To apply for a license for a facility pursuant to these regulations the following procedures must be followed by the applicant.

1. A. These regulations must be used as a reference for design of a new building, renovation or addition to an existing building.
2. B. The applicant of the proposed facility must advise the Licensing Authority of its intent to open a facility pursuant to these regulations.

3. C. Floor and Site Plans: All applications for initial licensure must be accompanied by a set of floor plans for the facility:

   (1) Floor and site plans are of professional quality, on substantial paper of at least 18” x 24”, and are drawn to an accurate scale of 1/4 to 1’.

   (2) Floor plans include:

   (a) Proposed use of each room, e.g., staff’s bedroom, staff’s toilet, children’s bedrooms (include number of children intended to sleep in each room), living room, kitchen, laundry, etc.

   (b) Interior dimensions of all rooms.

   (i) One building or wall section showing exterior and interior wall construction. Section includes floor, wall, ceiling, and the finishes, e.g., carpet, tile, gypsum board with paint, wood paneling.

   (ii) Door types, swing, and sizes of all doors, e.g., solid core, hollow core, 3’0” x 6’8” x 1 3/4” thick.

   (iii) Air conditioning, if applicable.

   (iv) All sinks, tubs, showers and toilets.

   (v) Windows including size, type, sill height, and openable area.

   (vi) Any level changes within the building, e.g., sunken living room, ramps, steps.

   (vii) A site/plot plan must be provided to indicate surrounding conditions including all steps, ramps, parking, walks and any permanent structures.

   (viii) Indicate if the building is new construction, remodeled or alteration addition. If remodeled or an addition, the plans indicate existing and new construction plans.

4. D. Floor and site plans are reviewed by the Licensing Authority for compliance, and comments may be sent to the applicant specifying any needed changes or requests for any additional information.

5. E. Licensing Phase: Prior to renovation or addition to an existing building the applicant must submit to the Licensing Authority the following:

   (1) The application form, obtained from Licensing Authority, must be completed by typing or printing all the information requested, signed and notarized by the applicant.

   (2) Fees: All applications for licensure are accompanied by the required fee.

   (a) Current fee schedules are available from the Licensing Authority.

   (b) Fee payments must be in the form of a certified check, money order, personal, or business check and made payable to the State of New Mexico.

   (c) Fee payments are non-refundable.

   (3) Zoning And Building Approval:

   (a) The agency provides an initial application accompanied with the written approval from the appropriate authority, such as city, county, or municipality.

   (b) The agency provides an initial application accompanied with original written building approval (Certificate of Occupancy), from the appropriate authority, city, county, or municipality.

   (4) Fire Authority Approval: All initial applications are accompanied with written approval from the fire authority having jurisdiction. Written documentation from the State Fire Marshal’s office or Fire Authority having jurisdiction evidencing a facility’s compliance with applicable fire prevention codes is submitted to the Licensing Authority prior to issuance of an initial license.

   (5) New Mexico Environment Department Approval:

   (a) For private water supply, if applicable.

   (b) For private waste or sewage disposal, if applicable.

   (c) For kitchen ,if meals are prepared, if applicable

   (6) Copy Of Appropriate Drug Permit: Issued by the State Board of Pharmacy, if applicable.

6. F. Initial Survey: Upon receipt of a properly completed application including all supporting documentation as outlined above, an initial survey of the proposed facility must be scheduled by the Licensing Authority.
7. G. Issuance of License: Upon completion of the initial survey and determination that the facility is in substantial or partial compliance with these regulations, the Licensing Authority may issue a license.

[7.8.3.11 NMAC – N, 05/15/01]