20 CAR § 401-708 – New construction, remodeling, or additions

(a)
1. (1) In new construction, prior to construction, a copy of the facility floor plan must be submitted to the Office of Long-Term Care for approval.
2. (2) The building must be:
  1. (A) Built in accordance with Chapter 21 of the Life Safety Code 1985; and
  2. (B) Readily accessible and useable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.
(b)
1. (1) When additions or remodeling is to be done to a facility, prior to construction, a copy of the facility floor plan for the existing and new construction will be submitted to the office for approval.
2. (2) The plan must ensure the entire facility (existing structure as well as the addition) meets Chapter 21 of the Life Safety Code 1985 and must be readily accessible and useable by individuals with disabilities including individuals who use wheelchairs.
(c) If an existing facility that does not comply with Chapter 21 of the 1985 Life Safety Code must be relicensed under the requirements of 20 CAR § 401-206, the new licensee must comply fully with the appropriate Life Safety Code and the facility must be readily accessible and useable by individuals with disabilities including individuals who use wheelchairs.
(d)
1. (1) Periodic inspections will be made by personnel with the office during construction.
2. (2) Once construction has been completed, the facility will be required to submit documentation that the electrical, plumbing, and gas has been installed in accordance with local and state codes, along with the license number of the person conducting the inspection.