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Full Board MeetingAugust 13, 2020

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*** SPECIAL NOTICE *** Because of the COVID-19 emergency, this meeting will only be held by teleconference.

Board members and members of the public may fully participate from their own locations.

Appointed Members Bruce Macpherson, Chair Louise Belair, Vice Chair David Bliss Bruce Clark Deepak Dandekar Rami Elhassan Michael Foulkes Mike Hooper Scott L. Jackson David Khorram Pete Kreuser Michele Lampshire Marshall Lew Roy L. Lopez Maryann Phipps Bruce Rainey

Director-Appointed

Ex-Officio Members Bert Hurlbut Michael O’Connor

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD

Full Board Meeting

Dates:

Thursday, August 13, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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AGENDA

Ex-Officio Members Marko Mijic (Acting)

OSHPD Director

Mike Richwine (Acting) State Fire Marshal

Steve Bohlen (Acting) State Geologist

Jennifer Thornburg (Delegate)

Mia Marvelli Building Standards Commission

Executive Director Michael Nearman (Delegate)

Sonia Angell, M.D., MPH Dept. of Public Health Director

Eric Morikawa (Delegate)

Paul A. Coleman Facilities Development Division

(OSHPD) Deputy Director

Executive Director Ken Yu

Item Subject Facilitator Pg

1 Call to Order

• Welcome and introductions of HBSB members and

OSHPD staff

• Suspension of Bagley-Keene Act requirements per

Executive Order N-29-20

• Conduct of Meeting

Bruce Macpherson,

Board Chair

(or designee)

1

2 Overview and approval of the April 30, 2020 Full Board

draft Meeting Report/Minutes

• Discussion and public input

Bruce Macpherson,

Board Chair

(or designee)

5

AMENDED



2


3 OSHPD Update

• Swearing-in Ceremony for new HBSB member,

James O. Malley, Structural Engineer Representative

• Recognition of outgoing HBSB member, Maryann Phipps,

Structural Engineer Representative

• Acknowledgment of second-term appointments of:

o David Bliss, Public Member Representative

o Pete Kreuser, General Contractor Representative

• OSHPD Update


Marko Mijic, Acting

OSHPD Director

(or designee)

13

4 Nominations for HBSB Chair and Vice-Chair Kick Off

• Review of the nomination process for HBSB Chair and

Vice-Chair

• Nominating Committee presents slate of candidates

• Committee invites nominations from the floor

• Discussion and Public Input

Michael Foulkes,

Nominating

Committee

5 Energy Conservation and Management Committee

• Overview and approval of the June 18, 2020 draft Meeting

Report/Minutes


Louise Belair,

Committee Chair

(or designee)

15

6 Administrative Processes, Code Changes and Standard

Details Committee


Report/Minutes


Michael O’Connor,

Committee Chair

(or designee)

19

7 Technology Committee


Report/Minutes


David Bliss,

Committee Chair

(or designee)

25

8 Structural and Nonstructural Regulations Committee

• Overview and approval of the July 9, 2020 draft Meeting

Report/Minutes


Rami Elhassan,

Committee

Vice-Chair

(or designee)

31

3


9 Education and Outreach Committee

• Overview and approval of the July 16, 2020 draft Meeting

Report/Minutes


Mike Hooper,

Committee Chair

(or designee)

37

10 Inspection Services Unit Update

• Inspection Services Unit to provide an update on accomplishments year-to-date


Joe LaBrie FDD

Inspection Services

Unit Supervisor

(or designee)

11 Electronic Services Update


Paul

Coleman,

FDD Deputy

Director (or

designee)

12 Structural Services Section Update

• Structural Services Section to provide an update on

accomplishments year-to-date


Roy Lobo, FDD

Principal Structural

Engineer (or

designee)

13 Building Standards Unit Update

• Building Standards Unit to provide an update on



Richard Tannahill,

FDD Building

Standards Unit

Supervisor

(or designee)

14 Fire Prevention Unit Update

• Fire Prevention Unit to provide an update on



Nanci Timmins, FDD

Chief Fire Life Safety

Officer (or designee)

15 FDD Update

• Workload and performance

• Personnel changes


Paul Coleman,

FDD Deputy Director

(or designee)

16 HBSB Chair and Vice-Chair Election

• Board Members will vote to elect a Chair and Vice-Chair

who will officially take office on January 1, 2021

• Discussion and Public input

Michael Foulkes,

Nominating

Committee

4


17 Comments from the Public/Board Members on issues not

on this agenda

The Board will receive comments from the Public/Board

Members. Matters raised at this time may be taken under

consideration for placement on a subsequent agenda.

Bruce Macpherson,

Board Chair

(or designee)

The Board may take action under any agenda item. Every effort will be made to address each

agenda item as listed. However, the agenda order is tentative and subject to change without

prior notice. A 30 to 60-minute lunch may be taken some time during the day. This agenda and

other notices about meetings are posted on the Internet at https://oshpd.ca.gov/public-

meetings/hbsb/.

Individuals with disabilities may request an accommodation or modification to observe or

participate in the meeting by contacting Evett Torres at (916) 440-8453, at

[email protected] or sending a written request to HBSB Staff at 2020 West El

Camino Avenue, Suite 800, Sacramento, CA 95833. Providing your request at least five (5)

business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested

accommodation.

Tentative schedule of future Full Board meetings:

December 9 – 10, 2020

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Full BoardMeeting

April 30, 2020

Draft Meeting Report/Minutes

HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD Full Board Meeting

Thursday, April 30, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting via GoToMeeting

Committee Members Present: OSHPD Staff:

Bruce Macpherson, Chair Paul Coleman, FDD Deputy Director

Louise Belair, Vice-Chair Hussain Bhatia

David Bliss Lori Campbell

Bruce Clark Ray Chandler

Deepak Dandekar Monica Colosi

Rami Elhassan Chris Dickey

Michael Foulkes Mickey Fong

Mike Hooper Bill Gow

Scott L. Jackson Joe LaBrie

David Khorram Roy Lobo

Pete Kreuser Dave Mason

Michele Lampshire Diana Navarro

Marshall Lew David Neou

Roy L. Lopez Gordon Oakley

Maryann Phipps James Pan

Bruce Rainey Nancy Rebenstorff

Eric Reslock

Director-Appointed Ex-Officio Members Richard Tannahill

Bert Hurlbut Nanci Timmins

Michael O’Connor Chris Tokas

James Yi, OSHPD Legal Counsel

Ex-officio Members

Tim McCrink Consulting Members:

Jennifer Thornburg Ben Broder

John Donelan

HBSB Staff: Eric Johnson

Ken Yu, Executive Director- Bill Zellmer

Evett Torres John Griffiths

Joanne Jolls

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HBSB Full Board, 4/30/2020 Page 2 of 8

1. Welcome and Introductions 1

Bruce Macpherson, Chair, called the meeting to order. The Committee members and 2

Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) staff introduced 3

themselves. A quorum was present. 4

• Welcome and introductions of the Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB) members 5

and OSHPD staff 6

• Suspension of Bagley-Keene Act requirements per Executive Order N-29-20 7

• Conduct of Meeting 8

o Board Members and OSHPD staff must identify themselves by name before 9

speaking 10

o Voting will be by roll call 11

2. Overview and approval of the December 11 and 12, 2019 Full Board draft 12

Meeting Report/Minutes 13

Presenter: Bruce Macpherson, Board Chair 14

Discussion and public input 15

MOTION: [Elhassan/Bliss] 16

The Board voted to accept the December 11 and 12, 2019 Full Board Draft Meeting 17

Report/Minutes as presented. 18

19

Informational and Action Item 20

• None. 21

3. OSHPD Update 22

Presenter: Eric Reslock 23

• COVID-19 Impacts: 24

o OSHPD is aware of the financial impacts placed upon hospitals because of the 25

