La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-4927

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-4927 - New Construction, Renovations of Existing Facilities and Conversion of Any Residential or Commercial Building for Residential Care

A. The building site shall be approved by the Division of Licensing and Certification prior to beginning of any construction. The site shall have good drainage and not subject to flooding. The site shall not be located in an area that would present a hazard to those being served. Plans and specifications must be prepared by a licensed architect or engineer. Three sets of complete plans and specifications must be submitted for approval to the Division of Licensing and Certification. The Division of Licensing and Certification will forward one set to the Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, and one set to the Office of State Fire Marshal.

B. The third set will be reviewed by the Division of Licensing and Certification. All three agencies must issue an approval of the plans and specifications prior to beginning construction. The Division of Licensing and Certification will issue the letter authorizing the start of construction after receiving approval from the Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, the Office of State Fire Marshal.

C. The Division of Licensing and Certification, the Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, and the Office of State Fire Marshal, shall have the authority to inspect the project at any stage to insure that the approved plans and specifications are being followed. Final approval of the building must be obtained from these agencies after the building is completed and before it is occupied. A license shall issued by the Division of Licensing and Certification only after these final approvals have been obtained.

D. It shall be the responsibility of the provider to obtain any approvals from local authorities (such as zoning, building, fire, etc.) that may be needed in the particular city or parish.

E. All providers must be in conformity with the ASNI standards for the handicapped.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-4927

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, Division of Licensing and Certification, LR 13:246 (April 1987).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 28:380-451.