IAPMO Seeks Public Input on Manual of Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency

The International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials and the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group are seeking the public’s initial input for development of the Manual of Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency.

On Sept. 15, 2021, IAPMO initiated the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group to create a manual to provide code-enhanced and adoptable language for medical gas piping systems and include innovative approaches toward resiliency.

The task group’s work culminated in the release of this manual, which integrates the expertise and insights from two guidance practices, each with its own distinct scope and purpose, to provide a comprehensive approach to ensuring the availability and effectiveness of medical gases in healthcare facilities.

While developed as a guidance document, it is written in mandatory language so building and health departments can easily adopt and codify the requirements. Additionally, this standalone document includes excerpts from IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code. The task group consisted of industry experts from across the nation.

The manual can be downloaded at: iapmo.org/media/31862/medical-gas-resiliency-manual-public-comment.pdf.