Medical cart washer/disinfector

[Bandit6]

Using the 2021 IPC is there a need for a interceptor/separator for a medical ( hospital/surgical ) cart washer ?
I have looked through chapter 10 and also looked at the equipment website for a spec requirement and didn't find anything.
In my mind it seems like it should be thinking bio-hazards, or medications or the enzymes that maybe used to disinfect something like this to a sterile state.
as always thank you for your assistance

 

[BN4537]

I don't know if the specific items you mentioned are classified as a special waste or not. Here is the code and commentary:

803.1 Neutralizing device required for corrosive wastes.​

Corrosive liquids, spent acids or other harmful chemicals that destroy or injure a drain, sewer, soil or waste pipe, or create noxious or toxic fumes or interfere with sewage treatment processes shall not be discharged into the plumbing system without being thoroughly diluted, neutralized or treated by passing through an approved dilution or neutralizing device. Such devices shall be automatically provided with a sufficient supply of diluting water or neutralizing medium so as to make the contents noninjurious before discharge into the drainage system. The nature of the corrosive or harmful waste and the method of its treatment or dilution shall be approved prior to installation.

❖ When deleterious waste is suspected, it must be completely analyzed for any detrimental effects on the sanitary drainage system, public sewer or sewage treatment facility. A special waste system must treat any deleterious waste and reduce the threat to an acceptable level before it is discharged to the sanitary drainage system. The code does not specify what an “acceptable level” is because it varies by pipe material and type of waste. Special waste systems are associated with atypical plumbing systems, including laboratories, chemical plants, processing plants and hospitals. They may be necessary, however, when emergency shower systems are installed for use by persons exposed to harmful chemicals or nuclear material.