D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-B3000
An applicant, licensee or dealer shall submit to the Department for review and approval properly prepared plans and specifications as specified in section 704, section 801.2 or chapter 25, and this chapter before:
The applicant, licensee or dealer shall submit plans, specifications, an application form, and the applicable fee to the Department at least thirty (30) calendar days before beginning construction, remodeling, or conversion of a food processing operation.
In addition to HACCP plans required under section 704 and section 801.2 or chapter 25, plans required by this section shall include specifications showing layout, arrangement, and construction materials to be used in the food processing operation and the location, size, and type of fixed equipment and facilities.
The Department may require an applicant, licensee or dealer to submit facility and operating plans for review and approval when the Department makes a determination pursuant to an inspection that such plans and specifications are necessary to ensure compliance with this Code and to protect the public.
The Department shall approve the completed plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of this Code, and the Department shall report its findings to the applicant, licensee or dealer within thirty (30) days of the date the completed plans are received.
Plans and specifications that are not approved as submitted shall be changed to comply with the Department's requirements or this Code or be deleted from the project.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 25, r. 25-B3000