(1) The construction of or alteration, addition, or renovation to a retirement home must:
(a) meet all applicable local and state building and fire codes;
(b) be approved in writing by the building authority; and
(c) be approved in writing by the fire authority.
(2) A retirement home must be inspected and certified on an annual basis for compliance with the local and state fire codes by the fire authority. A retirement home must maintain a record of such inspection and certification for at least one year following the date of the inspection.