scope:

This standard provides the minimum requirements for the installation, maintenance, and removal of CMG supply systems at health care facilities.

This standard applies to all new or upgraded CMG supply systems at health care facilities. It provides direction for compliance with the following national regulations and model codes:

- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [1] ¹;

- Title 21 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (21 CFR) Parts 210-211 [2];

- NFPA 55, Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code [3]; and

- NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code [4].

This standard does not apply to:

- the piped distribution system;

- manufacturing plants or other establishments operated by the supplier or the supplier's agent for the purpose of storing and refilling portable containers, trailers, mobile supply trucks, or tank cars with medical gases; or

- nonhealth care facilities such as laboratories, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology facilities.

¹ References are shown by bracketed numbers and are listed in the order of appearance in the reference section.