049-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-20 - Requirements for New (Purchased or Leased) Construction and Additions to Existing Structures

(a) All new occupancies, new construction, remodeling or conversions of facilities shall comply with these rules as well as:

(i) Local plumbing codes or in their absence, the International Plumbing Code, International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx), latest edition;

(ii) Local building codes, or in their absence, the International Building Code, International Code Council (http://www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx), latest edition;

(iii) The Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/rulesregs/sdwa/currentregulations.cfm);

(iv) The Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 USC § 12101 et seq.; and

(v) Local or state fire safety and sanitation requirements, as applicable.

(b) Prior to purchase, lease, construction or remodeling of a new or existing facility, there shall be a plan review completed by DFS and the State Fire Marshal or other local fire authority. After construction or remodeling is completed, a fire inspection shall be conducted and a certificate of occupancy shall be submitted to the certifying authority.

(c) Prior to the purchase or leasing of an existing structure, sanitation inspections shall be completed and submitted to the certifying authority.

(d) All construction and remodeling, regardless of cost or size, shall comply with the minimum adopted state codes and/or local codes.

(e) In all remodeling and new construction, required smoke detectors shall receive their primary power from the building wiring when such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup.

Notes

049-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-20

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017. Amended, Eff. 9/3/2021.