WAC 388-97-2160. Types of new construction

New construction includes, but is not limited to: (1) New structures. (a) A new building to be licensed as a nursing home; or (b) An addition to a building currently licensed as a nursing home. (2) Existing buildings. (a) Conversion of another building to a nursing home; (b) Change in the use of space for access by residents within an existing nursing home; and (c) Alterations including physical, mechanical, or electrical changes made to an existing nursing home, except for normal routine maintenance and repair. (3) See WAC 388-97-3400 (3) for less extensive alterations.