Rule 15-16-1-3.20.2 - Codes The term "safe", in Rule 2.20.1 above, shall be interpreted to mean in compliance with the requirements of the codes, standards, and guidelines recognized by this agency at the time of construction, and are incorporated by reference to be part of these minimum standards.
1. For any existing construction, as of the date of this standard, shall meet, at a minimum, NFPA, Life Safety Code, 2000 Edition. In the event of the construction of a new Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility or substantial modification of an existing facility, any subsequent edition of NFPA, Life Safety Code may be used, provided the licensing agency approve the use of such edition and that all construction and/or modifications meet the requirements of the approved edition. 2. Additional Codes. Regulations, Standards and Guidelines as required by the local authority having jurisdiction; should multiple documents have the same criterion, the most stringent will apply. 15 Miss. Code. R. § 16-1-3.20.2
Mississippi Code Annotated § 43-13-117