DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

                           DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

                           CONSTRUCTION CODE

(By authority conferred on the  director  of  the  department  of  labor  and 
economic growth by section 4 of 1972 PA  230,  MCL  125.1504,  and  Executive 
Reorganization Order Nos. 1996-2 and 2003-1, MCL 445.2001 and 445.2011)


                            PART 7.  PLUMBING CODE


R 408.30701  Applicable code.
  Rule 701.   Rules  governing  the  installation,  replacement,  alteration, 
relocation, and use of plumbing systems or plumbing materials shall be  those 
contained  in  the  international  plumbing  code,  2006  edition,  including 
appendices B, C, D, F, and  G,  except  for  sections  103.2,  103.4,  104.2, 
106.6.1, 106.6.2, 106.6.3, 107.1.2, 107.1.2.1, 107.1.2.2, 107.1.2.3, 109.2 to 
109.7, 312.1.1, 602.3 to 602.3.5.1,  604.11,  608.17  to  608.17.8,  708.3.2, 
708.3.6, 1106.6, and table 1106.6.  With the exceptions noted,  the  code  is 
adopted in these rules by reference.  All  references  to  the  International 
Building  Code,  International   Residential   Code,   International   Energy 
Conservation Code, International Electrical  Code,  International  Mechanical 
Code, and International  Plumbing  Code  mean  the  Michigan  Building  Code, 
Michigan Residential Code, Michigan Uniform Energy Code, Michigan  Electrical 
Code, Michigan Mechanical Code, and Michigan Plumbing Code respectively.  The 
code is available for  inspection  at  the  Okemos  office  of  the  Michigan 
department of labor & economic growth, bureau  of  construction  codes.   The 
code may be purchased from the International Code  Council,  500  New  Jersey 
Avenue, N.W., 6th  Floor,  Washington,  D.C.  20001,  or  from  the  Michigan 
Department of Labor & Economic Growth, Bureau  of  Construction  Codes,  2501 
Woodlake Circle, Okemos, Michigan 48864, at a cost as of the time of adoption 
of these rules of $50.00 each.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 
1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.


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pages 3801 to 3818 of the 1954 volume of the Code, are rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC.


              AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO BASIC PLUMBING CODE


R 408.30711    Title and scope.
  Rule 711.  Sections 101.1 and 101.2 of the code  are  amended  to  read  as 
follows:
  101.1.  Title.  This part shall be known as the Michigan plumbing code  and 
is hereinafter referred to as "the plumbing code" or "the code."   This  part 
shall  control  all  matters  concerning   the   installation,   replacement, 
alteration, relocation, and use of plumbing systems or plumbing materials  as 
herein defined  and  shall  apply  to  existing  or  proposed  buildings  and 
structures in the state.
   101.2.  Scope.  The design and installation of plumbing systems, including 
sanitary and storm drainage, sanitary facilities, medical gas systems,  water 
supplies, storm water and sewage disposal in buildings, shall comply with the 
requirements of the code.  The design and installation of gas piping, chilled 
water piping in connection with refrigeration process  and  comfort  cooling, 
and hot water piping  in  connection  with  building  heating  systems  shall 
conform to the requirements of the Michigan mechanical code.  The design  and 
installation of all  fire  sprinkler  systems  and  standpipe  systems  shall 
conform to the  requirements  of  the  Michigan  building  code.   Water  and 
drainage connections to such installations shall be made in  accordance  with 
the requirements of the code.
  Exception:  Plumbing facilities within 1- and 2-family dwellings  shall  be 
constructed and maintained in accordance with the Michigan  residential  code 
for 1- and 2-family dwellings.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30712    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30713    Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 199-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30714    Plumbing official; qualifications.
  Rule 714.  Section 103.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  103.1.  General.  The position  of  plumbing  inspector  is  created.   The 
plumbing inspector shall be appointed in accordance  with  1986  PA  54,  MCL 
338.2301 et seq.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30715    Permits.
  Rule 715.  Sections 106.4, 106.5.3, and 106.5.4 of the code are amended  to 
read as follows:
  106.4.  By whom application is made.  Application for  a  permit  shall  be 
made by a plumbing contractor licensed in accordance with 2002  PA  733,  MCL 
338.3511 et seq.
  Exceptions:
  1.  Water service permits.
  2.  Building sewer and private sewer permits.
  3.  Minor repair.
  106.5.3.  Expiration.  Each permit issued by the code  official  under  the 
provisions of the code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if 
the work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from  the 
date of such permit, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or 
abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days.
Before such work may be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained for 
such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original 
construction document for such work and provided further that such suspension 
or abandonment has not exceeded 1 year.
  106.5.4.  Extensions.  Any permittee holding an unexpired permit shall have 
the right to apply for an extension of the time within  which  the  permittee 
will commence work under that permit when work  is  unable  to  be  commenced 
within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons.
The code official shall extend the time for action by  the  permittee  for  a 
period not exceeding 180 days if there is reasonable cause.  No permit  shall 
be extended more than once.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 
2001 AACS; 2003 AACS.


