D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2004
Prior to initial licensure of a facility, the Director shall conduct an on-site inspection to determine compliance with the applicable statutes and rules governing the facility.
The Director shall send a written report of the findings to the facility no later than fifteen (15) days from the conclusion of the inspection.
A facility with deficiencies shall correct them within thirty (30) days upon receipt of the written report prior to the issuance of a license. The facility may submit written proof of correction of deficiencies where appropriate.
The Director may conduct a follow-up inspection to determine correction of deficiencies cited within ten (10) days following the thirty (30) day correction period or upon notification from the facility that the deficiencies have been corrected.
The Director may deny the application for licensure or issue a restricted or provisional license to a facility that has not corrected deficiencies. The facility shall reapply for licensure when deficiencies are corrected, or for a more limited license, if appropriate.
The Director shall issue a provisional license, not to exceed ninety (90) days, to a facility initially approved.
The Director shall conduct an unannounced on-site inspection of the facility within ninety (90) days of operation to assess the facility's continued compliance with the statutes and rules governing the facility. The Director shall issue a regular license not to exceed one (1) year to a facility that is in full or substantial compliance.
The Director shall renew a provisional license for a facility not in substantial compliance with the applicable statutes and rules of this chapter. Facilities taking ameliorative action to correct violations, but without deficiencies that pose a serious and imminent danger to the public's health, safety and welfare, may apply for renewal.
The facility shall correct the deficiencies within sixty (60) days and the Director may require the facility to submit a plan of correction.
The Director shall conduct an on-site inspection after sixty (60) days to determine correction. The Director shall issue a regular license, not to exceed one (1) year, to the facility if found in substantial compliance.
The Director shall not renew a provisional license or grant a regular license to a facility not in substantial compliance, not taking ameliorative action, or with violations that pose a serious and imminent danger to the public's health, safety and welfare.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2004