Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS
1312.3 Vacuum Receivers — 2025 California Plumbing Code
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
Cite as: 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) § 1312.3 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Receivers for vacuum shall meet the following requirements:
(1) They shall be made of materials deemed suitable by the manufacturer.
(2) They shall comply with Section VIII.1, “Unfired Pressure Vessels,” of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
(3) They shall be capable of withstanding a gauge pressure of 60 psi (414 kPa) and 30 inch (762 mm) gauge HgV.
(4) They shall be equipped with a manual drain.
(5) They shall be of a capacity based on the technology of the pumps. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.7.3]
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