South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-78 - Standards for Licensing Hospices
Sec2 61-78.2100 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Section 61-78.2100.2102 - Adopted Codes and Standards (II)
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Buildings shall comply with pertinent local and state laws, codes, ordinances, and standards with reference to design and construction. No Hospice Facility shall be licensed unless the Department has assurance that responsible local officials (zoning and building) have approved the Hospice Facility for code compliance.
B. Facility design and construction shall comply with the codes officially adopted by the South Carolina Building Codes Council and the South Carolina State Fire Marshal.
C. Unless required otherwise by the Department or specific provision(s) of this regulation, all Hospice Facilities shall comply with the construction codes and construction regulations applicable at the time its license was issued.
D. Any Hospice Facility that closes, has its license revoked, or surrenders its license, and applies for re-licensure at the same site, shall be considered a new building and shall meet the current codes, regulations, and requirements for the building and its essential equipment and systems in effect at the time of application for re-licensing.