Submission and Approval of Architectural Plans and Specifications

In the case of new construction of a hospital, or alterations or additions to an existing hospital, the hospital must submit preliminary architectural plans and final architectural plans and specifications for written approval prior to commencing said new construction or alterations or additions. The Department shall establish standards for review and approval of plans as administrative guidelines, based on the Facility Guidelines Institute’s Guidelines applicable to design and construction of hospitals and outpatient health care facilities.