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The Institute ensures that
all new construction and renovation will meet all applicable Life Safety
Codes.
The Administration, the New
York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), and the Dormitory
Authority - State of New York (DASNY) completed a new and code-compliant
facility in 1998.
Staff of these agencies, architects, engineers, and the
onsite construction management firm (HRH/Hill)
continually monitor code compliance.
Additionally, the Institute
takes appropriate measures to monitor minor construction and renovation
projects to ensure that they are carried out in a safe manner.
- Proposed projects are
reviewed with the Chairman of the
Environment of Care Committee (EOCC).
- Ongoing projects are reviewed
by the EOCC.
- Measures are taken to
minimize risk to patients, staff and visitors
- Contractors are made
fully aware of Institute safety and security practices.
- Fire exits are kept
free of obstruction, or temporary alternate routes are clearly posted.
- Temporary construction
partitions are made of non-combustible materials.
- Hazard signs are
clearly posted in construction areas.
- Fire extinguishers
and fire watches are in place as needed.
- Hazardous materials
are kept to minimum required and properly handled.
- Tools and equipment
are kept secure from patients and others.
Also
See... 
Ventilation,
Construction, and Renovation of Hospitals
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