2. The ASHE advocacy highway is a two-way street of communication between ASHE and chapter advocacy liaisons The goal of the advocacy highway is to support communication and improve advocacy efforts at the national, state and local level

3. Gives us the opportunity to share national issues at the local level Gives us the opportunity to share your local advocacy issues nationally

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5. Standard/NPSG2012 2013 (1 st Six Months) RC.01.01.0161%55% LS.02.01.2051%54% IC.02.02.0142%47% EC.02.05.0134%46% LS.02.01.1046%45% EC.02.03.0540%44% LS.02.01.3039%43% LS.02.01.3534%38% EC.02.06.0135%36% MM.03.01.0135%33%

6. #2 - LS.02.01.20 - The hospital maintains the integrity of the means of egress. (Integrity of Means of Egress, Doors, Suites, Corridor Clutter) #4 - EC.02.05.01 - The hospital manages risks associated with its utility systems. (Utility Management) #5 - LS.02.01.10 - Building and fire protection features are designed and maintained to minimize the effects of fire, smoke, and heat. (Barriers, Doors, Penetrations) 3% 12% 1%

7. #6 - EC.02.03.05 - The hospital maintains fire safety equipment and fire safety building features. (Fire Alarm System and Sliding/Rolling Doors) #7 - LS.02.01.30 - The hospital provides and maintains building features to protect individuals from the hazards of fire and smoke. (Openings, Penetrations, Haz. Areas, Corridor Doors) #8 - LS.02.01.35 - The hospital provides and maintains systems for extinguishing fires. (Sprinklers, Fire Extinguishers, Hoods) #9 - EC.02.06.01 - The hospital establishes and maintains a safe, functional environment. (Light, Privacy, Space, Security, Clear access to Doors, Noise) 4% 1%

9. Barrier Management Symposiums Region 10 Feb 2016 Region 6 Apr 2015 Region 1 7/12/15 Region 5 8/3/14 Region 2 5/12-16/14 Region 3 Fall 2015 Region 4 Mar 3-4, 14 Region 8 9/5-6/13 Region 7 Feb 2015 Region 9 9/18-19/14

10. Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/19.2.1 & 7.1.3.2(9)(c ) Unoccupied spaces open into exit enclosures, i.e. mechanical spaces LS18/19.2.5.7.3.1 (B)Sleeping suite exit into exit enclosure LS18/19.2.5.7.3.2 (B)Non-sleeping suite exit into exit enclosure LS18/19.2.5.7.1.2Suite separation same as corridor separation LS18/19.2.2.2.4More than one delayed egress in exit path LS18/19.2.2.2.6Remote control of locks for rapid removal LS18/19.2.2.2.5.1 & 18/19.2.2.2.5.2 Locking based on clinical & security needs

11. Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/19.2.5.7.2.2(B) & 18/19.2.5.7.2.3(C) Sleeping suite up to 10,000sqft LS18/19.2.5.7.2.2(C) & 18/19.2.5.7.2.3(C) Sleeping & non-sleeping suites may exit suite to suite LS18/19.7.5.796 gal recycle & document destruction bins LS18/19.2.3.4Wheeled equipment (including lifts) expanded LS18/19.2.3.4Fixed furniture in egress corridor LS18/19.3.2.5Cooking open to corridor LS18/19.5.2.3(2),(3)&(4)Fireplaces in smoke compartment CMS Categorical Waivers

12. Category2012 ReferenceIssue LS18/19.7.5Decorations expanded based on protection LSNFPA 99-2012 5.1.9.2.2 Centralized computer system for medical gas alarm panel LSNFPA 110-2010 8.4.2.3Reduced annual load bank test by removing first 25%, now 90 minute test ECNFPA 25-2011 8.3.1.2Weekly electric motor driven churn test changed to monthly ECNFPA 25-2011 5.3.3.2Quarterly vane type pressure switch test changed to semiannually ECASHRAE 170-2008 addendum ‘d’Reduced lower range from 35%RH to 20% RH, RH range now 20 – 60%

13. If the organization decides to adopt any of these categorical waivers they must Ensure full compliance with the appropriate code reference Document the decision to adopt the categorical waiver For Life Safety Code items annotate the “Additional Comments” Section in the Statement of Conditions™ Basic Building Information (BBI) For Environment of Care items document by Minutes in discussion at the Environment of Care Committee (or equivalent) Declare the decision at the beginning of any survey

14. Final Code Action Hearings and Public Comments Held Oct 2nd – 4th 38 of 40 Proposals Approved 1 Withdrawn – Replaced by Alternate Proposal 1 Disapproved – Emergency Showers/Eye Washes Aligns 2015 IFC with NFPA 101 - 2012 and K-tag requirements

15. Currently working on IgCC Proposals due 6 January Future Finalize Alignment of IBC with NFPA 101 – 2012 Monitor IFC and other ICC Codes Develop Educational Program for ICC Members To Present at Regional ICC Meetings and ICC Annual Conference

16. State Fire Marshal Department of Health Building official ICC Chapter AIA Chapter ASHRAE Chapter Others

18. ICC Chapters and Board/Staff Liaison Map http://www.iccsafe.org/gr/Pages/gr-map.aspx

19. http://www.aia.org/about/structure/components/AIAS078541

20. https://www.ashrae.org/society-groups/chapters/list-of-ashrae-chapters-and-homepages

21. Access ASHE news, regulatory updates, acronyms, monographs, education events and other resources. Go to the iTunes store or Google Play from your mobile device and search “Mobile ASHE” to download

22. Access the ASHE webinar archives page for free webinar recordings under the “Learn Tab” at ASHE.org: Joint Commission Accreditation Achieving Your Facilities Sustainability Goals Completing a Health Care FSES Others

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