Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 227 - Licensing of Community Living Arrangements, Residential Schools and Habilitative Nursing Facilities › Community Training Home Licensing Regulations › Section 17a-227-25 - Licensing procedure

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The regional
				office will review the application, and such other materials which may be
				required to accompany the application, for completeness and accuracy.
(b) The case manager, or other person
				designated by the region, assigned to the CTH will complete a CTH Home
				Study.
(c) The regional director
				will transmit to the department's director of regulatory compliance the
				application and related materials (including CTH Home Study) if approved by the
				regional director as to completeness and accuracy. If satisfied that the
				required application package is complete and accurate, the director of
				regulatory compliance shall cause an inspection to occur within 30 days to
				determine if the applicant satisfies all applicable initial licensing
				standards.
(d) The applicant shall
				comply with the requirements delineated on the department's fire safety
				inspection report. Additionally, applicants located in a building containing
				more than two living units shall obtain a fire marshal certificate reflecting
				the applicable chapter of the NFPA Life Safety Code.
(e) The applicant shall be advised in writing
				of any deficiencies noted in the completed residential survey and shall submit
				an acceptable plan of correction which is developed with regional office
				assistance as necessary. If the applicant fully complies with applicable
				initial standards the commissioner shall issue a license which indicates type
				of residence and maximum number of clients who may reside in the residence. The
				license shall be for a term of one year and may be renewed in accordance with
				Sec.
				17a-227-26 of these
				regulations. All licenses are conditional upon compliance with applicable
				initial and operating standards and may be revoked at any time in accordance
				with Sec.
				17a-227-27
				of these regulations.
(f) The
				commissioner may grant a waiver for any specific standard(s), standards or
				other requirements that do not materially effect the health and safety of
				residents. A request for a waiver must be in writing, signed by the applicant,
				and provide the reasons for the request and any supporting documentation. A
				waiver granted by the commissioner shall be in writing and specify the duration
				and terms under which the waiver is granted.
(g) If an applicant fails to comply with
				applicable standard(s) and licensing procedures, and has not obtained a waiver
				from any such standard(s) or requirements or has failed to submit and implement
				an acceptable plan of correction, the application for a license to conduct or
				maintain a residence shall be denied. An application may also be denied if, as
				a result of a routine police check, the applicant or any other occupant is
				found to have a police record which indicates any potential risk to the
				resident's health and safety.