Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 204.1 - Application of Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care and Support Facilities(a) In addition to the requirements set forth in this chapter, facility construction, alteration or renovation approved on or after July 1, 2023, shall comply with the 2018 edition of the Facility Guidelines Institute Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities.(b) Facility construction, alteration or renovation approved before July 1, 2023, shall comply with the standards set forth in Chapter 205 (relating to physical environment and equipment standards for long-term care nursing facilities construction, alteration or renovation approved before July 1, 2023).(c) Construction, alteration or renovation shall meet the requirements in effect on the date that the facility's plans for construction, alteration or renovation are approved by the Department.