Your Guide to Medical Gas Verification

New installations must be verified:

Medical gas verification is an essential process that ensures the safety and efficacy of medical gas systems in healthcare facilities. It involves a series of tests and inspections that verify the performance, reliability, and compliance of medical gas systems, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide delivery systems.

At its core, medical gas verification aims to ensure that medical gas systems are installed, maintained, and operated correctly, minimizing the risk of gas leaks, contamination, and other potential hazards. This is crucial for patient safety and regulatory compliance, as non-compliant gas systems can compromise the quality of care and expose healthcare facilities to penalties and legal liabilities.

All new installations must be Verified by an ASSE 6030 verifier. Medical gas verifiers are there to make sure that your installation was done properly and that there are no immediate or long-term concerns you have to worry about. These include checking pipes and plumbing for proper installation and code compliance. Verifiers are required to make sure zone valves, alarm panels, medical gas outlets and other equipment within the system are functioning properly. These testing procedures ensure that you have all the proper equipment you need to do your job successfully.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 standard outlines the requirements for the installation, testing, and maintenance of medical gas systems in healthcare facilities. As part of the verification process, a medical gas verifier must perform several tests to ensure the system’s safety and efficacy. Here are some of the tests that may be performed by an NFPA 99 medical gas verifier:

  1. Oxygen purity testing: Oxygen is a critical component of medical gas systems, and it must meet purity standards to ensure it is safe for patient use. The verifier will test the oxygen purity using a specialized analyzer and ensure it meets the NFPA 99 standards.
  2. Medical air testing: Medical air is used in a variety of medical procedures and must be free of contaminants and meet certain purity standards. The verifier will test the medical air using specialized equipment and ensure it meets the required standards.
  3. Nitrous oxide purity testing: Nitrous oxide is a commonly used anesthetic gas in medical facilities, and its purity must be verified to ensure patient safety. The verifier will test the nitrous oxide using a specialized analyzer and ensure it meets the required purity standards.
  4. Pressure testing: The verifier will test the pressure of the medical gas system to ensure it meets the required specifications. This includes testing the pressure of the pipelines, regulators, and other components.
  5. Flow rate testing: The flow rate of medical gases is critical for patient safety and must be verified to ensure it meets the required specifications. The verifier will test the flow rate of the medical gas system using specialized equipment and ensure it meets the required standards.
  6. Leakage testing: The verifier will inspect the medical gas system for leaks, including pipelines, valves, and regulators. Any leaks will be identified, and repairs will be recommended to ensure the system is safe for patient use.

Overall, NFPA 99 medical gas verifiers perform a range of tests to ensure medical gas systems in healthcare facilities are safe, reliable, and comply with regulatory standards. By working with a reputable medical gas verification provider, healthcare facilities can ensure their medical gas systems meet the required standards and provide the highest level of patient care.

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  • Annual Inspections after verification:

    After your installation and verification, an annual inspection must be conducted to ensure that your new med gas installation and equipment is functioning properly. Also, we offer discounts on Annual Inspections, products, and gas delivery when you become a lifetime member.

  • Common Questions:

    What’s The Cost: Cost varies by facility size, but we can usually give you an estimate over the phone, just call 1+(844) 768-5744 or fill out the call back form on this page.

    When can we do it: If you need an emergency  medical gas verification and can’t find anyone else to do it the time you need, we’ll be happy to get it done. Just call 1+(844) 768-5744 or fill out the call-back form on this page and we’ll be there when you need us.

    What do we need to know before we do it: Scroll down to our verification checklist for important information on how to prepare for your verification.

Your Verification Checklist:

A medical gas verification checklist is a useful tool for verifying that medical gas systems in healthcare facilities are installed, maintained, and operated correctly. Here are some items that may be included on a medical gas verification checklist:

  1. System documentation: Verify that all necessary documentation, such as installation, maintenance, and repair records, are complete, accurate, and up to date.
  2. Purity testing: Test the purity of medical gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide to ensure they meet the required specifications.
  3. Pressure testing: Verify that the pressure of the medical gas system meets the required specifications.
  4. Flow rate testing: Test the flow rate of medical gases to ensure they meet the required specifications.
  5. Leakage testing: Inspect the medical gas system for leaks, including pipelines, valves, and regulators.
  6. Alarm testing: Test the alarms and sensors of the medical gas system to ensure they are functioning correctly and can alert staff in the event of a gas leak or other emergency.
  7. Maintenance verification: Verify that maintenance procedures are followed, and repairs are performed according to manufacturer recommendations.
  8. Equipment inspection: Inspect medical gas equipment, such as regulators, valves, and hoses, for damage, wear, and other potential hazards.
  9. Training verification: Verify that staff who operate and maintain medical gas systems are properly trained and have the necessary qualifications and certifications.
  10. Compliance verification: Verify that the medical gas system complies with all applicable regulatory standards, such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99.

