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(a) Any renovation, expansion, or new construction must comply with
(1) the requirements of Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities , American Institute of Architects, 2001 edition, secs. 1 - 6 and sec. 9, adopted by reference;
(2) 7 AAC 09.010 - 7 AAC 09.170;
(3) AS 18.60.580 - 18.60.660; and
(4) AS 18.60.705 - 18.60.740.
(b) A birth center must comply with municipal fire safety regulations, with 13 AAC 50 - 13 AAC 55, and with the following National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards:
(1) NFPA 99: Standard for Health Care Facilities 2005 edition, adopted by reference;
(2) NFPA 101: Life Safety Code , 2000 edition, adopted by reference;
(3) NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers , 2002 edition, adopted by reference.
(c) A birth center must specify in writing the maximum allowable water temperature at an outlet for client bathing, showering, and washing, and a safety factor expressed in minutes required to reduce water temperature for particular patient sensitivity due to illness or medication.
(d) The department may waive compliance with, or grant a variance from, a requirement in this section if the commissioner determines that an equivalent alternative is provided and the safety and well-being of clients is assured. If a birth center wishes to obtain a waiver or variance, its governing body must apply in writing to the commissioner and must include in the application
(1) the justification for the waiver;
(2) an explanation of the reasons why the particular requirement cannot be satisfied;
(3) a description of the equivalent alternative proposed; and
(4) if the application for waiver involves fire safety or other municipal or state requirements, evidence that it has been reviewed by the appropriate municipal or state authorities.
History: Eff. 11/19/83, Register 88; am 12/17/2005, Register 176
Authority: AS 47.32.010
Editor's note: A copy of Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities , adopted by reference in 7 AAC 12.437(a) (1), may be obtained from the American Institute of Architects Press, 1735 New York Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20006. To order a prepaid copy, call (202) 626-7541 or (800) 242-3837, press 4. For an order using a purchase order or that must be billed, call 800-365-2724.
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards adopted by reference in 7 AAC 12.437(b) may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471; telephone: (800) 344-3555.
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