29.1 Definitions. Sec. 1. As used in this act: (a) “Bureau” means the bureau of fire services created in section 1b. (b) “Director” means the director of the department of labor and economic growth. (c) “Department” means the department of labor and economic growth. (d) “Building” means a structure, framework, or place for housing 1 […]
29.10 Service of orders. Sec. 10. Service of an order of the state fire marshal under section 9, or of any other order made by the state fire marshal under this act, may be made in 1 or more of the following ways: (a) By personally delivering a copy of the order to the person […]
29.11 Substantial compliance with MCL 29.8 and 29.9. Sec. 11. A substantial compliance with the requirements of sections 8 and 9 shall be sufficient to give full force and effect to a order of the state fire marshal and the order shall not be declared invalid, inoperative, or void for an omission or for a […]
29.12 Orders presumed valid and reasonable; prima facie evidence. Sec. 12. Each order issued by the state fire marshal under section 9 shall be presumed to be valid and reasonable and shall be prima facie evidence of the truth of the matters and things set forth in the order. History: 1941, Act 207, Imd. Eff. […]
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 specific performance; injunction prohibited. Sec. 13. If at the expiration of the time specified in an order to repair a building, the […]
29.14 Notice of pendency of proceedings under order; filing for record; constructive notice; order and proceedings not affected by subsequent transfer. Sec. 14. The state fire marshal, upon the issuance of the order provided for in section 9, may make and file for record in the office of the register of deeds of the county […]
29.15 Other persons as parties defendant; service of order to show cause. Sec. 15. A mortgagee of record shall be, and any other lien holder, person in possession, other than the owner, and all other persons interested in the lands or premises described in the petition described in section 13, may be brought in as […]
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. Sec. 16. (1) The refusal or failure of a defendant to comply with an order or direction of the court issued under section 13, within the […]
29.17 Acquisition of title by state not to exempt property from act. Sec. 17. In case the title to any lands upon which a building constituting a fire hazard is situated should become vested in the state or any political subdivision of this state, or any department, board or other agency thereof, either before or […]
29.18 Service of order or process; return of service. Sec. 18. An officer of the department may serve an order or process of court issued under the authority of this act, and the officer may make return of service under his certificate in the same manner as is provided by law for return of service […]
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; documentation of completed school safety drill; posting on website; list of scheduled drill days; limitation; protective apparatus or equipment; development of model; cardiac emergency […]
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. Sec. 19a. (1) A postsecondary educational institution shall ensure that all instructional staff are trained in fire drill procedures before the beginning of each academic year. (2) A postsecondary educational […]
29.1a Short title. Sec. 1a. This act shall be known and may be cited as the “fire prevention code”. History: Add. 1945, Act 86, Imd. Eff. Apr. 11, 1945 ;– CL 1948, 29.1a ;– Am. 1980, Act 247, Eff. Oct. 1, 1980 Compiler’s Notes: For transfer of certain authority, powers, functions, and responsibilities of the […]
29.1b Bureau of fire services; creation; state fire marshal as head of bureau; membership; powers and duties; financial transactions and records. Sec. 1b. (1) The bureau of fire services is created in the department. (2) The governor shall appoint a state fire marshal to serve as the head of the bureau. The state fire marshal […]
29.1c Bureau of fire services; duties; powers. Sec. 1c. (1) The bureau shall do all of the following: (a) Serve as a focal point for matters relating to fire services in this state. (b) Coordinate with the fire investigation unit of the department of state police activities relating to fire investigations, fire investigator training, and […]
29.1d State fire marshal; duties. Sec. 1d. The state fire marshal shall do all of the following: (a) Oversee and direct fire service programs in this state that are vested in the bureau. (b) Perform the powers and duties of the state fire marshal under this act in a manner that maximizes the effective administration […]
29.1e Uniforms, equipment, and other articles; prohibited acts; violation; penalty; “facsimile” defined. Sec. 1e. (1) The bureau shall provide the state fire marshal and any deputy state fire marshals with suitable uniforms, equipment, and other articles necessary to carry out this act. The state fire marshal shall prescribe the uniforms and equipment for the state […]
29.2 Administration and enforcement of act. Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this act, the administration and enforcement of this act are the responsibility of the bureau. History: 1941, Act 207, Imd. Eff. June 16, 1941 ;– CL 1948, 29.2 ;– Am. 1965, Act 200, Imd. Eff. July 16, 1965 ;– Am. 1973, Act […]
29.20, 29.21 Repealed. 1978, Act 3, Imd. Eff. Feb. 7, 1978. Compiler’s Notes: The repealed sections pertained to fire escapes, exits, and aisle clearances.
29.21a Fire extinguishers or fire extinguishing devices. Sec. 21a. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a person shall not sell, give, offer for sale, install for use, or allow to remain installed for use a fire extinguisher or fire extinguishing device containing an active agent having a level of vapor toxicity equal to or […]
