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Planning and Space Management Developing and enforcing national and international standards that ensure high quality facilities

Policies, Guidelines & Standards

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Bioenvironmental Studies
Studies on which ORF collaborates to improve indoor air quality and save energy in biomedical and animal research facilities.

Facilities Development Manual
Facilities Development Manual

Facilities Policies and Guidelines
Facilities Policies and Guidelines

Fire Protection - Specifications
Fire Protection - Specifications

Policies and Rules
Policies and rules related to NIH facilities.

Renovation Practices and Standards
Practices and Standards listed below are to be used in renovation projects and to supplement the NIH Design Policy and Guidelines by addressing exceptions applicable to specific existing buildings.

Safety Standards & Operating Procedures ( SSOPs)
Safety Standards & Operating Procedures ( SSOPs)

Temporary Construction - Index Page
Minimum criteria for construction of temporary structures at NIH.