(1) The department shall not issue a temporary, provisional, or regular license to an adult foster care facility with a capacity of more than 6 adults until the facility receives a certificate of approval from the bureau of fire services created in section 1b of the fire prevention code, 1941 PA 207, MCL 29.1b, after compliance with fire safety standards prescribed in rules promulgated by the bureau of fire services pursuant to section 10(2).

    (2) The department shall not issue a license to an adult foster care facility indicating approval to operate a specialized program for developmentally disabled adults or mentally ill adults until the facility receives a certificate of approval as required under section 11(5).

    (3) A licensee or applicant who is denied a certificate of approval by the bureau of fire services or who is denied or certified with limitations for a specialized program by the department may request a hearing. The hearing shall be conducted by the state fire safety board or the department, as applicable, under chapter 4 of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA 306, MCL 24.271 to 24.287.