(a) Architectural drawings and specifications for design-bid-build projects shall be submitted to the BSCC at the schematic design phase, the design development phase, and the construction document phase, pursuant to Title 24, CCR, Part 1, Chapter 13, Section 13-201(c)5.

(b) The BSCC will review the drawings and specifications as soon as practicable, but no later than thirty (30) calendar days, and in the event of any major deficiencies, the BSCC will notify the county in writing. Deficiencies may be identified as either failures to comply with the Minimum Standards for Local Juvenile Facilities or as design features that may pose serious safety, security, operational, or management problems if left uncorrected, even where the Minimum Standards for Local Juvenile Facilities are not violated.

(c) Pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code Section 1975, to enhance safety and security, the BSCC may require changes in construction materials if the materials proposed with the final plans and specifications are not essential or customary, as used statewide for same security level facilities.

(d) Deficiencies in compliance with the operational and physical plant requirements in the Minimum Standards for Local Juvenile Facilities in Title 15, CCR, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 5 and Title 24, CCR, Part 1, Chapter 13, Section 13-201 and Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 12, Section 1230 and construction materials shall be corrected by the county prior to advertising for bids.

(e) Architectural drawings and specifications shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal for review and approval.

(f) The Board will have final approval of all projects and Board approval or disapproval of any project is not subject to the appeal process as described in Article 5.

(g) No state moneys shall be encumbered in contracts let by a participating county until construction document plans and specifications have been approved by the BSCC and subsequent construction bids have been received.