MIL-HDBK-1191
1.9.8.2 Corrective Actions. When existing facilities having seismic
deficiencies are being programmed, the seismic problem will be considered
along with all other factors used in developing the requirement for a
construction project. When programming existing facilities that are
located in areas of seismic vulnerability, a seismic evaluation of the
facility will be done early in the project development process so that
rehabilitation funds, if needed, could be programmed prior to project
authorization. The corrective measures planned must address all factors
including earthquake safety, be consistent with system wide priorities,
and be undertaken in a reasonable manner.
1.9.9 Types of Medical Facility Upgrade Surveys. Facility deficiency
tabulation and upgrade surveys will be funded by the Military Department
and based on the following guidance. The Using Service will provide the
design agent a completed Checklist for Medical Facility Upgrade Survey
Figure 1-3 to establish the scope of facility upgrade survey projects.
1.9.9 1 Basic Life Safety Survey. Facility is surveyed for compliance
with: NFPA 101 (reference 1h), Chapter 13, "Existing Health Care
Occupancies"; and part of NFPA 99 (reference 1i), Chapter 3, "Electrical
Systems". This type survey only addresses the basic life safety and fire
safety issues covered in NFPA 101, Chapter 13 and NFPA 99, Chapter 3
including: means of egress; protection; detection, alarm, and
communication systems; building services; and essential electrical
systems. The scope of this type survey is limited by using the exception
allowed in NFPA 101, paragraph 7-1.2, so that the survey will not
evaluate general compliance with other referenced NFPA Standards.
However, the scope is extended to include the Life Safety Branch of the
essential electrical system in accordance with NFPA 99, Chapter 3,
because the condition of the life safety branch is vital to basic life
safety in health care facilities. The end product of this survey is a
limited "Deficiency Tabulation Report" that: identifies and prioritizes
the deficiencies; proposes corrective solutions; and provides a cost
estimate for corrections.
1.9.9.2 Life Safety and Utility Systems Survey. In addition to the
requirements of the "Basic Life Safety Survey" this type survey also
includes evaluation of the capacity and condition of building utility and
support systems in relation to MIL-HDBK-1191 and using military
department criteria. The end result of this survey is a "Deficiency
Tabulation Report" that: identifies and prioritizes the deficiencies;
proposes corrective solutions; and provides a cost estimate for
corrections. This type survey could include: electrical systems
including compliance with NFPA 70, "National Electrical Code" (reference
1j); communication and signal systems; heating, ventilating, and air
conditioning systems; plumbing and medical gas systems; and
transportation systems.
1.9.9.3 Facility Modernization Survey. In addition to the requirements
for the "Life Safety and Utility Systems Survey" this survey provides a
complete evaluation of the functional and facility deficiencies in
relation to MIL-HDBK-1191 and using military department criteria. The
end result of this survey is a proposed program and cost estimate to
correct the functional, architectural, and engineering deficiencies to
dramatically extend the useful life of a facility. This type survey
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