Section 250.2610  Applicability of Subpart U

a)         Subpart U shall apply to all existing hospitals and to minor alterations to existing hospitals.  Plans need not be submitted for alterations or remodeling changes that do not affect the structural integrity of the building, that do not change functional operation, that do not affect fire safety, and that do not add beds or facilities more than those for which the hospital is licensed.  See Subpart T for new construction and major additions and alteration requirements.

b)         In the cases of types of hospitals not specifically treated in this Subpart, the standards for general hospitals shall apply, with due allowance made for the specialized or unusual requirements of the particular hospital involved.

c)         Priorities, phasing schedules, and dates of completion based upon the urgency of correction, the required completion time, and financial capabilitiesshall be established as agreed by the Department and each facility.

(Source:  Amended at 35 Ill. Reg. 6386, effective March 31, 2011)