R 408.30716  Fees.
  Rule 716.  Section 106.6 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  Rule 106.6.  Fees.  The fees prescribed by the act shall  be  paid  to  the 
enforcing agency of the jurisdiction before a permit to begin  work  for  new 
construction, alteration, removal, demolition, or  other  building  operation 
may be issued.  In addition,  an  amendment  to  a  permit  necessitating  an 
additional fee shall not be approved until the additional fee is paid.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30717  Duties and powers of code official.
  Rule 717.  Sections 104.1 and 104.5 of the code  are  amended  to  read  as 
follows:
  104.1  General.  The code official shall enforce all of the  provisions  of 
the code and  shall  act  on  any  question  relative  to  the  installation, 
alteration, repair,  maintenance,  or  operation  of  all  plumbing  systems, 
devices, and equipment except  as  specifically  provided  for  by  statutory 
requirements or as provided for in sections 104.3 through 104.8.
  104.5.  Right of entry.  In the discharge of duties, the code official  may 
enter any building, structure, or premises in the jurisdiction to enforce the 
provisions of the act and the code.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS; 
2007 AACS.


R 408.30718  Violation penalties.
  Rule 718.  Section 108.4 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  108.4.  Violation penalties.  A person who  violates  a  provision  of  the 
code, who fails to conform with any  of  the  requirements  thereof,  or  who 
erects, installs, alters, or  repairs  plumbing  work  in  violation  of  the 
approved construction documents or directive of the enforcing  agency,  or  a 
permit or certificate issued under  the  provisions  of  the  code  shall  be 
assessed a fine in accordance with the act and 2002 PA 733, MCL  338.3511  to 
338.3569.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS; 
2007 AACS.


R 408.30719  Stop work orders.
  Rule 719.  Section 108.5 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  108.5.  Stop work orders.  Upon notice from the enforcing agency of work on 
any plumbing system that is being done contrary to the provisions of the code 
or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the work shall immediately cease.  Notice 
shall be in accordance with the act.  A person who is served with a stop work 
order, except for work that the person is directed to  perform  to  remove  a 
violation or unsafe condition is subject to the penalty provisions prescribed 
by the act.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS; 
2007 AACS.


