When choosing a space for a future medical office, medical facility or Ambulatory Surgical Center, it is important to consider the building code requirements imposed on a building by the specifics of medical occupation. There are several requirements to consider. For example:

1. Construction Type of a Building - Buildings must be appropriately fire-rated in order to house ASC or medical facility.
   
   
2. Availability of Parking - most medical accreditation institutions will require a certain number of available parking spaces to allocated to service a medical office, facility or the ASC.
   
   
3. Fire Safety System - either a sprinkler system, fire alarms, or both are required to safeguard the patients of a medical office or surgical center.
   
   
4. Emergency Power - this is one of the most costly aspects of medical construction. Most municipal authorities will require some type of emergency power to service the medical office or facility in case of the municipal power failure.
   
   
5. ADA Access - the building must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act which means providing the access for the physically disabled patients.
   
   
6. Mechanical Ventilation (A/C) - the building current ventilation system must be able to either provide adequate around-the-clock ventilation or to accommodate an upgrade to service the future ASC.
   

The above are just a few of many concerns to be deliberated. A knowledgeable leasing agent or an architect experienced in medical construction would be able to answer these questions to help select an optimal location. It may also be prudent to consult an medical accreditation specialist for additional accreditation-related concerns.
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