I would like to reach out to fellow architects, if involved with the design of dental operatories providing treatment under general anesthesia.
1. Are measures are being taken to assure a proper installation and verification of medical gas lines by certified installers per applicable codes, in such facilities providing the type of dental treatment that involves the administration of general anesthesia to pediatric and/or adult patients?
2. Do these facilities also meet some of the minimum standards similar to those, that apply to Licensed medical surgery centers that administer general anesthesia?
I appreciate any input you can provide.
Savita Chandragiri, AIA, NCARB