(1) Standard certification is a document issued by DDA that:

(a) Allows a provider to deliver residential habilitation services in a companion home; and

(b) Verifies the provider is qualified.

(2) During the initial certification period, a DDA-contracted evaluator conducts an on-site evaluation of the home.

(3) Based on the findings of the evaluation, DDA may:

(a) Issue standard certification;

(b) Issue provisional certification; or

(c) Decertify the provider.

(4) A standard certification is valid for no more than twelve months.