(1) The building shall be considered an I - 2 occupancy for purpose of issuing a building permit.

(2) The building shall be classified as a New Health Care Occupancy or Existing Health Care Occupancy as found in Chapter 18 or Chapter 19 of the 2001, NFPA 101 - Life Safety Code. Copies of the codes may be obtained from the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, phone 1-617-770-3000.