N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:43J-13.1 - Physical plant

(a) Construction standards for new buildings and alterations, renovations and additions to existing buildings for freestanding pediatric medical day care facilities shall comply with 5:23-3.2 and 7 (the Barrier-Free Subcode) of the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code and N.J.A.C. 5:70, the New Jersey Uniform Fire Code.

(b) The facility shall have all direct care services located on one floor.

(c) Prior to any construction, the facility shall submit plans for review to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Health Care Plan Review Services Unit for which the telephone number is (609) 633-8151.

(d) The facility shall install fire extinguishers in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:70:

1. Fire extinguishers shall be examined at least annually and maintained in accordance with manufacturers' standards; and

2. Each fire extinguisher shall be labeled to show the date of such inspection and maintenance.

(e) The facility shall install smoke detectors in compliance with N.J.A.C. 5:70.

(f) An emergency generator, capable of powering medical equipment for a period of at least two hours, shall be available and on-site or to be provided through an agreement with a local pre-hospital emergency provider.

(g) Subject to N.J.A.C. 5:23-6 with respect to rehabilitation projects, the Department shall not require facilities as to which the Department and the Department of Community Affairs have approved the physical plant under rules enacted prior to November 16, 2009, to upgrade their physical plants to meet the requirements of this subchapter.

(h) Each facility shall have a signed agreement with its utility provider stating that the utility provider will notify the facility in the event that there will be a disruption in service.

(i) Each facility shall notify the local fire department and emergency services unit that the facility is operating at its location.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43J-13.1