The Michigan
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Health Systems Health
Facility Engineering Section (HFES) reviews the design & construction of
healthcare facilities to ensure that safe, efficient, and effective delivery of
healthcare is supported. A plan review and construction permit are needed
before contracting for and initiating a construction project involving new
construction, additions, modernizations, or conversions of a health facility or
agency with a capital expenditure of $1,000,000.00 or more, a person shall
obtain a construction permit from the department. To protect the public health,
safety, and welfare, the department has promulgated rules to require
construction permits for projects other than those described above.
New! Applications
for these tasks are submitted and paid for online through the Michigan Business One Stop portal.
A. NAME OF PERMIT OR APPROVAL:
Health Facility Construction Permit
B. STATUTORY AUTHORITY:
Public Health
Code - Act 368 of 1978
C. APPLICABLE REGULATION:
Hospital
Licensing Rules; Nursing
Home Licensing Rules; Freestanding
Surgical Outpatient Facility Licensing Rules; Hospice
Licensing Rules; Homes
for the Aged Licensing Rules; Conditions of
Participation for Medicare/Medicaid
D. SUMMARY OF PERMIT/APPROVAL PROCESS:
1.
Applicability (activities that require the permit)
Construction or Renovation of a Health Care Facility
2.
Pre-Application Requirements
Homes for the Aged - Apply for licensure with Department of Human Services;
Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Freestanding Surgical Outpatient Facilities -
Certificate of Need (if applicable)
3.
Application Submission Requirements
Requirements include Application
for Plan Review Form, Plan Review Fee (see application for fee
schedule), Operational
Narrative, and Plans
& Specifications sealed by an architect or engineer registered in
the State of Michigan.
4.
Procedures and Time-Frame for Obtaining Permit or Approval
Submit application, plan review fee, operational narrative, schematic plans and receive comments in less than 6 weeks.
Submit preliminary plans with response to comments, and receive additional
comments in less than 6 weeks. Submit final plans and specifications with
response to comments, and receive additional comments in less than 6 weeks.
Submit acceptable response to all comments, obtain Bureau of Fire Services approval,
and receive Construction Permit.
5.
Operational Requirements
Not Applicable
6.
Fees
Based on Project Cost - Calculation available on application form
7.
Appeal Process
No formal process prescribed.
8.
Public Input Opportunities
Not Applicable
E. Contact Information:
Contact
Us
Creation/Revision Date:
September 10, 2010
