I.S. EN ISO 7396-1:2016&A1:2019

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

This part of ISO 7396 specifies requirements for design, installation, function, performance, testing, commissioning and documentation of pipeline systems used in healthcare facilities for the following: — oxygen; — nitrous oxide; — medical air; — carbon dioxide; — oxygen/nitrous oxide mixtures (see Note 1); — helium/oxygen mixtures; — (*) oxygen 93; — gases and gas mixtures classified as medical device, gases delivered to medical devices or intended for medical purposes or gases and gas mixtures for medicinal use not specified above; — air for driving surgical tools; — nitrogen for driving surgical tools; — vacuum.