(1) The Agency provides technical assistance to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal in developing and maintaining standards for the design and construction of ambulatory surgical centers. These standards are included in the following:
- (a) The building codes in Rule 61G20-1.001, F.A.C.; as adopted by the Florida Building Commission.
- (b) The fire codes in Chapter 69A-60, F.A.C.; as adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
- (c) The handicap accessibility standards in Chapter 553, Part V, F.S. and Rule 61G20-4.002, F.A.C; as adopted by the Florida Building Commission.
- (2) No building shall be converted to a licensed ambulatory surgical center unless it complies with the standards and codes in effect when the building is converted.
- (3) Local codes which set more stringent standards or add additional requirements shall take precedence over these standards and requirements as set forth in this section. Contact the Office of Plans and Construction when conflicts occur.
Rulemaking Authority 395.1055 FS. Law Implemented 395.1055 FS. History–New 6-14-78, Formerly 10D-30.22, Amended 2-3-88, Formerly 10D-30.022, Amended 6-11-97, 7-9-15.