Importance of Fire Safety
Fire safety inspections are a necessary part of the licensing process. It is a means of assuring that the building used for a child care center is in compliance with essential fire safety requirements for licensure.
Procedures for Requesting Fire Safety Plan Reviews (New Construction, Additions, Remodeling)
Architectural plan reviews will be provided by the Bureau of Fire Services (BFS) - Child Care section at no cost to the applicant or licensee. A plan review conducted by the Bureau of Fire Services is required for the following situations:
- New construction.
- Renovation.
- Remodeling.
- Addition to building.
The applicant or licensee must submit a set of construction plans, along with the Application for Child Care Plan Review (BFS-13) directly to BFS. The BFS-13 and additional information can be obtained from the BFS website. If the total cost of the project is $15,000 or more, the plans must be prepared and sealed by a registered architect or engineer. Appropriate BFS - Child Care Section staff will review these plans, and a plan review letter will be returned to the submitter.
Note: Changing interior finishes (e.g., new ceiling tiles, wall finishes, etc.), door hardware, door swing, or door installations would not require a plan review; however, a qualified fire inspector (QFI) must complete an on-site inspection of the changes.
Procedures for Requesting Fire Safety Inspections (Conversions, Consultations, Etc.)
Fire safety inspections for conversions, consultations and, if required, existing licensed child care centers must be obtained by the applicant or licensee from one of the individuals on the below "Independent Qualified Fire Safety Inspectors" list.
However, if the proposed or licensed child care center is located within a city that has signed an agreement with the state to conduct fire safety inspections for licensure, within their jurisdiction only, one of their listed qualified fire inspectors may be contacted. These departments are identified below on a separate "Local Qualified Fire Safety Inspectors" list.
Applicants/licensees must arrange or contract with a qualified fire safety inspector and are responsible for any costs of obtaining the inspection. The Department of Human Services will not accept a fire safety inspection report from any other authority, individual or organization that is not on the current applicable list.
If you will be obtaining your license renewal fire safety inspection (required every four years for licensed centers), please review Preparing for Your License Renewal Fire Safety Inspection to help you prepare for you fire safety inspection and to keep the children at your center safer from potential fire hazards throughout the year.
If you have further questions regarding this program, please contact your licensing consultant or BFS.
INDEPENDENT QUALIFIED FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
REVISED 07/01/11
William L. Bammer
21953 Clear Lake Rd.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 962-0638 |
Arthur E. Shaw
6336 Greenwood Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 838-3269 |
Derek K. Segars
P.O. Box 34003
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-5444 |
Ronald E. DeMarse
1996 Orchard
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 228-5395 |
Frederick C. Wille
6624 W. Bayshore Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 947-2238
(231) 631-7275 (Mobile) |
Jeff Wise
7719 Knoll Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1761 (Home)
(248) 431-5660 (Mobile)
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Frank Matthews
5017 Nicholson Hill Rd.
Hubbard Lake, MI 49747
(989) 727-9902 (Home)
(989) 370-3758 (Mobile) |
Linda Schluchter
11830 Spencer Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48609 (989) 213-5995 |
Bob Bennett
6385 Alba Rd.
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 732-3027
(989) 390-8479 (Mobile)
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James L. Hall
105 Barbour St.
Coleman,MI 48618-0427
(989) 465-6557 |
Michael T. Larabel
1736 41st Street S.W.
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 531-4818 |
Robert D. Patrick
701 Oak Ridge Dr.
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 227-6701
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Brian Gaukel
1660 Waverly Road
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 646-6820
Cell: (517) 930-2233
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David R. Yarber
8050 Sugarloaf Trail
Clarkston, MI 48348
(248) 625-1424 |
Joseph Otis
193 N. Clay Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-2643 |
Ed deVarona
29470 Middle Crossing Rd.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-5030
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John MacDougall
21316 Larkspur
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 477-6145 |
Theron Wiggins
2546 Nolen
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 239-9383
(810) 577-9558 (Mobile)
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Kevin J. Abbasse
2022 Engleside Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(734) 732-6269 (Mobile)
(616) 881-9876 (Home)
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Greg Smith
30990 Bayview Dr.
Gibraltar, MI 48l73
(734) 692-1468 Home
(734) 624-8154 (Mobile)
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Darrell Saulsby
19405 Warrington Dr.
Detroit, MI 48221-1822
(313) 861-4066 |
LOCAL QUALIFIED FIRE SAFETY INSPECTORS FOR CHILD CARE CENTERS
REVISED 05/11/11
D-1. DETROIT FIRE DEPARTMENT 250 W. Larned Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 596-2933
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Approved Inspectors:
Christopher Dixon
David Tucker Terrance Lane
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D-2. CITY OF SOUTHFIELD 26000 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-5700
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Approved Inspectors: Mike Albo
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D-3. FARMINGTON HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT 31455 W. 11 Mile Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (248) 426-4403
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Approved Inspectors: Stephen F. Hume
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