1.1 This specification establishes the requirements for two wall thickness schedules of specially cleaned, straight lengths of seamless copper tube, identified as Types K and L, suitable for medical gas systems. The tube shall be installed in conformance with the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 99, Gas and Vacuum Systems (NFPA) Standard 99C, Standard for Hypobaric Facili-ties (NFPA) Standard 99B, and Canadian Standards Associa-tion (CSA) Standard Z 305.1 ⁄Z 7396.1, Nonflammable Medi-cal Gas Piping Systems.
NOTE 1—Types K and L tube are defined in Specification B88.
NOTE 2—Drawn temper tube is suitable for use with capillary (solder joint) fittings for brazing.
