Georgia Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities Design Code 2014

Adoption Info of Georgia Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities Design Code 2014

  • FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities 2014 Edition with Georgia-specific amendments

Effective Dates

  • January 1, 2014 – December 31, 2017

Adopts with Amendments

  • FGI Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities 2014 Edition

Scope

  • The Georgia Hospitals and Outpatient Facilities Design Code applies to the design, construction, and renovation of hospitals and outpatient care facilities, ensuring standards for patient safety, infection control, accessibility, and functional efficiency. This code covers patient care areas, surgical and treatment suites, ventilation and HVAC requirements, emergency facilities, and outpatient settings to create safe and compliant environments for both hospital and outpatient services.

Exception #1: Small outpatient clinics with limited services may be subject to less stringent requirements as determined by the scope of care provided.

Exception #2: Existing facilities undergoing minor updates or renovations are generally exempt from meeting the full 2014 code requirements unless changes directly impact critical safety or infection control features.

CODE REFERENCE GUIDE

Area Primary Supplement
Patient Care Area Design FGI NONE
Infection Control Standards FGI ASHRAE 170
Surgical and Treatment Suites FGI NONE
HVAC and Ventilation Systems FGI ASHRAE 170
Emergency and Trauma Areas FGI NONE
Accessibility and ADA Compliance FGI ADA
Electrical and Lighting Standards FGI NEC
Plumbing and Medical Gas Systems FGI IPC
Fire Safety and Egress FGI NFPA 101