  Rule 145. (1) A camp shall ensure  that  not  less  than  2  staff  members 
accompany any traveling group.  A camp shall  ensure  that  1  of  the  staff 
members is an adult.
 (2) If a group of campers travels away from an adult  foster  care  camp  or 
children's residential camp for more than 2 consecutive overnights, then  the 
camp shall keep a travel plan on file at the camp.   The  travel  plan  shall 
include an itinerary and preestablished check-in times.
  (3) A camp shall ensure that 1 of  the  staff  members  hold  training  and 
certification that is equivalent to the following requirements:
  (a) When access to an emergency medical system at the final destination  of 
the planned travel is less than 30 minutes away, certification equivalent  to 
the requirements in the American Red Cross  manual  number  656137,  that  is 
adopted by reference in R400.11103.
  (b) When access to an emergency medical system at the final destination  of 
the planned travel is 30 to 60 minutes away, certification equivalent to  the 
requirements in the American Red Cross manual number 652161, that is  adopted 
by reference in R 400.11103.
  (c) When access to an emergency medical system at the final destination  of 
the planned travel is more than 60 minutes away, certification equivalent  to 
the requirements in National Outdoor Leadership School manual  number  16175, 
that is adopted by reference in R 400.11103.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11146    Travel and troop camps.
  Rule 146. (1) A travel or  troop  camp  shall  leave  a  travel  plan  that 
includes an itinerary and pre-established check-in times  with  a  designated 
home base person.
  (2) A travel or troop camp shall provide a copy of the  itinerary  and  the 
name and telephone number of the home base person to each camper's authorized 
person and to the department  not  less  than  2  weeks  before  the  group's 
departure.
  (3) A camp shall initiate a pre-established emergency assistance plan if  a 
travel or troop camp fails to meet a check in time.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11147    Camp changes or cancellations; reporting to department.
  Rule 147. A  camp  shall  report  a  change  in,  or  cancellation  of,  as 
applicable, any of the following to  the  department  before  the  change  or 
cancellation:
  (a) Ownership.
  (b) Location.
  (c) Dates of operation.
  (d) Time of operation.
  (e) Cancellation of a camping session.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11149     Site  safety;  emergency  procedures;  use   of   facilities; 
equipment; fire safety orientation.
  Rule 149. (1) A camp shall ensure that the site and facilities of a camp do 
not present a fire, health, or safety hazard.
  (2) A camp shall establish written procedures for a response  to  potential 
emergencies and disasters, including fire, severe weather, and a lost camper.
  (3) An adult foster care camp, children's residential camp,  or  children's 
day camp shall only use a campsite and facilities that are in compliance with 
these rules.
  (4) A camp shall ensure that equipment used in the camp is in  good  repair 
and is safe for campers.
  (5) A camp shall conduct a fire safety orientation for each  new  group  of 
campers within 48 hours  of  arrival.   The  orientation  shall  include  the 
sounding of the fire alarm and identification of means  of  egress  including 
exit locations in any camper occupied  buildings  where  the  exits  are  not 
readily visible.  A camp shall maintain for the season a  written  record  of 
the orientations.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff.
May 4, 2009.


R 400.11199    Rescission.
  Rule 199. R 400.1001 to R 400.1068 of the  Michigan  Administrative   Code, 
appearing on pages 3030 to 3043 of the 1979  Michigan  Administrative   Code, 
are rescinded.

  History:  1984 AACS.


                            PART 2. FIRE SAFETY


R 400.11201    Applicability.
  Rule 201. (1) This part applies to buildings at campsites used  by  campers 
in adult foster care camps and children's residential  camps.    These  rules 
also apply to yurts and other similar hybrid structures  that  are  used  for 
residential camper sleeping, as well as the platforms, exit steps  and  ramps 
used for permanent platform tents.
  (2) The rules regarding the flame retardant qualities  of  tent  materials, 
and the stability, construction and general safety of tents apply to any camp 
that uses tents, including residential, troop, or travel camps.
  (3) Existing camper occupied buildings approved  before  these  rules  take 
effect, and which meet the  fire  safety  requirements  of  the  rules  these 
supercede, shall continue to be approved until major changes,  remodeling  or 
additions are to be made to the building.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11203    Definitions.
  Rule 203. As used in this part:
  (a) "Ambulatory" means that a camper is physically and mentally capable  of 
traversing a path to safety without the aid of another  person.   A  path  to 
safety includes the ascent and descent of any stairs  or  approved  means  of 
egress.
  (b) "Approved" means acceptable to the  fire-inspecting  authority  and  in 
accordance with these rules. The department of human services makes the final 
approval based on recommendations from the fire-inspecting authority.
  (c) "Basement" means that portion of a building which is  below  grade  but 
which is located so that the vertical distance from the grade to the floor is 
greater than the vertical distance from the grade to the  ceiling.   However, 
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 or 
part of the building affected, then that portion of the building  is  classed 
as a first story.
  (d)  "Combustible" means materials that will ignite and burn when subjected 
to a fire or excessive heat. 
  (e)  "Compartmentalized  construction"  means  a  building  that  has  been 
subdivided with partition walls extending to, or closer than 4 feet  to,  the 
roof peak or ceiling above.  Compartments include, but are  not  limited  to, 
storage rooms,  custodial  closets,  bathrooms,  walk-in  closets,  or  other 
similar spaces.
  (f) "Conversion" means the change in use of a  building  or  portion  of  a 
building from a previous use to use as a camper-occupied building or  portion 
of a building used by campers, and shall comply with the requirements for new 
construction.
  (g) "Escape window," in a new, converted or remodeled camp building used by 
campers, means a window to exit through to the outside in an emergency.
  (h)  "Fire   alarm   system"   means   an   electrical,   closed   circuit, 
self-supervised local system for sounding an alarm, the components  of  which 
are listed by a nationally  recognized  testing  laboratory.  The  system  is 
comprised of pull stations located at all designated exits from the  building 
and audible signal devices.  
  (i) "Fire detection system" means a local system which has  its  components 
listed by a  nationally  recognized  testing  laboratory  and  which  is  for 
detecting the presence of a fire  and  sounding  an  alarm.   The  system  is 
comprised of interconnected fire detection devices that have  the  capability 
of sounding the fire alarm system.
  (j) "Fire-resistance rating" means the time in hours or  fractions  thereof 
that materials or their assemblies will resist fire exposure as determined by 
fire tests established and conducted by approved testing laboratories.
  (k)  "Fire  resistant  construction"  means  construction  in   which   the 
structural members, including walls, columns, beams, floors, and  roofs,  are 
made of approved noncombustible or limited combustible materials smaller than 
required for heavy timber construction, and which  are  protected  with  fire 
resistance ratings not less than those set for type II (111) in National Fire 
Protection Association pamphlet no. 220, which is adopted by reference  in  R 
400.11205.
  (l) "Hazardous area" means those  parts  of  a  facility  housing  a  flame 
producing heating plant, incinerators, fuel-fired  water  heater,  commercial 
kitchens and areas where combustible materials, flammable liquids, or  gases, 
are used or stored.
  (m) "Listed" means equipment, materials, or services  included  in  a  list 
published by an organization  that  is  acceptable  to  the  bureau  of  fire 
services, and whose listing states that the equipment, material,  or  service 
meets identified standards or has  been  tested  and  found  suitable  for  a 
specified purpose.
  (n) "Major  changes"  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  changes  to  a 
camper-occupied building that are primarily structural in nature, or  changes 
in the use of buildings or parts of buildings that are occupied by campers.   
They do  not  include  cosmetic  changes  such  as  painting,  replacing,  or 
repairing existing windows (other than emergency escape  windows),  replacing 
or repairing electrical or other previously existing  equipment,  re-roofing, 
or other routine maintenance.
  (o) "Means of egress or exit" means an unobstructed path of travel from any 
point in a building to safe, open air outside at grade away from the building.
  (p) "New construction" means a new structure or  addition  to  a  structure 
after the effective date of these rules.
  (q) "Permanent platform tent" means a tent that is occupied by campers  and 
remains in 1 location for more than 5 days on the ground or  other  permanent 
platform.
  (r)  "Protected  wood  frame  construction"  means  construction  in  which 
exterior walls, bearing walls, and floors and roofs and  their  supports  are 
wholly or partly made of wood or other approved combustible materials smaller 
than required for heavy timber construction, and  which  are  protected  with 
fire resistance ratings not less than those set for type V (111) in  National 
Fire Protection Association pamphlet 220, which is adopted by reference in  R 
400.11205.
  (s) "Remodeled" means changes in a building that modify existing conditions 
and includes renovation.
  (t) "Standard  partition  construction"  means  a  substantial,  reasonably 
smoke-tight wall that consists of at least drywall or plaster on each side of 
2 by 4 wood studs. The studs shall not be  spaced  more  than  16  inches  on 
center.  Doorways in such partitions shall be protected with minimum 1 ¾-inch 
solid wood  core  doors  equipped  with  approved  self-closing  devices  and 
positive latching hardware. Existing partition walls may have studs spaced at 
a maximum of 24-inches on center.  Glazing  in  required  standard  partition 
construction, including any glass in the door(s) shall meet the  requirements 
of "wired glass" detailed in subdivision (v) of  this  subrule  or  NFPA  80, 
Standard for Fire Doors and Fire  Windows,  1999,  National  Fire  Protection 
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts  02269-$35.00  or  NFPA 
257, Standard on Fire Test for  Window  and  Glass  Block  Assemblies,  2000, 
National   Fire   Protection   Association,   Batterymarch   Park,    Quincy, 
Massachusetts 02269-$27.00.
  (u) "Tent" means a portable  structure  of  flame  retardant  material,  in 
accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard 701,  which  is 
adopted by reference in R 400.11205, stretched over a supporting framework of 
poles, ropes, and pegs.
  (v) "Wired glass" means glass that meets all of the following criteria: 
  (i) Is not less than 1/4 of an inch thick. 
  (ii) Is reinforced with wire mesh, no. 24 gauge or  heavier,  with  spacing 
that is not more than 1 square inch. 
  (iii) Is installed  in  steel  frames  or,  when  approved  pursuant  to  R 
400.11203(b), installed in wood frames or stops of  hardwood  material  which 
are not less than 3/4 of an inch actual dimension, which are  not  more  than 
1,296 square inches per frame and which do not have a single  dimension  that 
is more than 54 inches in length.  

