This project committee is responsible for developing proposed standard
ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 189.2, Design, Construction and Operation of Sustainable High Performance Health Care Facilities

TITLE: Design, Construction and Operation of Sustainable High Performance Health Care Facilities

1 PURPOSE: The purpose of this standard is to prescribe the procedures, methods and documentation requirements for the design, construction and operation of high performance sustainable health care facilities.

2 SCOPE:

2.1 This standard applies to patient care areas and related support areas within health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing facilities and outpatient facilities.

2.2 This standard applies to new buildings, additions to existing buildings, and those alterations to existing buildings that are identified within the standard.

2.3 This standard provides procedures for the integration of sustainable principles into the health care facility design, construction and operation process including:
a. integrated design
b. conservation of water
c. conservation of energy
d. indoor environmental quality
e. construction practices
f. commissioning
g. operations and maintenance

Revised Date:
April 19, 2010