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BS 2646-2:1990

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to planning and installation

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

29-11-2023

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-10-1990

Committees responsible
Foreword
Guide
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Planning
4 Heating and ventilation
5 Noise transmission
6 Services to autoclaves and associated areas
7 Autoclave discharge

Guidance in relation to autoclaves for the sterilization of material and equipment, including make-safe loads, which may be contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Groups 1, 2 or 3.

This Part of BS2646 gives guidance on the planning for, and installation in laboratories of, autoclaves for the sterilization of material and equipment, including those which may be contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Groups 1, 2, or 31). It does not cover the installation of autoclaves used for material contaminated with organisms categorized as Hazard Group 4, for which complete containment of condensate is considered to be essential.

NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this standard are listed on the inside back cover.

Committee
CH/198
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 89/57278 DC. (06/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2011. (11/2011)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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BS 2646-3:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to safe use and operation
BS 2646-1:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Specification for design, construction, safety and performance

BS 2646-1:1988 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Specification for design and construction
BS 8206-1:1985 Lighting for buildings Code of practice for artificial lighting
BS 2646-3:1993 Autoclaves for sterilization in laboratories Guide to safe use and operation
BS 3928:1969 Method for sodium flame test for air filters (other than for air supply to I.C. engines and compressors)
BS 2486:1978 Recommendations for treatment of water for land boilers

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