(a) The procedure for obtaining an assisted living facility license shall be:

1. (1) The individual or entity seeking licensure shall request or obtain all forms for licensure from the Department of Human Services;

2. (2)

   1. (A) The individual or applicant shall fully complete all forms for licensure and submit the same to the department along with all licensure and application fees.
   2. (B) As applicable and required by law or rule, the individual or entity seeking licensure shall submit drawings or plans for the facility to the department at the time of application; and

3. (3) For a new facility:

   1. (A) At the time of application submission to the department, the applicant shall, in writing, request a life-safety code survey from the department;
   2. (B) The department will conduct an unannounced life-safety code survey to determine compliance with applicable building code requirements;
   3. (C) Upon being informed that the facility meets all requirements for all applicable building codes, the facility may admit residents;
   4. (D) For a new facility, upon admission of residents the facility shall, in writing, request an initial survey;
   5. (E) The department will conduct an unannounced initial survey to determine compliance with applicable law and this part; and
   6. (F) For a new facility, upon successful completion of the initial survey, the facility shall be granted a license to operate as an assisted living facility.