Environment of Care (EC) (Critical Access Hospitals / Critical Access Hospitals)
Medical Gas Shut-off Valve - Labeling
Publish | January 01, 0001
What is the requirement for labeling medical gas shut-off valves?
Each room served by the piped medical gas and vacuum zone valves is to be identified. Consecutive rooms served, like "Procedure Rooms 1-6" can be used. General statements of area are not acceptable. Labeling of medical gas and vacuum valves is to be in accordance with NFPA 99 (1999 edition). A zone shut-off valve with a removable panel does not have to be labeled both on the valve and on the removable panel; just one location is adequate. Hidden shut-off valves, such as those above the ceiling, are to be labeled on or near the valve; its hidden location can be identified by a label, icon, etc., or on a utility systems map in accordance with EC.02.05.01. [EC.02.05.09]
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