R 408.30720  Means of appeal.
  Rule 720.  Section 109.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  109.1  Means of appeal.  An interested person has the  right  to  appeal  a 
decision of the enforcing agency to the board of appeals in  accordance  with 
the act.  An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that  the  true 
intent of the code or the rules governing construction have been  incorrectly 
interpreted, the provisions of the code do not apply, or an equal  or  better 
form of construction is proposed.  The decision of a local board  of  appeals 
may be appealed to the construction code commission in  accordance  with  the 
act and time frames.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 
2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30721    Required tests.
  Rule 721.  Section 312.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  312.1.  Required tests.  The permit holder shall make the applicable  tests 
prescribed in sections 312.2  to  312.9  to  determine  compliance  with  the 
provisions of the code.  The permit  holder  shall  give  reasonable  advance 
notice to the code official when the plumbing work is ready for  tests.   The 
equipment, material, power, and labor necessary for the inspection  and  test 
shall be furnished by the permit  holder  and  the  permit  holder  shall  be 
responsible for determining that the work will withstand  the  test  pressure 
prescribed in this rule.  All plumbing system piping  shall  be  tested  with 
either water or, for piping systems other than plastic, by  air.   After  the 
plumbing fixtures have been set and their traps filled with water, the entire 
drainage system shall be submitted to final tests.  The code  official  shall 
require the removal of  any  cleanouts  if  necessary  to  ascertain  if  the 
pressure has reached all parts of the system.
  Exception:  Drainage and vent low pressure air  tests  for  plastic  piping 
systems shall be acceptable as prescribed in section 312.3 of the code.

  History:  2003 AACS.


R 408.30722    Separate facilities.
  Rule 722.  Section 403.2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  403.2.   Separate  facilities.   Where  plumbing  fixtures  are   required, 
separate facilities shall be provided for each sex.
  Exceptions:
  1.  Separate facilities shall not be required for private facilities.
  2.  Separate employee facilities shall not be required  in  occupancies  in 
which 15 or fewer people are employed.
  3.  Separate facilities shall not  be  required  in  structures  or  tenant 
spaces with a total occupant load, including both employees and customers, of 
15 or fewer.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS.


R 408.30723  Distance of trap from vent.
  Rule 723.  Section 906.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  906.1  Distance of  trap  from  vent.   Each  fixture  trap  shall  have  a 
protecting vent located so that the slope and the  developed  length  in  the 
fixture drain from  the  trap  weir  to  the  vent  fitting  are  within  the 
requirements in table 906.1.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30724    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30725    Industrial or commercial wastes.
  Rule 725.Section 302.2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  302.2.Industrial or commercial  wastes.  Industrial  or  commercial  wastes 
shall not be introduced into the public  sewer  or  private  disposal  system 
without receiving prior approval in the following manner:
  (a)Industrial or commercial wastes discharged to a public sewer system  are 
subject to review, approval, and  regulation  by  the  owner  of  the  sewage 
treatment system under the authority of the federal water  pollution  control 
act of 1972, as amended, 33 U.S.C.1251 et seq., and sections 3101 to 3119  of 
Act No. 451 of the Public  Acts  of  1994,  as  amended,  being  324.3101  to 
324.3119 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.
  (b)Industrial or commercial wastes discharged to an on-site disposal system 
are subject to review, approval, and regulation by the Michigan department of 
environmental quality under the authority of sections 3101 to 3119 of Act No.
451 of the Public Acts of 1994, as amended, being 324.3101 to 324.3119 of the 
Michigan Compiled Laws.
  (c)Industrial or commercial wastes discharged to an  on-site  holding  tank 
are subject to review, approval, and regulation under sections 3101 to  3119, 
11101 to 11152, and 12101 to 12118 of Act No. 451 of the Public Acts of 1994, 
as amended, being 324.3101 to 324.3119, 324.11101 to 324.11152 and  324.12101 
to 324.12118  of  the  Michigan  Compiled  Laws,  and  the  federal  resource 
conservation and recovery act of 1976, as amended, 42 U.S.C.6901 et seq.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30725a   Radioactive material.
   Rule 725a.Section 302.2.1 is added to the code to read as follows:
  302.2.1.Radioactive  material.  Possession  of  radioactive   material   is 
regulated by state or federal license. The disposal of  radioactive  material 
shall not create a hazard to operational  or  maintenance  personnel  of  the 
institution or to the public. Radioactive waste disposal is controlled by the 
Michigan department of environmental quality by conditions for disposal in  a 
radioactive material license issued under the authority of part  135  of  Act 
No.368 of the Public Acts of 1978, as amended, being 333.13501 et seq.of  the 
Michigan Compiled Laws, and the ionizing radiation rules, being R 325.5001 et 
seq.
of  the  Michigan  Administrative  Code,  or  is  controlled  by  the  United 
Statesnuclear regulatory commission by conditions for disposal in  a  license 
issued under the authority of the atomic energy act of 1954, 42 U.S.C.2011 et 
seq.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30725b    Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30725c  Venting of fixture drains.
  Rule 725c.  Section 906.2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  906.2.  Venting of fixture drains.  The vent for a  fixture  drain,  except 
where serving a fixture with integral traps, such  as  water  closets,  shall 
connect above the weir of the fixture trap being vented.