COVID-19 pandemic. 26

o OSHPD continues to: 27

▪ Work with outside organizations to increase surge capacity 28

▪ Assist with Hero Awards 29

▪ Conduct normal business while employees are working remotely 30

▪ Assist the Department of Public Health on building the data dashboards 31

• Data dashboards are used to collect information on hospitals and skilled 32

nursing facilities to better understand how they are functioning on a day to 33

day basis 34



• Facilities Development Division (FDD) had a larger than normal amount of plan 1

reviews in March 2020. 2

• Legislation/Policy: 3

o The Assembly came back on Monday, May 4th, 2020, and the Senate came back 4

on May 11th, 2020 from a recess. 5

▪ Due to the unscheduled recess, the Assembly and the Senate have cut back 6

on their bill loads. 7

o The status of Senate Bill 758 is unknown. 8

▪ The bill’s objective is to adjust the 2030 seismic deadlines. 9

▪ Budget: 10

o The Department of Finance and Budget Committee announced that the 11

Governor’s proposed budget from January 2020 needed revisions. 12

▪ OSHPD is not expecting any revenue information until August or September 13

of 2020. 14

▪ OSHPD is expecting a large reduction in the General Fund. 15

• State Policy on the COVID-19 pandemic: 16

o It is suggested that all Board Members, staff, and the public watch the 17

Governor’s daily noon briefings. 18


Ms. Phipps restated that OSHPD has set the bar for the rest of the state in response to 20

the COVID-19 pandemic. 21

Informational Item and Action Item 22

• None. 23

4. Structural and Nonstructural Regulations Committee 24

• Overview and approval of the December 11, 2019 draft Meeting Report/Minutes 25

Presenter: Maryann Phipps, Committee Chair 26


MOTION: [Phipps/Bliss] 28

The Board voted to accept the December 11, 2019, Structural and Nonstructural 29

Regulations Committee Draft Meeting Report/Minutes as presented. 30


• None. 32

5. Education and Outreach Committee 33

• Overview and approval of the January 15, 2020 draft meeting Report/Minutes



Presenter: Mike Hooper, Committee Chair 1


Mr. Hooper summarized that the Remodel Plus seminar has received positive feedback 3

and those who attended found it informative. 4

MOTION: [Hooper/Lopez] 5

The Board voted to accept January 15, 2020, Education, and Outreach Committee draft 6

Meeting Report/Minutes as presented. 7


• None. 9

6. Administrative Processes, Code Changes and Standard Details Committee 10

• Overview and approval of the February 13, 2020 draft Meeting Report/Minute 11

Presenter: Michael O’Connor, Committee Chair 12


MOTION: [O’Connor/Rainey] 14

The Board voted to accept the February 13, 2020 draft Meeting Report/Minutes as 15

presented. 16


• None. 18

7. Energy Conservation and Management Committee 19

• Overview and approval of the February 20, 2020 draft Meeting Report/Minutes 20

Presenter: Louise Belair, Committee Chair 21


Ms. Belair pointed out that line 1 on Page 28, her first name is misspelled. Also, line 19 23

should read “propose code modification affecting healthcare”. Line 29 on Page 29 in the 24

meeting binder the presenter is herself, Louise Belair. 25

MOTION: [Belair/Khorram] 26

The Board voted to accept the February 20, 2020 draft Meeting Report/Minutes as 27

amended. 28

Mr. Bliss announced that the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a 29

solicitation for a generation of a White Paper on the decarbonization in healthcare. He 30

suggested that the Board follow that project as it moves through the process. 31


• None. 33



8. Appoint a Nominating Committee for Chair and Vice-Chair elections at the 1

August 2020 Full Board meeting 2



Mr. Macpherson reviewed the terms for the Chair and Vice-Chair. He announced that 5

the Nominating Committee included Mr. Foulkes and Mr. Hooper. 6


• Board Members interested in becoming Chair or Vice-Chair needed to express that 8

interest in writing to Ken Yu by May 28, 2020. 9

9. Inspection Services Update 10

Presenter: Joe LaBrie, FDD Inspection Services Unit Supervisor 11


Mr. O’Connor asked if a discussion is taking place about converting the Testing 13

Inspection Observation (TIO) paper form to an electronic form. Mr. LaBrie answered 14

that it is a big deal, it is important to make that change, and that the process of changing 15

that form to an electronic form has started. 16

Ms. Phipps advised that Inspector of Record (IOR) training should include a component 17

that encouraged IOR’s to seek help from OSHPD staff in times of confusion. 18

In regards to a question asked by an interested party, Mr. LaBrie stated that IOR 19

training is open to anybody interested in becoming an IOR. 20


• None. 22

10. Electronic Services Update 23

Presenter: Paul Coleman, FDD Deputy Director 24


Mr. Coleman announced that the electronic services update would be presented with 26

Item 13. 27


• None. 29

11. Structural Services Update 30

Presenter: Roy Lobo, FDD Principle Structural Engineer 31




Ms. Belair wondered if the seismic compliance deadlines had been adjusted due to 1

COVID-19. Mr. Lopez answered no, but hospitals can request an extension if they 2

needed to. 3

Mr. Macpherson asked for clarification on OSHPD Pre-approved Details (OPD) for 4

seismic changes. Mr. Lobo expressed that the ground motion has changed but the 5

detail remains the same. Ms. Phipps added that the document includes tables that 6

divide up the details. The user selects the detail that best matches the ground motion 7

happening at the site. 8

Ms. Belair restated that if OSHPD Special Seismic Certification Preapproval (OSP) is 9

expired it will still be accepted if the labels are intact. She inquired if that is written in any 10

documents somewhere. Mr. Lobo announced that a frequently asked questions (FAQ) 11 section is being drafted for the website and it is included there. 12


• None. 14

12. Building Standards Update 15

Presenter: Richard Tannahill, FDD Building Standards Unit Supervisor 16


Ms. Belair asked how someone should proceed if they are submitting plans for an 18

OSHPD 1R building before the mid-cycle code changes. Mr. Tannahill advised that the 19

applicant use the occupancy type. 20

Ms. Belair wondered if OSHPD planned to include the changes made to the Americans 21

with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements for mechanical systems in the next code cycle. 22

Mr. Mason answered that there have been no changes to the Mechanical Code to 23

reduce Alternative Method of Compliances (AMC). 24

Mr. Bliss advised that a discussion should take place regarding fuel storage on-site as 25

well as a discussion regarding on-site capacity versus on-site storage. Mr. Tannahill 26

emphasized that the hard part is getting the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services 27

(CMS) to accept something other than a standard diesel generator, but discussions are 28

taking place regarding the topic. 29

Ms. Phipps asked what the changes are going to be in the Collaborative Review PIN 30

rewrite. Mr. Tannahill shared that it is mostly clarifications. 31

An interested party opined that they are happy to hear about the upcoming webinar on 32

CAN 2-11B. 33

Ms. Belair inquired if the Remodel CAN Seminar recording is available for review and 34

requested elaboration on the comment made of revising the Structural Performance 35

Category (SPC) 5 requirements. Mr. Tannahill reported that the Remodel CAN Seminar 36



is posted to the OSHPD website. Mr. Coleman indicated that lessons learned need to 1

be reviewed from previous earthquakes and applied to the SPC5 requirements. 2


• Draft a PIN or CAN or FAQ for people who are submitting plans before the mid-cycle 4

code change for OSHPD 1R buildings. 5

• Have a discussion on fuel storage on-site capacity versus on-site storage. 6

13. FDD Update 7

Presenter: Nanci Timmins, Paul Coleman, Hussain Bhatia, and Chris Tokas; OSHPD 8


Mr. Macpherson asked if there is a concept of aligning the California Code with the 10

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 101. Ms. Timmins expressed that over the 11

years, through code changes, staff has been trying to do that. 12

Mr. Bliss commended OSHPD staff and leadership for their organization and fast 13

response through the COVID-19 pandemic. He pointed out that one issue that stood out 14

during the outbreak is how to deal with staffing shortages. 15

Mr. Dandekar also thanked OSHPD staff. He asked if there is any proposal to use other 16

facilities for the overflow of patients. Mr. Tokas reported that cruise ships were offered 17

to be used as overflow spaces, but it was not feasible. 18

An interested party questioned if the temporary negative pressure rooms would be used 19

through the end of the year and into 2021. If the duration is estimated to extend into 20

