W. Va. Code R. § 69-15-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 69-15-4 - Minimum Standards for Recovery Residence Certification

4.1. The certifying agency shall establish and implement an accreditation program for drug-free and alcohol-free recovery residences in accord with W. Va. Code § 16-59-1, et seq.

4.2. To receive a certificate of compliance, a recovery residence must meet or exceed the current NARR standards as well as additional requirements in the Act.

4.3. A certificate of compliance should specify the following:

4.3.1. Name of the recovery residence;

4.3.2. Business name of the organization or entity that owns and operates the recovery residence;

4.3.3. Number of beds permitted under the certificate;

4.3.4. Gender designation of the beds;

4.3.5. Address of the recovery residence;

4.3.6. Type of certification (i.e., initial or renewal);

4.3.7. Level of recovery support provided;

4.3.8. Duration of the certificate of compliance;

4.3.9. Date of issue; and

4.3.10. Certificate number.

4.4. Certified recovery residences must apply for recertification every two years.

4.5. The certifying agency shall update a list of certified recovery residences at least quarterly, post the list on its website, and share the list with the department, bureau, certifying agency's board of directors, and other stakeholders. The list shall include each certified recovery residence's certificate of compliance specifications, mailing address, phone number, contact person, and website (if available).

4.6. This rule does not permit a structure that would not be normally classified as a single-family dwelling to be exempt from the state building code or fire code.

W. Va. Code R. § 69-15-4