12VAC35-46-420: Buildings, inspections, and building plans

A. All buildings and building-related equipment shall be inspected and approved by the local building official. Approval shall be documented by a certificate of occupancy.

B. The facility shall document at the time of its original application evidence of consultation with state or local fire prevention authorities.

C. The facility shall document annually after the initial application that buildings and equipment are maintained in accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code (13VAC5-52).

D. At the time of the original application and at least annually thereafter, any location where the provider is responsible for serving food shall be inspected and approved by state or local health authorities regarding food service and general sanitation in accordance with Food Regulations (12VAC5-421).

E. The buildings and physical environment shall provide adequate space and shall be of a design that is suitable to house the programs and services provided and meet specialized needs of the residents.

F. Building plans and specifications for new construction, change in use of existing buildings, and any structural modifications or additions to existing buildings shall be submitted to and approved by the department and by other appropriate regulatory authorities.

G. Swimming pools shall be inspected by the state or local health authorities or by a swimming pool business.