2021, they requested how long OSHPD would continue to revisit those facilities to make 21

sure that negative pressure has not been compromised. Mr. Bhatia stated that there 22

were lots of unknowns, but OSHPD plans to revisit the facilities if they reach a 6-month 23

lifespan. Mr. Coleman emphasized that OSHPD is monitoring the situation and is 24

always adapting. 25

Ms. Belair asked if a task force is being set in place to look at what can be added and 26

incorporated into the code to elevate some of the lessons learned in the pandemic. 27

Mr. Coleman believed that more emphasis on variable acuity rooms will take place, 28

future buildings will have to be more versatile, and other critical topics will have to be 29

thought through. Ms. Belair suggested that another Ad Hoc Committee of HBSB 30

Members be established to discuss those topics. Mr. Coleman confirmed that it could 31

take place if the Chair and Vice-Chair believe it is warranted. 32

Mr. Dandekar agreed that another Ad Hoc Committee should be formed. He inquired if 33

there has been discussions regarding the temporary facilities and how to change those 34

facilities so that they can withstand upcoming weather. Mr. Coleman answered that the 35

Army Corps has several field hospitals, as well as the state has purchased cots and 36

equipment that could be inserted into more weather stable facilities. 37



An interested party agreed that an Ad Hoc Committee should be formed that looked 1

strictly at disaster recovery. 2


• Revisit the discussion about removing the 100 percent outside air column. 4

14. Comments from the Public/Board Members on issues not on this agenda 5



Ms. Phipps inquired if future Board meetings could be held remotely. Mr. Coleman 8

stated that unless the law is changed, the meetings would be held in person. An 9

interested party concurred that a teleconference meeting is more accessible for the 10

public than a physical meeting. 11

Mr. Bliss asked who is the contact person within in OSHPD to access the OSHPD 12

Clinical Database as well as if there are any targeted finance bailouts available for 13

hospitals. 14

Mr. Coleman indicated that funding items were outside of OSHPD’s purview. In terms of 15

the Clinical Database, he advised that be brought up at the corresponding Ad Hoc 16

Committee. 17


• None. 19

15. Adjournment 20

Bruce Macpherson, Chair, adjourned the meeting at approximately 1:49 p.m. 21


OSHPD UpdateAugust 2020

New HBSB Member

Structural Engineer Representative:

James O. Malley, SE, is a licensed structural engineer with over 37 years of experience

in structural design, seismic evaluation and seismic strengthening of existing buildings.

Projects include a variety of healthcare facilities and several research efforts funded by

institutions like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National

Science Foundation. Mr. Malley is often called upon to peer review the seismic design

of structures in high seismic zones. He is a recognized national expert in steel frame

design.

Mr. Malley is actively involved in numerous leadership roles with national professional

organizations. He is chair of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Specifications Committee and the past chair of the AISC Seismic Subcommittee.

Mr. Malley was named the 2010 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award winner for his work on

the AISC Seismic Provisions and was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by

AISC in 2012. He served as the Project Director for Topical Investigations of the

Structural Engineers Association of California, Applied Technology Council, and

California Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering (SAC) Joint Venture. In

that position, Mr. Malley was responsible for directing studies of the steel frame

buildings damaged by the Northridge Earthquake and all the analytical and testing

investigations performed as part of the SAC Steel Project. He also served as President

of the National Council of Structural Engineers Association’s (NCSEA). In 2014, NCSEA

presented Mr. Malley with the James Delahay Award for outstanding contributions to the

development of codes and standards.


Energy Conservation and

ManagementCommittee

June 18, 2020


HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD Energy Conservation and Management Committee

Thursday, June 18, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Teleconference Meeting Access: HBSB GoToMeeting ECM Committee



Louise Belair, Chair Paul Coleman, FDD Deputy Director

Roy Lopez, Vice-Chair Chris Tokas, FDD Deputy Division Chief

David Bliss Bill Gow

Mike Hooper Dave Mason

Scott Jackson Ryan Nelson

David Khorram Carl Scheuerman

Bruce Rainey Richard Tannahill

James Yi

Consulting Members:

John Griffiths HBSB Staff:

Eric Johnson Ken Yu, Executive Director

David Lockhart Joanne Jolls

Evett Torres

Board Member:

Bruce Macpherson


Ms. Louise Belair, Chair, called the meeting to order. The Committee members and 2


themselves and a quorum was present. 4


HBSB ECM Committee, 6/18/2020 Page 2 of 4

Mr. Yu read the public announcement regarding COVID-19, meeting rules, and 1

procedures. 2

[The Committee moved to Agenda Item Number Four] 3

2. Update: California Energy Commission collaboration with OSHPD on energy 4

standards for healthcare facilities 5

• Proposed code modification affecting healthcare 6

7

Presenter: Richard Tannahill, Ryan Nelson, OSHPD 8



• None. 11

3. Update: Energy Code Ace’s building energy modeling and the Statewide Code 12

and Standards Enhancement Team’s energy initiatives. 13

Presenter: Richard Tannahill, Ryan Nelson, OSHPD 14


Ms. Belair asked what happens if there is a licensing program in a freestanding 1R 16

building. 17

Mr. Tannahill reported that it would be considered healthcare by the license. 18

Mr. Rainey requested if delicensed meant inpatient functions only or if it included 19

outpatient functions. Mr. Tannahill explained that if the license is removed, it is no 20

longer a healthcare facility. 21

An interested party asked if a central plant is still required if some of the buildings the 22

central plant serves are OSHPD buildings and some are not. Mr. Tannahill answered 23

that anything serving the hospital must meet OSHPD requirements. 24


• None. 26

[The Committee moved to Agenda Item Number Five] 27

4. Update: Microgrid White Paper Draft Review 28

Presenter: John Griffiths, Committee Consulting Member 29




Mr. Vernon noted that in the National Fire Protection Association 99 (NFPA 99) there is 1

language permitting the use of microgrids without restriction for healthcare facilities. 2

Also, a NFPA Task Force is working on removing the microgrid requirements from 3

NFPA 99 and installing it into NFPA 70. 4

Mr. Tannahill reminded the Committee that there is going to be a presentation on using 5

fuel cells as normal power at the next Technology Committee meeting. 6

Mr. Bliss suggested that the first step for the working group is to define the categories 7

that the group is looking to incorporate. Mr. Coleman disclosed that the working group 8

should look at the topic as two categories; normal power and the central electrical 9

system. 10

Ms. Belair wished to know the next step once the White Paper is drafted. Mr. Tokas 11

answered that the next step is to review and determine what items can be formalized 12

into code changes and/or policy. 13

Mr. Macpherson encouraged the working group to reach out to underserved 14

communities and get their input. 15

[The Committee moved up to Agenda Item Number Two] 16


• John Griffiths and David Lockhart are appointed to the working group 18

• Send a list of suggested categories to OSHPD staff – working group 19

• Reach out to underserved communities for input - working group 20

5. Presentation: Healthcare Decarbonization – how to Eliminate Scope 1 21

Emissions 22

Presenter: Walt Vernon and Austin Barolin, Mazzetti 23


Mr. Rainey commented that with the timing for decarbonization by 2023 may be too late 25

for owners who are building their hospitals now. Mr. Barolin explained that the online 26

platform is going to be up and running by the fall of 2020. Mr. Vernon clarified that many 27

things do not require code changes and the online platform can start educating folks 28

early on those items. 29

Mr. Griffiths wondered if the carbon content of energy is part of the scope of work. Mr. 30

Vernon shared that the scope is specific to reducing natural gas consumption through 31

direct onsite combustion. 32

An interested party requested the group have a strategy for involving leaders of 33

underserved communities to consider their needs and policy recommendation. Mr. 34

Vernon opined that he has not considered the issue, but he would investigate it further. 35



Mr. Macpherson agreed that outreach needs to be broadened and that voices of 1

underserved communities need to be heard. Mr. Bliss shared that the Center for 2

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is actively addressing that very issue. 3


• Investigate how to get underserved communities’ access to the online platform – 5

Mazzetti 6

6. Comments from the Public/Board Members on issues not on the agenda 7

Presenter: Louise Belair, Committee Chair 8

Mr. Griffiths asked if anyone on the Committee or OSHPD staff has learned anything 9

through the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Tokas shared that OSHPD staff plans to start the 10

discussion regarding COVID-19 impacts soon. 11

Mr. Bliss reported that the financial impacts caused by COVID-19 are going to be 12

magnified in healthcare. 13

Mr. Lockhart expressed that the collaboration between partners and OSHPD has helped 14

ease some of the stress inflicted by COVID-19. 15

7. Adjournment 16

Ms. Louise Belair, Chair, adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:36 am. 17


