(1) If plans for a new or existing building are submitted for review to the local health authority pursuant to ARM 37.111.804 or 37.111.805 and the local health authority determines that it will be unable to conduct the review within a reasonable period of time, the local authority shall transmit the plans to the department within ten days after receipt, and shall notify the applicant that the review will be conducted by the department.

(2) If a local health authority conducts a plan review pursuant to ARM 37.111.804 or 37.111.805 and approves the plans, the local health authority shall submit written certification of such approval to the department no later than 30 days following such approval.