Structural requirements for the central piping systems that are used in hospitals to distribute gases are established by whom?
a. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
b. Department of Transportation
c. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
d. Compressed Gas Association (CGA)
ANS: C
Structural standards for piping systems are established by the NFPA and are described in more detail elsewhere.
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