048-3 Wyo. Code R. § 3-3 - Definitions

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules. Where the context in which words are used in these rules indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. Throughout these rules, gender pronouns are used interchangeably, except where the context dictates otherwise. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers, in random distribution. Words in each gender shall include individuals of the other gender.

(a) "Department" means the State of Wyoming Department of Health, which is the authority having jurisdiction over all aspects of construction and remodeling, except electrical installation, of any state-licensed healthcare facility as defined in W.S. 35-2-901.

(b) "Council" means the council on fire prevention and electrical safety in buildings per W.S. W.S. W.S. 35-9-102(a) (iv).

(c) "Healthcare facility" means any adult day care facility, ambulatory surgical center, assisted living facility, birthing center, boarding home, freestanding diagnostic testing center, home health agency, hospice, hospital, intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded, medical assistance facility, nursing care facility, rehabilitation facility and renal dialysis center, or as defined by W.S. W.S. W.S. 35-2-901, et seq.

(d) "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association.

(e) "Preliminary plans" means schematic design documents consisting of drawings and other documents illustrating the scale and relationship of project components that have been approved by the owner.

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