NAC449.5205. New construction or remodeling: Submission of plans and specifications; minor changes; inspection.

     1. To determine compliance with the provisions of NAC 449.501 to 449.5795, inclusive, each facility may submit to the Bureau for its approval any plans and specifications concerning the construction of a new facility or any alteration, addition, conversion, modernization or renovation of an existing building of the facility. The plans and specifications must be submitted in accordance with the provisions of this section.

     2. A facility may request the Bureau to review any minor alterations or remodeling changes to the facility that, as determined by the Bureau, do not:

     (a) Alter any load-bearing partitions, change any functional operation or affect the fire safety of the facility; or

     (b) Add any additional stations to the facility.

Ê A request submitted pursuant to the provisions of this subsection must be set forth in writing and include a brief description of the minor alterations or changes proposed by the facility.

     3. If a facility submits any preliminary plan or specification for a project pursuant to the provisions of this section, the plan or specification must include information that is sufficient to determine the extent of the proposed project and to ensure compliance with the provisions of NAC 449.501 to 449.5795, inclusive, concerning the design and space of the project.

     4. If a facility submits any final drawings or specifications pursuant to the provisions of this section, the drawings or specifications must include a complete set of the drawings or specifications. Any working drawings submitted pursuant to the provisions of this subsection must:

     (a) Be of sufficient quality to ensure that a clear and distinct print may be obtained of the drawings;

     (b) Include accurate dimensions of the project for which the drawings are made; and

     (c) Include any required explanatory notes, schedules or legends.

     5. The Bureau shall, upon completion of any construction, renovation or remodeling of a facility, conduct an inspection of the facility to ensure compliance with the provisions of NAC 449.501 to 449.5795, inclusive, concerning the design and space of the facility. The inspection must be conducted at a time and date established by the Bureau.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R130-99, eff. 8-1-2001)