North Carolina Administrative Code › Title 10A - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › Chapter 70 - CHILDREN'S SERVICES › Subchapter K - RESIDENTIAL MATERNITY HOMES › Section .0300 - PHYSICAL PLANT › Section 70K .0302 - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 2, July 15, 2024
(a) Any building
				  licensed for the first time as a residential maternity home shall meet the
				  applicable requirements of the North Carolina State Building Code. All new
				  construction, additions and renovations to existing buildings shall meet the
				  occupancy requirements of the North Carolina State Building Code as determined
				  by the Division of Health Service Regulation, Construction Section based on the
				  number and age of the mothers, the number of infants and any other dependents
				  of either the expecting mothers or the live-in staff. The North Carolina State
				  Building Code, which is incorporated by reference, including all subsequent
				  amendments can be purchased for one hundred six dollars and twenty-five cents
				  ($106.25) at the following web site:
				  (http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Engineering/CodeServices/engineering_codeservices_sales.asp)
				  or calling 919-681-6550.
(b) Mobile
				  homes, whether mobile or permanently situated, shall not be used for
				  residential maternity home facilities.
(c) Each residential maternity home shall be
				  planned, constructed, equipped and maintained to provide the services offered
				  in the home.
(d) Any existing
				  building converted from another use to a residential maternity home shall meet
				  all the requirements of a new facility.
(e) Any existing licensed residential
				  maternity home when the license is terminated for more than 60 days shall meet
				  all requirements of a new home prior to being relicensed.
(f) Any existing licensed residential
				  maternity home that is closed or vacant for more than one year shall meet all
				  requirements of a new facility prior to being relicensed.
(g) Any existing licensed residential
				  maternity home that plans to have new construction, remodeling or physical
				  changes done to the facility shall have drawings submitted by the owner or his
				  appointed representative to the Division of Health Service Regulation for
				  review and approval prior to commencement of the work.
(h) The applicant for a residential maternity
				  home shall consult the local code enforcement official for information on
				  required permits and building code requirements before starting any
				  construction or renovations.
(i) If
				  the building is two stories in height, and is classified as a Residential
				  Occupancy, it shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Infants or children less than six years
				  old shall not be housed on any floor other than the level of exit
				  discharge.
(2) A complete fire
				  alarm system with pull stations on each floor and sounding devices which are
				  audible throughout the building shall be provided. The fire alarm system shall
				  be able to transmit an automatic signal to the local emergency fire department
				  dispatch center, either directly or through a central station monitoring
				  company connection.