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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 10611 Building Plan Approval Requirements

§ 10611 Building Plan Approval Requirements

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§ 10611 Building Plan Approval Requirements

This law says that any plans to build, change, or use buildings for certain public or private institutions must be checked and approved by the department first.

Key Takeaways

  • •Plans for buildings in certain public or private institutions must be approved by the department.
  • •This includes new buildings, changes to existing buildings, or using old buildings in new ways.
  • •The department checks if the plans meet the social needs of the people who will use the building.

Example

A private school wants to build a new dormitory for its students.

Before they can start building, they must send their plans to the department to make sure the dormitory meets the needs of the students who will live there.

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§ 10611 Building Plan Approval Requirements

All plans for the use of existing buildings or for new buildings, parts of buildings, or additions to or alterations in buildings, for any public institution under the supervision of the department or for any state, city, or county charitable institution (other than county hospitals and institutions under the jurisdiction of another state department) or for any privately operated institution which receives state aid for the care or support of its inmates shall, before their adoption, be submitted to the department for suggestions and approval as to the social requirements of the occupants. (Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1252.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

public institutionstate aidsocial requirementsdepartment

Related Statutes

  • § 10601 Department Funds Expenditure Authority
  • § 10608 Public Access To Welfare Laws
  • § 10609 Federal Cooperation For Child Welfare
  • § 10609.6 Child Welfare Task Force
  • § 10557 Director Conflict Restrictions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10611.
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