Important Standard and Code References for Architects

_ IBC – International Building Code.

_ NFPA 101 National Fire Protection Association (Life Safety Code)

_ NFPA_5000 Building Construction and Safety Code.

_ ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials.

_ OSHA - Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

_ Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospitals & Health Care

_ AIA - Facilities by AIA (American Institute of Architects)

_ NACH - National Association of Children’s Hospitals

_ NACHRI - National Association of Children’s Hospitals & Related Institution.

_ ADA - American Disability Act.

_ SCUP - Society for College of University Planning.

_ NIH Design Policy and Guidelines

_ CLSI- Clinical & Laboratory Standard Institute

_ AWI - Architectural Woodwork Institute.

_ DHI - Door & Hardware Institute.

_ RFCI - Resilient Floor Covering Institute.

_ USGBC- United State Green Building Council.

_ PCI- Pre-cast Concrete Institute.