(1) The requirements for the construction and renovation of a facility shall comply with chapter 553 which pertains to building construction standards, including plumbing, electrical code, glass, manufactured buildings, accessibility for persons with disabilities, and the state minimum building code and with s. 633.206, which pertains to uniform firesafety standards.
(2) Upon notification by the local authority having jurisdiction over life-threatening violations which seriously threaten the health, safety, or welfare of a resident of a facility, the agency shall take action as specified in s. 429.14.
History.—s. 17, ch. 75-233; s. 3, ch. 79-152; s. 2, ch. 81-318; ss. 79, 83, ch. 83-181; ss. 30, 38, 39, ch. 93-216; s. 14, ch. 95-418; s. 7, ch. 98-148; ss. 2, 57, ch. 2006-197; s. 138, ch. 2013-183; s. 34, ch. 2015-4.
Note.—Former s. 400.444.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 429 - Assisted Care Communities
Part I - Assisted Living Facilities (Ss. 429.01-429.55)
429.01 - Short title; purpose.
429.04 - Facilities to be licensed; exemptions.
429.07 - License required; fee.
429.075 - Limited mental health license.
429.08 - Unlicensed facilities; referral of person for residency to unlicensed facility; penalties.
429.11 - Initial application for license.
429.12 - Sale or transfer of ownership of a facility.
429.14 - Administrative penalties.
429.17 - Expiration of license; renewal; conditional license.
429.174 - Background screening.
429.176 - Notice of change of administrator.
429.177 - Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders; certain disclosures.
429.178 - Special care for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other related disorders.
429.18 - Disposition of fees and administrative fines.
429.19 - Violations; imposition of administrative fines; grounds.
429.195 - Rebates prohibited; penalties.
429.20 - Certain solicitation prohibited; third-party supplementation.
429.22 - Receivership proceedings.
429.255 - Use of personnel; emergency care.
429.256 - Assistance with self-administration of medication and with other tasks.
429.26 - Appropriateness of placements; examinations of residents.
429.27 - Property and personal affairs of residents.
429.275 - Business practice; personnel records; liability insurance.
429.28 - Resident bill of rights.
429.29 - Civil actions to enforce rights.
429.295 - Certain provisions not applicable to actions under this part.
429.296 - Statute of limitations.
429.297 - Punitive damages; pleading; burden of proof.
429.298 - Punitive damages; limitation.
429.31 - Closing of facility; notice; penalty.
429.34 - Right of entry and inspection.
429.35 - Maintenance of records; reports.
429.41 - Rules establishing standards.
429.42 - Pharmacy and dietary services.
429.435 - Uniform firesafety standards.
429.44 - Construction and renovation; requirements.
429.445 - Compliance with local zoning requirements.
429.47 - Prohibited acts; penalties for violation.
429.49 - Resident records; penalties for alteration.
429.52 - Staff training and educational requirements.
429.53 - Consultation by the agency.