(2) Any applicant who is aggrieved, on the basis of a written disapproval of a certificate of inspection by the head of the local fire department or by the office of public safety and inspections of the division of occupational licensure, may, within 30 days from such disapproval, appeal in writing to the division of occupational licensure. Failure to either approve or disapprove within 30 days after a written request by an applicant shall be deemed a disapproval. For certificates of inspection issued to convalescent or nursing homes by the bureau of health care safety and quality within the department, an applicant may, within 30 days of disapproval of a certificate of inspection, submit a written appeal to the department; provided, however, that failure of the department to either approve or disapprove of a written appeal within 30 days of the submission of such written appeal shall constitute a disapproval.
(3) If the division of occupational licensure or, where applicable, the department approves the issuance of a certificate of inspection after an appeal, the certificate shall be issued by the issuing agency. If the division of occupational licensure or, where applicable, the department does not approve the issuance of a certificate of inspection, the applicant may appeal to the superior court. Failure of said division or said department to either approve or disapprove the issuance of a certificate of inspection within 30 days after receipt of an appeal shall be deemed a disapproval. The department shall not issue a license until issuance of an approved certificate of inspection, as required pursuant to paragraph (1).