Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.11 - INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ICFS/IID)
Section 16.03.11.731 - PHYSICAL FACILITY STANDARDS - NEW CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.03.11.731

Current through September 2, 2024

01. New Facility Life Safety Code Requirements. Each new ICF/IID must meet the provisions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 101, The Life Safety Code, as incorporated in Section 004 of these rules, applicable to an ICF/IID, as specified below:

a. Each new facility housing sixteen (16) individuals or less on the first floor only, must meet the requirements of Chapter 32, New Residential Board and Care Occupancies, Small Facilities, Impractical Evacuation Capabilities, specifically the sections found within 32.1, 32.2 and 32.7, and the applicable provisions of chapters 1 through 10.

b. Each new facility housing individuals on other than the first floor must meet the requirements of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, Chapter 18, New Health Care Occupancies, Limited Care Facility.

02. Plans, Specifications, and Inspections. Plans, specifications, and inspections of each new ICF/IID construction or any addition, alteration, conversion, or remodeling of an existing structure are governed by the following rules:

a. Plans for new construction of an ICF/IID must be prepared by an architect licensed in the state of Idaho;

b. Employment of an architect can be waived by the Department in connection with certain minor alterations.

03. Approved by Department. Each ICF/IID must submit plans and specifications to the Department prior to beginning any work on the construction of new buildings, additions, or structural changes to existing facilities, or conversion of existing buildings to be used as an ICF/IID. The Department will review and approve plans and specifications to ensure compliance with the applicable construction standards, codes, rules, and regulations.

04. Preliminary Plans. Preliminary plans must be submitted and include:

a. The assignment of all spaces, size of areas and rooms, and indication in outline of the fixed and movable equipment and furniture;

b. Drawings of each floor, attic, and basement;

c. The total floor area and number of beds;

d. Drawings of approaches or site plans, roads, parking areas, and sidewalks;

e. An outline describing the general construction, including interior finishes, acoustical materials, heating, electrical, and ventilation systems; and

f. Plans drawn to scale of sufficient size to clearly present the proposed design, but not less than a scale of one-eighth (1/8) inch to one (1) foot.

05. Working Drawings. Each ICF/IID must develop working drawings in close cooperation with the Department and other appropriate agencies and receive written Department approval prior to beginning construction. The drawings and specifications must:

a. Be well-prepared with accurate dimensions;

b. Include all necessary explanatory notes, schedules, and legends;

c. Be complete and adequate for contract purposes; and

d. Be stamped with the architect's seal.

06. Inspection. Each ICF/IID must be inspected and approved by the Department prior to occupancy. The Department must be notified at least six (6) weeks prior to completion of construction to schedule a final inspection.

07. ICF/IID Regulations. Each ICF/IID being constructed must meet or exceed construction features that are applicable for all local, state, and national codes. In the event of a conflict in requirements between codes, the most restrictive will apply.

08. Site Requirements. Each ICF/IID site location must:

a. Be served by an all-weather road kept open to motor vehicles at all times of the year;

b. Be accessible to physician, professional, and habilitation services, medical facilities, shopping centers, and population centers where employees may be recruited and retained;

c. Be remote from railroads, factories, airports, and similar noise, odor, smoke, dust, or other nuisances;

d. Be accessible to public utilities and services such as electrical power, telephone service, and fire protection;

e. Have adequate off-street parking available; and

f. Comply with homeowner association covenants, conditions, and restrictions.

Effective March 17, 2022

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