Administrative Processes,

Code Changes, and Standard Details

Committee

June 22, 2020


HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD Administrative Processes, Code Changes,

And Standard Details Committee

Monday, June 22, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


HBSB GoToMeeting APCCSD Committee


Michael O’ Connor, Chair Paul Coleman, FDD Deputy Director

Roy Lopez, Vice-Chair Chris Tokas, FDD Deputy Division Chief

Louise Belair Mohammad Aliaari

Mike Hooper Arash Altoontash

Scott Jackson Brett Beekman

Michele Lampshire Hussain Bhatia

Bruce Macpherson Ray Chandler

Maryann Phipps Brian Coppock

Mickey Fong

Consulting Members: Bill Gow

John Donelan Tom Hale

Mark Hershberg Eric Jacobsen

Jeffrey Kikumoto

Board Member: Joe LaBrie

Bruce Rainey Roy Lobo

Dave Mason

Presenters: Diana Navarro

Scott Karpinen, Frank M. Booth, Inc. Carl Scheuerman

Ali Sumer

HBSB Staff: Richard Tannahill

Ken Yu, Executive Director Nanci Timmins

Joanne Jolls James Yi, OSHPD Legal Counsel

Evett Torres


HBSB APCCSD Committee, 6/22/2020 Page 2 of 5


Michael O’ Connor, Chair, called the meeting to order. The Committee members and 2


themselves and a quorum was present. 4

Mr. Yu read an announcement regarding COVID-19 and reviewed the meeting conduct. 5

2. Explore future impacts of COVID-19 on healthcare providers’ operations and 6

planning, and to the design, agency review, construction, and inspection 7

processes. 8

A. Discussion: Potential Future Impacts to Healthcare Facilities Design 9

Process 10

Presenter: Michael O’ Connor, Committee Chair 11


Ms. Lampshire announced that she wanted to know how to make a whole unit negative 13

pressure and suggested that be a discussion for future design changes. 14

An interested party explained that in terms of inpatient, the hospital uses what is called 15

a Hot Zone which means donning protective gear in an entry chamber, entering the 16

patient’s room, and then leave the room on the opposite side while leaving protective 17

gear in the exiting chamber. He wanted to see future design options that allows a unit to 18

be converted into a Hot Zone with extra layers of safety built in. 19

An interested party advised the Committee to think about the transportation of waste 20

and toilet rooms in terms of airborne contaminates. 21

An interested party asked if OSHPD would consider taking away the 12-bed maximum 22

in intensive Care Units (ICU) and allow cameras to be used to monitor ICU patients 23

during a pandemic. 24

Ms. Belair emphasized that not all hospital systems are designed with the ability to 25

change from return-air to 100 percent exhaust and it is important to know what system 26

the hospital has before trying it. 27

Mr. Mason noted that humidity has shown to help protect against airborne COVID-19 28

particles and a discussion regarding humidity should take place. 29

Mr. Chandler commented on negative pressure suites and explained that several 30

roundtable discussions are taking place on how to flip a switch and change a patient 31

wing into a negative pressure wing. 32



Informational and Action Items 1

• Explore a design future that can turn whole units into negative pressure wings by 2

flipping a switch 3

• Explore design futures that allow a unit to be converted into a Hot Zone with extra 4

layers of safety included 5

• Explore transportation of waste and toilet rooms in terms of airborne contaminates 6

• Explore eliminating the 12-bed maximum for ICU Units 7

• Explore using cameras to monitor patients in ICUs during a pandemic 8

B. Discussion: Potential Changes to Design Team and Agency Review 9

Process – eServices Portal, ePlan Check, and video conferencing 10

Presenter: Michael O’ Connor, Committee Chair and Chris Tokas, OSHPD 11


Mr. O’ Connor commented that the push to move everything to electronic has been fast-13

paced and has turned out phenomenal. 14

Mr. Macpherson shared that OSHPD is being very responsive to the pandemic. Ms. 15

Phipps acknowledged that OSHPD has been flexible in terms of conducting quick 16

reviews for emergency projects. 17

Mr. Hershberg indicated that the current electronic plan review system does not handle 18

the collaborative and phased plan reviews very well. He believed that may be a 19

potential hurdle in terms of large projects. 20


• None. 22

C. Discussion: Potential Changes to Construction Process – Digitization, 23

vertical integration 24

Presenter: Pete Kreuser, Committee Member, and Scott Karpinen, Frank M. Book, Inc. 25


None. 27


• None. 29

D. Discussion: Potential Changes to Inspection Process – Video and photos 30

rather than waiting for a site visit 31

Presenter: Mike Hooper, Committee Member, and Joe LaBrie, OSHPD 32




Mr. Jackson confirmed that the presentation is spot on in terms of what is happening in 2

the field and agreed that the deadline for Inspector of Record (IOR) testing should be 3

extended. 4

Ms. Phipps agreed that there needs to be something done about IORs and testing. Mr. 5

LaBrie suggested that subcontractors and general contractors increase their quality 6

control measures. Mr. Jackson agreed that “all hands-on deck” is the key phrase and 7

that everyone on the job site needs to be responsible and follow safety protocols. 8

Mr. Rainey mentioned that not all hospitals have the same safety protocols and it is 9

important to review those before discussing safety with employees and contractors. 10

Mr. Fong expressed his frustration regarding inconsistent testing of COVID-19, 11

mandating self-isolation for staff members, and the non-reporting of COVID-19 cases on 12

job sites. 13

Ms. Phipps asked if OSHPD would allow a Design Professional to do the work of an 14

IOR and Mr. Fong answered that Part 1 of Title 24 already allows that to some extent. 15


• Explore a PIN that lays out guidelines and rules regarding the IOR shortage 17

• Explore the recommendation to allow Design Professionals to take the place of an 18

IOR on small projects 19

E. Discussion: Technology Use, Video Conferencing, Webinars, and Remote 20

Working Best Practices 21

Presenter: Chris Tokas, OSHPD, and Michael O’ Connor, Committee Chair 22


None. 24


• None. 26

3. Presentation: Review of Electrical Proposals for National Electric Code 27

Presenter: Bill Gow, OSHPD 28


Ms. Phipps put forward the following motion: That the Committee accept the report. 30

MOTION: [Phipps/Hopper] 31

The Committee voted to accept the report. 32



Ms. Phipps requested clarification on the change of 5-feet to 3-feet in terms of electrical 1

lines close to bathtubs. Mr. O’ Connor answered that the 5-foot requirement is difficult to 2

achieve and Mr. Tannahill added that the change is in alignment with national code. 3


• None. 5

4. Comments from the Public/Board Members on issues not on this agenda. 6

Presenter: Michael O’ Connor, Committee Chair 7


None. 9


• None. 11

5. Adjournment 12

Michael O’ Connor, Chair, adjourned the meeting at approximately 2:20 p.m. 13


Technology Committee

June 23, 2020


HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD Technology Committee

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Teleconference Meeting Access: HBSB GoToMeeting Technology Committee


David Bliss, Chair Paul Coleman, FDD Deputy Director

Bruce Rainey, Vice Chair Chris Tokas, Deputy Division Chief

Deepak Dandekar Joe LaBrie

Michael Foulkes Carl Scheuerman

Bert Hurlbut Richard Tannahill

Roy Lopez Nanci Timmins

Bruce Macpherson James Yi

Michael O’Connor

Consulting Members: HBSB Staff:

Benjamin Broder Ken Yu, Executive Director

Eric Johnson Evett Torres

Joanne Jolls

Presenters:

