Section 131.35. Definitions.

  In this subchapter:

(1)  "Existing construction" or "existing facility" means a building which is in place or is being constructed with plans approved by the department prior to October 1, 2010.

(2)  "Freestanding hospice facility" means a residential facility serving 3 or more patients which is not located in a licensed hospital or nursing home.

(3)  "Life Safety Code" means the National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) Standard 101.

(4)  "New construction" means construction for the first time of any building or addition to an existing building, the plans for which are approved on or after October 1, 2010.

(5)  "Remodeling" means to make over or rebuild any portion of a building or structure and thereby modify its structural strength, fire hazard character, exits, heating and ventilating systems, electrical system or internal circulation, as previously approved by the department. Where exterior walls are in place but interior walls are not in place at the time of the effective date of this chapter, October 1, 2010, construction of interior walls shall be considered remodeling. "Remodeling" does not include repairs necessary for the maintenance of a building or structure.

History: CR 10-034 : cr. Register September 2010 No. 657 , eff. 10-1-10.