R432-4-14. Plan Review

(1) Prior to submitting documents for plans review, the facility licensee or designee shall schedule a conference with Department representatives, the licensee's architect, and the licensee or his designee to outline the required plans review process.

(2) The licensee shall submit the following for Department review:

(a) a functional program,

(b) schematic drawings,

(c) design development drawings,

(d) working drawings,

(e) specifications.

(3) The Department may initiate review when all required documents and fees are received.

(4) Working drawings and specifications for new construction, additions, or remodeling must have the seal of a Utah licensed architect affixed, in compliance with Section 58-3a-602.

(5) The licensee shall pay a plans review and construction inspection fee assessed by the Department in accordance with the fee schedule approved by the Legislature.

(6) Plans approval by the Department shall not relieve the licensee of responsibility for full compliance with R432-4.

(7) Plan approval expires 12 months after the date of the Department's approval letter, or the latest plan review response letter, if construction has not commenced.

(8) After a 12 month lapse, the licensee must resubmit plans and a new plan review fee to the Department and obtain a new letter of approval before work proceeds.

(9) The Department may issue a license or modify a license only after the Department has determined the facility complies with adopted construction rules and has obtained all clearances and certifications.