OSHPD Updates - CSHE

project plans, specifications and Test, Inspection, and Observation(TIO) Plan, a building permit is issued and construction begins. Thefacility owner hires one or more FDD-certified Inspectors ofRecord(IOR), who work under the direction of the registered designprofessional throughout the construction phase and reports to FDDfield personnel and the owners on the progress of the construction. TheIOR notifies the registered design professional of discrepanciesbetween approved design documentation and constructed conditionsand requests direction by the registered design professional for properresolution. Resolution that results in a material change to the projectrequires a submittal of amended construction documents by theregistered design professional. Otherwise, the FDD field personnelconfirm the acceptability of the resolution by review of a field logmaintained by the IOR.FDD field personnel make periodic visits to the construction site toensure that the seismic, fire and life safety, and other requirements ofthe building code are being met. Once construction is completed andrequired close-out documentation is submitted to OSHPD, FDD issuesa certificate of occupancy or a construction final, as applicable.FDD serves as a “one-stop shop” for all aspects of health facilityconstruction. All architectural, geotechnical, structural,mechanical, electrical, and fire and life safety considerations forinpatient healthcare facility physical plants are handled by FDD.The California Department of Public Health Licensing andCertification Division ensures that the organization and operationof health facilities meet specified standards (e.g., staffing ratiosand qualifications, quality of care protocols, and emergency actionplans).FDD staff members also play an important role in the aftermath of anearthquake or other disaster, being dispatched to assess the extent ofdamage to health facilities in the affected communities. Based onSection 1. Introduction Page 3