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11205    Adoption of fire safety standards by reference.
  Rule 205. (1) The department adopts by reference in these  rules  the  fire 
safety codes and standards set forth in this rule.  These codes and standards 
are available for inspection and distribution to the public at cost from  the 
Department of Human Services, 235 S. Grand, P.O. Box 30037, Lansing, Michigan 
48909 or from the appropriate agency, organization, or association  listed.   
The costs indicated are  those  in  effect  at  the  time  these  rules  were 
promulgated.  The codes and standards adopted are as follows:
  (a) Pamphlet no. 220 entitled "Standard on Types of Building Construction," 
2006,  National  Fire  Protection  Association,  Batterymarch  Park,  Quincy, 
Massachusetts 02269 - $27.00.
  (b) Pamphlet no. 255 entitled "Standard Method of Test of  Surface  Burning 
Characteristics  of  Building  Materials,"  2006,  National  Fire  Protection 
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 - $27.00.
  (c) Pamphlet no. 13 entitled "Installation  of  Sprinkler  Systems,"  2002, 
National   Fire   Protection   Association,   Batterymarch   Park,    Quincy, 
Massachusetts 02269 - $67.00.
  (d)  Pamphlet  no.  701  entitled  "Standard  Methods  of  Fire  Tests  for 
Flame-Resistant   Textiles   and   Films,"   2004National   Fire   Protection 
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 - $30.00.
  (e) Pamphlet no. 72 entitled "Standard for the  Installation,  Maintenance, 
and Use of Protective Signaling  Systems."  2002,  National  Fire  Protection 
Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269 -$48.00
  (f) Pamphlet no. 10 entitled "Standard for Portable Fire  Extinguishers."   
2002  National  Fire  Protection  Association,  Batterymarch  Park,   Quincy, 
Massachusetts 02269 - $35.00.
  (g) NFPA 80, Standard for Fire Doors and Fire Windows, 1999, National  Fire 
Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02269-$35.00
  (h) NFPA 257, Standard on Fire Test for Window and Glass Block  Assemblies, 
2000,  National  Fire  Protection  Association,  Batterymarch  Park,  Quincy, 
Massachusetts 02269-$27.00
  (2) The following alphabetical classification  of  finished  materials  for 
flame spread and smoke development, as  determined  by  the  tunnel  test  in 
accordance with  the  provisions  of  National  Fire  Protection  Association 
pamphlet no. 255, which is adopted by reference in this rule, shall  be  used 
to determine the classification of an interior finish:
Class		Flame Spread	Smoke Developed
A		0 – 25		0 – 450
B		26 – 75		0 – 450
C		76 – 200	0 - 450

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11207    Construction.
  Rule 207. (1) Before construction begins, building plans  for  all  of  the 
following projects in a residential camp shall be  submitted,  in  accordance 
with 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.101, to the bureau of fire services for approval:
  (a) A proposed new children's residential camp and  an  adult  foster  care 
camp.
  (b) A new camp building for camper use.
  (c) Major changes in, or additions to, a building used by campers.
  (d) Conversion of a building to camper use.
  (2) Plans shall bear  the  seal  of  a  Michigan  registered  architect  or 
engineer when the total cost of the project, including labor  and  materials, 
is $15,000 or more.
  (3) A new camp building shall not be situated within 15 feet of  any  other 
building that  contains  camper  sleeping  quarters.   A  new  building  that 
contains camper sleeping quarters shall not be situated within 15 feet of any 
other building.
  (4) A 1-story new building and a conversion of an existing building that is 
1 story may utilize less  than  protected  wood  frame  construction  if  the 
construction complies with other provisions of this part.
  (5) A new building and a conversion of an  existing  building  that  has  2 
stories above grade shall, at a minimum, be built  utilizing  protected  wood 
frame  construction,  unless  the  building  is  in   compliance   with   the 
requirements of heavy timber construction as defined  by  the  provisions  of 
National Fire Protection Association pamphlet no. 220, which  is  adopted  by 
reference in R400.11205.    
  (6) Buildings  of  3  stories  or  more  above  grade  shall  be  built  of 
fire-resistant construction and provided with a sprinkler system  as  defined 
in the provisions of National Fire Protection Association pamphlets nos.  220 
and 13, which are adopted by reference in R400.11205.
  (7) Where a sleeping occupancy is maintained on a second floor  or  over  a 
basement area, the ceiling of the first floor or basement shall be  protected 
with 5/8-inch drywall or gypsum wallboard, or any other  proven  assembly  of 
materials that will provide at least a 1-hour-fire-resistance rating,  unless 
the  building  is  in  compliance  with  the  requirements  of  heavy  timber 
construction as defined  by   the  provisions  of  National  Fire  Protection 
Association pamphlet no. 220, which is adopted by reference in R 400.11205.   
  (8) A building that is currently  licensed  for  camper  occupancy  may  be 
approved for continued use if it is in compliance with the provisions of this 
part designated for existing facilities.
  (9) All camper-occupied tents shall consist of flame retardant materials.
  (10) All camper occupied multi-story buildings shall have floor- to-  floor 
separations meeting the requirements of standard partition construction.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11208  Sleeping quarters and space requirements.
  Rule 208. (1) A building or room shall not be arranged so that access to  a 
sleeping room is through another sleeping room,  bathroom,  or  water  closet 
compartment.
  (2) In permanent sleeping quarters, a person shall be provided with a  bed, 
cot, or bunk that has a clean mattress.
  (3) Triple-deck bunks are not permitted.  The clear space between  the  top 
of the lower mattress of a double-deck bunk and the bottom of the upper  bunk 
shall not be less than 27 inches.  The distance from the  top  of  the  upper 
mattress to the ceiling shall be not less than 36 inches.  The top bunk shall 
be not more than 5 feet above the floor.  A camper on a  top  bunk  shall  be 
provided with a bed rail upon request.
  (4) A person shall be provided with not less than 30 square feet  of  floor 
space in permanent sleeping quarters in a residential camp building.
  (5) When tents are used as sleeping quarters, and when  they  remain  in  1 
location for more than 5 days, not less than 30 square feet  of  floor  space 
shall be provided for each person.
  (6) The maximum number of persons, as  required  by  this  rule,  shall  be 
permanently  posted  in  a  conspicuous  location  in  all  camper   sleeping 
occupancies.  In buildings with more than 1 sleeping area, the occupant  load 
postings shall be provided in each separate camper sleeping area.  This  rule 
does not apply to tents,  yurts,  and  similar  structures  having  a  single 
sleeping area. 

