Section 124.29. Plans for new construction or remodeling.

  The hospital shall submit its plans and specifications for any new construction or remodeling to the department according to the following schedules:

(1)  One copy of preliminary or schematic plans shall be submitted to the department for review and approval;

(2)  One copy of final plans and specifications which are used for bidding purposes shall be submitted to the department for review and approval before construction is started;

(3)  If on-site construction above the foundation is not started within 12 months after the date of approval of the final plans and specifications, the approval under sub. (1) shall be void and the plans and specifications shall be resubmitted for reconsideration of approval; and

(4)  Any changes in the approved final plans affecting the application of the requirements of this subchapter shall be shown on the approved final plans and shall be submitted to the department for approval before construction is undertaken. The department shall notify the hospital in writing of any conflict with this subchapter found in its review of modified plans and specifications.

Emerg. renum. from DHS 124.27 (5), eff. 7-1-96; renum. from DHS 124.27 (5), Register, December, 1996, No. 492 , eff. 1-1-97.

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Plan approval by the department of safety and professional services is also required for any new construction or remodeling of plumbing or private sewage systems, elevators or storage tanks. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Copies of the 1967, 1973 and 1981 Life Safety Codes and related codes can be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, Battery March Park, Quincy, MA 02269. Copies are kept on file in the offices of the Division of Quality Assurance and the Legislative Reference Bureau. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 The Department draws on the "Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospitals and Medical Facilities", 1983/84 edition, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, for guidance in determining the adequacy of specific designs. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1