Building Safety

HCAI regulates the design and construction of healthcare facilities to ensure they are safe and capable of providing services to the public, and provides finance tools for capital projects. Find information on facilities, building plans and permits, seismic compliance, inspections, and more.

Plan Review Processes and Goals, Building Permits, Construction Observation, Region Assignments, Comments, and Activities

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Submit building plans, monitor project status, and review project data

Log in User Guides and Information
Forms, FREER, Testing Inspection and Observation (TIO), FAQs, FDD Phone List, Training, and Education

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Site Plans, Maps, Projects, Seismic Information, Building Data for Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities

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View and Apply for Pre-Approval Programs: OPM, OSP, OPAA, OPD, OPA, OPL

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Policy Intent Notices (PINs), Code Application Notices (CANs), HCAI 3, and Title 24

CANs & PINs View all Codes and Regulations
Structural Performance Categories (SPC) Ratings, Extension Requests, and Legislation

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Find Certified Inspectors and Apply for Certification

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