Facilities Planning, Design & Construction
Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Department
The Facilities Planning, Design and Construction Department at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) provides project management, space planning and design services to the hospital community.
Policies & Standards Reference
The policies and standards provided here constitute the Owner's Special Requirements referred to in the Facilities Department contract documents. As such, they apply to all parties contracting with the Facilities Department.
New Equipment Matrix Form
Complete the New Equipment Matrix form for all Engineered Equipment being installed. Engineered Equipment is defined as equipment which requires preventative maintenance or service over its life.
Facility Policies for Contractors
The following policies are applicable for all parties contracting with the BIDMC Facilities Department.
EC-26 Contractor Policy
IC-CRM5 Guidelines for Construction, Renovation, Maintenance Risk Assessment
IC-CRM6 Guidelines for Construction, Renovation, Maintenance Project Review
IC-CRM7 Infection Control Construction/Renovation/Maintenance Permit
IC-CRM8 Infection Control Project Rounds Daily Compliance Monitor Form
IC-CRM9 Construction/Renovation/Maintenance Pre-Occupancy Form
EOC-04 Life Safety/Fire Safety Management Plan
EOC-38 Above Ceiling Permit and Inspection Program (Above Ceiling Permit)
EC-36 Fire Response Code Red: Policy
EC-39 Interim Life Safety Management Program
EC-40 Interior Finishes and Furnishings
EC-75 Fire Watch Procedure
EC-81 Proactive Construction Risk Assessment (PCRA)
EC-83 Hot Work Procedure
PV-04 Confidentiality
EOC-02 Safety Management Program
EOC-15 Possession and Handling of Firearms and Dangerous Weapons on Medical Center Property
EOC-16 No Smoking Policy
EOC-17 Electrical Appliance Safety
EOC-26 Storage of Materials and Equipment to Maintain Unobstructed Egress
EOC-30 Personal Protective Equipment
EC-56 Barrier Penetration Sealing Procedure
EC-58 Elevated Fall Work Area Fall Hazard Protection Program
EC-60 Lock Out/Tag Out Program
EC-62 Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage and Handling
Request for Facility Shutdown Form
BIDMC Contractor Safety Seminar (Video)
EOC-31 BIDMC Identification and Access Cards
EC-06 Key and Combination Lock Control Program
Photo ID & Access Card Authorization Form
Immunization Documentation Form
Facility Standards & Specifications
BIDMC facilities standards and specifications are available for download in the following sections:
The BIDMC CAD and Image Standards outline how to produce and deliver as-built construction documents as CAD drawings and PDF Image to the Facilities Department in a way that maximizes the short and long term utility of CAD data and ensures the integrity of our archives.
The standards describe BIDMC's requirements for CAD file format and setup, layer naming and attributes, drawing set organization, and the format and procedure for submitting deliverables.
All contractors and consultants who submit CAD documents to the Facilities Department are required to comply with the CAD Standards. For questions, please email us.
- BIDMC ACT Standards
- BIDMC Appliance Guidelines
- BIDMC Elevator Guidelines
- BIDMC Loading Dock Guidelines
- BIDMC Locker Standard
- BIDMC Toilet Room Finish Standards
- Flooring
- BIDMC Bathroom Tile Standard
- BIDMC Flocked Textile Sheet Flooring Standard
- BIDMC Resilient Flooring Standard*
- *Standard is currently being revised, please contact your BIDMC PM for approval on these products in the interim.
- BIDMC Sheet Linoleum Flooring Standard
- BIDMC VCT Flooring Standard
- BIDMC Wall Base Standard
- Gypsum Wall Board Standards
- Laminate and Solid Surfaces Standards
- Privacy Room Curtains Standard
- Shade Standards
- Wall Protection Standards
The BIDMC Lighting Standards ensure that appropriate levels of task and ambient lighting are provided throughout the medical center in an effective, efficient and sustainable manner. Emphasis is placed on meeting state and national lighting standards and building codes and on minimizing the overall lifecycle cost of the lighting system
All contractors and consultants who specify light fixtures for BIDMC projects are required to comply with the Lighting Standards.
The BIDMC Lock and Key Specifications provides information on the lock sets and door hardware that is supported by our maintenance department.
The BIDMC Engineering Design Guidelines provide standards for review documents, best practices and preferred manufacturers. Emphasis is placed on coordination with BIDMC Engineering and Maintenance practices, as a supplement to applicable codes and standards.
All contractors and consultants who specify engineered systems for BIDMC projects are required to comply with the Engineering Design Guidelines.
The Typical Wall Section is to be used for all interior partitions unless otherwise specified by BIDMC.