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.

R 400.11209    Interior finishes.
  Rule 209. (1) In new construction, additions, conversions, renovations,  or 
remodeling, interior finish classification shall be  of  the  basic  material 
used without regard to subsequently applied paint or  other  covering  in  an 
attempt to meet the classification.  The basic material shall be a minimum of 
class B in a means of egress and a minimum of class C in other areas.  All of 
the  following  provisions  also  apply  to  new   construction,   additions, 
conversions, renovations, and remodeling:
  (a) In a portion of a building not used by campers, the interior finish may 
be less than required by these rules  if  a  1-hour  fire  separation  exists 
between the camper-occupied area and the non-camper-occupied area.  Any  door 
openings in the 1-hour separation shall be protected with B labeled fire door 
and frame assemblies.
  (b) Interior finish material that is more hazardous than class  C  material 
is not permitted.
  (c) Interior finish materials in basements occupied by campers shall  be  a 
minimum of class B throughout.
  (d) Prefinished plywood or paneling of  minimum  1/4  inch  thickness  with 
proven class A, B, or C interior finish  classification  may  be  applied  to 
studs.  Prefinished plywood or paneling less  than  1/4  inch  thick  with  a 
proven A, B or C interior finish  classification  shall  be  installed  on  a 
noncombustible backer.  Standard lath and plaster or drywall is acceptable as 
an interior finish anywhere.
  (2) Existing licensed organizations with buildings having existing interior 
finishes that do not comply with those specified in subrule (1) of this  rule 
may have those finishes coated in accordance with the following conditions:
  (a) The unapproved finish is applied directly to a noncombustible backing.  
  (b) The unapproved finish is not furred  out  more  than  1-inch  from  the 
noncombustible backing. 
  (c) An approved fire-retardant coating is used, which has been  tested  for 
use on the applicable finish, meets the required interior finish rating,  and 
is applied in accordance with its listing.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11211    Means of egress.
  Rule  211.  (1)  Required  means  of  egress  shall  be  maintained  in  an 
unobstructed, easily traveled condition at all times and shall lead  to  free 
and safe ground remote from the building.  This includes any platform, steps, 
or ramps used for permanent platform tents and  any  related  guardrails  and 
handrails.  Campers shall not be exposed to inherent hazards in  a  building, 
including, but  not  limited  to,  the  heating  plant,  commercial  kitchen, 
flammable storage, or any other hazards.  Furniture, equipment,  and  utility 
materials shall not be stored or maintained in  a  location  or  position  in 
which they are likely to fall or be pushed into, or be obstructive in any way 
to, the means of egress.
  (2) A camp that serves campers who regularly require wheelchairs  shall  be 
equip each building used by  wheelchair  campers  with  ramps  which  have  a 
handrail, guardrail, and wheel guard at any open sides and which are  located 
at all required exits.  The slope of the ramp shall not be more than  1  foot 
of rise in 12 feet of run.  Ramps that have an overall rise of  6  inches  or 
less do not require handrails.  The  required  exits  in  buildings  used  by 
campers who regularly require wheelchairs shall be a  minimum  of  36  inches 
wide.  These exits shall have side-hinged doors that swing in  the  direction 
of egress and open onto a floor-level landing that is as deep as the swing of 
the door or open directly at grade.  A building that  is  currently  licensed 
for wheelchair campers may maintain its current exiting subject  to  approval 
pursuant to R 400.11203(b). 
  (3) Single-story new construction, additions, conversions, renovations,  or 
remodeling of a camp building, which has an occupancy of 12 or fewer persons, 
shall have access to 2 properly separated means of egress that are located as 
far apart as practical, but not less than a  distance  that  is  50%  of  the 
longest dimension of the building.  One of the required means of egress shall 
be an exit door as specified in R 400.11213(1).  The second means  of  egress 
may be an escape window unless compliance with subrule (2) of this subrule is 
required.  Escape windows shall comply with all of the following requirements:
  (i) The window is side-hinged and swings in the direction of egress.
  (ii) The window has a minimum net clear opening of 5 square feet.
  (iii) The window does not have an open  dimension  that  is  less  than  22 
inches.
  (iv) The window is operable from the inside with a  single  motion  and  is 
equipped with non-locking-against-egress hardware that does not  require  the 
use of special tools to open.
  (v) The sill height is not more than 36 inches from the  floor,  unless  an 
approved substantial permanent ledge or similar device that is not less  than 
12 inches wide is provided under the window, in which case  the  sill  height 
may be increased to 44 inches from the floor.
  (vi) The sill height to grade is not more than 60 inches.
  (vii) In an existing licensed camp building, "escape window" means a window 
approved by the fire-inspecting authority.
  (4) A single-story building that has an occupancy of more than  12  persons 
shall be provided with not less than 2 required exit doors.  The doors  shall 
be located as far apart as practical, but not less than a  distance  that  is 
50% of the longest dimension of the building.  In new construction, additions 
and conversions, exits shall be situated so  that  all  persons  are  located 
between the exits.  When this is not possible, each exit shall be arranged so 
that no corridor or aisle has a pocket or dead end exceeding 20 feet with  no 
more than 4 campers having sleeping rooms with exit access on such a corridor 
or aisle.  There shall not be  a  hazardous  opening  onto  such  a  dead-end 
corridor or aisle.
 (5) An existing building, that is approved pursuant to  R  400.11203(b)  for 
occupancy above the first  floor  shall  be  provided  with  2  separate  and 
independent means of egress that are located so that all persons are  located 
between the exits.  A means of egress shall lead to an approved outside  fire 
escape or to an interior stairway which  is  enclosed  with  an  assembly  of 
materials that are equal to standard partition construction and  which  leads 
directly to the outside at grade.
 (6) In new construction, additions, conversions, renovations, or remodeling, 
buildings that are more than 1 story shall have access to 2 means  of  egress 
from each story separated by not less than 50% of the longest  dimensions  of 
the building. Stairways shall be enclosed in 1-hour-fire-rated  construction, 
including B-labeled fire door and frame assemblies  that  are  equipped  with 
positive-latching hardware and a self-closing device and shall exit  directly 
outside at grade.  Exits shall be situated so that all  persons  are  located 
between the exits.  When this is not possible, each exit shall be arranged so 
that no corridor or aisle has a pocket or dead end exceeding 20 feet with  no 
more than 4 campers having sleeping rooms with exit access on such a corridor 
or aisle. There shall not be a hazardous area opening onto  such  a  dead-end 
corridor or aisle.  In buildings having 12  or  fewer  persons  on  a  second 
floor, including staff members, 1 of the exits may  be  an  approved  outside 
fire escape.  
  (7) If a basement is utilized by campers  for  any  purpose,  it  shall  be 
provided with 2 exits separated by not less than 50% of the longest dimension 
of the building or area served.  These exits shall be 1 of the following:
  (a)  A  stairway  enclosed  to  the  outside  in  1-hour   fire   resistive 
construction  including  "B"  labeled   fire   door/frame   assemblies   with 
self-closing devices and positive latching hardware at any interior doorway.
  (b) A side-hinged exit door opening directly to the outside.
  (8) A dead end of more than 20 feet is not permitted.
  (9) A required exit from a building that sleeps more than 25 persons or  an 
exit not  readily  visible  to  the  occupants  shall  be  designated  by  an 
illuminated exit sign that has 6-inch lettering and 3/4-inch brush strokes.   
These exit signs and  any  directional  exit  signs  shall  be  installed  on 
separate circuits and  fused  ahead  of  the  main  switch  or  disconnect.   
Automatic  battery  pack  exit  signs  may  be  provided  as  an   acceptable 
alternative to fusing ahead of the main  switch.   Battery  pack  exit  signs 
shall be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.
  (10) Lighting shall be provided for a stairway, corridor, and  fire  escape 
that constitute a required means  of  egress.   The  power  supply  for  this 
