Question: NFPA 99 2018 5.1.3.6.1 (2) indicates that medical air shall meet the requirements of medical air USP. However, Table 5.1.12.4.12.3 does not include nitric oxide and sulfur dioxide as contaminates to be tested for even though they are listed in the USP as contaminates. Can you please help clarify why these are not required to […]
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Corrugated Medical Tubing
A major addition to the NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code, 2018 Edition is the allowance for the use of Corrugated Medical Tubing, or CMT. This is a new flexible corrugated copper alloy piping similar to that used in other types of fuel gas piping applications. It is a very beneficial option for renovation projects […]
New Inspection Requirement
New to the 2018 edition of NFPA 99 is a requirement for the inspection of installed medical gas piping before it is concealed. This is similar to a rough plumbing inspection and will require an ASSE 6020 Inspector or ASSE 6030 Verifier certification. In the past, medical gas installers were only required to have their […]
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