Construction Project Plan Review for Health Care Facilities: Health Care Built Environment Conference and Committee
Upgraded commercial building code to take effect September 1
The Department of Health Services (DHS) will accept plans submitted under the current (2015) code through the month of September.
Starting October 1, all commercial health care building plans submitted to DHS for approval must meet the standards set in the upgraded 2021 Commercial Building Code.
Any supplemental sub-submissions to DHS, such as fire suppression/alarm, HVAC, etc., must be aligned with the code under which the commercial building plan was approved, regardless of how many months later they follow.
Please see the Department of Safety and Professional Services Upgraded Commercial Building Code to Take Effect September 1 (PDF) for more information.
The Health Care Built Environment conference brings together leaders in health care facility design, construction, and operations. The conference provides helpful information for:
- Health care facility owners and managers.
- Designers.
- Builders.
- Government officials.
- Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) life safety code surveyors.
We gather feedback from all stakeholders. We use this insight to plan the next conference.
The Health Care Built Environment Committee
The Health Care Built Environment Committee was established in 2016. The committee hosts discussions about health care facility construction. The goal is to highlight Wisconsin as a leader in environments focused on health, safety, and wellbeing.
The committee includes people from:
- Health care.
- Design.
- Construction.
- Government agencies.
The Health Care Built Environment Committee meets quarterly. They discuss rules, regulations, and building challenges.
Contact your professional organization to verify participation.