Section 325.1961. Plans and specifications.

(1) A floor plan of the home, with a  description  of  rooms showing size, use, door locations, window area, and number of beds, shall be on file in the home.

(2)     Complete plans, specifications, and an operational narrative for new buildings, additions, major building changes, and conversion of existing facilities to use as a home shall be submitted to the department for review to assure compliance with the law and these rules.

(3)          An  operational   narrative  shall    describe   the    operational characteristics and special needs of the home that dictate the design of renovation, construction, or conversion needed to support the home's program statement as defined by R 325.1901(15). An operational narrative may include any of the following:

(a)    Each function to be performed in the home.

(b)     Functional space requirements.

(c)      Number of staff or other occupants anticipated for the various functional units.

(d)    Type of equipment to be required and utilized.

(e)     Interrelationship of functional spaces.

(f)      Services and equipment to be brought into the home from outside the home and not requiring duplication in the home.

(4)     Plans and specifications meeting the requirements of the law and these rules shall be approved by the department.

(5)          Construction of new buildings, additions, major building changes, and conversion of existing facilities to use as a home shall not begin until the plans and specifications are approved by the department and written approval to begin construction is issued.

History: 2004 AACS.