All sterilizers shall conform to the requirements of the mechanical article.
18-29-422.9.1 Sterilizer piping.
Access for the purposes of inspection and maintenance shall be provided to all sterilizer piping and devices necessary for the operation of sterilizers.
18-29-422.9.2 Steam supply.
Steam supplies to sterilizers, including those connected by pipes from overhead mains or branches, shall be drained to prevent any moisture from reaching the sterilizer. The condensate drainage from the steam supply shall be discharged by gravity.
18-29-422.9.3 Steam condensate return.
Steam condensate returns from sterilizers shall be a gravity return system.