  History:  1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2007 MR 18, Eff. Jan. 24, 2008.


R 408.30726    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30728    Sewer depth.
  Rule 728.  Section 305.6.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  305.6.1.  Sewer depth.   A  building  sewer  that  connects  to  a  private 
disposal system shall be a minimum of 8 inches to the top of the  pipe  below 
finished grade at the point of septic tank connection.  Building sewers shall 
be installed a minimum of 42 inches below grade.
  Exception:  When permitted by the code official.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30730  Sewer required.
  Rule 730.  Section 701.2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  701.2.  Sewer required.  Every building  in  which  plumbing  fixtures  are 
installed and all premises having drainage piping shall  be  connected  to  a 
public sewer, where available, or an approved private sewage disposal system.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30731.  Laundries.
  Rule 731.  Section 1003.6 of the code is amended to read as follows:
1003.6.   Laundries.   Commercial  laundries  shall  be  equipped   with   an 
interceptor with a wire basket or similar  device,  removable  for  cleaning, 
that prevents passage into the drainage system of solids 0.5 inch  (12.7  mm) 
or larger in size, string, rags, buttons or other  materials  detrimental  to 
the public sewage system.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R  408.30732    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30733    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30734    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 
1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30735  Hot water supply required.
  Rule 735.  Section 607.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  607.1.  Where required.  (1)  In residential occupancies, hot  water  shall 
be supplied to all plumbing fixtures  and  equipment  utilized  for  bathing, 
washing, culinary purposes, cleansing, laundry, or building maintenance.   In 
nonresidential  occupancies,  hot  water  shall  be  supplied  for   culinary 
purposes,  cleansing,  laundry,  or  building   maintenance   purposes.    In 
nonresidential occupancies, hot water or tempered water shall be supplied for 
bathing and washing purposes.  Tempered water shall  be  supplied  through  a 
water temperature limiting device that conforms to ASSE 1070,  as  referenced 
in chapter 13 of the code, and shall limit the tempered water to a maximum of 
110 degrees Fahrenheit  (43  degrees  Celsius).   This  provision  shall  not 
supersede the requirement for protective shower  valves  in  accordance  with 
section 424.3 of the code.
  (2)   Tempered  water  shall  be  supplied  to  bathing  and  hand  washing 
facilities in the occupancies identified in subdivisions (a) to (h)  of  this 
subrule by  individual  water  temperature  limiting  devices  to  individual 
fixtures.
  (a)  Elementary schools.
  (b)  Child care centers.
  (c)  Day care centers.
  (d)  Nurseries.
  (e)  Adult group homes.
  (f)  Adult congregate homes.
  (g)  Children's camps.
  (h)  At accessible plumbing fixtures.

  History:  1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30736    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30737    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30738    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30738a   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30739    Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30740    Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30740a   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS.


R  408.30740b   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30741    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS.


R 408.30741a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS.


R 408.30741b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS.


