3.2.1 Equipotential node The function of the equipotential bonding bus bar is to galvanically interconnect all the conduc- tive parts and extraneous conductive parts pres ent or which could enter in the patient environ- mene (ng. 3.2) in this way, tra conauctive part malfunction occurs, all the conductive parts will have the same potential and the patient, who may be in contact with two or more conductive parts, isnot subject to hazardous currents. The standards prescribe the installation of an equlpotential node bonding bus bar In each {group 1 and 2 medical location, The node can be implemented with a terminal bar ora copper bar with multiple holes (ene for each conductor connected) and located on a wall in side or immediately outside the premises, The general rules apply in group 0 medical loca~ tions and therefore there is no equipotertial bonding bus bar required, except, of course, for bath and shower rooms ‘he conductive parts and the extraneous conductive parts that are located Inthe patient environment, oF Which may enter it during use, including those installed ata height above 2.5m such as the conductive part from the scalyic device the device protection conductors theron components ofthe reinforced concrete ofthe premises, when possible medical insulating Wansformer "any metal screens intended to reduce electromagnetic any conductive ri located under the floor ‘Non electrical and hed position operating tables unless theseare intended tobe earth insulated Elemente not tobe connected metal funfeure unite metal part of furnishings () Piping for hot and cold water, drains, oxygen, medical gases, airconditioning, plasterboard supporting structures, metal fixtures excluding the moving parts such as doors and openable windows @ since in conditions of use it can enter the pa- tient environment @ only for group 2 rooms, also SELV and PELV devices (4) Apart from the earth contact of the plug sock- ets positioned above 2.5 m, used exclusively for supplying power to lighting devices, which must however be connected to the earth system (5) Ingroup 2 rooms. (6) Without electrical components