The original General Standards were published in 1947, as part of the Hill-Burton Program. Sporadic
changes were made to the original document from 1947 to 1963. In 1963 a special committee was
established to update the Standards on a regular basis
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Public Health Service Regulations
PHSR 930-A-7
PHSR 930-A-7
PHSR 930-A-7
1964
1967
1969
Titled: General Standards of Construction and Equipment for Hospitals and Medical Facilities
Health Service and Maintenance Administration
HSM-73-4014
1973
Titled: General Standards of Construction and Equipment for Hospitals and Medical Facilities
Health Resources Administration
HRA-76-4000
HRA-79-14500
HRA-81-14500
1976
1979
1981
Titled: Minimum Requirements of Construction and Equipment for Hospitals and Medical
Facilities
Department of Health & Human Services
Health Resources and Services Administration
HRS-M-HF 84-1
1984
Titled: Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospitals and Medical Facilities
American Institute of Architects
1987 Edition
1992/93 Edition
1987
1992
Titled: Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospitals and Medical Facilities
1996/97 Edition
2001 Edition
1996
2001
Titled: Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities
2006 Edition
2006
Titled: Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities