(a) For purposes of this subpart:

1. (1) "New construction" means:

   1. (A) Any new facility;
   2. (B) Any area of construction added beyond outside walls and/or roof of an existing facility; and
   3. (C) Any area of construction within an existing facility affecting more than fifty percent (50%) of the existing facility's overall floor area; and
2. (2) "Remodeling" means construction within the existing facility's structure affecting fifty percent (50%) or less of the existing facility's floor area.

(b)

1. (1) The intention is to have all new areas of construction or remodeling either inside or outside an existing facility meet the specifically applicable section or sections as outlined in this subpart.
2. (2) For example, if plans are made to add a visitation or consultation area to an existing facility, the construction must be done in compliance with 12 CAR § 51-2126.
3. (3) Likewise, if plans are made to convert existing space into a detention area, the new detention construction must meet the requirements of this subpart.