(a) The Director shall promulgate regulations as required relative to the physical structure required for sanitary operations of:

(1) eating and drinking establishments as defined in Chapter 23; (2) a food establishment as defined in Chapter 24;
(3) institutional facilities as defined in Chapter 25; (4) hotels as defined in Chapter 26;
(5) a cosmetic establishment as defined in Chapter 27;

(6) laundry and dry cleaning establishments as defined in Chapter
28; and

(7) mortuary as defined is Chapter 30.

(b) The regulations adopted by the Director shall include requirements for sanitation, plumbing or drainage.

(c) Plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Director in accordance with the requirements established in regulations which shall include at least the following:

(1) the total area to be used for the regulated establishment;

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(2) the rooms in which the regulated activities are to be conducted;

(3) the location, number and types of plumbing fixtures including all water supply facility and toilet rooms; and

(4) general layout of fixtures and other equipment.

(d) No person shall construct, reconstruct or alter any of the regulated establishments without first obtaining a permit from the Department. To apply for a permit, the applicant must submit complete, detailed plans of the regulated establishment, site plans and any other information as required by the Director. Construction, reconstruction or alteration shall not be started until the plans for the establishment are approved by the Director.

The requirements of this Subsection are in addition to the building permit program administered by the Department of Public Works. Permit issuance and approval by the Director of Public Health and Social Services does not relieve the applicant from the obligation and responsibility of obtaining all necessary and required Public Works building permits.

(e) Before any person shall commence to operate or open for business any establishment or activity listed in Subsection (a) of this Section, he shall notify the Director in writing of his intent to operate. The Director shall review the plans and specifications and inspect the location to determine whether plans have been in compliance with the regulations promulgated and other provisions of this Part.

(f) If the application is for a temporary food service establishment, then it shall also include the inclusive dates of the proposed operation which shall not exceed six (6) months.

SOURCE: GC § 9510.1.