Cyrus Bulsara, Scripps Health

Danial Huang, Bloom Energy

Clark Kegley, Scripps Health

Sri Raghavan, Bloom Energy

Brian Welch, Scripps Health


HBSB Tech Committee, 6/23/2020 Page 2 of 5


Mr. David Bliss, Chair, called the meeting to order. The Committee members and Office 2

of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) staff introduced themselves 3

and a quorum was present. 4


2. Presentation: Healthcare Data Networking 6

Discussion on data security and why building management systems should be on 7

the hospital network. 8

• Approach used by Scripps Health for network security 9

Presenter: Clark Kegley and Cyrus Bulsara, Scripps Health 10


Mr. Rainey emphasized that the conversation should be around how to make sure the 12

building systems are not putting the hospital network at risk. 13

Mr. Dandekar commented that underserved communities may be at higher risk because 14

they cannot afford high end cybersecurity. Mr. Bulsara agreed, but noted that the 15

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) and Health Information 16

Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH) require all healthcare 17

facilities to have a robust security service. 18

Mr. Lopez asked if a data center serving a hospital could be in a non-OSHPD building 19

on a medical center campus and what OSHPD codes would apply to the data center. 20

Mr. Coleman reported that if the data center serves the hospital as a required function 21

then it must be in a hospital that is under OSHPD jurisdiction, but backup centers can 22

be located off-campus. 23

Mr. O’Connor inquired what are data center tiers and what tier level are Scripps’s data 24

centers. Mr. Kegley disclosed that Tier Zero and Tier One are critical technology that is 25

running a hospital. Regarding Scripps’s data center, the primary data center is Tier One 26

with the secondary data center being Tiers Three and Four. 27


• None. 29

3. Presentation: Fuel Cells for Normal Power 30

Discuss proposal to consider fuel cells as a normal power source in hospitals. 31

Presenter: Sri Raghavan and Daniel Huang, Bloom Energy 32




Mr. Griffiths asked what Pacific Gas and Electric’s (PG&E) plan is for gas line shutoffs in 2

this seasons Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). Mr. Raghavan answered that it has 3

been discovered that not all gas lines benefit from being shut off. 4

Mr. Lopez inquired if fuel cell equipment is required to be OSHPD seismically certified if 5

serving a hospital. Mr. Huang stated that the fuel cells are not currently being required 6

to be seismically certified but the transfer switch must be seismically certified. 7

Mr. Griffiths asked what would happen to the excess capacity if the building load drops 8

below the minimum output of the fuel cell. Mr. Huang reported that the fuel cells are 9

load-following and there is no minimum. 10

Mr. Coleman asked if the fuel cells would be continuously serving the protected loads 11

and what would happen if an earthquake triggers the shut-off valve to turn off. Mr. 12

Huang confirmed that the fuel cell would be serving the protected load and that it would 13

be up to the transfer switch to switch to a reliable power source if the fuel cell shuts off. 14

Mr. Bliss encouraged Mr. Raghavan and Mr. Huang to reach out to John Griffiths and 15

Louise Belair who are on the Energy Conservation and Management Committee. 16

Mr. Huang summarized that Bloom Energy is seeking input from OSHPD on how fuel 17

cells can be viewed from a code standpoint and what the requirements would be; as 18

well as receive feedback from the Committee about any other considerations. 19

Mr. Bliss restated that the governance by OSHPD applies at the inner-connection. Mr. 20

Coleman added that if it is located within a hospital or central plant under OSHPD 21

jurisdiction it would need to have an OSHPD permit. 22


• None. 24

4. Presentation: OSHPD Technology-Driven Programs 25

Discuss the following electronic plan review and training programs being 26

developed by the Facilities Development Division: 27

• Testing, Inspection, and Observation (TIO) 28

• eCheck List 29

• Electronic Comment and Process Review (eCPR) 30

• Inspector of Record Academy 31

• Electronic Plan Review (ePR) 32

Presenter: Joe LaBrie and Richard Tannahill, OSHPD 33




Mr. O’Connor stated that there is a tremendous need for an online form and he urged 2

OSHPD staff to implement it as soon as possible. 3

Mr. Bliss answered Mr. LaBrie’s question that he can provide insight on how to do 4

online testing as well as suggested that Mr. LaBrie contact the American Board of 5

Surgery and ask how they conduct their online testing. Mr. Macpherson suggested 6

using a testing center to take the exams. 7

An interested party suggested several additions and changes to an online platform 8

including adding a project number or name, show all columns to minimize scrolling, that 9

processing status is difficult to interpret and provide a longer log on time. Mr. Tannahill 10

remarked that he took notes and suggested that the interested party reach out to him. 11


• Agendize a discussion regarding upgrading Accela – OSHPD staff and Committee 13

Chair 14

• Provide comments to Mr. LaBrie regarding online testing – Committee Members 15

5. Update: Robotic Courier (TUGS) Technology 16

Presenter: Nanci Timmins, OSHPD 17


Mr. Rainey wished to have the November 1st, 2019 meeting presentation regarding 19

TUGS sent to the Committee Members for review. 20

Mr. Johnson asked if the robots respond to an active fire alarm and would that have to 21

be included in the Fire Code. Ms. Timmins reported that the programming component 22

regarding fire alarm response is built-in, but it is managed by the hospital. In terms of 23

the Fire Code, the Alternate Method of Compliance (AMC) will have to address that 24

issue. 25

An interested party inquired if the text of the draft Policy Intent Notice (PIN) is available 26

for review and what public review process is taking place before the adoption of the 27

PIN. Mr. Coleman clarified that all PINs are brought before the Hospital Safety Board 28

for discussion before they are adopted and the public can make comments at that time. 29

Mr. Macpherson asked where robots reside when there is a fire and Ms. Timmins 30

answered that it is facility specific. 31

An interested party pointed out that many of the issues that have been raised are 32

programming technicalities and operational issues. He wanted to know how the PIN will 33

be applied to projects that are in the process of completion. Ms. Timmins explained that 34

discussions with individual facilities will take place to determine how TUGS are used 35

and how to apply the code to their facility. 36




• Provide the presentation from the November 1st, 2019 meeting regarding TUGS to 2

Committee Members - OSHPD Staff 3

6. Discussion: Items for future Committee Meetings 4

• Cybersecurity, ransomware, network backup 5

• Emerging technologies to reduce carbon footprint/sustainability in healthcare 6

Presenter: David Bliss, Committee Chair 7


Mr. Johnson proposed a discussion regarding Energy Storage Systems (ESS) under 9

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 with a focus on where and how it will 10

look when it is implemented in healthcare facilities. 11

Mr. Rainey suggested technology integration and what it means to a building’s systems. 12

Mr. Dandekar mentioned a discussion regarding lessons learned from COVID-19 in 13

terms of technological management. 14


• Suggested topics for discussion: 16

o Energy Storage System under NFPA 855 17

o Technology integration and what it means to a building’s systems 18

o Lessons learned from COVID-19 in terms of technological management 19

• Draft a template of COVID-19 resources – Chris Tokas 20

• Send all suggested future topics to Ken Yu – all Committee Members 21

7. Comments from the Public/Board Members on Issues Not on This Agenda 22

None. 23

8. Adjournment 24

Mr. David Bliss, Chair, adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:55 am. 25


Structural and Nonstructural RegulationsCommittee

July 9, 2020


HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD Structural and Nonstructural Regulations Committee

Thursday, July 9, 2020 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.