illumination shall normally be provided by the premise's electrical supply.   
In new construction or remodeling automatic  battery  pack  emergency  lights 
shall also be provided.  Battery pack emergency lights shall be listed  by  a 
nationally recognized testing laboratory.  Outside stairs with  an  elevation 
of 30 inches or less above grade do not require lighting.
  (11) A door from a room occupied by campers shall enter a corridor  between 
exits or there shall be direct egress to the outside from each  room.   There 
shall not be more than 4 campers having sleeping rooms with  exit  access  on 
such a corridor.  There shall not be a hazardous area  opening  onto  such  a 
dead-end corridor or aisle.  In a room housing 4 or fewer campers, an  escape 
window is acceptable as a direct means of egress to the outside.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11213    Exit doors and stairways.
  Rule 213. (1) A required exit door shall be a side-hinged, swing door only. 
 In new construction, additions and conversions, an exit door  shall  not  be 
less than 36 inches wide.  A door forming part of a  means  of  egress  where 
door hardware is used shall be of a type  that  is  nonlocking-against-egress 
and operable with a single motion.  The use of hooks and eyes,  bolts,  bars, 
and similar devices is prohibited.
  (2) A door that forms a part of a  means  of  egress  shall  swing  in  the 
direction of egress for occupancies of 13 or more.
  (3)  In  new  construction,  additions,   conversions,   renovations,   and 
remodeling, an exit door that is required to swing out shall  swing  directly 
onto a floor-level landing that is at least as deep as the swing of the  door 
before the start of any steps or ramps to grade.
  (4) An exterior wall of a building which has an outside  stairway  that  is 
used as a required means of egress shall not have windows,  vents,  or  other 
openings within an area of 6 feet from the stairway, except for either of the 
following:
  (a) Windows that are constructed of wired glass and are not openable.
  (b) Doorways that are used for egress only and are smoke tight.
  (5) Interior convenience stairways shall  be  provided  with  a  minimum  1 
3/4-inch solid wood core door equipped with positive  self-latching  hardware 
and a self-closing device. All vertical openings, such as stairways, transfer 
grills, pipes, ducts, and conduit, shall be  sealed  with  material  that  is 
equal to standard partition construction.
  (6) In new  and  existing  buildings,  only  ambulatory  campers  shall  be 
permitted above or below the first or ground floor, except  where  the  floor 
above or below the first floor provides all required exiting at grade without 
using stairways.
  (7) In new  construction,  additions,  conversions,  or  remodeling,  where 
stairs or steps are used in any part of the  required  means  of  egress  for 
camper-occupied areas, they shall have maximum risers of 7 inches and minimum 
treads of 11 inches.  Sturdy and securely fastened guardrails  and  handrails 
that are located between 30 and 34 inches,  measured  vertically,  above  the 
nose of the treads shall be provided wherever more than 3 steps are used.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11215    Fire warning and extinguishing equipment.
  Rule  215.  (1)  A  camp  building  which  consists  of  single-level  open 
construction and which is used  to  sleep  less  than  26  persons  shall  be 
equipped with battery-operated smoke detectors.
  (2) A  camp  building  which  consists  of  single-level  compartmentalized 
construction and which is  used  to  sleep  12  or  fewer  persons  shall  be 
minimally equipped with  battery-operated  smoke  detectors  that  adequately 
protect all compartments.
  (3) A  camp  building  which  consists  of  single-level  compartmentalized 
construction and which is used to sleep more  than  12,  but  less  than  26, 
persons shall be equipped with fixed-wired,  interconnected  smoke  detectors 
that protect all compartments.
  (4) A camp building of any type of construction, other than that  specified 
in subrules (1), (2), and (3) of this rule, that is  used  for  sleeping  and 
buildings that are used for sleeping more than 25 persons shall  be  equipped 
with automatic fire detection systems,  fire  alarm  systems,  and  emergency 
power supplies for such systems.  The fire detection system shall  adequately 
cover  all  compartments,  including  attics  and  bathrooms,  and  shall  be 
integrated with the fire alarm system.  The general evacuation  alarm  signal 
shall operate throughout the  entire  building.   Newly  installed  or  newly 
required system trouble alarms shall be located in an area normally  occupied 
by staff.
  (5) If a building is occupied, other than for sleeping,  by  more  than  50 
persons and if all or part of the 50 persons are situated above or below  the 
main floor, or if the occupied level is compartmentalized  by  other  than  a 
commercial  kitchen,  furnace  room,  toilet  room,  storage  room,   or   an 
administrative area, then the building shall be equipped with  a  fire  alarm 
system.  The general evacuation alarm signal  shall  operate  throughout  the 
entire building.  Newly installed or newly  required  system  trouble  alarms 
shall be located in an area normally occupied by staff.
  (6) Required fire warning devices shall be in compliance with  all  of  the 
following requirements:
  (a) Be listed by an independent, nationally recognized testing laboratory.
  (b) Be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.
  (c) Be cleaned and  tested  at  least  quarterly,  with  a  written  record 
maintained of the cleaning and testing.
  (d) If battery-operated, be  of  the  type  that  provides  a  signal  when 
batteries are not providing sufficient power and when batteries are missing.
  (7) Required fire warning devices shall be  maintained  in  proper  working 
condition.  If fire-warning devices are rendered inoperable, repairs shall be 
completed as soon as possible, but the devices shall not  be  inoperable  for 
more than 5 days.
  (8) As a temporary substitute for required  fire-detection  devices  during 
the 5-day period in subrule (7) of this rule, a camp  may  establish  a  fire 
watch.  A fire watch shall consist of an adult staff member who is awake  and 
dressed and who makes rounds of all floors at least  once  every  45  minutes 
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. and at other times when  the  campers 
are sleeping.
  (9) Fire extinguishers which are of a  class  and  size  and  at  locations 
determined by the fire inspection authority shall be installed throughout the 
camp.  At a minimum, a 2-A:10-B:C fire extinguisher  shall  be  installed  in 
close proximity to each kitchen and furnace room.  The travel distance to  an 
approved fire extinguisher shall be not more than 75 feet.
  (10) The installation of a fire alarm  or  fire  suppression  system  shall 
require the submittal of shop drawings to the bureau  of  fire  services  for 
review and approval before beginning any actual work.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11216    Places of public assemblage.
  Rule 216. (1) A place of public assembly is a room, area, or building where 
50 or more people can congregate.
  (2) The maximum capacity of a place of public assemblage shall be 1  person 
to each 15 square feet of gross floor area where tables are used and 1 person 
to each 7 square feet of gross floor area where tables are not used.
  (3) Storerooms or other areas that are not normally occupied shall  not  be 
used to determine capacity.
  (4) The maximum seating capacity of benches or bleachers shall be 1  person 
for each 18 inches of bench or bleacher.  Bench or chair seating  requires  a 
12-inch minimum aisle width from the front of one seat to  the  back  of  the 
next row.
  (5) Each place of public assembly shall have  not  less  than  2  means  of 
egress separated by a distance of not less than 50% of the  longest  room  or 
space diagonal.
  (6) Exit doors shall be not less than 36 inches in width and shall swing in 
the direction of egress directly to the outside or to  a  protected  corridor 
that leads outside. Each exit door shall be serviced by an aisle or  corridor 
which is not less than 44 inches in width and which is maintained in an  open 
and unobstructed condition.
  (7) Exit  door  hardware  shall  be  non-locking  against  egress.   If  an 
occupancy load of 100 or more persons is reached, panic hardware and  lighted 
exit signs shall be required.
  (8) Flammable liquids or other materials that are dangerous to  human  life 
or that present a fire hazard shall not be kept  or  stored  in  a  place  of 
public assembly.
  (9) Combustible furnishings, such as  drapes,  curtains,  or  other  flimsy 
decorations, shall be treated  with  a  flameproof  solution  or  process  as 
required by national fire protection association pamphlet no. 701,  which  is 
adopted by reference in R 400.11205.

