Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 449 - Medical and Other Related Facilities
Section 449.Sec. 8.1 - NEW

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, before any new construction of a freestanding birthing center or any remodeling of an existing freestanding birthing center is begun, the freestanding birthing center must submit building plans for the new construction or remodeling to the entity designated by the Division to review such plans pursuant to the provisions of NAC 449.0115. The review of those plans conducted by the entity is advisory only and does not constitute approval for the licensing of the freestanding birthing center. The Division shall not issue a license to the freestanding birthing center or renew the license of the freestanding birthing center, as applicable, until all construction is completed and a survey is conducted at the site of the freestanding birthing center.

2. A freestanding birthing center is not required to submit plans for remodeling to the entity designated by the Division to review such plans pursuant to the provisions of NAC 449.0115 if the remodeling is limited to refurbishing an area within the freestanding birthing center, including, without limitation, painting the area, replacing the flooring in the area, repairing windows in the area and replacing window or wall coverings in the area.

3. Before issuing an initial license to a freestanding birthing center, the Division shall conduct an on-site inspection of the freestanding birthing center.