R432-4-3. General Design

(1) The licensee is responsible for assuring compliance with this section.

(2) When testing and certification compliance can only be verified through written documentation, the licensee must maintain documentation in the facility for Department review.

(3) Additional requirements for individual health care facility categories are included in the individual category construction rules sections of the Health Facility Licensure Rules, R432. If conflicts exist between R432-4 and individual category rules, the individual category rules govern.

(4) If conflicts exist between applicable codes, the most restrictive code applies.

(5) When other authorities having jurisdiction adopt more restrictive requirements than contained in these rules, the more restrictive requirements apply.

(6) The licensee shall ensure the building complies with the functional requirements for the applicable licensure classification and shall ensure provisions are made for all facilities and equipment necessary to meet the care and safety needs of all clients served, when construction is completed.

(7) When the terms "room" or "office" are used in this rule it describes a specific, separate, enclosed space for a service. When the term "area" is used, multiple services may be accommodated in one enclosed space.