New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 370 - OVERSIGHT OF LICENSED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES AND COMMUNITY BASED WAIVER PROGRAMS
Part 19 - REQUIREMENTS FOR INHOME AND INPATIENT HOSPICE CARE
Section 8.370.19.39 - GENERAL BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
The building of the hospice facility shall be constructed and maintained so that it is functional for the delivery of services appropriate to the needs of the hospice patient.
A. The hospice facility shall meet all state and local laws, regulations and zoning requirements.
B. The hospice facility shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of the national fire protection association, life safety code handbook adopted by the New Mexico state fire marshal.
C. The hospice facility must meet the requirements of the latest edition of the Uniform Building Code enacted by the international conference of building officials, adopted by the New Mexico construction industries division. Exception: Hospice facilities housing four or fewer patients will be required to meet residential occupancy building requirements.