Date: September 16-18, 2026
Duration: 3 Days
Price:
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$1,800 per student
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$1,700 per student for groups of 2 or more from the same organization
Contact us for discounted group pricing ($1,700 per student for 2+ students from the same organization).
Course Overview
This course provides a practical, working knowledge of laboratory design fundamentals. Participants learn how to evaluate competing design proposals, identify key safety considerations, communicate effectively with design firms, and ensure the final layout meets operational and regulatory needs.
Course Outline
General Overview of Laboratory Design
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How the process should work — and why it often doesn’t
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Common causes of costly problems
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Guidelines for successful design
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Budgetary estimates
Codes Affecting Laboratory Design
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OSHA
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EPA
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Building Codes
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Fire Codes
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ASME
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NFPA-45
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NFPA-30
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Flammable storage requirements
Types of Ventilation Systems
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General ventilation requirements
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System types, pros & cons
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NFPA-45 ventilation requirements
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Exhaust rates
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Room pressurization
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Re-entrainment issues
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Common ventilation problems
Hoods
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How chemical hoods operate
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Choosing the correct hood sash
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Required services
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Placement criteria and common mistakes
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Airfoils
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Why hoods fail & how to prevent issues
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Ductless hoods
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Low-flow hoods
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Auxiliary air hoods
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Exhausted enclosures
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Local exhaust options
Laboratory Safety Systems
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Eyewashes
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Safety showers
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Fire alarms
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PA systems
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Intercoms
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Emergency power shutoffs
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Gas monitoring systems
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Code requirements & common issues
Utilities and Fit Out
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Common utilities
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Routing & placement
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Drain lines
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High-purity water systems
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Electrical requirements
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Telecommunications
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Computing
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Casework
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Floors, ceilings, wall finishes
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Doors
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Evaluating systems to meet performance requirements
Common Laboratory Layouts
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Layout types
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Advantages & disadvantages
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Design considerations
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Flammable liquid storage integration
Grassroots vs. Renovations
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Key differences
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Determining what’s best for your organization
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Cost considerations
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Renovation strategies
Price Options
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$1,800 per student
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$1,700 per student when two or more register from the same organization
