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Resources listed on this page include a variety of articles, webinars, and links supporting the development of the 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions of the Guidelines for Design and Construction documents.

Also provided here are links to FGI-supported research efforts, information about education provided by FGI, and links to other resources of interest to Guidelines users.

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Applying the FGI Guidelines to Spaces Where Invasive vs. Noninvasive Patient Care is Delivered

This Guidelines application guidance, updated on June 24, 2022, addresses the often-asked question about which procedures can...

Electrical Receptacles in Patient Care Areas

This white paper, titled “Electrical Receptacles in Patient Care Areas: Determining Quantities, Location, and Code Compliance for Operationalizing...

2022 FGI Guidelines Benefit-Cost Analysis

Implications of changes to the 2022 Guidelines for Design and Construction for hospitals, outpatient facilities,...

Acoustic Comfort in Health Care Facilities

Acoustic Comfort in Health Care FacilitiesPresented by Mandy Kachur and Kurt Rockstroh At the 182nd...

2022 FGI Guidelines: Flexible Design Encouraged

2022 FGI Guidelines: Flexible Design Encouraged by Heather B. Livingston Updates to the 2022 FGI...

Alignment of Standards for Facility Ventilation

Alignment of Standards for Facility VentilationBryan Langlands and Michael Sheerin ASHRAE and FGI have collaborated...

Design of Behavioral Health Crisis Units

This white paper supports the minimum requirements for behavioral health crisis units included in the...

Updates on the 2022 FGI Guidelines

Read articles and review PowerPoints about the content of the 2022 edition of the FGI...

FGI Releases Emergency Conditions Paper, Opens Comment Period for Draft Emergency Conditions Guidelines

The Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) is pleased to announce the release of “Guidance for Designing...

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      FGI Facility Code for Hospitals Draft

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        FGI Facility Code for Outpatient Settings Draft

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          FGI Facility Code for Residential Care and Support Settings Draft

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