Introducing the 2026 FGI Codes and FGI Handbooks for Planning and Design
For decades, the FGI Guidelines have been the trusted standard for the planning, design, and construction of health and residential care facilities. Beginning with the 2026 edition, that trusted foundation evolves into the FGI Codes for Planning and Design and the FGI Handbooks for Planning and Design.
The FGI Codes establish the minimum requirements that support regulatory compliance and facility safety. The FGI Handbooks build on that foundation by incorporating the FGI Code alongside expert commentary, technical guidance, and best practices that help health care design professionals understand and apply the requirements with confidence.
Whether you need the minimum requirements for compliance or a more comprehensive planning and design resource, the 2026 FGI Codes and Handbooks provide trusted, authoritative content developed through our consensus-based process.
Visit this page regularly for the latest announcements, product updates, and resources related to the FGI Codes and Handbooks, or sign up to receive updates about the 2026 edition.
Latest Updates
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Florence, MA — FGI today announced its support for the bipartisan Pro Codes Act. Thisproposed federal legislation would affirm that standards development organizations retaincopyright protection...
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2026 FGI Codes and FGI Handbooks: Update on Release. Many in the FGI community have been looking ahead to the release of the 2026 FGI...
Resources
FGI is pleased to provide white papers, webinars, articles, and links supporting the development of the 2014, 2018, and 2022 editions of the Guidelines for Design and Construction documents.
Who are we?
FGI is an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing guidance for the planning, design, and construction of hospitals, outpatient facilities, and residential health, care, and support facilities. We oversee the FGI Codes/Guidelines revision process and publication, fund research, and offer resources that support the development of safe, effective health and residential care built environments. FGI partners with numerous other organizations to help develop the FGI Codes/Guidelines and other practical, evidence-informed publications.
