Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 Supply systems
6 Monitoring and alarm systems
7 Pipeline distribution systems
8 Shut-off valves
9 Terminal units gas-specific connectors
   medical supply units pressure regulators
   and pressure gauges
10 Marking and colour coding
11 Pipeline installation
12 Testing and commissioning
13 Information to be supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) - Schematic representations of typical
        supply systems and area distribution systems
Annex B (informative) - Guidelines for location of cylinder
        manifolds cylinder storage areas and stationary vessels
        for cryogenic or non-cryogenic liquids
Annex C (informative) - Example of procedure for testing
        and commissioning
Annex D (informative) - Typical forms for documenting compliance
        of the pipeline systems for compressed medical gas and
        vacuum
Annex E (informative) - Temperature and pressure relationships
Annex F (informative) - Risk management checklist
Annex G (informative) - Operational management
Annex H (informative) - Rationale
Annex I (informative) - Rationale for compressor hazards
Annex J (informative) - Considerations for implementation and
        use of oxygen 93
Annex K (informative) - Manufacture of medical gases on site
        Responsibility for medical gas quality
Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the Essential
         Requirements of EU Directive 93/42/EEC
         on Medical devices

Abstract

Gives safety requirements for pipeline systems used in healthcare facilities both public and private.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CH/121/6
Supersedes	09/30195327 DC : 0 04/30088537 DC : DRAFT SEP 2004 13/30255929 DC : 0 08/30176779 DC : DRAFT SEP 2008