Hospital Inspection Services and Certification

General Information

OSHPD’s Inspection Services Unit is responsible for:

Hospital Inspector Certification Program – testing, certification, and recertification of private-sector construction inspectors.
Construction Observation Bulletins – bulletins regarding statewide construction issues.
Technical oversight of work performed by State and certified private-sector hospital construction inspectors.
Development and administration of programs, policies and regulations related to health facility construction inspection and HCAI field safety.
Technical leadership, training, and quality control/quality assurance of HCAI field staff.

Identify common concerns with hospital construction
Bring awareness of specific concerns in hospital construction
Provide information for Owners, Contractors, Design Professionals, IORs, Special Inspectors, Testing Laboratories, and HCAI-FDD Staff

COB 01-28-15* – ASC Pacific 3WH & 3WHF Metal Deck
COB 06-03-13* – Non-Approved Construction Documents

*Indicates the COB was revised

We welcome your feedback, comments, and questions. Please direct them to the Inspection Services Unit,

Sacramento Recertification Exam Date: March 18, 2026
Los Angeles Recertification Exam Dates: March 24-25, 2026
Final Filing Date: February 9, 2026

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