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items had to be upgraded at sometimes a significant cost. These codes have changed.
Typically, the only important thing that needs to be added for Article 28 is a soiled
holding room DT&C.
Article 28 projects must meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes (NFPA
101‐12), Codes NYS DOH uses, and the 2020 NYS Building Code. Over the years, the two
Codes have become more similar, but there are still some differences, such as in dead‐
end corridors.
Projects also need to meet both ANSI 117.1 – 2009
(Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities),
which is referenced by NYS Building Code and ADA
(Americans with Disability Act, 2004 ADAAG for
public buildings and 2010 ADA for non‐governmental
buildings), which FGI Guidelines require. These two
Codes have also become more similar over the years.
The other NFPA Code that Article 28 often needs to
meet is NFPA 99 – 2012 (Health Care Facilities Code).
FGI GUIDELINES
Aside from Codes, the regulations outlined in the FGI
Guidelines are “the Commandments” of health care
design. The Guidelines include three books and cover all aspects of healthcare design
from a primary care facility to a Hybrid OR. All our clients have varying knowledge of the
FGI Guidelines. Experts in all areas of healthcare design put together the Guidelines.
They are usually published every four years. The newer guidelines are based on the
previous edition with updates based on new evidence‐based design. HHA currently uses
the 2018 edition because NYS DOH recognizes it; the 2022 FGI is live. Officially, the state
is on the 2012 edition but will accept 2018 if you request it.
ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
Before the final inspection, all information required by the Environmental
Documentation Checklist must be submitted. Typically, this information must be
submitted two weeks before the review. However, it has been our experience that some
items can be outstanding and given to the Sanitarian Inspector when they are on site.
One such item is the Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Department of the
municipality the building is in; however, most of the time, a Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy will be accepted.
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