The latest updates in the NFPA 99, Health care Facilities Code 2024 Edition book provide critical information to safeguard lives and property in healthcare settings. These new updates are essential for healthcare professionals to ensure a safe and effective environment for patient care. The NFPA 99 health care facilities code outlines the latest performance requirements for healthcare facilities and equipment in such areas as medical gases and vacuum systems, electrical systems, gas equipment, and fire protection functions. It includes provisions for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and testing of all healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, and limited care facilities.

The NFPA 2024 version introduces several significant changes:

1. Added reference to ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6060, Professional Qualification Standard for Designers of Medical Gas Systems.

2. Changes to Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) limits for medical gas and cryogenic liquid central supply systems.

3. Revised medical gas requirements and auxiliary vacuum system connections to improve emergency preparation, maintenance, and refilling.

4. New pressure drop calculations and limitations.

5. New section on the removal of cryogenic liquids from containers used in liquid form.

6. New emergency response requirements.

7. Changes to pressure chamber decompression requirements.

8. Changes to dental gas and vacuum system requirements.