Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
FACILITY STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-322 - Private psychiatric and alcoholism hospitals
Section 246-322-250 - Construction
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-322-250
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) The applicant or licensee shall comply with chapter 31 of the Washington State Building Code for all construction.
(2) Prior to starting construction, the applicant or licensee shall submit the following documentation to the department:
(a) A
completed application form, a copy of which is provided in the
Submissions Guide for Health and Residential Facility Construction
Projects, which may be obtained from the department;
(b) The fee specified in chapter 246-314
WAC;
(c) A functional program which
describes the services and operational methods affecting the hospital building,
premises, and patients;
(d) One set
of preliminary documents including, when applicable:
(i) Plot plans drawn to scale showing:
(A) Streets, driveways, parking, vehicle and
pedestrian circulation;
(B) Site
utilities, water service system, sewage disposal system, electrical service
system, elevations; and
(C)
Location of existing and new buildings and other fixed equipment;
(ii) Building plans drawn to scale
showing:
(A) Floor plans designating function
of each room and fixed equipment;
(B) Typical building sections and exterior
elevations;
(iii)
Outline specifications generally describing the construction and materials
including mechanical and electrical systems; and
(e) Three sets of final construction
drawings, stamped by a Washington state licensed architect or engineer,
complying with the requirements of this chapter including, when applicable:
(i) Plot plans drawn to scale showing all
items required in the preliminary plan in final form;
(ii) Building plans drawn to scale showing:
(A) Floor plans designating function of each
room and fixed equipment;
(B)
Interior and exterior elevations;
(C) Building sections and construction
details;
(D) Schedules of room
finishes, doors, finish hardware and windows;
(E) Mechanical, including plumbing, heating,
venting and air conditioning; and
(F) Electrical, including lighting, power and
communication systems; and
(iii) Specifications fully describing the
workmanship and finishes;
(f) One copy of specifications and the
radiant panel test report for each carpet type used in corridors and
exitways;
(g) Three copies of fire
sprinkler system shop drawings, hydraulic calculations and equipment
specifications, stamped by the fire sprinkler contractor; and
(h) Three copies of fire alarm system shop
drawings and equipment specifications.
(3) The licensee shall:
(a) Obtain department approval of final
construction documents prior to starting construction;
(b) Conform with the approved plans during
construction;
(c) Consult with the
department prior to deviating from approved documents;
(d) Provide a written construction project
completion notice to the department indicating:
(i) The expected completion date;
and
(ii) Compliance with the
approved construction documents, requirements of chapter 18.20 RCW and this
chapter;
(e) Make
adequate provisions for the health, safety, and comfort of patients during
construction projects;
(f) Obtain
authorization from the department prior to occupying or using new construction;
and
(g) Obtain approval of the
Washington state fire protection services division prior to construction,
modification, and alteration consistent with
RCW
18.20.130.
Statutory Authority: Chapter 71.12 RCW and RCW 43.60.040. 95-22-012, § 246-322-250, filed 10/20/95, effective 11/20/95.
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