  History:  1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11217    Heating.
  Rule 217. (1) Heating shall be by a central heating  plant,  a  permanently 
installed electrical system, or a sealed combustion unit or units mounted  on 
an outside wall.
  (2) A central heating plant shall be installed in  a  1-hour-fire-resistant 
enclosure that includes a B-labeled fire  door  and  frame  assembly  in  any 
interior opening.   Combustible  ducts  shall  not  be  used  inside  of,  or 
penetrate a required fire-rated enclosure.  Air for proper  combustion  shall 
be drawn directly from the outside of the  building  by  a  permanently  open 
louver, and approved mechanically operated automatic louver or noncombustible 
duct.  A fuel-fired central heating plant requires fire damper  installations 
where ducts  penetrate a 1-hour fire rated enclosure except where the heating 
plant complies with either subrule (6), (7), or (8) of this rule.  
  (3) A permanently installed electrical system shall be either baseboard  or 
panel.  It shall be listed by a  nationally  recognized  independent  testing 
laboratory and installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.
  (4)  In  new   construction,   additions,   conversions,   or   remodeling, 
roof-mounted, fuel-fired heating units shall be separated from  any  building 
that  is  used  for  camper  sleeping  by  at   least   1-hour-fire-resistive 
construction. In all  camper-occupied  buildings,  whether  used  for  camper 
sleeping or not, roof-mounted fuel-fired heating units shall be installed  in 
accordance    with    the     manufacturer's     specifications     utilizing 
industry-recognized methods and materials.
  (5) A sealed combustion unit shall be approved by a  nationally  recognized 
testing  laboratory,  mounted  on  an  outside  wall,  properly  vented,  and 
installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.
  (6) In new construction  and  conversions  where  buildings  are  used  for 
sleeping and where an electrically powered  smoke  detection  system  is  not 
required, there shall be a duct smoke detector installed ahead of  the  fresh 
air intake in the return air duct of the system so that upon  smoke  detector 
activation, the fan to the heating unit will shut down.
  (7) Buildings used for sleeping and requiring an electrically powered  fire 
detection system shall have the system  connected  to  the  furnace  so  that 
activation of the fire detection system will shut down the fan.  This is  not 
required if either of the following provisions is complied with:
  (a) Approved fire dampers are installed at all  duct  penetrations  in  the 
heat plant enclosure.
  (b) The heating system has a duct smoke detector  installed  ahead  of  the 
fresh air intake on the return air portion of the  system,  as  permitted  in 
subrule (6) of this rule, so that activation of the detector will  shut  down 
the fan and sound the building fire alarm.
  (8) Fire dampers are not required to be installed in the heating plant room 
enclosure of a building that is not used for sleeping.
  (9) A flame-producing water heater shall be installed in  either  the  same 
enclosure as the heating plant or in a separate enclosure  that  affords  the 
same protection.
  (10) In a building that is not used for sleeping additional  protection  is 
not required for the fuel-fired heating plant or water heater if all  of  the 
following are met:
  (a) The heating plant and/or water heater is located in a basement that  is 
not used by campers.
  (b) There is approved floor separation consisting of  minimum  of  standard 
partition construction between the basement and the remainder of the building.
  (c) The basement is not used for the storage of any combustibles without  a 
1-hour fire resistive separation between the storage and the heating plant.   
Any doorways in the separation wall(s) shall be protected  with  "B"  labeled 
fire door/frame  assemblies,  including  self-closing  devices  and  positive 
latching hardware.
  (11) A portable heating  unit  shall  not  be  used  in  a  camper-occupied 
building.
  (12) A solid fuel-burning space heater shall not be installed in a building 
that is used for sleeping.  A solid fuel-burning heating appliance,  that  is 
approved by an independent nationally recognized testing laboratory and  that 
is installed according to the manufacturer's specifications, may be installed 
in a non-sleeping occupancy.  A chimney shall be inspected and a  proper  and 
thorough cleaning shall be performed at least once every 2 months during  the 
heating season.  Prefabricated chimneys may be installed in  accordance  with 
their listings. A masonry chimney shall be provided  with  an  approved  fire 
clay flue liner.
  (13) A central, solid fuel-burning heating plant may be approved if  it  is 
enclosed by a minimum of 1-hour-fire-resistant  construction  and  if  it  is 
installed according to test and manufacturer's specifications.   Due  to  the 
possibility  of  ambient  heat  buildup  in  small  enclosures,  strict  safe 
engineering practices shall be followed to allow for the proper dispersion of 
excessive heat and the intake of adequate combustion air.
  (14) A boiler shall be inspected and certified as required  by  the  boiler 
division of the bureau of construction codes of  the  department  of  energy, 
labor, and economic growth.
  (15) A masonry fireplace may be used if it is  provided  with  an  approved 
screen or glass device to prevent the spread of fire and embers  and  if  the 
chimney is provided with an approved fire clay flue liner or  consists  of  a 
properly installed U.L. listed  prefabricated  metal  chimney.   The  chimney 
shall be visually inspected every other month while in  use  and  cleaned  as 
needed but no less than once every 12  months.   A  fireplace  shall  have  a 
noncombustible hearth that extends a minimum of 20 inches out from the front, 
and 12 inches beyond each side of the fireplace opening and a  noncombustible 
face that extends not less than 12 inches above, and 12 inches on  each  side 
of the fireplace opening.
  (16) In new construction, additions, conversions or remodeling,  a  gas-log 
fireplace may be used if the fireplace is provided with an approved screen or 
glass device, it vents products of combustion directly to the outside, and it 
is installed and maintained in  strict  accordance  with  the  manufacturer's 
specifications.   The  installation  shall  be  approved  by  the  mechanical 
inspector having jurisdiction.
  (17) In new construction, additions, conversions or remodeling,  fireplaces 
shall not be installed in a camper sleeping building unless there is a 1-hour 
fire  resistive  separation,  including   45-minute   fire-rated   door/frame 
assemblies, between the fireplace use area and the camper sleeping  area  and 
with each area having proper independent exiting.  In existing licensed  camp 
buildings that are used for sleeping, fireplaces may only  be  used  if  they 
meet the requirements of this subrule or are properly fitted  with  a  sealed 
combustion gas-log insert that requires tools to access any open flame.   The 
flames shall be kept inaccessible to campers, and the insert must comply with 
subrule (5) of this rule for location and installation.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11219    Combustible storage; other hazardous areas.
  Rule 219. (1) New  construction,  additions,  conversions,  or  remodeling, 
rooms that are used for the storage of combustible  materials,  or  hazardous 
materials, and are larger than 100 square feet in area, shall have walls  and 
ceilings that  are  constructed  of  1-hour  fire  resistive  construction.   
Interior doorways to such storage rooms shall  be  protected  with  B-labeled 
fire  doors  set  in  labeled  frame  assemblies   complete   with   approved 
self-closing devices and positive self-latching hardware.  Where  such  rooms 
are 100 square feet or smaller, they shall have walls and ceilings  that  are 
constructed of at least 5/8-inch drywall and any interior  door  openings  to 
such rooms shall be protected with a minimum of a 1 3/4-inch solid wood  core 
door or equivalent that has a self-closing device and positive  self-latching 
hardware.
  (2) In existing buildings approved for camper use, storage rooms that  were 
approved before these rules take effect shall continue to  be  approved  with 
regard to enclosure until the portion of the facility containing the  storage 
area is remodeled or the facility is converted.  At a minimum, these  storage 
rooms shall have approved noncombustible walls  and  ceilings  and  any  door 
openings shall be protected with minimum of 1 ¾-inch, solid core  wood  doors 
equipped  with  approved  self-closing  devices  and  positive  self-latching 
hardware.  This shall not preclude requirements relative to maintaining doors 
and other safety features in proper working order.
  (3) Combustible storage shall not be allowed in a heating plant room.
  (4) In new construction, additions, conversions or remodeling,  combustible 
storage is allowed beneath a stairway. If the storage  area  is  enclosed  in 
1-hour fire resistive construction including a "B"  labeled  fire  door/frame 
assembly with an approved self-closing device and positive latching hardware.
  (5) In new  construction,  additions,  conversions,  or  remodeling,  other 
hazardous  areas  in  camper-occupied  buildings,  including  areas   housing 
commercial-style kitchens, commercial-style laundries, motor vehicle garages, 
incinerators, or other similar hazards, shall be enclosed  with  1-hour  fire 
resistive construction.  Any interior door openings shall be  protected  with 
B-labeled fire doors, set in  labeled  frame  assemblies  and  equipped  with 
approved  self-closing  devices  and  positive  latching   hardware.    Where 
commercial cooking equipment is properly protected by an  approved  automatic 
kitchen hood suppression  system,  the  kitchen  shall  be  exempt  from  the 
enclosure requirements of this rule.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11221    Electrical wiring and flammables.
  Rule 221. (1)  Camp  electrical  wiring  shall  be  maintained  in  a  safe 
condition. Where conditions indicate  a  need  for  inspection,  and  in  new 
construction or additions, the electrical wiring shall be  inspected  by  the 
inspector who has jurisdiction and a copy  of  the  certificate  of  approval 
shall be made a part of the camp's permanent records.  New electrical  wiring 
and equipment shall be installed in accordance with  the  provisions  of  the 
Michigan electrical code, R 408.3801.
 (2) Flammable  liquids,  propane  fuel  tanks,  gasoline-powered  equipment, 
rocketry propellants, or other highly flammable materials shall not be stored 
in any building that is occupied by campers or that is readily accessible  to 
campers.    (3) The use of candles or lighting that  is  produced  by  flame, 
such as lanterns, is prohibited in camper-occupied tents or  camper  sleeping 
buildings, except during staff-supervised ceremonies.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11223    Emergency procedures.
  Rule 223. (1) In  new  and  existing  camps,  a  camp  shall  have  written 
procedures for the evacuation of campers from facilities and the campsite  in 
case of a fire emergency.
  (2) A licensee shall ensure that staff  members  are  familiar  with  their 
duties and responsibilities in the event of a fire emergency.
  (3)  An  emergency  evacuation  diagram  shall  be  posted  in  conspicuous 
locations in camper-occupied buildings of more than 1 room.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11224    General fire safety.
  Rule 224. (1)  A  camper-occupied  building  shall  be  kept  free  of  all 
conditions that constitute a fire safety hazard.
  (2) All appliances and equipment  in  camper-occupied  buildings  shall  be 
installed  and   maintained   in   accordance   with   their   manufacturer's 
specifications and recognized industry standards.
 
