Chad E. Beebe AIA, CHFM
Articles
Operational Excellence, Compliance and Operations
Buyer beware: Are hospital-grade USB ports legitimate?
ASHE’s deputy executive director of regulatory affairs breaks down an emerging marketing myth.
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.
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.