Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 207 of 1941 - Fire Prevention Code (29.1 - 29.34)
Section 29.26 - Firm; Prohibited Acts; Certification Requirements; Subsections (1)(d) and (2) Inapplicable to Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer.

Sec. 26.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (3), a firm located or operating in this state, unless certified under this section, shall not do any of the following:
(a) Install, modify, or document the installation or modification of a fire suppression system.
(b) Document the installation or modification of a fire alarm system.
(c) Perform a test, service, inspection, or item of maintenance that has not been exempted by the rules promulgated by the bureau on a fire alarm system or fire suppression system.
(d) Submit a drawing, plan, or specification of a fire alarm system or fire suppression system to the bureau for approval under section 29.
(2) The bureau shall certify a firm that submits a drawing, plan, or specification of a fire alarm system or a fire suppression system or that installs, modifies, tests, services, inspects, maintains, or documents the installation or modification of a fire alarm system or a fire suppression system if the firm does both of the following:
(a) Meets the requirements established by rules promulgated under section 3c.
(b) Pays a fee of $150.00 to the bureau.
(3) Subsections (1)(d) and (2) do not apply to an architect or professional engineer licensed under article 20 of the occupational code, 1980 PA 299, MCL 339.2001 to 339.2014.
History: Add. 1982, Act 144, Eff. Oct. 28, 1982 ;-- Am. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006 Compiler's Notes: For transfer of powers and duties of the fire marshal division programs relating to fire alarm and fire suppression system installation, documentation and certification, from the department of state police to the department of consumer and industry services, see E.R.O. No. 1997-2, compiled at MCL 29.451 of the Michigan Compiled Laws.For transfer of certain authority, powers, functions, and responsibilities of the state fire marshal and the fire marshal division of the department of state police to the director of the department of labor and economic growth, bureau of construction codes and fire safety, by type II transfer, see E.R.O. No. 2003-1, compiled at MCL 445.2011.Admin Rule: R 29.2801 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.

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Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 29 - Fire Prevention

Act 207 of 1941 - Fire Prevention Code (29.1 - 29.34)

Section 29.1 - Definitions.

Section 29.1a - Short Title.

Section 29.1b - Bureau of Fire Services; Creation; State Fire Marshal as Head of Bureau; Membership; Powers and Duties; Financial Transactions and Records.

Section 29.1c - Bureau of Fire Services; Duties; Powers.

Section 29.1d - State Fire Marshal; Duties.

Section 29.1e - Uniforms, Equipment, and Other Articles; Prohibited Acts; Violation; Penalty; "Facsimile" Defined.

Section 29.2 - Administration and Enforcement of Act.

Section 29.2a - Rules; Promulgation; Ad Hoc Committees.

Section 29.2b - Delegation of Authority to Enforce Fire Safety Rules; Certification of Individuals; Rules; Ordinances; Fire Inspectors; Duration, Renewal, and Revocation of Delegated Authority; Review of Decisions.

Section 29.2c - Hospital Operation and Maintenance Inspection Fees; Plan Review and Construction Inspection Fees for Hospitals and Schools; Disposition; Establishment of Fee Schedule.

Section 29.3 - Repealed. 1965, Act 200, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1965.

Section 29.3a - Repealed. 1978, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978.

Section 29.3b - State Fire Safety Board; Creation; Appointment, Qualifications, Terms, and Removal of Members; Quorum; Voting; Hearing; Chairperson; Regular and Special Meetings; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Expenses; Appropriation; Minutes...

Section 29.3c - Rules; Review and Consideration; Variation of Application of Rule; Board as Hearing Body; Modification of Ruling or Interpretation; Decision; Exemption.

Section 29.3d - Installation of Manual Fire Alarm Box Required in Schools; Exception.

Section 29.3e - Rules Pertaining to Uniform Fire Safety Requirements.

Section 29.4 - Fire Incident Report; Report of Fire by Fire Insurance Company; Reporting Fires Where Arson Suspected; Request for Release of Information Relative to Fire Loss; Notice and Information Where Incendiary Means Suspected; Liability for Fur...

Section 29.5 - Hazardous Materials or Other Substances.

Section 29.5a - Inspection of Vehicle Transporting Hazardous Material; Violation; Notice of Condemnation; Allowing Vehicle to Proceed to Make Deliveries; Return and Repair of Vehicle; Impounding Vehicle; Temporary Release; Notice of Correction of Con...

Section 29.5b - Repealed. 1996, Act 152, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1996.

Section 29.5c - Filling or Storage Locations; Certificate; Approval of Department of Environmental Quality; Exception.

Section 29.5d - Issuance of Certificates; Authorization to Conduct Inspections; Annual Fee; Revocation of Authorization; Exemptions; Review of Procedures; Installation Application; Fee per Tank; Waiver; Payment and Amount of Fees; Exemptions; Certain...

Section 29.5e - Finding of Noncompliance; Revoking or Denying Renewal of Certificate; Order.

Section 29.5f - Repealed. 1996, Act 152, Imd. Eff. Mar. 25, 1996.

Section 29.5g - Fire, Explosion, Spill, Leak, Accident, or Related Occurrence; Notice of Details.

Section 29.5h - Bureau of Fire Services; Duties Generally.

Section 29.5i - Dry Cleaning Operation Using Flammable Liquid; Certificate Required; Amount and Adjustment of Fee; Application of Section; "Class IV Installation" Defined.

Section 29.5j - Terminal at Which Tank Filled by Pipeline; High Level Alarm System; Testing; Plans and Specifications; Final Inspection; Fire and Emergency Plan.

Section 29.5k - Attended Terminal at Which Tank Filled by Pipeline; High Level Alarm System.

