(a) Architectural plans and specifications shall be reviewed and approved by the Department in accordance with the requirements of Title 24, Part 6, Division T17 (T22) prior to licensure. Additionally, all construction for health facilities shall conform to state building standards related to fire and life safety, and seismic safety, and to local fire safety, zoning, environmental impact and building ordinances, evidence of which shall be presented in writing to the Department.

(b) It shall be the responsibility of the licensee to maintain the facility in a safe structural condition. If the Department determines in a written report submitted to the licensee that an evaluation of the structural condition of the facility 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 may be hazardous to occupants. The licensee shall eliminate or correct the hazardous condition.

(c) The facility shall meet the seismic safety requirements, if any, prescribed by Section 15001 of the Health and Safety Code.