WAC 246-330-505   Department responsibilities -- Construction review, approval of plans.  (1) This section identifies the actions and responsibilities of the department for reviewing and approving new construction of ambulatory surgical facilities.

     (2) Before issuing an approval of plans, the department will verify compliance with chapter 70.230 RCW and this chapter which includes, but is not limited to:

     (a) Review of all construction documents for compliance with these standards and other applicable federal and state regulations;

     (b) Assure the issuance of a certificate of need, when needed, as provided in chapter 70.38 RCW;

     (c) Receipt of the application for construction review services and a full plan review fee based on chapter 246-314 WAC;

     (d) Approval by the local jurisdiction has been obtained;

     (e) Approval of the initial license application;

     (f) Verify compliance with the applicable chapters of the 2006 Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Healthcare Facilities.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.230 RCW. 09-09-032, § 246-330-505, filed 4/7/09, effective 5/8/09.]