Section 29.5l - Unattended Terminal at Which Tank Filled by Pipeline; High Level Alarm System.

Section 29.5m - Remote Control Terminal at Which Tank Filled by Pipeline; High Level Alarm System; Equipment; Sounding of Audible Trouble Alarm.

Section 29.5n - Delivery of Flammable Liquid Into Above Ground Liquid Storage Tank by Pipeline at Remote Control Terminal; Conditions.

Section 29.5o - Additional Safety Equipment and Procedures Required by Director of Department of Environmental Quality; Requesting Variation of Requirements; Local Ordinances.

Section 29.5p - Information Regarding Hazardous Chemicals in Workplace; Request; List; Material Safety Data Sheet; Description of Quantity and Location of Hazardous Chemical; Time Extension; Availability of Information; Rules; Update of Information;...

Section 29.6 - Investigation and Inquiry Into Cause or Origin of Fire; Entering and Inspecting Building or Premises; Demonstration Fire Resulting in Death or Injury; "Injury" Defined.

Section 29.7 - Crime or Other Offense Committed in Connection With Fire; Inquiry; Subpoenas; Oaths or Affirmations; Perjury; Aid of Circuit Court; Court Order; Contempt; Self-Incrimination; Exception.

Section 29.7a - Conditions Dangerous to Persons or Property; Restrictions and Requirements; Investigation of Causes and Effects.

Section 29.7b - Tents; Requirements for Resistance to Fire; Exceptions; Camping Tentage of New Manufacture.

Section 29.7c - Liability of Persons Providing Assistance Upon Request of State Fire Marshal; Issuance of Identification.

Section 29.7d - No Burning Restriction; Conditions; Notice to Public; "Consumer Fireworks" Defined.

Section 29.8 - Fire Hazard; Inspection and Examination of Building or Premises; Findings, Report, and Recommendations.

Section 29.9 - Fire Hazard; Determination; Order; Compliance; Refusal to Obey Order; Service on Unknown Owner; Enforcement of Ordinances or Charter Provisions.

Section 29.10 - Service of Orders.

Section 29.11 - Substantial Compliance With MCL 29.8 and 29.9.

Section 29.12 - Orders Presumed Valid and Reasonable; Prima Facie Evidence.

Section 29.13 - Noncompliance With Order; Filing Petition in Circuit Court; Contents of Petition; Order to Show Cause; Service of Order; Hearing; Determination; Modifying, Changing, or Affirming Order; Failure to Appear or Make Return; Securing Speci...

Section 29.14 - Notice of Pendency of Proceedings Under Order; Filing for Record; Constructive Notice; Order and Proceedings Not Affected by Subsequent Transfer.

Section 29.15 - Other Persons as Parties Defendant; Service of Order to Show Cause.

Section 29.16 - Noncompliance With Order or Direction of Court as Contempt; Citation; Execution of Order and Directions; Cost and Expense of Executing Order; Use of Salvaged Materials; Disposition of Surplus.

Section 29.17 - Acquisition of Title by State Not to Exempt Property From Act.

Section 29.18 - Service of Order or Process; Return of Service.

Section 29.19 - Fire Drills in Schools and School Dormitories; Unrestricted Emergency Egress; Compliance; Record; Minimum Drills; Weather Conditions; Tornado Safety Drills; Location of Drills; Security Measures; Drills During Lunch or Recess Periods;...

Section 29.19a - Fire Drill Procedures; Training of Instructional Staff of Postsecondary Educational Institution; Unrestricted Emergency Egress; Fire Drills; Record; Statement Certifying Compliance; Violation; Penalty; Report; Definitions.

Section 29.20, 29.21 - Repealed. 1978, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978.

Section 29.21a - Fire Extinguishers or Fire Extinguishing Devices.

Section 29.21b - Fire Extinguishers; Liquefied Compressed Gas, Toxicity.

Section 29.21c - Place of Public Assemblage; Inspection; Certificate Required.

Section 29.21d - Place of Public Assemblage; Issuance; Display; Revocation or Denial; Order to Cease Operation.

Section 29.21e - Repealed. 1980, Act 247, Eff. Oct. 1, 1980.

Section 29.22 - Violations; Penalties; Exception for Certain Temporary Door Locking Device or System.

Section 29.23 - Fire Hazard as Nuisance; Abatement; Action; Procedure; Order or Decree; Condition; Injunction; Jurisdiction; Cost and Expense of Abatement; Continuance of Hearing.

Section 29.24 - Annual Report to Governor; Contents.

Section 29.25 - Repeal; Saving Clause.

Section 29.26 - Firm; Prohibited Acts; Certification Requirements; Subsections (1)(d) and (2) Inapplicable to Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer.

Section 29.27 - Repealed. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006.

Section 29.28 - Display of Certificate; Maintenance and Inspection of Records; Recertification; Fees.

Section 29.29 - Installation or Modification of Required Fire Alarm System or Fire Suppression System; Plans and Specifications; Approval; Documentation; Fee; Form; Testing, Servicing, Inspection, or Maintenance of System; Drawing; Certification of F...

Section 29.30 - Discovery of System Believed in Violation of State Law; Report; Acknowledgment of Notice.

Section 29.31 - Township, City, Village, or County Ordinance or Resolution; Rules; “Inconsistent” Defined; Fee.

Section 29.32 - Suspension of Certification; Hearing; Affirming, Reversing, or Modifying Decision to Suspend Certification; Revocation of Certification; Recertification; Accepting Plans and Specifications for Approval.

Section 29.33 - Performance of Certain Acts by Noncertified Firm; Principal Executive Officer Guilty of Misdemeanor; Penalty.

Section 29.34 - Repealed. 2006, Act 189, Imd. Eff. June 19, 2006.