R 408.30741c  Connections to automatic fire sprinkler systems  and  standpipe 
systems.
  Rule 741c.  Section 608.16.4 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  608.16.4.  Connections to automatic fire sprinkler  systems  and  standpipe 
systems.  The potable water supply to automatic fire  sprinkler  systems  and 
standpipe systems shall be protected against backflow by a double check-valve 
assembly or a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer.
  Exception:  Isolation of the water distribution system is not required  for 
deluge, preaction, or dry pipe systems.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 
2003 AACS; 2007 AACS. 



R 408.30742    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30743    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30743a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1998-2000.


R 408.30743b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30743c   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30744   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30744a   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30744b   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30744c   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30744d   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30744e   Rescinded.

  History:  1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS.


R 408.30744f   Rescinded.

  History:  1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30745   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30745a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30745b   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30746    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 
1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30746a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30746b   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30747    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30747a   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30747b   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30747c   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30748    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30748a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30748b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30748c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30749   Special equipment; water supply protection.
  Rule 749.  Section 608.3.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  608.3.1.  The water supply for hospital fixtures shall be protected against 
backflow with a reduced pressure principle backflow preventer, an atmospheric 
or spill-proof vacuum breaker, or an air gap.   Vacuum  breakers  for  bedpan 
washer  hoses,  autopsy  tables  and  hose  connections  in  health  care  or 
laboratory areas shall not be located less than 6 feet (1829  mm)  above  the 
floor.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 
2001 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30749a   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30750    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 
1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30751    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30751a   Rescinded.

  History:  1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30752    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30752a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30753    Rescinded.

  History:  1954 ACS 81, Eff. May 19, 1975; 1954 ACS  91,   Eff.   June   16, 
1977.


R 408.30753a   Roof extensions.
  Rule753a.Section 904.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  904.1. Roof extension. All open vent pipes that extend through a roof shall 
be terminated at least 1 foot (305 mm) above the roof, except that if a  roof 
is to be used for any purpose other than weather protection,  then  the  vent 
extensions shall be run not less than 7 feet (2134 mm) above the roof.

  History:  1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30754    Rescinded.

  History:  1954 ACS 81, Eff. May 19, 1975; 1954 ACS  91,   Eff.   June   16, 
1977.


R 408.30754a   Frost closure.
  Rule 754a. Section 904.2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  904.2. General. To prevent frost closure, every vent  extension  through  a 
roof shall be a minimum of 3 inches in diameter. Any increase in the size  of 
the vent shall be made inside the building a minimum of 1 foot below the roof 
or inside the wall.

  History:  1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30754b   Extensions outside a structure.
  Rule 754b.  Section 904.7 of the code is amended to read as follows:
904.7.  Extensions outside a structure.  Vent pipes installed on the exterior 
of the structure shall be protected against freezing by insulation  or  heat, 
or both.

  History:  1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30754c   Rescinded.

  History:  1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30755    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30756    Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30756a   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30757    Horizontal drains within buildings and building sewers.
  Rule 757.  Section 708.3.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  708.3.1.  Horizontal drains within  buildings  and  building  sewers.   All 
horizontal drains within buildings and building sewers shall be provided with 
cleanouts located not more than 100 feet apart.
  For underground piping that is more than 10 inches  in  diameter,  manholes 
shall be provided and located at every  major  change  of  direction,  grade, 
elevation, or size of pipe or at intervals of not more than 400 feet.   Metal 
covers shall be provided for the manholes and shall be of  sufficient  weight 
to meet local traffic and loading conditions.
  Within buildings, manhole covers shall be gastight and the manhole shall be 
vented with not less than a 4-inch pipe.

