Codes and Fire/Life Safety

All U-M staff responsible for project design and project management should be familiar with the Codes and Regulatory Agencies guideline published by U-M Architecture, Engineering and Construction and must comply with the listed requirements.  While the U-M has a great deal of regulatory autonomy, certain federal and state laws and regulations do apply to construction, remodeling, and renovation projects.  Some laws and regulations apply to all U-M projects, while others apply only to specific types of occupancies.

The State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Services (MBFS), is the primary State agency that regulates fire safety.  However, MBFS does not regulate fire safety in every U-M facility – they have adopted administrative rules that apply only to specific types of building occupancy and on the U-M campus this includes instructional, dormitory, health care, and child care center facilities.  If a facility is not regulated by MBFS, then EHS Fire Safety Services (FSS) is considered the authority having jurisdiction to manage compliance with the Code and Regulatory Agencies guideline.