[Ord. No. 1341, 7-17-2002]
(a)
Scope. All properties covered by this article shall meet the minimum
standards for fire safety, facilities and equipment as contained in
this division.
(b)
Evidence of violations. Evidence of a violation of the minimum standards
for fire safety facilities and equipment requirements of a structure
shall be a violation of one or more of the sections of this division.
[Ord. No. 1341, 7-17-2002]
(a)
Generally. A safe, continuous and unobstructed means of egress shall
be provided from the interior of a structure to the exterior at a
street, or to a yard, court or passageway leading to a public open
space at grade.
(b)
Direct exit. Every dwelling unit or hotel/motel room shall have access
directly to the outside or to an exit access corridor that leads directly
to the outside.
(c)
Locked doors prohibited. All doors in the required means of egress
shall be readily openable from the inner side without the use of keys.
Exits from dwelling units, hotel units, lodging houses and dormitory
units shall not lead through other such units, or through toilet rooms
or bathrooms.
(d)
Exit facilities. All interior stairs and railings and other exit
facilities of every structure shall be maintained in sound condition
and good repair, so as to be safe to use and capable of supporting
the anticipated loads.
(e)
Fire escapes. All required and all existing fire escapes shall be
maintained in working condition and structurally sound.
(f)
Exit signs. All exit signs shall be maintained illuminated and visible.
(g)
Dual egress. Every residential building (except for one- and two-family
dwellings) exceeding two stories in height above grade, not counting
basements, shall be provided with not less than two approved independent
exits from each floor above the second floor, fully accessible from
each occupancy on the floor.
(h)
Emergency escape from basement rooms. Every sleeping room located
in a basement shall have at least one openable window or exterior
door approved for emergency egress or rescue, or shall have access
to two approved independent exits.
[Ord. No. 1341, 7-17-2002]
(a)
Accumulations in stairways, doors, etc. Waste, refuse or other materials
shall not be allowed to accumulate in stairways, passageways, doors,
windows, fire escapes or other means of egress.
(b)
Explosive or flammable matter. Highly flammable or explosive matter,
such as paints, volatile oils and cleaning fluids, or combustible
refuse, such as wastepaper, boxes and rags, shall not be accumulated
or stored on residential premises, except in reasonable quantities
consistent with normal usage.
(c)
Prohibited location of residential units. A dwelling unit or rooming
unit shall not be located within a structure containing an establishment
handling, dispensing or storing flammable liquids with a flash point
of 110° F. (43° C.) or lower, except as provided for in the
Construction Code.
[Ord. No. 1341, 7-17-2002]
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, door frames, and other elements
and components required to develop a fire resistance rating shall
be maintained, so that the respective fire resistance rating of the
enclosure, separation or construction is preserved.
[Ord. No. 1341, 7-17-2002; amended 5-2-2017 by Ord. No. 1691]
(a)
Generally. All fire protection systems and equipment shall be maintained
in proper operating condition at all times.
(b)
Fire alarms. Fire alarms and detecting systems shall be maintained
and be suitable for their respective purposes.
(c)
Fire suppression systems. Fire suppression systems shall be maintained
in good condition, free from mechanical injury. Sprinkler heads shall
be maintained clean, free of corrosion and paint and not bent or damaged.
Sprinkler systems may be subject to testing as required by the manufacturer
or NFPA 13.
(d)
Standpipe systems. Hose stations shall be identified and accessible.
The hose shall be in proper position, ready for operation, dry and
free of deterioration. Systems may be subject to testing as required
by the manufacturer or NFPA 14.
(e)
Fire extinguishers. All required portable fire extinguishers shall
be visible and accessible, and maintained in an efficient and safe
operating condition. Extinguishers may be subject to testing as required
by the manufacturer or NFPA.
(f)
Smoke detectors. Smoke detectors are required and shall be installed
as required by the Michigan Residential Code for one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses; or the Michigan Building Code for all other
structures.
[Ord. No. 1341, 7-17-2002]
All required fire resistance rated doors or smoke barriers shall
be maintained in good working order, including all hardware necessary
for the proper operation thereof. The use of door stops, wedges and
other unapproved hold-open devices is prohibited.
