1303.4 Sterilizers and Bedpan Steamers

Sterilizers and bedpan steamers shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and comply with Section 1303.4.1 and Section 1303.4.2.

1303.4.1 Drainage Connections. Sterilizers and bedpan steamers shall be connected to the sanitary drainage system through an air gap in accordance with Section 801.2. The size of indirect waste piping shall be not less than the size of the drain connection on the fixture. Each such indirect waste pipe shall not exceed 15 feet (4572 mm) in length and shall be separately piped to a receptor. Such receptors shall be located in the same room as the equipment served. Except for bedpan steamers, such indirect waste pipes shall not require traps. A trap having a seal of not less than 3 inches (76 mm) shall be provided in the indirect waste pipe for a bedpan

steamer.

1303.4.2 Vapor Vents and Stacks. Where a sterilizer or bedpan steamer has provision for a vapor vent and such a vent is required by the manufacturer, the vent shall be extended to the outdoors above the roof. Sterilizer and bedpan steamer vapor vents shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and shall not be connected to a drainage system vent.