Draft 2026 FGI documents for design and construction of hospitals; outpatient facilities; and residential health, care, and support facilities is now available.
“There continues to be confusion between the mandatory requirements and advisory language in the current editions of the documents,” says FGI CEO Heather Livingston. “Separating the two types of content will clarify the distinction to users. The clear separation of code requirements from guidance, coupled with expanded information in the handbooks, will strengthen understanding and application of the requirements in the FGI documents.”
Specific revisions in FGI Facility Code for Outpatient Settings
- New title: FGI Facility Code for Outpatient Settings
- New chapter added for sleep disorder clinics
- New chapter added for short stay centers
- Relocated behavioral and mental health crisis centers from the freestanding emergency department chapter to its own chapter
- Clarification that spaces for clean supplies can be either rooms or areas when supported by the functional program and ICRA
Tech Works Guide to Proposed 2026 FGI Nurse Call Function Locations in Outpatient Facilities
We created a guide to help navigate the different Nurse Call needs to meet the new draft FGI requirements. These recommendations are Tech Works opinion based on our experience. All products shown are UL1069 compliant for use in Outpatient Medical Clinics.
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