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Renovation
Accessibility updates in hospital remodeling
Alteration levels dictate the degree to which modifications for accessibility must be made during renovation projects.
Building Code application in existing buildings
It is crucial to know before you build which codes are applicable so they may be properly applied to your project or facility.
Decoding the Code: Applying Energy Code
A review of determining the applicability of energy code based on location, construction type, by Nelson Design, Inc., Architect Ellen McCulley.
Durability, ADA are shower seat considerations
In Decoding the Code, Architect Ellen McCulley discusses code considerations for shower seat installation in industrial and institutional settings.
Decoding the Code: Rules for Remodeling
In Decoding the Code, Nelson Design, Inc., architect Cindy Larson discusses International Building Code requirements for remodeling, and how application of the rules varies depending on the type of building, or the scale of changes being made.
USP 800 - Are You Ready?
A discussion of USP 800 requirements for handling hazardous drugs in healthcare settings.
Infection Control Risk Assessment
A review of infection control best practices during construction activities in operating hospital settings.
Adding Wood Framed Structures to Metal Buildings
Proceed with caution when adding a wood framed structure to a metal building. Such modifications carry significant code compliance implications.