  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11225    Rescinded.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS.


R 400.11227    Occurrence of fire.
  Rule 227. If a fire occurs in a camp and results in injury, loss  of  life, 
or facility damage in excess of $1,000.00, the camp director shall notify the 
department and the bureau of fire services of all details of the fire.   This 
notification shall occur within 48 hours after the occurrence of the fire.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


                  PART 3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY


R 400.11301    Location and construction.
  Rule 301. (1) A campsite shall be located on land that is properly drained.
  (2) Campers shall be  protected  from  hazardous  areas  such  as  traffic, 
cliffs, sinkholes, pits, and abandoned  excavations.  These  areas  shall  be 
guarded or posted to reduce the possibility of accidents.
  (3) Roofs, exterior walls, doors, skylights, and windows shall  be  weather 
tight and watertight and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair.
  (4) Interior walls, ceilings, and floors shall be sound and in good  repair 
and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
  (5) Porches and stairways shall be equipped  with  structurally  sound  and 
safe handrails.
  (6) A tent used for sleeping and living purposes which remains in 1location 
for more than 2 weeks shall be provided with a floor which is  smooth,  in  a 
clean condition, and in good repair.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11302  Applicability; Environmental Health Inspections.
  Rule 302. (1) This part applies to  campsites  used  by  campers  in  adult 
foster care camps and children's residential camps and children's  day  camps 
that have private water or sewer systems or prepare meals for campers.
  (2) All residential campsites shall have an environmental health inspection 
completed on an annual basis by the local  health  authority  unless  greater 
frequency is indicated by the health authority.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11303    Light, ventilation, and screening.
  Rule 303. (1) A camp shall ensure that every sleeping room that is occupied 
by campers is constructed as follows:
  (a) Has natural light that is from a source which is equal to an area  that 
is not less than 8% of the floor area of the room.
  (b) Has total operable window area  that  is  not  less  than  45%  of  the 
required window area, unless mechanical  ventilation  is  provided.   A  camp 
shall not count a skylight, louver, transom, glass-blocked panel, or  similar 
light-transmitting device for more than 50% of the required area in place  of 
conventional windows, screened areas, and glazed doors.
  (2) A camp shall supply screens for each door, window, and other opening to 
the outside that is used for ventilation of a building  occupied  by  campers 
for the control of flying insects.  A screen door  shall  swing  outward  and 
have a self-closing device that is in working condition.
  (3) A camp shall ensure that all  openings  into  tents  are  screened  for 
insect control or, as an alternative, that  personal  protective  netting  is 
made available to campers.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1994 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 400.11304    Light, ventilation, and screening.
  Rule 304. (1) A camp shall ensure that every sleeping room that is occupied 
by campers is constructed as follows:
  (a) Has natural light that is from a source which is equal to an area  that 
is not less than 8% of the floor area of the room.
  (b) Has total operable window area  that  is  not  less  than  45%  of  the 
required window area, unless mechanical ventilation  is  provided.    A  camp 
shall not count a skylight, louver, transom, glass-blocked panel, or  similar 
light-transmitting device for more than 50% of the required area in place  of 
conventional windows, screened areas, and glazed doors.
  (2) A camp shall supply screens for each door, window, and other opening to 
the outside that is used for ventilation of a building  occupied  by  campers 
for the control of flying insects.  A screen door  shall  swing  outward  and 
have a self-closing device that is in working condition.
  (3) A camp shall ensure that all  openings  into  tents  are  screened  for 
insect control or, as an alternative, that  personal  protective  netting  is 
made available to campers.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11305    Rescinded.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1994 AACS; rescinded 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11307    Toilet fixtures.
  Rule 307. (1) Table 1 shall be used  to  determine  the  number  of  toilet 
fixtures needed for  resident  camps,  with  showers  being  optional.   When 
showers are provided as bath facilities, hot water shall be available.  Flush 
urinals may be substituted for not more than ½  of  the  required  number  of 
toilets.
  (2) Table 1 reads as follows:
                          Table 1
                        Males  or  Females 

