(1) If the remodeled or refurbished area or addition of any building, wing, floor, room, or service area exceeds 50% of the total square foot area of the building, wing, room, floor, or service area, the applicant or licensee shall:
(a) ensure the entire building, wing, floor, room, or service area is brought into compliance with requirements found in local building codes to obtain:
- (i) an updated business license;
- (ii) a certificate of occupancy; and
- (iii) a certificate of fire clearance; and
- (b) comply with each applicable construction rule under Title R432 governing new construction in effect on the date the construction documents are submitted to OL.
- (2) During each new construction, addition, and remodel, the applicant or licensee shall maintain the safety level that existed before the start of work.
- (3) The applicant or licensee shall ensure that projects involving remodeling, refurbishing, or additions to existing buildings are scheduled and phased to minimize disruption to the occupants of facilities and to protect the occupants against construction traffic, dust, and dirt from the construction site.
- (4) The applicant or licensee shall maintain documentation of compliance with codes and specifications regarding paint, carpet, wall coverings, and other new materials installed as part of a refurbishing project.
- (5) The applicant or licensee shall ensure that any installation and new materials comply with applicable code and construction rule under Title R432 in effect on the date the construction documents are submitted to OL.
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