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Construction drawings and specifications are required to be submitted for review and approval for construction in the facility types listed on the home page. Department of Health (DOH) approval must be given prior to the use of the area of construction or as noted in the governing regulations.

Construction Review Services (CRS) consists of a multi-disciplinary staff including an architect, public health advisor, mechanical/electrical plans reviewer, and a fire and life safety reviewer. Because of the complexity of some projects, specialty consultants in radiation protection, nuclear medicine, infection control, and pharmacology are also used in the review of health facility projects.   

The review performed by CRS is required for licensing. Facilities must also submit construction documents to the local building departments for review and approval before construction and occupancy. If the local building official does not review the electrical then a separate evaluation for state electrical requirements (WAC 296-46B) is required by a separate submission to the Department of Labor and Industries. Submission for the separate review of the electrical plans should be coordinated with the local jurisdiction.    

Value and Benefit Provided by CRS to Our Customers

• Safe and Functional Facilities
• Facilitate the construction of licensed or certified facilities that are safe and meet applicable standards through review and approval of construction documents.
• Assure that proposed construction meets the requirements established in applicable codes and regulations through review and approval of construction documents and plans.
• Facilitate the project sponsors ability to protect the public’s health and safety during and after construction through review and  approval of functional programs.
• Available to do on-site inspection before, during, and after construction.
• Project Cost Containment
• Reduce the need for costly changes to the work during and after construction by approval of construction documents prior to the start of construction.
• Helping eliminate costs by providing efficient design through technical assistance.
• Facility Quality
• Raise customer’s expectations for facilities to meet current construction standards.
• Minimize potential for facility deficiencies identified during survey.
• Meets our customer's expectations of efficient and functional facilities.
• Raise customer awareness of means to enhance user comforts
• Technical Assistance
• Provide professional consultation to project sponsors and/or design teams in the design and construction of care facilities.
• Provide professional consultation to project sponsors in alternative methods or materials of construction.
• Provide specialized knowledge to design professionals for healthcare facilities.
• Increased awareness to our customers the expertise gained through multiple reviews of similar projects.

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Washington State Department of Health
Construction Review Services
P.O. Box 47852
Olympia, WA 98504-7852
Phone: (360) 236-2944
Fax: (360) 236-2901
email: fslcrs@doh.wa.gov 

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