HBSB GoToMeeting SNSR Committee


Maryann Phipps, Chair Paul Coleman, OSHPD Deputy Director

Rami Elhassan, Vice-Chair Chris Tokas, FDD Deputy Division Chief

Bruce Clark Jeffrey Kikumoto

Mike Hooper Joe LaBrie

Marshall Lew Roy Lobo

Michael O’Connor David Neou

Jennifer Thornburg Carl Scheuerman

Ali Sumer

Consulting Members: Richard Tannahill

Michelle Malone John Vaught

James Yi, OSHPD Legal Counsel

Board Member:

Bruce Macpherson HBSB Staff:

Michael Nearman Ken Yu, Executive Director

Joanne Jolls

Evett Torres


Maryann Phipps, Chair, called the meeting to order. The Committee members and Office 2

of Statewide Planning and Development (OSHPD) staff introduced themselves and a 3

quorum was present. 4



HBSB SNSR Committee, 7/9/2020 Page 2 of 5

2. Update: Policy Intent Notice (PIN) 68 – Support and Attachment Requirements 1

for Fixed, Interim, Mobile, Movable, Other and Temporary Equipment 2

• Status update and implementation questions 3

Presenter: Ali Sumer, OSHPD 4


Mr. Hooper asked if the Design Professional needs to identify all the exempted 6

equipment on construction drawings and why is there an 8-hour time limit for Mobile 7

Equipment. Mr. Sumer answered that it only needs to be on the drawings when 8

something is questionable and/or if a Design Professional wants to have the equipment 9

attached. In terms of the 8-hour time limit, Mr. Sumer reported that there is no 8-hour 10

time limit anymore. 11

Mr. Elhassan requested an example of Other Equipment and Mr. Sumer gave the 12

example of something in a corridor that could fall and block the corridor. Mr. Elhassan 13

shared that under Other Equipment, essential should be treated the same regardless of 14

weight. 15

Mr. O’Connor remarked that the charts were well received. 16

Ms. Malone asked for clarification on the definition of patient care vicinity. Mr. Sumer 17

stated that the definition comes from the California Electrical Code Section 517.2. 18


• None. 20

3. Discuss PIN 68, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 21

• Review current FAQs and consider additional entries 22

Presenter: Ali Sumer, OSHPD 23


Mr. Elhassan asked what is equipment that is less than 30-days and whether it has to be 25

anchored. Mr. Sumer responded that it is not required to be anchored and it is still called 26

Temporary Equipment. 27

Ms. Phipps disclosed that the question she receives frequently is whether moveable 28

electrified partitions is required to be anchored. Mr. Sumer remarked that some partitions 29

have hard connections and others, soft connections, and he noted that he would bring 30

back specific cases to the Committee. Ms. Malone added that it depends on the 31

Inspector of Record (IOR) and the Area Compliance Officer (ACO) on what they will flag. 32



Mr. Elhassan agreed there can be a lot of variations in terms of the style and locations of 1

the partitions. 2


• Bring back case studies regarding moveable electrified partitions – OSHPD staff 4

4. Discuss the development of nonstructural “typical details” that could be 5

developed to streamline design and approval process, focusing on movable 6

and mobile equipment 7

• Identify details that could be useful to hospital owners and designers 8

• Discuss the process for development and review of proposed details 9

• Assign responsibility for the development of draft prototype details 10

Presenter: Maryann Phipps, Committee Chair; Rami Elhassan, Committee Vice-Chair; 11

Ali Sumer, OSHPD 12


Mr. O’Connor believed that developing some type of detail for most common cases 14

would increase efficiency. Mr. Elhassan supported the idea. 15

Ms. Malone asked if the draft details should be included in Standard Details and 16

Mr. O’Connor that that he would add another column in the equipment schedule 17

regarding anchorage detail and would refer to details that are preapproved when it is 18

appropriate. 19

Ms. Phipps concurred that the OSHPD Pre-approved Details (OPD) route is the best 20

option. Mr. Coleman opined that the Committee should decide what the purpose of the 21

details is, and he liked the idea of going with OPDs. 22

Ms. Phipps posed the question to the Committee whether the details should be pre-23

approved or used as guidance. Mr. Elhassan suggested to follow the guidance route first 24

and then move to OPDs. Mr. Hooper prefers the OPD route. Mr. Tokas cautioned going 25

the OPD route because it is definitive. 26

An interested party stated that the FEMA E-74 document is way too large and 27

cumbersome. He strongly recommended that some certification be considered before 28

approving anything and did not know the difference between an OSHPD Preapproval of 29

Manufacturer's Certification (OPM) and an OPD. Ms. Phipps answered that OPM is 30

equipment-specific with OPD being generic. 31

Mr. Lobo advised the Committee to go the OPD route because there is guidance in the 32

PIN already. 33

Ms. Malone inquired if it cab be a criterion-based OPD and Mr. Tokas confirmed that 34

OPDs already contain criteria. Mr. Sumer disclosed that new criteria can not be added. 35



Mr. Coleman summarized that there are components that can be OPD, but there are 1

other components where a guidance example would be more appropriate. 2

Mr. Hooper expressed concerned about guidance details because it confuses newly 3

hired field staff. He asked how the Committee can go about asking outside engineers to 4

help draft an OPD. Mr. Coleman emphasized that any facility or designer can develop its 5

own OPDs and submit them to OSHPD. 6

Ms. Phipps asked the Committee for their thoughts on having categories of details that 7

would be most useful. Mr. O’Connor announced his support for the approach of drafting 8

the most basic conditions. Mr. Hooper agreed with the approach as well. 9

Ms. Phipps inquired if there are resources within OSHPD that could be used to draft 10

details. Mr. Coleman answered that there are no positions within OSHPD to specifically 11

develop details so the work would need to be contracted out, but because of the 12

pandemic, the Governor has forbidden work contracts. 13

Ms. Malone expressed that there may be structural engineering firms who would 14

volunteer their time to draft details. 15

Mr. Lew put forward the following motion: Request that OSHPD investigates the existing 16

contracts with structural engineering firms to determine whether there is a possibility of 17

using those existing contracts for the development of seismic restraint details and bring it 18

back to the Committee for review and discussion. 19

Mr. Sumer suggested that OSHPD look at a skeleton of what OPDs would like in a 20

document and bring that back to the Committee for discussion. 21

Mr. Yu interjected to say that the next Committee meeting is scheduled for October 2020 22

and the contracts end in September of 2020. Mr. Coleman clarified that OSHPD will be 23

looking to refresh the contracts for new submittals, review, and assigning new 24

candidates. 25

MOTION: [Lew/Malone] 26

The Committee voted to request that OSHPD investigate the existing contracts with 27

structural engineering firms to determine whether there is a possibility of using those 28

existing contracts for the development of seismic restraint details and bring it back to the 29

Committee for review and discussion. 30

Mr. O’Connor put forward the following motion: That OSHPD and the Committee 31

proceed with the development of equipment anchorage OPDs and equipment specific 32

anchorage guidance for PIN 68. 33

MOTION: [O’Connor/ Malone] 34

The Committee voted that OSHPD and the Committee proceed with the development of

equipment anchorage OPDs and equipment specific anchorage guidance for PIN 68.




• Develop draft prototype details 2

• Review current contracts to see if they would allow for current contractors to draft 3

details – OSHPD Staff 4

• Explore the possibility of structural engineering firms volunteering their time to help 5

draft details 6


Ms. Malone inquired if there is going to be a discussion on the newly proposed Senate 8

Bill 758 and Mr. Tokas stated that there will be no discussion. 9

7. Adjournment 10

Maryann Phipps, Chair, adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:17 a.m. 11


Education andOutreach Committee

Draft Meeting Reports/Minutes

July 16, 2020

HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD Education and Outreach Committee

Thursday, July 16, 2020

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Teleconference Meeting Access: HBSB GoToMeeting EO Committee



Mike Hooper, Chair Chris Tokas, FDD Deputy Division Chief

Pete Kreuser, Vice-Chair Lori Campbell

Louise Belair Monica Colosi

Deepak Dandekar Chris Dickey

Rami Elhassan Joe LaBrie

Bert Hurlbut Cesar Ponce

Bruce Macpherson Nanci Timmins

Bruce Rainey James Yi, OSHPD Legal Counsel

Consulting Members: HBSB Staff:

John Donelan Ken Yu, Executive Director

Bill Zellmer Joanne Jolls

Evett Torres


Mike Hooper, Chair, called the meeting to order. The Committee members and Office of 2

Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) staff introduced themselves and 3

a quorum was present. 4

Mr. Yu read an advisory regarding COVID-19 and reviewed the conduct of the meeting. 5


HBSB EO Committee, 7/16/2020 Page 2 of 3

2. Feedback and lessons learned from the following recent OSHPD webinars: 1

A. Updates the 2019 California Building Standards Code Presented: 4-part 2

Series 3

Presenter: Lori Campbell, OSHPD 4


Mr. Hooper stated that he attended all the webinars and found them very valuable. 6


• None. 8

B. How to Use the Testing, Inspection & Observation (TIO) Form 9

Presenter: Joe LaBrie, Monica Colosi, and Cesar Ponce, OSHPD 10


Mr. Elhassan inquired if the webinars are available on the OSHPD website and for how 12

long. Ms. Colosi answered that they are on the OSHPD website. Mr. Tokas confirmed 13

that OSHPD can always send the presentations to anyone who requests them. 14

Mr. Hooper expressed that the presentations were well received. He requested that 15

