JULY 2005
SOLICITATION FOR OFFERS
OUTPATIENT CLINIC
SFO NO. V101-183R-xxx-xxx-xx
[INSERT LOCATION OF FACILITY]
Provide main line supply line with a shut-off valve. Locate valve as to be accessible by authorized
personnel only and be located downstream of the source valve and outside of the source room, enclosure,
or where the main valve enters the building. Identify this valve. A main line valve is not required when the
source shut-off valve is accessible within the building.
Each branch or riser supplied from the main line shall have an in-line shut-off valve adjacent to the main.
Each branch supplied from a riser shall have an in-line shut-off valve adjacent to the riser. Conceal in-line
shut-off valves (e.g., above ceiling with ceiling tag, or in a locked equipment room), and make provision to
lock them open.
Editing Note: Include following if required for
ambulatory surgery.
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Provide a zone valve, in a cabinet with other medical gas zone valves, for all anesthetizing locations and
branches serving station outlets and inlets in conformance with NFPA 99. Provide additional service valves
above ceiling to subdivide areas for maintenance.
Combine anesthesia evacuation piping with the medical vacuum system piping above ceiling and after
zone valve.
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Except for nitrogen systems, medical gas station outlets and vacuum station inlets in new buildings shall
be quick coupler type. Where building alterations or additions occur, station outlets and inlets shall be
compatible with those of the existing building, without the use of secondary adapters.
All nitrogen station outlets are required to be DISS type, and shall be with nitrogen control panel (NCP)
within the room being served.
Editing Note: coordinate with Schedule B.
Locations of piped medical gas station outlets and vacuum station inlets are indicated in Schedule B.
//Provide protective pipe enclosure for exterior oxygen line. Burial depth shall be a minimum two feet below
grade.//
Editing Note: Include following if required for
ambulatory surgery.
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Coordinate the requirement for the use of adult ventilators in the Operating Rooms and Recovery Area
with VA. Design and construct the oxygen and medical air systems to accommodate the ventilators.
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Oxygen System: Minimum design flow rate for any pipe section is 7 scfm.
Vacuum System: Minimum design flow rate for any pipe section is 3 scfm.
Medical Air System: Minimum design flow rate for any pipe section is 7 scfm.
6.6.8
MEDICAL GAS AND VACUUM ALARMS:
To insure continuous responsible observation, two master system alarms, in separate warning locations,
are required for each medical gas and vacuum system.
The primary warning location shall be located to assure continuous surveillance during the working hours
of the facility. Suitable warning locations may include central reception area, urgent care nurse station, bio-
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