_ Codes and standards quoted are subject to change. User should verify information is current. Local codes and federal regulatory agencies may impose additional requirements not presented. Those responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements should determine which codes, standards and guidelines apply to their facility. This material is for information purposes only and subject to change without notice. TSI Incorporated assumes no responsibility for errors or damages resulting from the use of the information presented in this publication. The actual documents quoted should be reviewed before acting on information in this publication. HEALTH CARE GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS APPLICATION NOTE LC-126 INTRODUCTION This publication provides excerpts from some of the many guidelines and standards that pertain to the construction and operation of hospital and medical facilities, primarily concerning ventilation systems that maintain and control room pressurization. The intent of the publication is to provide owners, engineers, architects and hospital personnel an overview of the standards and guidelines that pertain to the design and operation of todays medical facilities. Excerpts have been taken that apply to planning, safety, operation and system design. This document is arranged by topic. Effort has been made to present the statements that best summarize the document as it pertains to safety and containment of the ventilation system. The excerpts in most cases are worded as they appear in the standard or guideline, though in some instances may be out of context. Please review the actual guideline or standard for more detailed information and to make the best interpretation of each statement. -2- Table of Contents INTRODUCTION . 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS . 2 GENERAL DESIGN . 4 ANSI /ASHRAE /ASHE Standard 170-2008 .4 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities 2010.6 AIRBORNE INFECTION ISOLATION ROOM . 6 Definition: . 6 ANSI /ASHRAE /ASHE Standard 170-2008 .6 FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities 2010.6 ASHRAE HANDBOOK, HVAC APPLICATIONS 1995 .6 Center for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines .7 Construction . 7 ANSI /ASHRAE /ASHE Standard 170-2008 .7 ASHRAE HANDBOOK, HVAC APPLICATIONS 1995 .7 Center for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines .8 Ventilation . 8 ANSI /ASHRAE /ASHE Standard 170-2008 .8 ASHRAE HANDBOOK, HVAC APPLICATIONS 1995 .8 Center for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines .9 Room Pressure Differential