New York-Presbyterian

On an as-needed basis and for specific projects, SGH assists NYP by evaluating fire life safety conditions at their properties. Highlights of our work include:

• Stair signage. NYP needed to replace stair signage throughout multiple campuses. SGH surveyed existing stair configurations, discussed security requirements with NYP personnel, evaluated code requirements for sign installations, and identified content required for signs inside stairs and on doors. We developed a standard NYP could apply to future signage.
• Compressed gas storage. SGH reviewed medical compressed gas storage rooms to compare the existing conditions with code requirements for ventilation and limits on the amount of hazardous materials that can be stored in any given room.
• Joint Commission (JC) survey. The JC performed an accreditation survey of all ten NYP locations. SGH helped the Environment of Care Compliance team prepare by reviewing applicable provisions of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code, identifying existing life safety deficiencies, recommending corrective actions, and working with the facilities to complete the repairs. We accompanied the survey team, reviewed the JC’s fire life safety findings, evaluated applicable code requirements, and provided reports documenting the resolution.
• Interim life safety measure program. SGH provided support for construction projects at the hospital to identify life safety or code compliance concerns. We reviewed drawings; identified when sprinklers, fire alarms, and means of egress would be out of service; and recommended mitigation measures. SGH conducted weekly site visits during ongoing construction projects and helped the project teams maintain a safe environment.
• Statement of conditions. SGH inspected 2.3 million sq ft of above- and below-ceiling conditions at three NYP campuses to identify outdated drawings and egress, sprinklers, fire alarms, firestopping, and fireproofing items not meeting NFPA 101: Life Safety Code. We input observations, relevant code references, and required corrective actions into a mobile database that communicates with NYP’s asset management system.