12VAC5-371-410: Architectural drawings and specifications

A. All construction of new buildings and all additions, renovations, or alterations of existing buildings for occupancy as a nursing facility shall conform to state and local codes, zoning ordinances, and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (13VAC5-63).

In addition, nursing facilities shall be designed and constructed consistent with Parts 1 and 2 and Chapter 3.1 of Part 3 of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities, 2022 Edition (The Facility Guidelines Institute ), as amended by the August 2022 Errata for Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities, 2022 Edition (The Facilities Guidelines Institute).

B. Architectural drawings and specifications for all new construction or for additions, alterations, or renovations to any existing building shall be dated, stamped with professional seal, and signed by the architect. The architect shall certify that the drawings and specifications were prepared to conform to the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and to be consistent with Parts 1 and 2 and Chapter 3.1 of Part 3 of the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities, 2022 edition (The Facility Guidelines Institute), as amended by the August 2022 Errata for Guidelines for Design and Construction of Residential Health, Care, and Support Facilities, 2022 Edition (The Facilities Guidelines Institute).

C. Additional approval may include a Certificate of Public Need.

D. Upon completion of the construction, the nursing facility shall maintain a complete set of legible "as-built" drawings showing all construction, fixed equipment, and mechanical and electrical systems, as installed or built.