(1) The Agency provides technical assistance to the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal in developing and maintaining standards for the design and construction of ambulatory surgical centers. These standards are included in the following:
    (a) The building codes in Fl. Admin. Code R. 61G20-1.001; as adopted by the Florida Building Commission.
    (b) The fire codes in Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 69A-60; as adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
    (c) The handicap accessibility standards in Florida Statutes Chapter 553, Part V and Fl. Admin. Code R. 61G20-4.002 as adopted by the Florida Building Commission.
    (2) No building shall be converted to a licensed ambulatory surgical center unless it complies with the standards and codes in effect when the building is converted.
    (3) Local codes which set more stringent standards or add additional requirements shall take precedence over these standards and requirements as set forth in this section. Contact the Office of Plans and Construction when conflicts occur.
Rulemaking Authority 395.1055 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 395.1055. History-New 6-14-78, Formerly 10D-30.22, Amended 2-3-88, Formerly 10D-30.022, Amended 6-11-97, 7-9-15.