Section 1002—Special use and occupancy.
1002.3 Change of occupancy in health care. Where a change of occupancy occurs to a Group I-2 or I-1 facility, the work area with the change of occupancy shall comply with the International Building Code.
The
International Building Code shall apply to Group I-1, Condition 2, for licensure as an assisted living facility under chapter
388-78A WAC or residential treatment facility under chapter
246-337 WAC.
EXCEPTION: | A change in use or occupancy in the following cases shall not be required to meet the International Building Code: |
| 1. Group I-2, Condition 2 to Group I-2, Condition 1. |
| 2. Group I-2 to ambulatory health care. |
| 3. Group I-2 to Group I-1. |
| 4. Group I-1, Condition 2 to Group I-1, Condition 1. |
[Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031,
19.27.074, and
19.27.540. WSR 23-02-073, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-481002, filed 1/4/23, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24. Statutory Authority: RCW
19.27.031 and
19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-481002, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20.]