Arkansas § 20-9-217 Alterations, additions, and new construction of facilities

Arkansas Statutes

§ 20-9-217 — Alterations, additions, and new construction of facilities

Arkansas § 20-9-217

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Bluebook

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-9-217 (2026).

Text

(a)Before commencing alterations, additions, or new construction under this subchapter, a facility shall submit plans, including a plumbing plan that includes the plumbing as defined in § 17-38-101 and the water supply line and sewage line designs, and specifications that have been prepared by a licensed architect or professional engineer to the Department of Health with respect to compliance with the applicable codes, rules, and standards.

(b)Plans and specifications as described in subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted according to procedures of the department.

(c)(1) The Secretary of the Department of Health or his or her agent shall inspect each construction project approved by the United States Surgeon General.

(2)If the inspection so warrants, the secretary or his or

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(a) Before commencing alterations, additions, or new construction under this subchapter, a facility shall submit plans, including a plumbing plan that includes the plumbing as defined in § 17-38-101 and the water supply line and sewage line designs, and specifications that have been prepared by a licensed architect or professional engineer to the Department of Health with respect to compliance with the applicable codes, rules, and standards. (b) Plans and specifications as described in subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted according to procedures of the department. (c) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Health or his or her agent shall inspect each construction project approved by the United States Surgeon General. (2) If the inspection so warrants, the secretary or his or her agent shall certify to the United States Surgeon General that work has been performed upon the project, or purchases have been made, in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and that payment of an installment of federal funds is due the applicant.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1839, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 889,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4972, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1961, No. 414, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 82-347; Acts 1987, No. 143, § 3.