What action must a facility take when it changes its location or increases its capacity?

When a facility changes its location or increases its capacity, submitting a new application is necessary to ensure that the facility complies with relevant licensing and regulatory requirements in the new context. This process allows the regulatory authority to reassess the facility's operations, including its ability to meet health, safety, and zoning standards at the new location or with the increased capacity.

While notifying the state may also be a required action, the act of submitting a new application is pivotal because it initiates a comprehensive review, verifies that the facility meets current regulations, and formally updates the licensing status. This review process is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals served by the facility.

Conducting a fire safety inspection may be a part of maintaining safety standards but typically falls under the requirements assessed during the application process. Paying a penalty fee is generally not applicable unless there has been a violation, which is not the case in a straightforward relocation or capacity change.