  History:  1979 AC; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30758  Minimum number of fixtures.
  Rule 758.  Section 403.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  403.1.  Minimum number of fixtures.  Plumbing fixtures  shall  be  provided 
for the type of occupancy and in the minimum number shown in  Table  403.1.
Types  of  occupancies  not  shown  in  Table  403.1  shall   be   considered 
individually by  the  code  official.   The  number  of  occupants  shall  be 
determined  in  accordance  with  the  Michigan  building  code.    Occupancy 
classification shall be determined in accordance with the  Michigan  building 
code.
  Exceptions:
  1.  The actual number of occupants determined  by  a  supporting  affidavit 
from the owner or agency.
  2.  Hand washing sinks in food service establishments shall be provided  in 
accordance with the requirements of regulation no. 553, food  establishments, 
R 285.553.1 to R 285.553.26 of the Michigan department of agriculture.
  3.  Toilet facilities for  public  swimming  pools  shall  be  provided  in 
accordance with the requirements of public swimming pools, R  325.2111  to  R 
325.2199 of the Michigan department of environmental quality.
  4.  Toilet facilities for child care center, day care  center  and  nursery 
school facilities shall be provided in accordance with  the  requirements  of 
child day care licensing - child care centers, R 400.5101 to  R  400.5940  of 
the Michigan department of human services.
  5.  Toilet facilities for children's camps shall be provided in  accordance 
with the requirements of children's and adult foster care camps, R  400.11101 
to R 400.11319 of the Michigan department of human services.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 
2001 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30758a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30758b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30758c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30758d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30759    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1985 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30759a   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30759b   Rescinded.

  History:  1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30760    Rescinded.

  History:  1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30761    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30761a   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30761b   Rescinded.

  History:  1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30761c   Rescinded.

  History:  1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30762    Floor drains; public toilet rooms.
  Rule 762.Section 412.5 is added to the code to read as follows:
  412.5. Floor drains; public toilet rooms. In all public toilet  rooms  that 
contain a combination of 3 or more water  closets  or  urinals,  at  least  1 
approved floor drain shall be installed connecting to  the  sanitary  system; 
however, stall urinals may serve as floor drains if the entire floor  can  be 
drained to the urinals.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30762a   Rescinded.

  History:  1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30763    Floor drain; floor area.
  Rule 763.Section 412.6 is added to the code to read as follows:
  412.6.Floor drains according to floor area. In all toilet  rooms  in  which 
floor drains are required, there shall be at least 1 floor drain for each 400 
square feet of floor area or major fraction thereof.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30763a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30763b   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30763c   Rescinded.

  History:  1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30764    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30765    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30765a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30765b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30765c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30765d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30765e   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30766    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30766a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30766b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30766c   Rescinded.

  History: 1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30766d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30767   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30767a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30768    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30768a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30768b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30769    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30769a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30769b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30769c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30770   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30770a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30770b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30771    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30771a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30771b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30771c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30771d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30771e   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30772    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30772a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30772b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30772c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30772d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30772e   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30773    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30773a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30773b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30773c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30773d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30774   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30774a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30774b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30774c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30774d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30774e   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30774f   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30775    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30775a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30775b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30775c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30775d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30776    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30776a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30776b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30776c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30777  Scope; water service; distance limits; method of installations.
  Rule 777.  Section 601.1 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  601.1.  Scope.  The provisions of this article shall control the design and 
installation of water supply systems, both hot and cold.  Refer  to  1976  PA 
399, MCL 325.1001 to 325.1023, for additional requirements  on  water  supply 
systems pertaining to  establishments  that  are  subject  to  regulation  or 
licensure, or both, by the department of environmental quality.
  Compliance with the provisions of this article, however, does  not  relieve 
any person from complying with the additional requirements imposed upon water 
supply systems pursuant to authority vested in  the  Michigan  department  of 
environmental quality under 1976 PA 399, MCL 325.1001 to  325.1023,  1978  PA 
368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211, and 1987 PA 96, MCL 125.2301 to 125.2350,  or 
other applicable provisions of state law.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 
1998-2000 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30777a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30777b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30777c   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30777d   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30777e   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30778    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30778a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30778b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1992 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30778c   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30779    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30779a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30779b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30780    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30780a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30780b   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30780c   Rescinded.

