NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code Exam 2026–2027 – Complete Test Prep & Review.

NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities Code Exam 2026–
2027 – Complete Test Prep & Review
1. 1.1.4.2 The following areas are not addressed in this code, but area ad-dressed
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in other NFPA documents: (1)Specificrequirementsforwiringandinstallationofelectrical systems and
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components thereof are covered in NFPA 70
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(2) Requirements for illumination and identification of means of egress in health care facilities are covered in NFPA 101
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(3) Requirements for installation, testing, and maintenance of fire protection signaling systems are covered in NFPA 72
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(4) Requirements for installation of fire pumps are covered inNFPA20, exceptthatthealternatepower source is permittedto
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betheessentialelectricalsystem
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(5) Requirements for installation of stationary engines and gas turbines are covered in NFPA 37
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2. 1.2 Purpose: to provide minimum requirements for the installation, inspection, testing, maintenance, per-
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formance, and safe practices for facilities, material, equipment, and appliances
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3. 1.3.2.3 Continued use of an existing system that is noncompliant with the
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requirementsofthiscodeshallbepermittedunlesstheauthorityhaving
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jurisdictionhasdeterminedthatsuchposesadistincthazardtolife.:.
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1.3.3.1 The health care organization shall ensure that policies are established and
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smaintained that permit the attending medical professional to supersede the s s s s s s s s s




requirements of this code in order to satisfy the emergency needs of the patient: .
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1.3.3.2. Each application of the provisions of 1.3.3.1, where this code's require-
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mentsaresuspendedtosatisfytheemergencyneedsofapatient,shallbe clearly
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documentedandreviewedwiththeintentofmeetingsimilarfuture needswithin
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therequirementsofthiscode:.
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1.3.4.1 Thehealthcarefacility'sgoverningbodyorit'sdesigneeshallestablish the
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following areas in accordance with the type of patient care anticipated: (1)
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,7. 1.4.3 Theauthorityhavingjurisdiction shallbepermittedtogrant exceptions to this
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code: .
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The documents referenced in this chapter, or portions of such documents, are
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referenced within this code and shall be considered part of the requirements of
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this code, and the following shall also apply: (1) Documents referenced in this chapter, or portionofsuch
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documents,shallonlybeapplicabletotheextentcalledforwithinotherchaptersofthiscode
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(2) Where the requirements of a referenced code or standard ditter from the requirements of this code, the
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requirements of this code shall govern.
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(3) Existing buildings or installations that do not comply with the provisions of the codes or standards referenced in thischapter
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shall be permitted to be conformity with these documentsdoes not present a serioushazard to the occupants as
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determined by the authority having jurisdiction.
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9. 2.2
NFPA 55: Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code, 2023 edition
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NFPA 70: NationalElectricalCode, 2023edition
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NFPA 101: Life SafetyCode,2024edition
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12.2.3.3
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ASHRAE 170: VentilationofHealthCareFacilities,2021,Addendac,d,e,f,g,andh
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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6010: Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Installers, 2021 s s s s s s s s s s




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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6015: Professional Qualifications Standard for Bulk Medical Gas/Cryogenic Fluid Central s s s s s s s s s s




Supply Systems Installers, 2021
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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6020: Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Inspectors, 2021 s s s s s s s s s s




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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6030: Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Verifiers, 2021 s s s s s s s s s s




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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6035: Professional Qualifications Standard for Bulk Medical Gas/Cryogenic Fluid Central s s s s s s s s s s




Supply Systems Verifiers, 2021
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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6040: Professional Qualifications Standard for Bulk Medical Gas Systems Mainte-nance
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Personnel, 2021
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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI 6060: Professional Qualifications Standard for Bulk Medical Gas Systems Designers, 2021
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ASTM B88: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube, 2020
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ASTM B280: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Field Service,
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2020
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ASTM B819: Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems, 2019
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ANSI/AWS A5.8M/A5.8: Specification for Filler Metals for Brazing and Braze Welding, 2019
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AWS B2.2/B2.2M: SpecificationforBrazingProcedureandPerformanceQualification, 2016
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CDA Publications:CopperDevelopmentAssociationInc.,7918JonesBranchDr.,Suite300,McLean,VA22102
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CGA C-7: Guide to Classification and Labeling of Compressed Gases, 2020
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CGA G-4.1: Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service, 2018
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CGA M-1: StandardforMedicalGasSupplySystemsatHealthCareFacilities,2018
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CGA V-5: Standard for Diameter Index Safety System (Noninterchangeable Low Pressure Connections for Medical Gas
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Applications),2019
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30. 2.3.12FGIPublications s s




FacilityGuidelinesInstitute,9750FallRidgeTrail,St.Louis,MO63127: Guidelines for
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Design and Construction of Hospitals, 2022
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