New York regulations
Title 9 Part 7438
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9 NYCRR 7438.1 - Definitions
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As used in this Part, construction and renovation shall mean:
(a)all acquisition or designation of a physical plant not originally operated as a secure facility;
(b)all new secure facility construction; or
(c)all renovations, additions, or substantial alterations to an existing secure facility setting which involves physical structure, security, or major fixed equipment changes, other than replacement.
9 NYCRR 7438.2 - Construction and renovation
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(a)All plans and specifications for the construction or renovation of Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) secure facilities shall be submitted to the State Commission of Correction (the commission) for review and approval.
(b)Such approval by the commission shall be obtained before a construction or renovation project is advertised for bids. If a bidding procedure will not be followed, commission approval must be obtained before any construction or renovation begins.