Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB)

About HBSB

The Hospital Building Safety Board (HBSB or Board) was established by Senate Bill 519 (Alquist) in the original Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act of 1973.

The purpose of the Board is to:

• Advise the Director of the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD) on the administration of the Hospital Facilities Seismic Safety Act, and
• Act as a board of appeals with regard to seismic safety and fire and life safety issues relating to hospital facilities.

The Board is comprised of:

• Sixteen board members appointed by the Director of OSHPD from nominations submitted by professional associations, as specified in the Health and Safety Code, and three more are appointed as public members.
• Six statutory ex-officio members, representing state agencies whose programs interface with the hospital design and construction program.
• Three additional ex-officio members appointed by the Director of OSHPD as desired. These appointed Board members serve 4-year terms with a maximum of two terms.

Board members maintain close contact with professional groups and important industry organizations to bring attention to changes and emerging issues occurring in the design and construction of health facilities in California.

The full Board meets on an as needed basis. Additionally, committee meetings are held throughout the year. All meetings are open to the public and interested parties are always welcome to attend.

Go to the OSHPD subscription page and choose Hospital Building Safety Board News to receive HBSB news and information.

Activities & Resources

To see committee activities as well as previous committee meeting information, go to the HBSB Meeting Archives page.

Guidelines & Related Information

• Annual Report to California Seismic Safety Commission
• Appeal Procedures
• Education Opportunities
• Guide for Working on Projects under OSHPD Jurisdiction – Tips from Experts
• Healthcare Facility Construction Information

HBSB Staff

Ken Yu
Executive Director
HBSB
(916) 440-8443
ken.yu@oshpd.ca.gov

Joanne Jolls
HBSB
Support Staff
(916) 440-8446
joanne.jolls@oshpd.ca.gov

Evett Torres
HBSB
Support Staff
(916) 440-8453
evett.torres@oshpd.ca.gov

2020 West El Camino Avenue, Suite 800
Sacramento, California 95833
(916) 440-8453
Fax (916) 324-9118