Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-6 - Assisted Living Facility General Construction
Section R432-6-7 - Plans Review and Approval and Construction Inspection

(1) Health facilities shall obtain Department approval before occupying any newly constructed buildings or remodeled systems, or areas in existing buildings.

(2) Prior to submitting documents for plans review, the facility architect and licensee must schedule a conference with Department representatives to outline the required plans review process.

(3) The licensee shall submit the following for Department review:

(4) The Department shall initiate its review when it receives all required documents and fees.

(5) Working drawings and specifications for new construction, additions, or remodeling shall have the seal of a Utah licensed architect affixed in compliance with Section 58-3a-602.

(6) Plans approved by the Department do not relieve the licensee of responsibility for full compliance with R432-6.

(7) Plan approval expires 12 months after the date of the Department's approval letter, or latest plan review response letter if construction has not commenced. After a 12 month lapse the licensee must resubmit plans to the Department with a new plan review paid. A new letter of approval must be obtained from the Department.

(8) The Department shall issue an initial license, renewal license, or modified license only after the Department has determined the facility conforms with applicable licensure construction rules and has obtained all required clearances and certifications.