NIH Design Policy and Guidelines

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Revisions to Design Policy & Guidelines
Supporting Links
Preface
Introduction
	Purpose Application of the NIH Design Policy and Guidelines The NIH Organization Figure 3 NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices Master Plans Codes and Standards
	5.1 Code Editions 5.2 Code Requirements for Renovations 5.3 Conflicts Between NIH Requirements, Codes, and Standards 5.4 Metric Standards 5.5 CAD Drawings
	Facility Acquisitions Gross and Net Area Calculations How to Use the Guidelines
	Volume 1: Introduction Volume 2: Biomedical Research Laboratories
		A. Overview B. Programmatic Goals and Objectives C. Space Descriptions D. Design Criteria
	Volume 3: Animal Research Facilities
		A. Overview B. Programmatic Goals and Objectives C. Space Descriptions D. Design Criteria
	Volume 4: General Design Guidelines
		A. Universal Design and Accessibility for the Disabled B. Sustainable Design C. Site/Civil D. Architechture F. Structural G. Mechanical H. Plumbing J. Fire Protection K. Electrical L. Communications M. Transportation N. Environmental P. Security Q. Pest Management R. Construction Specifications
	Volume 5: Appendices
	Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5
	Variance Request Procedures Request for Variance