For the purposes of this subpart:

1. (1) “New construction” means:

   1. (A) Any new facility built, or which had its design plans approved by a criminal detention facility review committee, after November 28, 2022;
   2. (B) Any area of construction added beyond the outside walls and/or roof of an existing facility;
   3. (C) Any area of construction within an existing facility affecting more than fifty percent (50%) of the existing facility’s floor area; and
   4. (D) Any instance of remodeling within an existing facility; and

2. (2)

   1. (A) “Remodeling” means construction within the existing facility’s structure affecting fifty percent (50%) or less of the existing facility’s floor area.
   2. (B) It is the intent of this subpart to ensure that all new areas of construction or remodeling, either inside or outside, of an existing facility meet the specific applicable section or sections outlined herein.
   3. (C) For example, if plans are made to add a visitation or consultation area to an existing facility, the construction must be performed in compliance with 12 CAR § 50-1627.
   4. (D) Likewise, if plans are made to convert existing spaces into a cell area, the new cell construction must meet the requirements of this subpart applicable to requisite cell space.