Medical office buildings (MOB) require strict adherence to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS), ASHRAE 170 ventilation rules for healthcare facilities, and HIPAA-compliant acoustic wall assemblies.
Exam Room & Clinical Suite Mechanical Standards
Unlike standard office spaces where air is continuously recirculated across multiple suites, healthcare clinical environments require tailored ventilation:
- Air Exchange Rates: Examination rooms require a minimum of 6 total air changes per hour (ACH) with at least 2 outdoor air changes.
- Filtration Standards: MERV 14 or higher final filtration banks to capture airborne pathogens and particulate matter.
- Acoustic Wall Assemblies (STC 50+): Patient exam room walls must run full height from slab to underside of structural deck, packed with sound insulation batting and sealed with acoustic caulking at all floor/ceiling tracks to satisfy HIPAA confidentiality.