This publication provides information relative to the preparation, transportation, handling, storage, and use of
compressed air. While it deals with compressed air used for human respiration, much of the information is
equally applicable to compressed air for other purposes. It should be used in conjunction with CGA G-7.1,
Commodity Specification for Air, which describes the specification requirements and lists the grades for air and
prescribes methods of sampling and analysis.
CSA Z7396.1 Medical gas distribution networks — Part 1: Piping for medical gases, medical suction, medical support gases and anesthesia gas evacuation systems