The Ontario Building Code | Medical Gas Piping

3.7.5.2. Medical Gas Piping

(1) All medical gas piping systems shall be designed, constructed, installed and tested in conformance with CSA Z7396.1, "Medical Gas Piping Systems - Part 1: pipelines for Medical Gases and Vacuum".

In Plain Language

Medical gas piping systems must be designed, installed, and tested in conformance with the CSA Z7396.1 standard covering pipelines for medical gases and vacuum systems, ensuring these life-critical systems are installed safely and reliably.

This is a plain-language summary of the 2012/2017 Ontario Building Code text above, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the 2024 edition (O.Reg. 163/24) or a qualified professional before construction.