Chapter 13 — HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND MEDICAL GAS AND MEDICAL VACUUM SYSTEMS
1326.1 General — 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) § 1326.1 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Category 3 piped gas and vacuum systems shall be permitted when all of the following criteria are met:
(1) Only minimal sedation, as defined in Chapter 2; or no sedation is performed. Deep sedation, moderate sedation, and general anesthesia are not performed.
(2) The loss of the piped gas and vacuum systems is not likely to cause injury to patients, staff, or visitors, but can cause discomfort.
(3) The facility piped gas and vacuum systems are intended for Category 3 patient care rooms as defined in Chapter 2. [NFPA 99:5.3.1.2]
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