Section 97570.3 - Application for Plan Approval(a) No new construction of, or alteration to, a freestanding Postsurgical Recovery Care Facility shall be undertaken by a designee until the plans and specifications have been reviewed and approved by the Office in accordance with the policies and procedures for plan review set forth in chapter 7 of division 7 of Title 22, which was adopted pursuant to chapter 1 (commencing with section 15000) of division 12.5 of the Health and Safety Code.(b) No new construction of, or alteration to, a Postsurgical Recovery Care Facility which is a distinct part of a health facility shall be undertaken by a designee until the plans and specifications have been reviewed and approved by the Office in accordance with the policies and procedures for plan review set forth in chapter 7 of division 7 of Title 22, which was adopted pursuant to chapter 1 (commencing with section 15000) of division 12.5 of the Health and Safety Code.(c) No new construction of, or alteration to, a freestanding Postsurgical Recovery Care Facility shall be approved by the Office unless compliance with environmental impact and local zoning ordinances is demonstrated. Each facility shall also demonstrate evidence of compliance with the fire and life safety requirements of the State Fire Marshal for skilled nursing facilities, and with local fire safety requirements, prior to the approval by the Office of new construction or alteration.(d) For purposes of plan review, the issuance of building permits, construction inspection, the issuance of certificates of completion, and the assessment of plan review and inspection fees, Postsurgical Recovery Care Facilities shall be treated as skilled nursing facilities.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 97570.3
1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21). Note: Authority cited: Section 1250.9, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1250.9 and 15071, Health and Safety Code.
1. New section filed 3-7-88 as an emergency; operative 3-7-88 (Register 88, No. 12). No Certificate of Compliance required pursuant to the provisions of Health and Safety Code section 1250.9(m).
2. Editorial correction of HISTORY No. 1 (Register 90, No. 21).