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Facilities Development Division (FDD) - Plan Review & Construction Observation
Plan Review and Construction Compliance Goal:
Plan Review and Construction Compliance will (a) provide quality service to our clients by being efficient, flexible, responsive and accountable, and (b) will review plans, specifications, and observe health care facilities construction to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
Plan Review & Construction Observation
Hospital Inspector Information
Inspectors and Program Information
Effective January 1, 2008,the Hospital Inspector Certification Examinations will be based on the 2007 California Building Standards Code and Referenced Standards as follows:
Class A and Class B
| 2007 | California Administrative Code Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) |
| 2007 | California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2 Part 2, Title 24, CCR (2006 IBC and 2007 California Amendments) |
| 2007 | California Electrical Code Part 3, Title 24, CCR (2005 NEC and 2007 California Amendments) |
| 2007 | California Mechanical Code Part 4, Title 24, CCR (2006 UMC and 2007 California Amendments) |
| 2007 | California Plumbing Code Part 5, Title 24, CCR (2006 UPC and 2007 California Amendments) |
| 2007 | California Fire Code Part 9, Title 24, CCR (2006 IFC and 2007 California Amendments) |
Referenced Standards:
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
Class A and Class B
ACI 318-05 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
ACI 530-05 Building Code Requirements for Masonry Structures
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
Class A
AISC Seismic Design Manual, 1st Edition
Class A and Class B
AISC Steel Construction Manual, 13th Edition
American Welding Society (AWS)
Class A
AWS D1.1-06 Structural Welding Code – Steel
AWS D1.4-05 Structural Welding Code – Reinforcing Steel
Class A and Class B
AWS D1.3-98 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Class A and Class B
NFPA 13-02 Installation Sprinkler Systems
NFPA 72-02 National Fire Alarm Code
NFPA 99-05 Health Care Facilities
Class C
All specialties
| 2007 | California Administrative Code Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) |
Architectural
| 2007 | California Administrative Code Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) |
| 2007 | California Building Code, Volume 1 Part 2, Title 24, CCR (2006 IBC and 2007 California Amendments) |
Anchorage and Bracing of Nonstructural Components
| 2007 | California Administrative Code Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CCR) |
| 2007 | California Building Code, Volume 2 Part 2, Title 24, CCR (2006 IBC and 2007 California Amendments) |
Inspectors and Program Information
List of Certified Hospital Inspectors - Class A Level
List of Certified Hospital Inspectors - Class B Level
List of Certified Hospital Inspectors - Class C Level
The Hospital Inspector Testing and Certification Program oversees the Testing, Certification and Recertification of Hospital Inspectors in California.
Prior to commencement of construction, the hospital governing board or authority shall retain an OSHPD certified inspector to serve, with OSHPD approval, as the Inspector Of Record (IOR) and oversee all special functions on any and all alterations, modifications, and additions to existing hospital buildings and new hospital construction. OSHPD certifies inspectors for three levels of inspection as defined as follows:
- Class A Hospital Inspector may inspect all phases of construction,
including: architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety, and structural
elements.
Note: this class includes major structural construction - Class B Hospital Inspector may inspect only the following phases of
construction: architectural, mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety, and anchorage of
non-structural elements.
Note: major structural inspection not included in this classification - Class C Hospital Inspector may inspect one or more areas of construction specialty, but may not inspect the complete scope of construction authorized for Class "A" or Class "B" inspectors.
- For New Certification Examinations, please click here to access Examination Announcements (PDF)
- For a complete overview of the certification process, please read the Hospital Inspector Certification Program information document.
- To apply for certification, please complete the Hospital Inspector Certification Application Form.
- For Recertification Seminars and Examinations, please click here to select the One-Day Seminars, flyer or click here to check our Events Page for upcoming dates.
Hospital Inspector re-certification seminars, which will cover code updates, inspection procedures, requirements and techniques used in Health Facilities and Acute Care Hospitals, are being offered by OSHPD/FDD.
These One-Day Seminars are designed to fulfill the education requirement for re-certification. To renew and maintain valid certification, a Hospital Inspector must participate in a written re-certification examination prior to the expiration of his/her certification. Certified Hospital Inspectors may apply to take the written re-certification examination at the conclusion of these seminars.
Enrollment is limited and reservations will be accepted by the date received at OSHPD. Reservations may be faxed to (916) 654-2973 or mailed to:
Attn: Patricia Friel
1600 9th Street, Room 420
Sacramento, CA 95815