Congregate living health facilities shall not be subject to architectural plan review by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. As part of the application for licensure, the prospective licensee shall submit evidence of compliance with local building code requirements. In addition, the physical environment shall be adequate to provide for the level of care and service required by the residents of the facility, as determined by the department.
Source:
Section 1267.19, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=1267.19..