N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 9, May 6, 2024
Section 8:43-3.1 - Scope
(a) The rules set forth in this subchapter shall apply to new construction, and to renovations and additions that are subject to the rules of new construction pursuant to (c) below.
(b) New construction, additions, alterations, or renovations of residential health care facilities shall comply with the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code N.J.A.C. 5:23 (N.J.U.C.C.).
1. New construction shall comply with N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.
2. Repairs, renovations, alterations, and reconstruction of existing residential health care facilities shall comply with N.J.A.C. 5:23-6, Rehabilitation Subcode.
(c) Requests for variations and waivers of physical plant standards may be submitted as follows:
1. A request for a variation of the requirements of the N.J.U.C.C. shall be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Health Care Plan Review Unit, for review and approval.
2. A request for a waiver of any physical environment standard contained in this chapter, if compliance with same would create a financial hardship, shall be submitted to the Director of the Office of Certificate of Need and Healthcare Facility Licensure and shall be reviewed in accordance with N.J.A.C. 8:43-2.6.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43-3.1

Amended by 51 N.J.R. 1272(a), effective 8/5/2019