1. (1) The applicant or licensee shall ensure the facility meets the requirements of:

   1. (a) the functional program as outlined in Section R432-4-9; and
   2. (b) the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADASAD), 2010 Edition, incorporated by reference within this rule.

2. (2) The applicant or licensee shall ensure:

   1. (a) the site of the licensed facility is accessible to both community and service vehicles;
   2. (b) utilities, including culinary water, power, sanitary sewage, and, if required, natural gas, are available to the site;
   3. (c) fire apparatus access roads are provided and maintained as approved by the local building authority;
   4. (d) a paved walkway is provided for pedestrian traffic and wheeled mobility equipment from every required exit to a dedicated public way; and
   5. (e) a paved road is provided within the property for access to each entrance and service area.

3. (3)(a) The applicant or licensee that provides an emergency department shall provide well-marked emergency access to facilitate entry from any public road.

   1. (b) The applicant or licensee shall ensure vehicular or pedestrian traffic does not conflict with access to the emergency service area.
   2. (c) The applicant or licensee shall ensure the emergency entrance is covered to protect patients from the weather during transfer from automobile or ambulance.
4. (4) The applicant or licensee shall provide parking in accordance with local zoning ordinances.
5. (5) The applicant or licensee shall provide parking spaces that are ADASAD-compliant for disabled individuals and directly accessible to the facility without the need to go behind parked cars or cross vehicle traffic lanes.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: March 14, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 23, 2023

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202