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K-Tag K902

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Gas and Vacuum Piped Systems – Other

Jurisdiction: CM Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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This K-Tag directs surveyors to document in the Remarks section any NFPA 99 Chapter 5 Gas and Vacuum Systems deficiencies not captured by other specific K-Tags, citing the applicable Life Safety Code or NFPA standard on Form CMS-2567. It is a catch-all documentation requirement for piped gas and vacuum system compliance findings during facility surveys.

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K902 Gas and Vacuum Piped Systems – Other 
List in the REMARKS section any NFPA 99 Chapter 5 Gas and Vacuum 
Systems requirements that are not addressed by the provided K-Tags, but 
are deficient. This information, along with the applicable Life Safety Code or 
NFPA standard citation, should be included on Form CMS-2567. 
Chapter 5 (NFPA 99)