Overseeing construction of health care facilities and jails is one of the services provided as part of the regulatory process of Health Service Regulation. Staff activities include:
- Reviewing and inspecting construction projects for compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Conducting biennial inspections of existing adult care homes and 24-hour mental health facilities, as mandated by the state.
- Certifying that health care facilities receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds comply with building safety codes and federal regulations.
- Investigating complaints and fires related to building construction or operation.
- Providing technical support to the N.C. Medical Care Commission, which issues tax-exempt revenue bonds for capital improvements to not-for-profit health care facilities.
This service protects the health and safety of the general population.