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(7) In new construction, additions, remodeling, and conversions, there shall be a
floor or landing on each side of an exit door. The floor or landing shall be at the same
elevation on each side of the door, except for variations in elevation due to differences in
finish materials, which shall not exceed ½ inch.
(8) In conversions, landings shall have a width not less than the width of the
stairway or the width of the door, whichever is greater. Landings shall have a length not
less than the width of the door.
(9) In new construction, additions, and remodeling, landings shall comply with the
latch-side clearance requirements of sections 404.2.3 to 404.2.3.5 of the International
Code Council/American National Standards Institute (ICC/ANSI) standard A117.1,
Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities which is adopted by reference in this
International Code Council at www.iccsafe.org or 1-800-786-4452 at a cost of $47.50.
They are also available for inspection at the Michigan Department of Licensing and
Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Community and Health Systems, Child Care Division, 611
West Ottawa Street, Lansing, MI 48933.
(10) For new construction, additions and remodeling, an exit door shall be not less
than 36 inches wide. Doors to multiple-use bathrooms shall not be less than 32 inches
wide.
(11) For the conversion of an existing building, exterior exit doors shall be not less
than 36 inches wide. Other use room doors shall be not less than 28 inches wide. Single-
use toilet room doors shall not be less than 24 inches wide. Any remodeled door
openings, other than the door swing, shall comply with subrule (10) of this rule.
(12) Centers licensed before December 7, 2006 may retain previously approved
door widths.
(13) Exterior exits shall be marked or denoted by an approved exit sign. All exit
signs shall be distinctive in color and provide contrast with decorations, interior finish, or
other signs. Each exit sign shall have the word “EXIT” in plain, legible letters not less
than 6 inches high, on a background of contrasting color, with strokes not less than ¾-
inch wide. The word “EXIT” shall have letters that are not less than 2 inches wide,
except the letter “I”.
(14) Exit signs shall be internally or externally illuminated at all times. To ensure
continued illumination for a duration of not less than 90 minutes, in case of primary
power loss, the sign illumination means shall be connected to an emergency power
system provided from storage batteries, unit equipment, or an on-site generator.
(15) When nighttime care is provided, the center shall have exits with proper
termination and within 30 inches of grade or exits properly ramped to grade.
(16) When nighttime care is provided, exit signs shall be illuminated, and
emergency lighting provided at exits.
History: 2013 AACS; 2019 AACS.
R 400.8530 Hazard Areas.
Rule 530. (1) Hazard areas shall be separated from the parts of the building used as
a center in the following manner:
(a) In centers licensed before June 4, 1980, areas used for the storage of
combustibles and other hazard areas will continue to be approved if they are enclosed