PDFWAC 51-50-481002

Section 1002—Special use and occupancy.

1002.3 Change of occupancy in health care. Where a change of occupancy occurs to a Group I-2 or I-1 facility, the work area with the change of occupancy shall comply with the International Building Code.
The International Building Code shall apply to Group I-1, Condition 2, for licensure as an assisted living facility under chapter 388-78A WAC or residential treatment facility under chapter 246-337 WAC.
EXCEPTION:
A change in use or occupancy in the following cases shall not be required to meet the International Building Code:
 
1. Group I-2, Condition 2 to Group I-2, Condition 1.
 
2. Group I-2 to ambulatory health care.
 
3. Group I-2 to Group I-1.
 
4. Group I-1, Condition 2 to Group I-1, Condition 1.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031, 19.27.074, and 19.27.540. WSR 23-02-073, 23-12-103, and 23-20-023, § 51-50-481002, filed 1/4/23, 6/7/23, and 9/25/23, effective 3/15/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-481002, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20.]