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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 107Pt. 7Ch. 1Art. 3§ 129810 Hospital Construction Plan Approval

§ 129810 Hospital Construction Plan Approval

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§ 129810 Hospital Construction Plan Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •You must get written permission from the state before building or changing a hospital.
  • •The state checks if the building plans are safe before you start.
  • •This rule is to make sure hospitals are built safely.

Example

A hospital wants to add a new wing for more patient rooms.

Before they start building, they must send their plans to the state. The state will check if the design is safe. If the state says no, they can't start building until they fix the problems.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 129810 Hospital Construction Plan Approval

Before commencing any construction or alteration of any hospital building, the written approval of the necessary plans as to safety of design and construction, by the department, shall be obtained. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 294. (AB 133) Effective July 27, 2021.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

constructionhospitalsafetyeffective julyalteration

Related Statutes

  • § 129750 Hospital Building Construction Oversight
  • § 129765 Hospital Plan Approval Requirements
  • § 129775 Earthquake Risk Assessment Requirements
  • § 129787 Disaster Fee Postponement
  • § 129820 Hospital Construction Contract Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 129810.
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