Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
This rule contains construction requirements for all areas of
the building.
(1)
General
provisions.
a. Projects shall be
constructed in compliance with 661-Chapter 205, Fire Safety Requirements for
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities. Projects required to meet the provisions
of the state building code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the fire
safety requirements of the state building code if the nursing facility is in
compliance with the provisions of 661-Chapter 205, Fire Safety Requirements for
Hospitals and Health Care Facilities.
b. Projects shall be constructed in
compliance with 661-Chapter 301, State Building Code-General Provisions.
Projects meeting the local building code shall be deemed to be in compliance
with the state building code provided that the local jurisdiction has
established a building department, has adopted a building code by ordinance and
enforces the local code through a system which includes both plan review and
inspection.
c. Projects shall be
constructed in compliance with the standards set forth in the Guidelines for
Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities,
2018 edition, published by the Facility Guidelines Institute.
d. Final plan approval and final occupancy
shall be given by the state fire marshal's office.
(2)
Mechanical requirements.
a. Projects shall be constructed in
compliance with 661-Chapter 205, Fire Safety Requirements for Hospitals and
Health Care Facilities.
b. Projects
shall be constructed in compliance with the state mechanical code as provided
in rule 661-301.4 (103A). Projects
meeting the local mechanical code shall be deemed to be in compliance with the
state mechanical code provided that the local jurisdiction has established a
building department, has adopted a building code by ordinance and enforces the
local code through a system which includes both plan review and
inspection.
c. Final plan approval
and final occupancy shall be given by the state fire marshal's
office.
(3)
Electrical requirements.
a.
Projects shall be constructed in compliance with standards referenced in
661-Chapter 205, Fire Safety Requirements for Hospitals and Health Care
Facilities.
b. Projects shall be
constructed in compliance with the state electrical code as provided in rule
661-301.5 (103A).
(4)
Plumbing
requirements. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with
641-Chapter 25, State Plumbing Code.
(5)
Accessibility
requirements. Projects shall be constructed in compliance with
661-Chapter 302, State Building Code-Accessibility of Buildings and Facilities
Available to the Public.
(6)
Lighting requirements. Light shall be provided in the areas of
the building as required in the Guidelines for Design and Construction of
Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities, 2018 edition, published by
the Facilities Guidelines Institute.
(7)
Exit door alarm system.
An exit door alarm system shall be installed on all exterior doors. (I, II,
III)
