This Part is governed primarily by the FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals, the applicable building code (IBC, Group I-2 occupancy), and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code for egress and compartmentation. Each Article ends with code references, infection-control/safety implications, and commissioning/handover notes.
Mock-Ups, Finish Verification & Architectural Punch
Wayfinding, Signage & Architectural Activation Readiness
Accessibility, ADA & Bariatric Design Provisions
FGI-Driven Room Sizing, Clearances & Clinical Adjacencies
Group I-2 Occupancy, Egress Geometry & Defend-in-Place
Building Envelope, Weather/Air Barriers & Thermal Performance
Doors, Hardware, Glazing & Hands-Free Operation
Interior Partitions, Ceilings & Access Strategy
Architectural Resilience, Flexibility & Future-Proofing of Space