Engineering Services for Assisted Living Facilities

Architectural and engineering plans for a new campus building, renovation, addition, or physical changes altering the use of occupancy of a licensed assisted living facility must be submitted to MDH Engineering for review and approval. MDH must be notified within 30 days of completion of construction so that MDH Engineering can plan for a final inspection. For more information about requirements, see Minn. Stat. § 144G.45 Subd. 6.

MDH must be notified of the following types of projects, including but not limited to:

• Building additions
• Remodeling or renovating current spaces, such as updating kitchens, bathrooms, common areas, and/or bedrooms
• Updating mechanicals (e.g., electrical, plumbing, fire suppression, heating, cooling)
• Adding or replacing windows (only if opening sizes are changing)
• Expanding the current service footprint through the acquisition of another building, e.g., creating a campus
• Construction in response to code violations
• Roofing (only if structural changes are required)
• Siding (only if structural changes are required)
• Parking ramps and lots
• Wheelchair ramps
• Decks or patios

The following types of projects do not require notification:

• Roofing or siding changes
• Interior or exterior painting or decorating
• Interior finish replacements (e.g., carpets, painting)
• Repairs/Replacing in kind
• Landscaping
• Parking, including garages

Instructions

A complete Assisted Living Plan Submittal Package consists of two (2) components depending on the current licensed resident capacity for the license period.

• Assisted Living Plan Submittal Form (PDF)
• Plans that are drafted in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.45, and per sections 144G.80 and 144G.81, as applicable.
  • For facilities with five or fewer residents: A PDF copy of clear, legible, and dimensioned final construction plans.
  • For facilities with six or more residents: A certified (signed by a licensed architect) writable PDF copy of the final construction plans in accordance with Minn. Rule 1800.4200.

An incomplete Assisted Living Plan Submittal Package will result in a delay of the review and approval process. Individual construction projects at the same licensed assisted living facility require a complete and separate Assisted Living Plan Submittal Package for each project.

Email a complete Assisted Living Plan Submittal Package to health.assistedliving@state.mn.us.

Forms

• Assisted Living Plan Submittal Form (PDF): Use this form if you are required to submit plans for review.
• Licensed Resident Capacity Increase Request (PDF): Use this form if your assisted living plan submittal results in a capacity that is higher than your current licensed resident capacity.
• Sections 144G.45 or 144G.81 Waiver Request (PDF): Use this request form if the assisted living facility licensee or assisted living facility with dementia care licensee is requesting a waiver under Minnesota Statutes, sections 144G.45, subd. 7, or 144G.81, subd. 5.

Contact Information

For questions about the status of your submittal or license, please contact health.assistedliving@state.mn.us or call 651-201-4200.