California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 4 - Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs
Chapter 5 - Licensure of Residential Alcoholism or Drug Abuse Recovery or Treatment Facilities
Subchapter 2 - Licensing Process
Article 3 - Application for Licensure
Section 10517 - Documentation to be Submitted with Application

Universal Citation: 9 CA Code of Regs 10517

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

(a) As a condition of licensure, each applicant shall submit to the Department the following documents with the application for licensure:

(1) A valid and appropriate fire clearance issued from the fire authority having jurisdiction for the area in which the facility is located. The fire clearance shall include a determination of the number of beds for ambulatory residents and for nonambulatory residents in the facility and any restrictions regarding nonambulatory clearances.

(2) A current, written, plan of operation, containing at least:

(A) A statement of program goals and objectives;

(B) An outline of activities and services to be provided by the licensee;

(D) Assurance of nondiscrimination in employment practices and provision of benefits and services on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, or mental or physical disabilities, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Section 2000 d, Title 42, United States Code), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 794, Title 29, United States Code); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Section 12132, Title 42, United States Code); Section 11135 of the California Government Code; and Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 10800), Division 4, Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations.

(E) A copy of the facility's resident admission agreement;

(F) A table of the administrative organization of the facility.

(G) A staffing plan, job descriptions, and minimum staff qualifications;

(H) A sketch of the grounds, showing buildings, driveways, fences, storage areas, pools, gardens, recreation areas, and other space used by residents;

(I) Floor plans which describe the dwelling capacity, intended use, and dimensions of the rooms;

(J) Sample menus and a schedule for one calendar week, indicating the times of day that meals are to be served; and

(K) Consultant and community resources to be utilized by the facility as part of its program.

(b) If water for human consumption is not from a municipal source, the applicant shall provide evidence of an on-site inspection of the source of the water and a bacteriological analysis which establishes the safety of the water for human consumption. The inspection and analysis shall be conducted by the local health department, the State Department of Health Services, or a licensed commercial laboratory. The licensee shall repeat the on-site inspection and water analysis at least once each calendar year.

1. New section filed 2-7-85 as an emergency; operative 2-7-85 (Register 85, No. 8).
2. Repealed by operation of law 2-1-86. Readoption of section filed 1-24-86 as an emergency; operative 2-1-86 (Register 86, No. 4).
3. Repealed by operation of law 6-2-86. Readoption of section filed 5-30-86 as an emergency; operative 6-1-86 (Register 86, No. 22).
4. Repealed by operation of law 9-29-86. Readoption of section filed 9-26-86 as an emergency; operative 9-29-86. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL no later than 1-27-87, or section will be repealed by operation of law (Gov. C. 11346.1(g)) (Register 86, No. 39).
5. Readoption of section filed 1-26-87 as an emergency; operative 1-27-87. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL no later than 5-26-87, or section will be repealed by operation of law (Gov. C. 11346.1(g)) (Register 87, No. 5).
6. Readoption of section filed 5-26-87 as an emergency; operative 5-26-87. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL no later than 9-23-87, or section will be repealed by operation of law (Gov. C. 11346.1(g)) (Register 87, No. 22).
7. Repealer and new section transmitted to OAL 9-23-87 and filed 10-23-87; operative 10-23-87 (Register 87, No. 43).
8. Amendment of section heading, text and NOTE filed 4-18-94; operative 5-18-94 (Register 94, No. 16).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 11755, 11834.50 and 11835, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 11834.03 and 11834.09, Health and Safety Code.

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