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.

Commissioning And Handover

Mock-Ups, Finish Verification & Architectural Punch

Wayfinding, Signage & Architectural Activation Readiness

Design Requirements

Accessibility, ADA & Bariatric Design Provisions

FGI-Driven Room Sizing, Clearances & Clinical Adjacencies

Group I-2 Occupancy, Egress Geometry & Defend-in-Place

Envelope And Interior

Building Envelope, Weather/Air Barriers & Thermal Performance

Doors, Hardware, Glazing & Hands-Free Operation

Interior Partitions, Ceilings & Access Strategy

Infection Control And Resilience

Architectural Resilience, Flexibility & Future-Proofing of Space

Infection-Control Finishes, Surfaces & Cleanability

Smoke Compartmentation, Barriers & Penetration Sealing