(A)A children's residential center (CRC) shall secure a building approval and occupancy permit in each of the following instances:

(1)Prior to initial certification.

(2)At the time of any major modification or alteration of any existing structure, unless the structure will no longer be in use.

(3)As required by the Ohio department of commerce or from a county or municipal building department certified by the department of commerce to inspect and approve the building code use group applicable to the CRC.

(B)All building approvals and occupancy permits shall be secured from the Ohio department of commerce or from a county or municipal building department certified by the department of commerce to inspect and approve the building code use group applicable to the CRC.

(C)Each residential facility shall maintain compliance with all local and state building codes and ordinances.