I.S. EN ISO 7396-1:2007&A3:2013

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, commissioning and certification
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 certification of the medical gas pipeline system
Annex E (informative) Temperature and pressure relationships
Annex F (informative) Risk management checklist
Annex G (informative) Operational management
Annex H (informative) Rationale
Bibliography

This part of ISO 7396 specifies requirements for design, installation, function, performance, documentation, testing and commissioning of pipeline systems for compressed medical gases, gases for driving surgical tools and vacuum in healthcare facilities to ensure continuous delivery of the correct gas and the provision of vacuum from the pipeline system.