Tina Duncan
Director of Code and RegulationsHKSTina Duncan is a principal and the Director of Code and Regulations at HKS. Tina focuses on the technical aspects of healthcare design and understanding how regulatory requirements will affect the built environment. She has over 20 years of experience as a project architect and healthcare planner. She is a board-certified healthcare architect (ACHA), the chair of the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health Codes and Standards committee, board president and a member of the FGI Health Guidelines Revision Committee, a member of the International Code Council and NFPA, and the chair of the Dallas AIA Codes and Standards committee. She understands the importance of regulation compliance while seeking a creative solution using the underlying principles and intent.
E11 – Codes in Context: Understanding the Regulatory Landscape in Health Care Facility Design
Health care facility design teams frequently struggle to understand where the FGI Codes/Guidelines fit within the broader regulatory ecosystem and how
…Health care facility design teams frequently struggle to understand where the FGI Codes/Guidelines fit within the broader regulatory ecosystem and how to apply them appropriately alongside other codes and standards. This session provides a clear, pra
…Health care facility design teams frequently struggle to understand where the FGI Codes/Guidelines fit within the broader regulatory ecosystem and how to apply them appropriately alongside other codes and standards. This session provides a clear, practical explanation of the role the FGI Codes/Guidelines play in shaping safe, compliant health care environments, including how they are adopted, interpreted, and used by Authorities Having Jurisdicti
…Health care facility design teams frequently struggle to understand where the FGI Codes/Guidelines fit within the broader regulatory ecosystem and how to apply them appropriately alongside other codes and standards. This session provides a clear, practical explanation of the role the FGI Codes/Guidelines play in shaping safe, compliant health care environments, including how they are adopted, interpreted, and used by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Participants will gain brief historical context on the development of the FGI Codes/Guidelines and examine their influence on health care facility design over the past seven decades. The session will clarify key distinctions between guidelines, codes, and standards; explore how regulatory intent influences design decisions; and identify common misapplications that create confusion or compliance risk.
Using real‑world examples and scenario‑based discussion, attendees will learn a structured approach for interpreting, documenting, and communicating FGI Codes/Guidelines requirements throughout planning, design, and project review. Participants will leave better equipped with owners and regulators and to navigate regulatory landscapes with confidence and clarity.
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