048-20 Wyo. Code R. § 20-3
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules. Where the context in which words are used in these rules indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. Throughout these rules, gender pronouns are used interchangeably, except where the context dictates otherwise. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers, in random distribution. Words in each gender shall include individuals of the other gender.
(a) "Approved" means acceptable to the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(b) _ "Authority Having Jurisdiction" means the Director, Wyoming Department of Health.
(c) "Certified" means those individuals who have been recognized by the International Code Council or National Fire Protection Association as being qualified in their plan examiner and inspection practice specialties: Building Plans Examiner, International Code Council; Fire Plans Examiner, National Fire Protection Association; Mechanical Plans Examiner, International Code Council; Commercial Building Inspector, International Code Council; Fire Inspector I, National Fire Protection Association; Commercial Mechanical Inspector, International Code Council; Commercial Plumbing Inspector, International Code Council; and Fire Inspector I, International Code Council.
(d) "Certification" means those Health Care Facilities that meet the standards to participate in the federal Medicare and/or Medicaid programs.
(e) "Construction rules" means the Wyoming Department of Health's Chapter 3 Construction Rules and Regulations for Health Care Facilities.
(f) "Council" means the council on fire prevention and electrical safety in buildings per W.S. 35-9-102(a)(iv).
(g) "Department" means the State of Wyoming Department of Health which is the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
(h) "Director" means the Director, Wyoming Department of Health.
(i) "Health Care Facilities" means any adult day care facility, ambulatory surgical center, assisted living facility, birthing center, boarding home, freestanding diagnostic testing center, home health agency, hospice, hospital, intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded, medical assistance facilities, nursing care facilities, rehabilitation facilities and renal dialysis center, or as defined by W.S. W.S. W.S. 35-2-901 et seq.
(j) "International Building Code" establishes the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment.
(k) "International Mechanical Code" provides minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance or use of mechanical systems.
(l) "International Plumbing Code" provides comprehensive regulation of plumbing systems by setting minimum regulations for plumbing facilities in terms of both performance and prescriptive objectives.
(m) " International Fire Code" establishes the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises.
(n) "Licensed" means those Health Care Facilities that meet the licensing standards cited in W.S.
35-2-901 et seq.
(o) "State Survey Agency" means the Office of Health Facilities which is a component within the Wyoming State government that has the primary responsibility for performing the functions under the agreements between the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the State of Wyoming dated June 18, 1985.
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