Specifies requirements for the safety aspects, construction, testing, operation and maintenance of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems used for patient care, including therapeutic, diagnostic and prophylactic applications, and for operating surgical tools. Also applies to suction systems for day care centres and clinical situations but does not apply to suction systems for laboratories or hospital dental units. Also specifies requirements for operating room pendants, columns and booms.

AS 2896-2011

Medical gas systems — Installation and testing of non-flammable medical gas pipeline systems