Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS
1323.3 Location of Piping — 2025 California Plumbing Code
California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Plumbing Code (Title 24, Part 5) § 1323.3 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Piping risers shall be permitted to be installed in pipe shafts if protected from physical damage, effects of excessive heat, corrosion, or contact with oil. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.3.1] 1323.3.1 Prohibited Locations. Piping shall not be installed in kitchens, stairwells, elevator shafts, elevator machine rooms, areas with open flames, electrical service equipment over 600 volts, and areas prohibited Cal- ifornia Electrical Code except for the following locations:
(1) Room locations for medical air compressor supply systems and medical-surgical vacuum pump supply systems
(2) Room locations for secondary distribution circuit panels and breakers having a maximum voltage rating of 600 volts [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.3.2] 1323.3.2 Approved Locations. Medical gas piping shall be permitted to be installed in the same service trench or tunnel with fuel gas lines, fuel oil lines, electrical lines, steam lines, and similar utilities, provided that the space is ventilated (naturally or mechanically) and the ambient temperature around the medical gas piping is limited to 130°F (54°C) maximum. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.3.3] 1323.3.3 Prohibited Contact with Oil. Medical gas piping shall not be located where subject to contact with oil, including a possible flooding area in the case of a major oil leak. [NFPA 99:5.1.10.11.3.4]
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