  History:  1985 AACS; 1989 AACS.


R 408.30781    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30781a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30781b   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30781c   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1980 AACS; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30781d   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30781e   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30782    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30783    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30784    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30785  Requirements for discharge piping.
  Rule 785.  Section 504.6 of the code is amended to read as follows:
  504.6.  Requirements for discharge piping. (1)   Relief  valves  shall  not 
discharge so as to be a hazard, a potential cause of damage, or a nuisance.
A relief valve discharge pipe shall be provided for  each  individual  relief 
valve and shall meet all of the following:
  (a)  Shall terminate atmospherically not more than 4 inches (1220 mm)  from 
the floor with an unthreaded end.
  (b)  Shall not be interconnected.
  (c)  Valves shall not be connected in the relief valve discharge pipe.
  (d)  Shall be rigid pipe approved for water distribution,  with  a  minimum 
temperature rating of 210 degrees Fahrenheit.
  (e)  Shall have the same nominal inside diameter as the relief valve outlet 
and shall drain by gravity flow.
  (2)  The outlet of a pressure, temperature or other relief valve shall  not 
be directly connected to the drainage system.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 
2007 AACS.


R 408.30786    Sizing of secondary drains.
  Rule 786.  Section 1107.3 of the code is  amended  to  read  as  follows:
1107.3.  Sizing of secondary drains.  Secondary,  or  emergency,  roof  drain 
systems shall be sized in accordance with section 1106 based on the  rainfall 
rate for which the primary system is sized in  tables  1106.2  and  1106.3.
Scuppers shall be sized to prevent the depth of ponding water from  exceeding 
that for which the roof was  designed  as  determined  by  section  1101.7.
Scuppers shall not have an opening dimension of less than 4 inches (102 mm).
The flow through the primary system shall not be considered when  sizing  the 
secondary roof drain system.

  History:  1998-2000 AACS; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS.


R 408.30788    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1989 AACS; 1998-2000 AACS.


R 408.30788a   Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1997 AACS.


R 408.30791  Definitions.
  Rule 791.  Section 202 of the code is amended to amend  the  definition  of 
code official and add the definitions of the act and plumbing contractor.
  "Act"   means   1972   PA   230,   MCL   125.1501   and   known   as    the 
Stille-DeRossett-Hale single state construction code act.
  "Code official" means the person appointed and employed by  a  governmental 
subdivision charged with the administration and enforcement of the state code 
or codes and registered in accordance with the requirements of  1986  PA  54, 
MCL 338.2301 to 338.2313.
  "Plumbing contractor" means a person who is  licensed  in  accordance  with 
2002 PA 733, MCL 338.3511 to 338.3569.

  History:  1979 AC; 2001 AACS; 2003 AACS; 2007 AACS.


R 408.30792  Plumbing contractor.
  Rule 792.  (1) To obtain plumbing permits, an applicant shall do all of the 
following:
  (a) Be a plumbing contractor in this state.
  (b) Be active  in  the  business  of  serving  the  public  as  a  plumbing 
contractor in a county, city, village, or township in this state.
  (c) Operate 1 or more branches in this state bearing the  same  firm  name, 
when a licensed master plumber is in charge and  has  the  responsibility  of 
supervision at each branch.  The names  of  the  authorized  master  plumbers 
representing a firm shall be on record with the state plumbing board.
  (2) To become a plumbing contractor, an application shall be made on a form 
furnished by the state plumbing board and filed with  the  board  at  Okemos, 
Michigan.  An incomplete application will be returned to the applicant.

  History:  1979 AC; 2003 AACS.


R 408.30793    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 2003 AACS.


R 408.30795    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30795a   Rescinded.

  History:  1982 AACS; 2001 AACS.


R 408.30796    Rescinded.

  History:  1979 AC; 1982 AACS; 1985 AACS; 2001 AACS.