1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover equipment and materials intended for installation and use in flammable anesthetizing locations where accumulation of static electricity presents a risk of fire or explosion due to the possibility of static sparks being generated in the presence of flammable anesthetic-air mixtures. These products provide an electrically conductive path from other electrically conductive objects and patients to ground.

1.2 The products covered by this Standard include bonding appliances, casters, anesthesia face masks and anesthesia reservoir bags, breathing tubes, footwear, hose and tubing, mattresses and pads, sheeting, and restraint straps.

1.3 The products covered are for use in accordance with Article 517 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and Chapter 3 of the Standard for Health Care Facilities, NFPA 99.

Summary of Topics

This reaffirmation of ANSI/UL 1067 dated March 11, 2025 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.