(a) A licensee may request in writing to the Department that a license, service or beds be put in suspense if necessary for modernization or alteration of the facility. The Department shall approve the request for a period necessary to complete alteration or modernization, not to exceed 12 months, unless the Department can show a significant detriment will result from such approval. The licensee shall provide for the orderly and safe transfer of clients as necessary.

(b) Any license or service or licensed beds which has been temporarily suspended by the Department pursuant to this Section shall remain subject to all renewal requirements of an active license, including the payment of license renewal fees, during the period of temporary suspension.

(c) Any license or service or licensed beds suspended pursuant to this Section shall be reinstated by the Department within 12 months of the date of suspension, on receipt of an application and evidence showing compliance with licensing operational requirements in effect at the time of reinstatement.

(d) If the license or service or licensed beds is not reinstated within the 12-month period, it shall expire automatically and shall not be subject to reinstatement.

(e) However, suspension may be renewed for a period not to exceed 6 months if the modernization or alteration cannot be completed within 12 months for reasons absolutely beyond the control of the licensee.