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potatoeflower 10:21 AM 08-10-2017
Trying to get my new house set up to get licenced in Michigan and my family room that is going to be mainly used for daycare had a fireplace in it. It has tile level with the ground around it and brick wall from floor to ceiling and the brick wall sticks out about 4"out from the regular walls.

Right now while working on the whole house, I have put a baby doll bed, toy box and work bench on front of it so my boys won't fall and get hurt.

Over the winter we didn't use the fire place because I won't use it until it's been inspected and cleaned. We really didn't use the fireplaces in past houses unless the power went out or it was Christmas opening presents. So I'm not planning on using it during daycare hours.

Can I pass inspection with putting big toy items like a kitchen and work bench to cover the fireplace area? Or do I need a padded cover on the tile and wall?
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Michael 10:22 AM 08-10-2017
Welcome back to the forum!
Your 1st post since 2014
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hwichlaz 02:01 PM 08-10-2017
Not sure about michigan specifically..

But in Cali, where very few people use fireplaces...

we're required to do this.. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Choice-P...fireplace+gate
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flying_babyb 03:58 PM 08-13-2017
googled it:
R 400.1941 Heat-producing equipment.
(1) All flame-producing and heat-producing
equipment maintained in a safe condition and
shielded to protect against burns:
(a) A furnace.
(b) A water heater.
(c) A fireplace.
(d) A radiator and pipes.
(e) Wood burning equipment.
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/d...1_238899_7.pdf

and google brought up this thread:
https://www.daycare.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62317
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