Chad Beebe
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Articles
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
Popular micromobility devices pose new fire threat in facilities
Hospitals need to educate themselves on how to balance rising use of micromobility transportation with physical environment safety
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
NFPA 70B changing from guideline to standard
NFPA 70B's evolution from a guideline to a standard in 2023 could present regulatory conflicts for health care facilities
Construction
Repairing fire-rated assemblies
Determining when and when not to ‘scab’ fire-rated assemblies should be guided by key industry standards
Operational Excellence, Safety and Security
Electric vehicle charging in parking garages presents new hazards
How to mitigate increased fire risks of an increasingly popular sustainability initiative.
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
ASHE supports research to improve regulations
The organization advocates for evidence-backed codes and standards through its work with the Fire Protection Research Foundation
Compliance and Operations, Engineering Compliance
The Joint Commission reverses earlier decision on standards for sprinklers
ASHE worked with the NFPA to issue a formal interpretation on requirements for stock supply of spare sprinklers
Facility Engineering, Energy Management
Health care microgrids attract NFPA attention
Next edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code will address emerging energy distribution system
Architecture, Architectural Planning, Architecture Profiles
Pharmacy compliance advice
Monograph helps hospitals get up to speed on USP requirements
Architecture, Architecture Profiles
What to expect during certification of compounding spaces
An explanation on how USP enforces air quality, airflow and pressurization requirements
Architecture, Architecture Profiles
Plan review for compounding rooms
Engaging pharmacy staff in the planning stages of new facilities