OSHPD continue to answer questions even if they come after the allotted time for the 16

presentation. Mr. Ponce confirmed that OSHPD will continue to do that for future 17

webinars. 18

Mr. Hooper believed that OSHPD has a Policy Intent Notice (PIN) or a Code Application 19

Notice (CAN) that explains how to fill out a TIO. Mr. Tokas answered that there are 20

guidance documents available on the OSHPD website. 21

Mr. LaBrie encouraged constructive criticism from the public regarding the webinars and 22

that human interaction is the best way to approach that type of feedback. Mr. Fong 23

added that the presentations are general, not project-specific, and any project-specific 24

questions should be sent to OSHPD individually. 25


• Confirm that all guidance documents regarding how to fill out a TIO form is available 27

on the website – OSHPD staff 28

C. Hospital Inspector of Record: 5-part Series 29

Presenter: Monica Colosi, Cesar Ponce, OSHPD 30


Mr. Dandekar suggested limiting the attendee data to the total number of attendees 32

along with a pie chart showing the attendee type. 33


HBSB EO Committee, 7/16/2020 Page 3 of 3


• Reconfigure how attendee data is presented – OSHPD staff 2

3. Discuss other possible educational opportunities for 2020 3

Presenter: Mike Hooper, Committee Chair 4


Mr. Hooper suggested a webinar on lessons learned from the field as well as on any 6

upcoming technologies the Technology Committee is discussing. Mr. LaBrie explained 7

that there will be a weekly field brief advice webinar and it will include lessons learned. 8

Mr. Tokas stated that the Accessibility CAN is almost completed, and a webinar will be 9

held once it is. OSHPD plans to have webinars when new PINs and CANs are 10

available. 11

Mr. Zellmer asked if the Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB) will be able to vet any 12

PIN or CAN before it is unveiled to the public. Mr. Tokas confirmed that the process is 13

done through the appropriate HBSB Committees. 14

Mr. Elhassan suggested a webinar regarding COVID-19 and hospital conversion issues. 15

Mr. Tokas expressed that there has been an extensive discussion at the Administrative 16

Processes, Code Changes, and Standard Details Committee regarding COVID-19 17

impacts. Ms. Belair encouraged OSHPD to provide a link on the OSHPD website 18

regarding COVID-19 discussions. 19

Ms. Belair asked if OSHPD is looking into the ability to provide more access to the 20

webinars beyond the cap of 500 participants. Ms. Campbell answered that it is 21

something that needs to be discussed. Mr. Ponce added that for webinars that yield 22

high interest, OSHPD has been increasing the number of sessions for that webinar. 23


• Suggested webinars: 25

o Lessons learned from the field 26

o Include future technology that the Technology Committee is discussing 27

o Accessibility CAN 28

o COVID-19 hospital conversion issues and emergency allowances 29

• Provide a link on the OSHPD website regarding COVID-19 discussions. 30


None. 32

5. Adjournment 33

Mr. Mike Hooper, Chair, adjourned the meeting at approximately 10:52 a.m. 34


Board RostersAugust 2020

• MEETING SCHEDULE• COMMITTEE LIST

• BOARD MEMBERSHIP• CONSULTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

July 23, 2020 To: Members, Hospital Building Safety Board From: Ken Yu, Executive Director Subject: Upcoming Meeting Dates Please make note of the following meeting dates. Agendas will be sent out separately.

DATE MEETING LOCATION

August 13, 2019 9 am – 3 pm

Full Board Meeting GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-full-board-meeting--august-2020 Or call: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 864-818-485

August 20, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

Administrative Processes, Code Changes and Standard Details Committee

GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-apccsd-committee-meeting-august-2020 Or call: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 538-665-909

September 10, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

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https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-apccsd-committee-meeting-august-2020






https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-tech-committee-meeting-september-2020






2020 HBSB Meeting Dates 2


September 29, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

Education and Outreach Committee

GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-eo-committee-meeting-september-2020 Or call: +1 (669) 224-3412 Access Code: 851-433-485

October 1, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

Energy Conservation and Management Committee

GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-ecm-committee-meeting-october-2020 Or call: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 951-091-957

October 22, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

Structural and Nonstructural Regulations Committee

GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-snsr-committee-meeting-october-2020 Or call: +1 (646) 749-3122 Access Code: 295-266-981

October 29, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

Instrumentation Committee GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-instrum-committee-meeting-october-2020 Or call: +1 (872) 240-3212 Access Code: 759-851-373

November 5, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

Administrative Processes, Code Changes and Standard Details Committee

GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-apccsd-committee-meeting-november-2020 Or call: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 509-846-261


https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-eo-committee-meeting-september-2020






https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-ecm-committee-meeting-october-2020






https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-snsr-committee-meeting-october-2020






https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-instrum-committee-meeting-october-2020






https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-apccsd-committee-meeting-november-2020






2020 HBSB Meeting Dates 3


December 9, 2020 9 am – 11 am

Board Procedures Committee GoToMeeting: https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-bp-committee-meeting-december-2020 Or call: +1 (646) 749-3112 Access Code: 609-532-149

December 9, 2020 12 pm – 3 pm

Full Board Meeting—Day 1 (2-day meeting)

Los Angeles: OSHPD 355 South Grand Ave.; Ste. 2000 Los Angeles, CA 90071

December 10, 2020 9 am – 3 pm

Full Board Meeting—Day 2 (2-day meeting)

Los Angeles: OSHPD 355 South Grand Ave.; Ste. 2000 Los Angeles, CA 90071

NOTE: The meeting is accessible to the physically disabled. A person who needs a disability-related accommodation or modification in order to participate in the meeting may make a request by contacting Board staff at (916) 440-8453 or sending a written request to Board staff at 2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 800, Sacramento, CA 95833. Providing your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting will help ensure availability of the requested accommodation.

PAST MEETINGS (2020) DATE MEETING LOCATION 1/15/20; 10-4 Education and Outreach Committee Sac & LA 2/13/20; 10-4 Admin. Processes, Code Changes and Std. Details Cmte. Sac & LA 2/20/20; 10-4 Energy Conservation and Management Committee Sac & LA 4/30/20; 9-3 Full Board meeting Virtual 6/18/20; 9-3 Energy Conservation and Management Committee Virtual 6/22/20; 9-3 Admin. Processes, Code Changes and Std. Details Cmte. Virtual 6/23/20; 9-3 Technology Committee Virtual 7/9/20; 9-3 Structural and Non-structural Regulations Committee Virtual 7/16/20; 9-3 Education and Outreach Committee Virtual


https://www.gotomeet.me/FDDWebinar/hbsb-bp-committee-meeting-december-2020






HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD 2020 COMMITTEES

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES, CODE CHANGES, AND STANDARD DETAILS COMMITTEE

Board Members: OSHPD Representatives: Michael O’Connor, Chair Brett Beekman Mickey Fong

Roy Lopez, Vice-Chair Bill Gow Roy Lobo Louise Belair Dave Mason Diana Navarro Mike Hooper Carl Scheuerman Richard Tannahill Scott Jackson Nanci Timmins Pete Kreuser Michele Lampshire Meeting Dates: Bruce Macpherson February 4- RESCHEDULED February 13 Maryann Phipps May 5 RESCHEDULED May 27 RESCHEDULED Consulting Members: June 22 August 20 John Donelan November 5 Mark Hershberg

Focus/Goals: Develop code language w/ CDPH ● Research initiative for 2022 code cycle updates ● Update CANs & PINs to code ● Mental health jurisdiction flow chart ● Std details for SNFs wood & light gauge metal framing ● Temporary utilities

BOARD PROCEDURES COMMITTEE

Board Members: OSHPD Representatives: Michael Foulkes, Chair Joe LaBrie Louise Belair, Vice-Chair Carl Scheuerman Bruce Macpherson Meeting Dates: Bruce Rainey April 23 RESCHEDULED April 30 CANCELED December 9

Focus/Goals: Organize leadership training program

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH COMMITTEE

Board Members: OSHPD Representatives: Mike Hooper, Chair Hussain Bhatia Pete Kreuser, Vice-Chair Mickey Fong Louise Belair Bill Gow Deepak Dandekar Joe LaBrie Rami Elhassan Richard Tannahill Bert Hurlbut Nanci Timmins David Khorram Bruce Macpherson Meeting Dates: Bruce Rainey January 15 Consulting Members: April 2 CANCELED John Donelan July 16 Bill Zellmer September 29

Focus/Goals: Webinars: Offsite Fabrication; Code Change to 2019 CBSC published 7/1/2019 effective 1/1/2020; New energy regulations/enforcement training (field staff & IOR); Removing Acute Care Services; PINs & CANs related to Fire Life Safety,

Pre-approvals, Accessibility Standards; OSHPD new electronic plan review software ● Work w/ ISU on IOR training & develop.

ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Board Members: Consulting Members: Louise Belair, Chair John Griffiths Roy Lopez, Vice Chair Eric Johnson David Bliss David Lockhart Deepak Dandekar OSHPD Representatives: Mike Hooper Bill Gow

Scott Jackson Dave Mason David Khorram Carl Scheuerman Michele Lampshire Richard Tannahill Bruce Rainey Meeting Dates: February 20 June 18

October 1

Focus/Goals: Work with CEC to develop mutually agreeable standards for hospital building energy efficiency • Develop recommendations for next code cycle modification for OSHPD to address microgrids, distributed energy

resources, and interconnection to normal power versus emergency power


HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD 2020 COMMITTEES

August 2020 HBSB 2020 Committee List

INSTRUMENTATION COMMITTEE

Board Members: OSHPD Representatives: Rami Elhassan, Chair Hussain Bhatia Maryann Phipps, Vice-Chair Roy Lobo Bruce Clark Ali Sumer Marshall Lew Jennifer Thornburg Consulting Members: Hamid Haddadi Meeting Dates: Moh Huang May 28 CANCELED Tony Shakal October 29

Focus/Goals: Continue working with OSHPD staff on scheduled instrumentation installations ● Develop white paper for monitoring earthquake recovery

STRUCTURAL AND NON-STRUCTURAL REGULATIONS COMMITTEE

Board Members: OSHPD Representatives: Maryann Phipps, Chair Joe LaBrie Rami Elhassan, Vice-Chair Roy Lobo Bruce Clark David Neou Mike Hooper Carl Scheuerman Marshall Lew Jamie Schnick Michael O’Connor Ali Sumer Jennifer Thornburg Meeting Dates:

January 23 CANCELED Consulting Member: March 26 CANCELED Michelle Malone July 9

October 22

Focus/Goals: Support OSHPD with review of code changes ● Support OSHPD with review of new/revised PINs, CANs and OPDs ● Implementation of SPC-4D and NPC-4D ● Issues regarding repurposing hospital buildings

● Develop a PIN for nonstructural bracing of fixed, mobile & movable equipment and pre-approved details● Revisit NPC-5 requirements ● OSP for computer racks/servers and routers, etc.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

Board Members: OSHPD Representatives: David Bliss, Chair Hussain Bhatia Bruce Rainey, Vice Chair Joe LaBrie Deepak Dandekar Carl Scheuerman Michael Foulkes Jamie Schnick Bert Hurlbut Richard Tannahill Roy Lopez Nanci Timmins

Bruce Macpherson

Michael O’Connor Meeting Dates: March 3 RESCHEDULED

Consulting Member: March 5 RESCHEDULED Benjamin Broder March 23 CANCELED Eric Johnson June 23

September 10 Focus/Goals: Explore subjects of telemedicine and robotics ● Presentation on upcoming Power over Ethernet (PoE)

implementation ● Discuss continuing evolution of interventional imaging; have vendors present current equipment capabilities and look at impacts to future shielding requirements ● Monitor CDPH electronic health records redundancy

issues in the event of power failure and watch for potential effects to code

FULL BOARD MEETING DATES

April 30 – Virtual (GoToMeeting) August 13 - Sacramento

December 9 and 10 – Los Angeles


HOSPITAL BUILDING SAFETY BOARD MEMBERSHIP

August 2020

Appointed Members (Appointed by OSHPD Director)

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES NAMES APPNTMNT

DATE TERM EXP

DATE TERM OF SERVICE

2 structural engineers James O. Malley Rami Elhassan

8/2020 8/2013

8/2024 8/2021

1st term 2nd term

2 architects Deepak Dandekar Bruce Macpherson

5/2015 8/2013

5/2023 8/2021

2nd term 2nd term

1 engineering geologist Bruce Clark 12/2019 12/2023 1st term

1 geotechnical engineer Marshall Lew 5/2015 5/2023 2nd term

1 mechanical engineer Louise Belair 6/2017 6/2021 1st term

1 electrical engineer Roy L. Lopez 6/2018 6/2022 1st term

1 hospital facilities manager Bruce A. Rainey 12/2018 12/2022 1st term

1 local building official David Khorram 6/2019 6/2023 1st term

1 general contractor Pete Kreuser 7/2016 7/2024 2nd term

1 fire/life safety representative Scott L. Jackson 6/2018 6/2022 1st term

1 hospital inspector of record Mike Hooper 5/2015 5/2023 2nd term

3 public members Michele Lampshire David Bliss D. Michael Foulkes

12/2019 5/2016 6/2017

12/2023 5/2024 6/2021

1st term 2nd term 1st term

TOTAL 16

Ex-Officio Members

OSHPD, Director Marko Mijic (Acting)

No Term of Office Stipulated

State Fire Marshal Mike Richwine (Acting)

State Geologist Steve Bohlen (Acting) Jennifer Thornburg (Delegate)

Building Standards Commission, Executive Director

Mia Marvelli Michael Nearman (Delegate)

Department of Public Health, Director

Sonia Angell, M.D., MPH Eric Morikawa (Delegate)

Facilities Development (OSHPD), Deputy Director

Paul A. Coleman, Architect

TOTAL 6

Director Appointed Ex-Officio Members (Serve at pleasure of Director)

2 members Bert Hurlbut Michael O’Connor

No Term of Office Stipulated

TOTAL 2

TOTAL HBSB Members 24


HBSB Consulting Members 7/23/2020

2020 CONSULTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Benjamin Broder, MD, PhD, CPPS KAISER PERMANENTE/SO. CALIFORNIA 393 E. Walnut St. 3rd Floor NW Pasadena, CA 91188-8034 (626) 405-2501 [email protected]

• Technology Committee

John Donelan OSHPD / FDD 355 S. Grand Avenue, 19th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90071 (916) 284-2235 [email protected]

• Administrative Processes, Code Changes and Standard Details Committee

• Education and Outreach Committee

John Griffiths PE LEED AP CONTECH-CA 366 Forrest Ave. Fairfax, CA 94930 (415) 652-4833 [email protected]

• Energy Conservation and Management Committee

Hamid Haddadi California Geological Survey 801 K Street, MS 13-35 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 322-9304 FAX: (916) 323-7778 [email protected]

• Instrumentation Committee

Mark Hershberg, SE KPFF Consulting Engineers 6080 Center Drive, Suite 300 Los Angeles, California 90045 (310) 665-1536 [email protected]


Moh Huang California Geological Survey 801 K Street, MS 13-35 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 322-9304 FAX: (916) 323-7778 [email protected]


Eric C. Johnson, PE President ECOM Engineering, Inc. 1796 Tribute Road, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 641-5600 [email protected]


• Technology Committee

David Lockhart CHFM, CEM National Facilities Services Kaiser Permanente 1600 Eureka Road Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 784-5280; tie-line (8-514) [email protected]



Michelle Malone, MPA Chief Executive of Construction California Northstate University Elk Grove, CA (831)809-9596 (cell) [email protected]

• Structural and Nonstructural Regulations Committee

Tony Shakal California Geological Survey 801 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 322-7481 FAX: (916) 323-7778 [email protected]



















HBSB Consulting Members 7/23/2020

2020 CONSULTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Bill Zellmer, AIA, CASp Program Manager—Physical Access Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Sutter Health (916) 216-3491 (cell) [email protected] • Education and Outreach Committee


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