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University of New Mexico Hospital won't start moving patients into its new wing as planned today because of a problem with emergency doors.

The hospital delayed transferring 250 patients into the Bill and Barbara Richardson Pavilion because the state Fire Marshal's Office hasn't approved the occupancy permit, hospital spokesman Sam Giammo said.

Inspectors found problems with the pavilion's fire doors, which are designed to close during an emergency, Giammo said.

The Fire Marshal's Office could not be reached for comment Friday.

Giammo said hospital officials expect to go ahead with the move in the coming week.

"We want to make sure it's safe for the patients, and that's why we have delayed the move," he said.

The hospital was scheduled to transfer patients over the weekend from several units, including intensive care and emergency room.

The delay will not affect patient care, Giammo said.

"We've been practicing the move," he said. "We've been training. Nothing is going to change."

The six-story, 478,748-square-foot wing cost $233.8 million. Construction began in the fall of 2004.

The pavilion includes a children's wing, emergency room and maternity center. It will also add about 70 beds to the hospital.