Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-6 - Assisted Living Facility General Construction
Section R432-6-6 - Application of Codes for New and Existing Buildings

Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 432-6-6

Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024

(1) New construction, additions and remodels to existing buildings shall comply with Department rules in effect on the date the first drawings are received by the Department.

(2) If the remodeled area or addition in any building, wing, floor or service area of a building exceeds 50 percent of the total square foot area of the building, wing, floor or service area, then the entire building, wing, floor or service area shall be brought into compliance with rules governing new construction which are in effect on the date the first drawings are submitted to the Department.

(3) During remodeling, new construction or additions, the safety level which existed prior to the start of work shall be maintained.

(4) Current licensed buildings shall conform to Department construction rules in effect at the time of initial facility licensure.

(5) Buildings which are changing license classification shall comply with requirements for new construction.

(6) Buildings undergoing refurbishing shall comply with the following:

(a) All materials installed as part of a refurbishing project shall comply with flame spread ratings required by the fire marshal having jurisdiction.

(b) The facility shall keep written documentation of compliance with codes and standards.

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