(a)

1. (1) When construction is contemplated either for new buildings, additions, or major alterations in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), plans and specifications shall be submitted in duplicate one (1) to the Office of Long-Term Care and one (1) to the Plumbing Division of the Department of Health, for review, along with a copy of the statement of approval from the comprehensive health planning agency.
2. (2) Final plan approval will be given by the office.

(b)

1. (1) Such plans and specifications should be prepared by a registered professional engineer or an architect licensed in the State of Arkansas (Acts 1941, No. 270, as amended) and should be drawn to scale with the title and date shown thereon.

2. (2) The Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance shall be a minimum of three (3) weeks to:

   1. (A) Review the drawing and specifications; and
   2. (B) Submit their comments to the applicant.
3. (3) Any proposed deviations from the approved plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance prior to making any changes.
4. (4) Construction cannot start until approval of plans and specifications have been reviewed from the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance.
5. (5) The Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance shall be notified as soon as construction of a new building or alteration to an existing facility is started.