§ 25-14. Certificates to be filed prior to issuance.  


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  • No initial annual license for an institution, or renewal thereof, shall be issued under this article by the director unless the following certificates have been filed with the department and have been approved by him:
    (a) A certificate from the department stating that the buildings to be occupied or used by the institution are structurally safe for the purpose for which such buildings are intended to be used, and that such buildings are in compliance with the applicable building, electrical and plumbing codes of the county, the applicable provisions of this chapter and the applicable building rules and regulations of the state and county boards of health.
    (b) A certificate from the county fire marshal stating that the buildings are in compliance with the fire prevention code of the county, the fire regulations of this chapter, and the fire protection standards, rules and regulations of the state and local boards of health.
    (c) A certificate from the department stating that the institution is in compliance with the applicable standards, rules and regulations of the county and state boards of health for the health, safety, general welfare and physical requirements of the patients as such standards and regulations are presently in force or are hereafter revised or adopted from time to time by such board pursuant to state or local laws, or pursuant to the provisions for the adopting of such standards and regulations by the county board of health as provided in this chapter. (Mont. Co. Code 1965, § 89-13; 1972 L.M.C., ch. 16, § 13.)