Medical Gas Pipeline Systems (SHTM 02-01)
Published on 12 August 2026
From: NHSScotland Assure
Scottish Health Technical Memorandum 02-01 Parts A and B: medical gas pipeline systems design, installation, validation, verification and operation.
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The SHTM 02 series covers piped medical gases, medical and surgical air, and medical vacuum installations. It applies to all medical gas pipeline systems installed in healthcare premises and anaesthetic gas scavenging disposal systems.
- Part A: design, installation, validation and verification.
- Part B: operational management.
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