Applicable codes—New construction.
New construction of enhanced services facilities must:
(1) Through its design, construction and necessary permits demonstrate compliance with this chapter, the following codes and local jurisdiction standards.
(2) Obtain all local permits before construction and maintain on file at the facility.
(3) Comply with the International Building Code, and International Building Code Standards, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapter
51-50 WAC, or successor laws.
(4) Identify the planned types of residents served at the point of initial licensure to determine occupancy consistent with nursing homes, enhanced services facilities, assisted living facilities or adult family homes;
(5) Comply with the International Mechanical Code, including chapter 22, Fuel gas piping, Appendix B, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapter
51-52 WAC, or successor laws;
(6) Comply with the International Fire Code, and International Fire Code Standards, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials and the Western Fire Chiefs Association as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapter
51-54 WAC, and RCW
70.397.210, or successor laws;
(7) Comply with the Uniform Plumbing Code, and Uniform Plumbing Code Standards, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as amended and adopted by the Washington state building code council and published as chapters
51-56 and
51-57 WAC, or successor laws;
(8) Ensure that all electrical wiring complies with state and local electrical codes including chapter
296-46B WAC and the National Electric Code of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-70) as adopted by the Washington state department of labor and industries.
(9) Ensure conformance to the approved plans during construction.
[Statutory Authority: Chapter
70.97 RCW. WSR 14-19-071, § 388-107-0730, filed 9/12/14, effective 10/13/14.]