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Health Building Notes (HBN) and Health Technical Memoranda (HTM)
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Last modified date:14 February 2007
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Series number:Health Technical Memorandum 07
Health Building Notes (HBN)
The Health Building Notes (HBN) are a series of publications that set the Department of Health's best practise standards in the planning and design of healthcare facilities. They inform project teams about accommodating specific department or service requirements. HBN recommendations are reflected in the cost guidance promulgated by the Department as a benchmark for demonstrating value for money in business cases. They are used in the management of the investment process, particularly at business case stages and, as the quality element of VfM benchmarks, they underpin the economic case for investment. Titles in the series are viewable from DH Estates & Facilities Division's publication list and are also downloadable free to the NHS via the DH Estates Knowledge and Information Portal.
Health Technical Memoranda (HTM)
The Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) series of publications sets healthcare specific standards for building components - such as, windows and sanitary ware - and the design and operation of engineering services, such as medical gas installations and fire safety requirements. HTM recommendations are reflected in the cost guidance promulgated by the Department as a benchmark for demonstrating value for money in business cases. The FIRECODE tiles of the HTM series contain requirements on trusts that are mandatory. The HTMs are supported by other technical guidance, such as the Model Engineering Specifications. Titles in the series are viewable from DH Estates & Facilities Division's publication listand are also downloadable free to the NHS via the DH Estates Knowledge and Information Portal.
Health Technical Memorandum 07-02: EnCO2DE - making energy work in healthcare
Last updated 2005.
ENCODE 2005 is the primary guidance on energy efficiency in healthcare facilities. It is a one-stop-shop for all issues relating to the procurement and management of energy in the NHS. It deals with policy issues, governance arrangements, capital and revenue spending decision-making, commissioning and design requirements. Encode references the mandatory Energy Targets for new build and refurbishing projects that apply to NHS bodies.
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