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1313.5.1 Medical Air Compressor Source
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The medical air compressors shall draw their air from a source of clean air. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.11(A)]
If an air source equal to or better than outside air (e.g., air already filtered for use in operating room ventilating systems) is available, it shall be permitted to be used for the medical air compressors with the following provisions:
- This alternate source of supply air shall be available on a continuous 24 hours-per-day, 7 days-per-week basis.
- Ventilating systems having fans with motors or drive belts located in the airstream shall not be used as a source of medical air intake. [NFPA 99:5.1.3.6.3.11(E)]
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