California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 2 - License
Section 70115 - Safety, Zoning and Building Clearance

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 70115

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Architectural plans shall not be approved and a license shall not be originally issued to any hospital which does not conform to: the regulations in this chapter; state requirements on seismic safety, fire and life safety and environmental impact; and local fire safety, zoning and building ordinances. Evidence of such compliance shall be presented in writing to the Department.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to maintain the hospital in a safe structural condition. If the Department determines that an evaluation of the structural condition of a hospital building is necessary, the licensee may be required to submit a report by a licensed structural engineer which shall establish a basis for eliminating or correcting the structural conditions which are found to be hazardous to occupants.

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