Utah Admin. Code R432-4-5 - Additions, Alterations, Refurbishing, Remodeling, Renovation, and Repairs
(1) If the remodeled or refurbished area or
addition of any building, wing, floor, room, or service area exceeds 50% of the
total square foot area of the building, wing, room, floor, or service area, the
applicant or licensee shall:
(a) ensure the
entire building, wing, floor, room, or service area is brought into compliance
with requirements found in local building codes to obtain:
(i) an updated business license;
(ii) a certificate of occupancy;
and
(iii) a certificate of fire
clearance; and
(b) comply
with each applicable construction rule under Title R432 governing new
construction in effect on the date the construction documents are submitted to
OL.
(2) During each new
construction, addition, and remodel, the applicant or licensee shall maintain
the safety level that existed before the start of work.
(3) The applicant or licensee shall ensure
that projects involving remodeling, refurbishing, or additions to existing
buildings are scheduled and phased to minimize disruption to the occupants of
facilities and to protect the occupants against construction traffic, dust, and
dirt from the construction site.
(4) The applicant or licensee shall maintain
documentation of compliance with codes and specifications regarding paint,
carpet, wall coverings, and other new materials installed as part of a
refurbishing project.
(5) The
applicant or licensee shall ensure that any installation and new materials
comply with applicable code and construction rule under Title R432 in effect on
the date the construction documents are submitted to OL.
Notes
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(1) Paved roads shall be provided within the property for access to all entrances, service docks and for fire equipment access to all exterior walls.
(2) Paved walkways shall be provided for pedestrian traffic.
(3) Paved walkways shall be provided from every required exit to a dedicated public way.
(4) Hospitals with an organized emergency service shall have well marked emergency access to facilitate entry from public roads or streets serving the site. Vehicular or pedestrian traffic shall not conflict with access to the emergency service area. The emergency entrance shall be covered to ensure protection for patients during transfer from automobile or ambulance.