John Williams
Vice PresidentFacility Guidelines InstituteJohn Williams has 30 years of experience with health care design and regulation. John is the vice president of content and outreach for FGI. He is also the executive director of Facilities Construction and Licensing with the Washington State Department of Health, where he leads the review of health care facilities to state licensing and federal certification requirements. John chaired the International Code Council’s Healthcare Committee for 12 years and is currently chair of FGI’s Health Guidelines Revision Committee. He also serves on various technical committees for NFPA. He is a frequent speaker on health care codes and standards.
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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