In addition to the definitions set forth in G.S. 131E-146, the following definitions shall apply in Section .1400 of this Subchapter:
- (1) "Addition" means an extension or increase in floor area or height of a building.
- (2) "Alteration" means any construction or renovation to an existing building other than construction of an addition.
- (3) "Construction documents" means final building plans and specifications for the construction of a facility that a governing body submits to the Construction Section for approval as specified in Rule .0202 of this Subchapter.
- (4) "Construction Section" means the Construction Section of the Division of Health Service Regulation.
- (5) "Division" means the Division of Health Service Regulation of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
- (6) "Facility" means an ambulatory surgical facility as defined in G.S. 131E-146.
- (7) "FGI Guidelines" means the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Outpatient Facilities that is incorporated by reference in Rule .1402 of this Section.
History Note: Authority G.S. 131E-145; 131E-146; 131E‑149;
Eff. October 14, 1978;
Amended Eff. December 24, 1979;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 23, 2017;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2020.