OAR 333-500-0045: Submission of Plans

(1) A hospital proposing to make alterations or additions to an existing facility or to construct a new facility shall, before commencing such alteration, addition or new construction, submit plans and specifications to the Oregon Health Authority (Authority) for preliminary inspection and approval or recommendations with respect to compliance with Authority rules and compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards when the facility is also to be Medicare or Medicaid certified. (2) Submissions shall comply with OAR chapter 333, division 675. Plans should also be submitted to the local building division having authority for review and approval in accordance with state building codes.