S2 E7 – Plumbing Standards and Health Care Facility Design
About this episode
The episode discusses plumbing standards and their critical role in health care facility design with expert Christoph Lohr.
In this episode of Between the Lines with FGI , host John Williams interviews Christoph Lohr, vice president of technical services and research at IAPMO and the plumbing task group chair for the 2026 Health Guidelines Revision Committee (HGRC). Their discussion explores the complexities and challenges of plumbing systems in health care facilities, emphasizing the importance of water quality and safety. Christoph also highlights the collaborative efforts between IAPMO and FGI to improve plumbing standards and codes. Listeners will gain insights into the critical role of plumbing in health care and the ongoing efforts to enhance system resiliency and efficiency. Sponsored by: American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE): Optimizing health care facilities Link to show notes: https://fgiguidelines.org/podcast/s2-e7-plumbing-standards-and-health-care-facility-design/ Learn more about AIA self-reporting LUs: https://fgiguidelines.org/aia-self-reporting-lus/ Connect with us on LinkedIn
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