Section 78501 - Physical Accommodations(a) Each center shall be designed, equipped and maintained to provide for a safe and healthful environment and shall meet the following requirements: (1) Each center shall comply with state and local building requirements.(2) Each center shall be maintained in conformity with the regulations adopted by the State Fire Marshal for the prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property against fire and panic.(3) Each center shall have a working, listed telephone service on the premises unless otherwise approved by the Department.(b) Alterations to existing buildings licensed as adult day health centers or new construction shall be in conformance with all applicable state and local building codes and regulations.(c) Adult day health centers funded as of December 31, 1977 to provide adult day health care services pursuant to Section 14124.7 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and in operation prior to the effective date of construction regulations shall not be required to institute corrective alterations or construction to comply with such regulations except where specifically required or where the Department determines that a definite hazard to health and safety exists. Any adult day health center for which preliminary or working drawings and specifications have been approved by the Department prior to the effective date of construction regulations shall not be required to comply with such regulations provided substantial actual construction is commenced within one year after the effective date of such new construction regulations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 78501