Section 250.2443  Advisory Committee

a)         The Director shall appoint an advisory committee to advise the Department and to conduct informal dispute resolution concerning the application of building codes for new and existing construction and related Department rules and standards under the Act, including without limitation rules and standards for design and construction, engineering and maintenance of the physical plant, site, equipment, and systems (heating, cooling, electrical, ventilation, plumbing, water, sewer, and solid waste disposal), and fire and safety.  (Section 2310-560(b) of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois)

b)         The advisory committee shall be composed of all of the following members:

1)         The chairperson or an elected representative from the Hospital Licensing Board under the Act;

2)         Two health care architects with a minimum of 10 years of experience in institutional design and building code analysis;

3)         Two engineering professionals (one mechanical and one electrical) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in institutional design and building code analysis;

4)         One commercial interior design professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience in institutional design and building code analysis;

5)         Two representatives from provider associations; and

6)         The Director or his/her designee, who shall serve as the committee moderator.  (Section 2310-560(b) of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois)

c)         Appointments shall be made with the concurrence of the Hospital Licensing Board.  (Section 2310-560(b) of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois)

d)         Appointments shall be made for a three year term.

e)         The committee shall submit recommendations concerning the application of building codes and related Department rules and standards to the Hospital Licensing Board for review and comment prior to submission to the Department.  The committee shall submit the recommendations concerning informal dispute resolution to the Director.  The Department shall provide per diem and travel expenses to the committee members based on the rules of the Department of Central Management Services in 80 Ill. Adm. Code 2800 (Travel).  (Section 2310-560(b) of the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois) Payment shall be made through the Health Facility Plan Review Fund.

f)         The Department shall review the construction requirements contained in this Part every three years and shall update the requirements as necessary, considering the recommendations of the advisory committee.

(Source:  Added at 27 Ill. Reg. 6579, effective April 15, 2004)