Healthcare Facility Design & Construction Flashcards
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What is the standard clear floor area required for a medical/surgical single-bed inpatient room per FGI Guidelines?
Answer: 150 sq ft (13.9 m²)
FGI Guidelines specify a minimum of 150 square feet (13.9 m²) of clear floor area for single-bed inpatient medical/surgical rooms.
In a hospital, which space is required to have a minimum of 6 air changes per hour of outdoor air per ASHRAE 170?
Answer: Soiled utility room
ASHRAE 170 requires soiled utility rooms to have a minimum of 10 total ACH with negative pressure to control odors and contaminants, with specific outdoor air requirements.
Which NFPA standard governs medical gas and vacuum systems in healthcare facilities?
Answer: NFPA 99
NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, governs the design, installation, testing, and maintenance of medical gas and vacuum systems in healthcare facilities.
What is the primary structural consideration for a hospital rooftop helipad that differs from a standard rooftop?
Answer: Dynamic live loads from helicopter landing and rotor wash
Rooftop helipads must be designed for dynamic live loads from helicopter landing impact and rotor wash, which far exceed standard rooftop live load requirements.
Under the HCAI (formerly OSHPD) regulations in California, what is required before any alteration to a licensed healthcare facility can begin?
Answer: Plan review and approval from HCAI
California's HCAI requires plan review and approval before construction or alteration of any licensed healthcare facility to ensure life safety and structural compliance.
In a hospital pharmacy, which pressure relationship is required for a hazardous drug compounding area?
Answer: Negative pressure relative to adjacent spaces
Hazardous drug compounding areas must be maintained at negative pressure to prevent hazardous drug particles from migrating to adjacent spaces and exposing workers.
Which commissioning process, required for complex healthcare HVAC systems, verifies that systems perform according to the Owner's Project Requirements?
Answer: Total Building Commissioning (Cx)
Total Building Commissioning (Cx) is a systematic quality assurance process that verifies all systems are installed and functioning per the Owner's Project Requirements before occupancy.