Utah Admin. Code R432-4-4 - Construction Codes Compliance

(1)

(a) The applicant or licensee shall obtain and submit to OL a business license, certificate of occupancy, and certificate of fire clearance from the local building official having jurisdiction before patient utilization of any newly constructed facility or addition, refurbishment, or remodel of an existing facility.

(b) For an existing facility, the applicant or licensee shall ensure compliance with each applicable section under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Code Act, and each applicable construction rule under Title R432 that is in effect on the date of initial facility licensure.

(c) For new construction, the applicant or licensee shall ensure compliance with each applicable section under Title 15A, State Construction and Fire Code Act, and each applicable construction rule under Title R432 in effect on the date the first construction documents are received by OL.

(d) The applicant or licensee shall comply with new construction requirements for:

(i) an existing, currently licensed facility changing classification;

(ii) an existing, currently licensed facility adding a new license classification;

(iii) relicensing an existing facility for which a license has lapsed or been terminated; or

(iv) a facility as required by Section R432-4-6.

(2)

(a) Before using the facility, the applicant or licensee must comply with each applicable construction rule under Title R432 and ensure any necessary equipment is provided to meet the care and safety needs of each patient.

(b) Except as outlined in Sections R432-4-15 and R432-4-16, if a conflict exists between Rule R432-4 and any other requirement of Title R432, the individual rule category requirement shall govern.

(c) If an authority with jurisdiction adopts a more restrictive requirement than those of Rule R432-4, the more restrictive requirement shall govern.

(5)

(a) In addition to OL requirements, the applicant or licensee shall comply with any applicable law, ordinance, and code before occupying any space to provide healthcare to a patient.

(b) The applicant or licensee shall provide compliance documentation, including testing reports and certification, to OL upon request.

(c) The applicant or licensee shall ensure any test method is done by an approved agency in compliance with recognized test specifications.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R432-4-4

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2025-07, effective 3/14/2025