Persons of                                                 
Each Sex to     Male            Female         	Lava-Be Served 
      		Toilets         Toilets           tories 	Showers

1 - 10         	1               1                 1         	1
 
11- 20         	2               2                 1         	1
 
21- 40         	3               3                 2         	2

A resident camp having a capacity of  more  than  40  persons  shall  provide 
additional facilities for each 20 persons or fraction thereof  in  accordance 
with table 1.
  (3) The number of persons listed in table 1 shall  include  staff  members, 
unless separate toilet facilities are provided for their use.
  (4) A privy, outhouse, or  chemical  closet  used  as  a  means  of  sewage 
disposal for a camp shall comply with section 12771 of Act No.   368  of  the 
Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being S333.12771 of  the  Michigan  Compiled 
Laws. The bottom of the pit of an earth privy shall be not less than  2  feet 
above the known high groundwater table. In  a  location  where  this  is  not 
feasible, a watertight vault shall be utilized.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11309    Sewage, garbage, and other solid waste.
  Rule 309. (1) Sewage and other water-carried wastes shall  be  disposed  of 
through a municipal sewer system where such a system is available.   Where  a 
municipal sewer connection is not available, liquid waste shall be discharged 
into an approved private system.  The  private  system  shall  not  create  a 
nuisance; pollute a stream, lake, or other body of water;  or  contaminate  a 
water supply or bathing place and shall comply with applicable  local  health 
department requirements.
  (2) Garbage produced in the kitchen area shall be  removed  and  stored  in 
flyproof and watertight garbage cans  with  tight-fitting  covers  which  are 
emptied not less than twice a week. Garbage  cans  shall  not  be  filled  to 
overflowing or allowed to become foul smelling or a breeding place for flies. 
A garbage can shall be provided with a waterproof liner or thoroughly cleaned 
after each emptying.
  (3) Other solid waste shall be handled and removed at intervals so  as  not 
to create a nuisance or a menace to health.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11311    Water supply.
  Rule 311. (1) Each sink, lavatory, and shower shall be supplied  with  safe 
and potable water which is  sufficient  in  quantity  and  pressure  to  meet 
conditions of peak demand. Hot water in outlets accessible to  campers  shall 
not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
  (2) Water shall be supplied from a public water system, if  available,  or, 
if not available, from an on-site approved water source which  complies  with 
Act No. 399 of the Public Acts of  1976,  being  S325.1001  et  seq.  of  the 
Michigan Compiled Laws. There shall be no cross-connection between the  water 
supply system and a secondary water supply or piping system which may contain 
sanitary waste or any  other  contaminant.   Installation  of  new  wells  or 
repairs on existing wells shall be done by water  well  drilling  contractors 
registered under sections 12701 to 12721 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 
1978, as amended, being SS333.12701to 333.12721 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11313    Maintenance.
  Rule 313. (1) A campsite shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary, and safe 
condition.
  (2) The  campsite,  including  main  and  accessory  structures,  shall  be 
maintained so as to prevent and eliminate rodent and insect harborage.
  (3) Plumbing fixtures and water and waste pipes shall be properly installed 
and maintained in good sanitary working condition.
  (4) Water closet compartment, bathroom, and kitchen floor surfaces shall be 
constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and  be 
composed of slip-resistant material.
  (5) Hot water pipes, steam radiators, fireplaces, and permanently installed 
space heaters and registers shall be  shielded  to  protect  campers  against 
burns.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11315    Farm and domestic animals.
  Rule 315. (1) A structure housing farm animals  shall  not  be  permanently 
located within 500 feet of living quarters, a kitchen, or a dining hall.
  (2) A temporary shelter, corral, tie rail, or hitching post  shall  not  be 
located within 200 feet of a dining hall, kitchen, or other place where  food 
is prepared, cooked, or served. Manure shall not be  allowed  to  remain  for 
more than 12 hours at such a location.  Fly repellants and other  precautions 
shall be used to prevent such a  location  from  becoming  an  attraction  or 
breeding place for flies.
  (3) Manure shall not be stored on the premises in any way that could  cause 
a health hazard.
  (4) Drainage from stables and temporary quarters for farm animals shall not 
be permitted to flow into a spring, stream, or lake in such a  manner  as  to 
create dangerous pollution.
  (5) A horse, dog, except for a leader dog, or other domestic animal or  pet 
shall not be permitted on a bathing beach, a pool deck, or in  the  water  in 
the area used for swimming activities.

  History:  1984 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11317    Swimming beaches and pools.
  Rule 317. (1) A camp shall ensure that  the  water  and  beach  area  of  a 
natural swimming area is free from contamination by  commercial,  industrial, 
domestic, and agricultural pollution, garbage, refuse, and hazardous  foreign 
or floating materials.
  (2) A camp shall ensure that an artificial swimming pool is constructed and 
maintained in accordance with sections 12521 to 12534 of Act No. 368  of  the 
Public Acts of 1978, as  amended,  being  §§333.12521  to  333.12534  of  the 
Michigan Compiled Laws, and the rules promulgated  under  sections  12521  to 
12534 of Act No. 368 of the Public Acts of 1978.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11319  Food sources and preparation.
  Rule  319.  (1)  Food  shall  be  obtained  from  approved  sources.   Only 
pasteurized milk and milk products shall be used.  Canned goods shall only be 
used when commercially packed.
  (2) Food shall be prepared and stored in a safe manner.

  History:  1984 AACS; 1989 AACS; 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


                   PART 4 HIGH ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES


R 400.11401   High adventure activities; definition; written statement; adult 
activity leader.
  Rule 401. (1) As used in this rule, "high adventure activity" means a  camp 
program that requires specially trained staff or special  safety  precautions 
to reduce the possibility of an accident.  Programs in this category include, 
but are not limited to, the following:
  (a) Target sports.
  (b) Aquatics.
  (c) Trail sports.
  (d) Adventure challenge courses.
  (e) Climbing and or rappelling.
  (f) Winter sports.
  (g) Horseback riding and equestrian activity.
  (h) Traveling groups.
  (2) For high adventure activities identified in subrule (1) of  this  rule, 
and for any activity identified by the licensee as a high adventure activity, 
the licensee  shall  develop  and  assure  adherence  to  a  written  program 
statement that covers all of the following:
  (a) Activity leader training and experience qualifications.
  (b) Specific staff-to-camper ratio appropriate to the activity.
  (c) Classifications and limitations for camper participation.
  (d) Arrangement, maintenance, and inspection of the activity area.
  (e) Appropriate  equipment  and  the  inspection  and  maintenance  of  the 
equipment.
  (f) Safety precautions.
  (3) High adventure activities shall  be  conducted  by  an  adult  activity 
leader who has training in conducting the activity.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11403    Applicability.
  Rule 403. (1) Any residential or day campsite licensee that offers any high 
adventure activity, as defined in R 400.11401, shall  comply  with  the  high 
adventure rules.
  (2) Any travel or troop camp  licensee  or  any  residential  or  day  camp 
program licensee that offers any high adventure activity,  as  defined  by  R 
400.11401, at an unlicensed site, shall comply with the high adventure rules. 

