Desk Reference Manuals

Expected Submission Review Time is 75 days (More about our timeline)

What does this mean for my project? For planning purposes it’s important to understand that this estimate of review time is not the time it takes to review an entire project or receive a facility license. A “submission” means a distinct set of information (typically plans, specifications, programs, etc.) given to construction review to analyze for compliance with state rules. After a submission is reviewed, there will often be comments that must be responded to and drawings that must be revised. After your design team revises plans and responds to comments, they submit those revisions as a new "submission." A project will often take several submissions to complete.

The number above is a rough estimate for an average submission. Submissions for larger projects will take longer. The construction review program experiences significant shifts in workload and bandwidth, so it’s always best to contact your assigned plan reviewer to get a more accurate read on how long a particular review may take.

The reference manuals listed below give the Department of Health's perspective on complying with codes, standards and processes that apply. They're meant for design and management teams.

The manuals will help you navigate through Department of Health and Department of Social and Health Services regulatory programs. They also give access to the documents state agencies use to determine compliance for licensing.

Department of Health-Licensed Facilities

Department of Social and Health Services-Licensed Facilities

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