An AMFP N/C NJ Chapter "Virtual" Event
Agenda:
12:00-12:20 PM Virtual Networking Breakout Rooms
12:20-1:30 PM Presentation
Program Description:
"Navigating the 2026 FGI Code Revisions"
This webinar will provide an overview of the major changes and new additions in the soon to be published 2026 FGI Codes for the Planning and Design of Hospitals, Outpatient Settings and Residential Care and Support Settings. It will include a discussion on the issues facing the Facilities Guidelines Institute as it moves forward with code development; a look at FGI’s restructuring of its content and property: a discussion of the hot topics and major changes in all three editions of the FGI standards including changes to the Glossary definitions, chapter reorganizations, complete new chapters and the introduction of new handbooks for each of the 2026 editions. It will also include an update on changes to ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE 170-2025.
Presenter:
- David Uhaze, RA, Healthcare Facilities Design Consulting
Presenter Bio:
Mr. Uhaze is a registered architect and has worked in the field of healthcare design for the past 44yrs. For 28 years, he was employed by the State of New Jersey as Chief of the Bureau of Construction Project Review, the Authority Having Jurisdiction over the construction and renovation of every healthcare facility in the state.
While with the State of New Jersey, he also served on numerous committees including the Barrier Free Committee, Fire Safety Committee, and the Codes Advisory Board.
He is a 29-year member of the Facility Guidelines Institute-Health Guidelines Revisions Committee and has served as the Co-Chair of the Hospital Document Sub-committee, a member of the Steering Committee, 2018 Edition Vice Chairman, and as Chairman of the 2022 Edition.
He was a 20-year member of the National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) Test Development Committee which writes and maintains the national construction code inspectors certification examinations used throughout the U.S. for the licensing of building inspectors.
He is a frequent speaker throughout the Delaware Valley area as well as nationally and is currently providing consultation to the healthcare industry regarding the FGI Guidelines, NJ State Standards, NFPA Standards and the International Building Code through his company, Health Facilities Design Consulting.
AIA Continuing Education Credit:
- In Progress
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