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11405    Certified aquatic supervisor.
  Rule 405. (1) A camp shall have a certified aquatic supervisor  who  is  an 
adult  on  duty.   The  aquatic  supervisor  shall  be  responsible  for  the 
enforcement of safety rules and procedures governing all aquatic  activity.   
This adult shall be present during all aquatic activity.
  (2) The number of aquatic supervisors needed for an aquatic activity  shall 
be 1 certified aquatic supervisor for up to 50 campers.   For  more  than  50 
campers, an additional certified aquatic supervisor is required.
  (3) Camps using a public swimming pool  that  requires  lifeguards  and  is 
licensed by the Michigan department of  environmental  quality  (MDEQ)  shall 
verify the pool is currently licensed and in compliance with  MDEQ  standards 
for lifeguards for public  swimming  pools.   The  camp  is  responsible  for 
complying with R 400.11111, number of staff, to ensure  adequate  supervision 
of campers while at an MDEQ licensed swimming pool.    If  the  pool  is  not 
required to have lifeguards by MDEQ, the camp shall follow the standards  for 
aquatic supervisors in subrule (2) of this rule.
  (4) A certified aquatic supervisor shall be certified as specified  in  the 
high adventure statement for each aquatic activity.  Certification shall be 1 
of the following:
  (a) Equivalent to the lifeguard and CPR requirements in  the  American  Red 
Cross manuals, numbers 655730 and 652161 respectively, which are  adopted  by 
reference in R 400.11103 for any of the following:
  (i) Lifeguard training.
  (ii) Swim instruction.
  (iii) Instructor or instructor trainer.
  (b) Equivalent certifications shall include, but not be limited  to,  Young 
Men's Christian Association lifeguard course,  the  National  Waterpark  Pool 
lifeguard training, Boy  Scouts  of  America  lifeguard  training,  or  other 
nationally  recognized  lifeguard  training  program,  as  approved  by   the 
Department.
  (c) For a watercraft activity, an adult who  has  satisfactorily  completed 
training and certification that is equivalent to the requirements  set  forth 
in the American Red Cross manual number 654171, which is adopted by reference 
in R 400.11103.
  (5) Aquatic staff shall not engage in an activity that will  distract  them 
from their duties.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11407  Aquatic observers.
  Rule 407. (1) An aquatic observer shall be a person not less than 16  years 
of age who has received training from a  certified  aquatic  supervisor  that 
includes, at a minimum, all of the following:
  (i) How to assist lifeguards with observation and swimmer control.
  (ii) Being prepared with appropriate dress and supplies.
  (iii) How to check for hazards.
  (iv) Awareness of waterfront rules and enforcement strategies.
  (v) Personal safety including self-rescue strategies.
  (vi) What to watch for, including, but not limited  to,  cramps,  seizures, 
exhaustion, and horseplay.
  (vii) Related items specific to the waterfront.
  (2) In addition to meeting the requirements for R400.11405, the  number  of 
aquatic observers needed for an aquatic activity shall  be  one  (1)  aquatic 
observer for up to 20 campers.  For  each  additional  10  campers,  one  (1) 
additional aquatic observer is required.  
  (3) Camps using a public swimming  pool  licensed  by  MDEQ  may  meet  the 
requirement for aquatic observers through the use of camp staff.  Camp  staff 
must be trained by the camp to fulfill the role of aquatic observer.
  (4) Aquatic observers shall not engage in an activity  that  will  distract 
them from their duties.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11409    Swimming area; lifesaving equipment.
  Rule 409. (1) A camp shall clearly delineate areas for  advanced  swimmers, 
intermediate swimmers, and non-swimmers in any swimming area used by campers. 
 A camp may have less than 3 swimming areas.
  (2) A camp shall provide lifesaving equipment at  each  permanent  swimming 
area and shall place the equipment so that it  is  immediately  available  in 
case of an emergency.  At a minimum, the equipment shall include all  of  the 
following:
  (a) A whistle or other audible signal device for each staff person on duty.
  (b) An assist pole or other appropriate reaching assist device.
  (c) A ring buoy or other appropriate throwing assist device that has a rope 
attached that is of sufficient length for the area.
  (d) A backboard with a minimum of 3 straps.
  (e) A first-aid kit.
  (f) A rescue tube.
  (3) A camp shall provide  lifesaving  equipment  for  non-swimming  aquatic 
activities other than swimming and at any temporary swimming site  and  shall 
place the equipment so that  it  is  immediately  available  in  case  of  an 
emergency.  At a minimum, the equipment shall include all of the following:
  (a) A whistle or other audible signal device.
  (b) A throwing assist device.
  (c) A first-aid kit.

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11411    Aquatic procedures.
  Rule 411. (1) A camp  shall  classify  each  camper  according  to  aquatic 
ability before the camper engages in an aquatic activity.   All  campers  and 
staff are considered non-swimmers unless tested.
  (2) A camp shall not permit a camper to participate in an aquatic  activity 
that requires higher skills than the camper's swimming classification, except 
during formal instruction.
  (3) A camp shall establish and enforce an accounting system,  such  as  the 
buddy system, for supervising campers involved in an aquatic activity.    The 
system used shall include all of the following:
  (a) Procedures for camper check-in.
  (b) Procedures for camper check-out.
  (c) The periodic accounting for the whereabouts of each camper by a  member 
of the aquatic staff.  Aquatic staff shall conduct checks account for campers 
at least once every 10 minutes.
  (4) A camp shall establish and follow a written aquatic emergency plan  for 
each aquatic activity.  The plan shall cover all of the following areas:
  (a) Rescue procedures and frequency of drills.
  (b) Camper accountability.
  (c) Prompt evacuation.
  (d) Notification of outside emergency services.
  (5) A camp shall use an accounting system as defined in subrule (3) of this 
rule for supervising camper swimming at sites other  than  a  permanent  camp 
waterfront.  One aquatic observer shall  assist  an  aquatic  supervisor  for 
every 10 campers or fraction  thereof  in  the  water.  Aquatic  staff  shall 
account for campers at least once every 5 minutes.
  (6) A camp  shall  not  conduct  swimming  programs  during  the  hours  of 
darkness.  This subrule does not prohibit the use of swimming pools that have 
underwater and deck lighting that provides unrestricted vision.
  (7) A camp shall allow headfirst diving in designated areas only.
  (8) A camp shall not allow headfirst diving in water that is  less  than  5 
feet deep.  Aquatic staff shall use the following table to determine  minimum 
diving area depths and distances from the end of the board or platform:
 
Diving Condition                 Water depth     Distance       
Competitive swimming 
and swimming classes       	5 feet           10 feet 

Platform less than 2 feet 
above the water               8 feet           10 feet 

Board 2 feet or less 
above the water              10 feet           15 feet 

Board more than 2 feet 
above the water              15 feet           20 feet 

  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.


R 400.11413    Watercraft and waterskiing activities.
  Rule 413. (1) A  camp  shall  conduct  watercraft  activities  only  during 
daylight hours.
  (2) A camp  shall  ensure  that  an  occupant  of  a  watercraft  wears  an 
appropriately sized, coast guard approved, personal flotation device.
  (3) A camp shall ensure  that  any  water-skier  or  other  towed  activity 
participant wears an appropriately  sized  personal  flotation  device.   The 
floatation device shall be approved by the coast guard for water skiing.
  (4) A camp shall not permit a non-swimmer to be in  a  sailboat  unless  an 
adult swimmer accompanies the non-swimmer.
  (5) A camp shall ensure that the aquatic supervisor  or  an  adult  aquatic 
observer has immediate access to a watercraft with which to provide emergency 
assistance.  The watercraft shall be  of  a  size  and  capacity  to  provide 
emergency assistance appropriate to the size and conditions of  the  body  of 
water.
  (6) A camp shall not locate a watercraft docking area in a swimming area.
  (7) A camp shall ensure that a swimming area is not used for the  launching 
or dropping of water-skiers.
  (8) A camp shall observe the rated capacity of a watercraft.
  
  History: 2009 MR 7, Eff. May 4, 2009.