1323.10 Qualifications of Installers — 2025 California Plumbing Code

The installation of medical gas and vacuum systems shall be made by qualified, competent technicians who are experienced in performing such installations, including all personnel who actually install the piping system. Installers of medical gas and vacuum piped distribution systems, all appurtenant piping supporting pump and compressor source systems, and appurtenant piping supporting source gas manifold systems not including permanently installed bulk source systems, shall be certified in accordance with ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6010. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.10.1, 5.1.10.11.10.2]

1323.10.1 Brazing. Brazing shall be performed by individuals who are qualified in accordance with Section 1323.11. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.10.5]

1323.10.2 Documentation. Prior to any installation work, the installer of medical gas and vacuum piping shall provide and maintain documentation on the job site

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for the qualification of brazing procedures and individual brazers that is required under Section 1323.11. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.10.6]

1323.10.3 Health Care Organization Personnel. Health care organization personnel shall be permitted to install piping systems if all of the requirements of Section 1323.10 are met during the installation. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.10.7]