New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter V - Medical Facilities
Subchapter C - State Hospital Code
Article 2 - Medical Facility Construction
Part 715 - Standards Of Construction For Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facilities
Subpart 715-1 - Standards For Freestanding Ambulatory Care Facility Construction Projects Approved Or Completed Prior To January 1, 2011
Section 715-1.4 - Ambulatory medical facility construction projects approved or completed between october 14, 1998 and december 31, 2010
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 12, March 26, 2025
This section applies to ambulatory medical facility construction projects approved by the department or commissioner between October 14, 1998 and December 31, 2010 and to ambulatory medical facility construction projects not requiring such approval that are completed between October 14, 1998 and December 31, 2010.
(a) Ambulatory medical facilities other than chronic renal dialysis facilities shall comply with chapter 39, "Existing Business Occupancies," of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000 edition. Chronic renal dialysis facilities shall comply with provisions of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, applicable to new or existing ambulatory healthcare centers, as appropriate. The materials referred to in this subdivision are described in more detail in section 711.2(a) of this Title.
(b) Ambulatory medical facilities, where specifically indicated, shall comply with applicable provisions of the 1996-97 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities, 1996 edition, which is described in more detail in section 711.2(b)(6) of this Title.
(c) Ambulatory medical facilities shall include all pertinent elements described in this section. The amount and types of diagnostic, clinical and administrative facilities to be provided shall be determined by the services contemplated and the estimated patient volume as described in the construction application. When services are shared or purchased, the commissioner may approve appropriate deletions and modifications in space and equipment requirements to avoid duplication. With respect to ambulatory medical facilities that provide specialized services or a limited scope of services, the commissioner may, on the basis of an approved program, waive compliance with the requirements of this Subpart, provided that the waiver does not adversely affect the health and safety or function of the facility.
(d) The design and size of each examination, treatment, or patient care room or space provided shall be determined by the equipment used therein, efficient access to the patient and the need for safe circulation of health care personnel within the space.
(e) All ambulatory medical facilities shall include:
The planning of ambulatory medical facilities shall provide for the patient's privacy and dignity during interview, examination and treatment.
(f) Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with section 7.31.D1 of the 1996-97 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities, 1996 edition, which is described in more detail in section 711.2(b)(6) of this Title.
(g) Freestanding renal dialysis centers shall comply with pertinent requirements in section 7.14 of chapter 7, "General Hospital," of the 1996-97 Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities, 1996 edition, which is described in more detail in section 711.2(b)(6) of this Title, and the provisions of chapter 21, "Existing Ambulatory Health Care Occupancies" of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, 2000 edition, which is described in more detail in section 711.2(a) of this Title. Patient areas and patient-related service areas shall also comply with the following:
(h) Freestanding birthing center facilities shall include and comply with the following:
