Chapter 7 – Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

Chapter 7 – Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development

7-111 Definitions

Added clarification that the equipment referred to in the definition of “Actual Construction Cost” is construction equipment only. Added the definition of “Start of Construction” to clarify that the start date of construction may include actual physical work as well as the preparation for construction such as manufacturing components offsite.

Sections 7-111, 7-121, 7-130, 7-133 and others

Combined “Phased Plan Review” and “Collaborative Review and Construction” into a single process called “Integrated Review.” Renamed “Phased Plan Review” to “Integrated Review” so the definition of “Integrated Review” is added, the definition of “Phased Plan Review” is repealed, all references to “Phased Plan Review” and “Collaborative Review and Construction” are removed, and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is renamed to Integrated Review Plan (IRP).

Sections 7-113, 7-153 and others

Amended existing language to provide requirements for electronic submittals and field records.

7-123 Preliminary plans and specifications

Amended existing language to remove “outline” from the submittal requirements for specifications during a preliminary review as it has been proven an outline specification is insufficient for most preliminary reviews.

requirements as necessary to address life-safety concerns in response to information received after approval of plans and before commencement of construction.

4-335(f)4 Structural tests and special inspections

Clarified requirements to provide DSA with daily special inspection reports when requested.

Group 3, Article 3 and deletion of Article 4

Revised procedure regarding submission of landscape plans for modifications, rehabilitations and new construction of landscape areas at public K-12 schools and community colleges. The revisions include the elimination of a fee for review of landscape plans and revisions to the self-certification form, a provision that periodic site observations during construction will occur to ensure the work is completed in accordance with CALGreen Section 5.304 requirements, and replacement of two previously required selfcertification forms with a single form.