BS 2646-2:1990
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Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to planning and installation
Hardcopy , PDF
29-11-2023
English
31-10-1990
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Foreword
Guide
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Planning
4 Heating and ventilation
5 Noise transmission
6 Services to autoclaves and associated areas
7 Autoclave discharge
Guidance in relation to autoclaves for the sterilization of material and equipment, including make-safe loads, which may be contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Groups 1, 2 or 3.
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CH/198
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 89/57278 DC. (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
This Part of BS2646 gives guidance on the planning for, and installation in laboratories of, autoclaves for the sterilization of material and equipment, including those which may be contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Groups 1, 2, or 31). It does not cover the installation of autoclaves used for material contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Group 4, for which complete containment of condensate is considered to be essential.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.
| BS 2646-5:1993 | Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Methods of test for function and performance |
| PD 6632:1998 | Biotechnology. Laboratories for research, development and analysis. Guidance on the selection of equipment needed for biotechnology laboratories according to the degree of hazard |
| BS 2646-3:1993 | Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to safe use and operation |
| BS 2646-1:1993 | Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Specification for design, construction, safety and performance |
| BS 2646-1:1988 | Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Specification for design and construction |
| BS 8206-1:1985 | Lighting for buildings Code of practice for artificial lighting |
| BS 2646-3:1993 | Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to safe use and operation |
| BS 3928:1969 | Method for sodium flame test for air filters (other than for air supply to I.C. engines and compressors) |
| BS 2486:1978 | Recommendations for treatment of water for land boilers |
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