10A ncac 13C .1403      general and Emergency Preparedness

(a)  A new facility or any addition or alterations to an existing facility whose construction documents were approved by the Construction Section on or after July 1, 2020 shall meet the requirements set forth in:

(1)           the rules of this Section; and

(2)           the FGI Guidelines.

(b)  An existing facility whose construction documents were approved by the Construction Section prior to July 1, 2020 shall meet those standards established in the rules of this Section that were in effect at the time the construction documents were approved by the Construction Section. Previous versions of the rules of this Section can be accessed online at https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/const/index.html.

(c)  The facility shall develop and maintain an emergency preparedness program as required by 42 CFR Part 416.54 Condition of Participation: Emergency Preparedness. The emergency preparedness program shall be developed with input from the local fire department and local emergency management agency. Documentation required to be maintained by 42 CFR Part 416.54 shall be maintained at the facility for at least three years and shall be made available to the Division during an inspection upon request.

(d)  Any existing building converted from another use to a new facility shall meet the requirements of Paragraph (a) of this Rule.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 131E‑149; 42 CFR Part 416.54;

Eff. October 14, 1978;

Amended Eff. April 1, 2003;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. December 23, 2017;

Amended Eff. January 1, 2020.