505.12 Pharmacies – Compounding Area of Parenteral Solutions — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-10-19 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 505.12 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
505.12 Pharmacies – Compounding Area of Par- enteral Solutions. [CA – Board of Pharmacy] The pharmacy shall have a designated area for the preparation of sterile products for dispensing which shall be ventilated in a manner not interfering with laminar air flow.
Note: For additional pharmacy building standard require- ments, see Chapter 12, California Building Code.
505.12.1 P harmacies – Laminar Flow Biological Safety Cabinet. [CA – Board of Pharmacy] In all pharmacies preparing parenteral cytotoxic agents, all com- pounding shall be conducted within a certified Class II Type A or Class II Type B vertical laminar airflow hood with bag in – bag out design. The pharmacy must ensure that con-
taminated air plenums that are under positive air pressure are leak tight. Note: For additional pharmacy building standard requirements, see Chapter 12, California Building Code.
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