210 ILCS 9/21 — Illinois Code / Chapter 210 / Act 9 / Section 21
Section 21
Status: in_force

(210 ILCS 9/21) Sec. 21. Establishment plan review; fees. (a) Before commencing construction of new assisted living or shared housing establishments or alterations or additions to an existing assisted living or shared housing establishment involving major construction, as defined by rule by the Department, an applicant under this Section shall submit architectural drawings and specifications to the Department for review and approval. An applicant under this Section shall submit architectural drawings and specifications for other construction projects for Department review according to subsection (b) that shall not be subject to fees under subsection (d). Review of drawings and specifications shall be conducted by an employee of the Department meeting the qualifications established by the Department of Central Management Services class specifications for the individual's position. Final approval of the drawings and specifications for compliance with design and construction standards shall be obtained from the Department before the proposed alteration, addition, or new construction begins. The Department shall adopt rules for determining whether a construction, alteration, or addition is subject to the submission requirements of this Section. The Department shall not review a submission under this Section until the required fee, if any, has been paid. (b) The Department shall inform an applicant in writing within 10 working days after receiving drawings, specifications, and the required fee, if any, from the applicant whether the applicant's submission is complete or incomplete. Failure to provide the applicant with this notice within 10 working days shall result in the submission being deemed complete for purposes of initiating the 45 calendar day review period under this Section. If the submission is incomplete, the Department shall inform the applicant of the deficiencies with the submission in writing. If the submission is complete and the required fee, if any, has been paid, the Department shall approve or disapprove drawings and specifications submitted to the Department no later than 45 calendar days following receipt by the Department. The drawings and specifications shall be of sufficient detail, as provided by Department rule, to enable the Department to render a determination of compliance with design and construction standards under this Act. If the Department finds that the drawings are not of sufficient detail for it to render a determination of compliance, the plans shall be determined to be incomplete and shall not be considered for purposes of initiating the 45 calendar day review period. If a submission of drawings and specifications is incomplete, the applicant may submit additional information. The 45 calendar day review period shall not commence until the Department determines that a submission of drawings and specifications is complete or the submission is deemed complete. If the Department has not approved or disapproved the drawings and specifications within 45 calendar days, the construction, major alteration, or addition shall be deemed approved. If the drawings and specifications are disapproved, the Department shall state in writing, with specificity, the reasons for the disapproval. The entity submitting the drawings and specifications may submit additional information in response to the written comments from the Department or request a reconsideration of the disapproval. A final decision of approval or disapproval shall be made within 30 calendar days of the receipt of the additional information or reconsideration request. If denied, the Department shall state the specific reasons for the denial. (c) The Department shall provide written approval for occupancy pursuant to subsection (g). (d) The Department shall charge the following fees in connection with its reviews conducted after the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 103rd General Assembly under this Section: (1) If the estimated dollar value of the alteration, addition, or new construction is