Medical Gases - CSA Z7396.1

CSA Z7396.1 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems. Analysis under CSA Z7396.1 applies to all facilities providing health care services, in both public and private sectors, which utilize pipelines for medical gases, medical vacuums, medical support gases and anesthetic gas scavenging systems.  The standard is applicable to anyone involved in the design, construction, inspection and operation of medical gas systems. Medical gas contaminant testing is typically required whenever a system has been constructed and commissioned and when a repair, addition or modification has been made to the system.  Analysis must be completed by an accredited testing facility.