(1) Whenever plans and specifications must be submitted to the department for review, the department shall review the construction or reconstruction of any pool, spa, or other water features and related facilities to ensure that it is constructed in compliance with the applicable requirements of these rules.

(2) Depending upon the complexity of the project, the department may require interim site visit reviews to be conducted at phases of construction that the department identifies to the applicant during the initial plan review.

(3) A pre-opening or final licensing review must be performed for any swimming pool or any combination of water features before the final approval may be granted and a license issued.

(4) Any deficiencies identified during the final plan review must be satisfactorily addressed by the applicant before the department may issue a license to operate the pool.

(5) The department may conduct pre-opening or final plan review when it determines that its own expertise is necessary for an adequate technical inspection, or the department may request a local health department to conduct pre-opening or final plan review.