Architectural and Engineering Guidelines
In New York, an architect's involvement in a Certificate of Need (CON) application, particularly for healthcare facilities, is a critical aspect of the review process. The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the Public Health and Health Planning Council (PHHPC) require architectural plans and specifications as part of the CON application for various projects, including establishing new facilities, renovations, and acquiring major medical equipment.
Drawing Submission Guidelines DSG-00, DSG-01, DSG-05
- DSG-00 Design Submission Guidance Documents (PDF)
- DSG-1.0 Required Schematic Design (SD) and Design Development (DD) Drawings(PDF)
- DSG-05 Drawing Submission Guidelines for 100% Construction Documents (PDF)
Architectural or Engineering Certification Forms
List of Architectural or Engineering Certification Letters
- Architect's Letter of Certification for Proposed Construction or Renovation for Projects That Will Be Self-Certified. Self-Certification Is Not an Option for Projects over $15 Million, or Projects Requiring a Waiver (PDF)
- Architect's Letter of Certification for Proposed Construction or Renovation Projects to Be Reviewed by DOH or DASNY. (PDF) (Not to Be Submitted with Self-Certification Projects)
- Architect's Letter of Certification for Completed Projects (PDF)
- Architect's or Engineer's Letter of Certification for Inspecting Existing Buildings (PDF)
- Physicist's Letter of Certification (PDF)
Architectural Self Certified Submissions
Drawing Submission Guidance
Small Primary Care Clinic Guidelines
Birth Center Classification Guidelines
Construction Waiver and Equivalency
- Waiver and Equivalency Submission Guidelines (PDF)
- DOH-5223 State Waiver Request Form (DOCX)
- 10 NYCRR Part 711.2 Pertinent Technical Standards