By using a medical gas verification checklist, healthcare facilities can ensure that their medical gas systems are safe, reliable, and comply with regulatory standards. It can also help identify any issues or potential hazards that may need to be addressed to ensure patient safety.

Additional Checklist Items To Prepare For Verification Service

  • Do you have the blueprints for the new and the existing system?
  • Have you put together a risk assessment meeting prior to medical gas shut down that ensures all department heads are aware of the project and its potential effects on the facility’s patients?
  • Do you have at least two times the estimated amount of gas needed to back feed your system? Who is responsible for the medical gas back feed?
  • How “temporary” is your temporary supply? Has your back feed been verified and are all NFPA 99 requirements being met? Will your master alarms still function during your medical gas shut down?
  • Are certified ASSE 6010 installers and ASME IX brazers performing the work?
  • Is the verifying company working for you or the contractor?
  • Will your project be properly documented when complete?

You Should Know These Important NFPA Guidelines on Medical Gas Verifications:

  • NFPA Code 5.1.14.5.6
    Verification tests must be conducted after all testing required in 5.1.12.2, after all Installer Performed Tests has been completed.
  • NFPA Code 5.1.12.4.1.1
    Anytime modifications are made that alter or “breach” the medical gas pipeline, verification tests outlined in 5.1.12 must be performed on the downstream partitions of the medical gas piping system.
  • NFPA Code 5.1.12.4.1.3
    Medical gas systems and pipeline testing must be conducted by technicians meeting the requirements of ASSE 6030, Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Verifiers.

Get the full NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code

MTS Verification Information:

  • Where a medical gas system is supplied by a bulk oxygen gas or other medical gas supply system, a 3rd party medical gas licensed ASSE 6030 verifier shall conduct a medical gas verification of the new work on the patient side of the bulk system supply source valve. A system that is currently in use, and medical gas piping or components are being added, a licensed ASSE 6030 verifier shall test and verify downstream of the breached piping. A system shall be deemed breached at the point of pipeline intrusion by physical separation or by system component removal, replacement, or addition.
  • A medical gas verifier shall be able to complete report forms that include (at a minimum) data on the location, performance, and status of individual medical gas outlets, inlets, and system valves. The reports shall also include the results of cross connection tests, outlet flow tests, alarm tests, vacuum distribution system tests, gas piping contaminant tests, medical gas particulate tests, medical air compressor contaminant tests, medical gas concentration tests, medical gas manifold inspections, medical air source inspection and medical vacuum source inspections.
  • All of Medical Testing Solutions test instruments are calibrated as per the N.I.S.T (National Institute of Standards and Technology) requirements and documentation of these recordings are kept onsite at all times during testing and verification procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, MTS has various partnerships with a number of medical gas installation contractors. Each sub contractor employees qualifying ASSE 6010 Medical Gas Installers ready to meet your needs.
A Medical Gas Certification (Also called a medical gas verification) is an NFPA required inspection and approval of newly installed medical gas delivery systems. All newly in installed medical gas pipeline and equipment must be certified by an ASSE 6030 before use.
Answer: Per NFPA guidelines, it is a requirement for any facilities using medical grade gases for the purpose of human consumption to have their gas delivery systems inspected by and ASSE 6040. Read more about Medical Gas Inspections Here.
Answer: Yes, MTS provides annual medical gas inspections. We provide discounts on Annual Inspections when you sign multi year contracts. Read more about Medical Gas Inspections Here.
Answer: The Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board issues medical gas piping certification to medical gas system installers who possess valid certification from the National Inspection Testing Certification Corporation or NITC. Certification from other organizations may be considered with approval of the board.
Yes, we can adapt any fittings to the desired hosing for any medical grade gas. High pressure gases such as Nitrogen can also be accommodated.
Yes, Those items for shipment to countries outside of the U.S. may be subject to taxes, customs duties and fees levied by the destination country (“Import Fees”). The recipient of the shipment is the importer of record in the destination country and is responsible for all Import Fees.
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Answer: Per NFPA guidelines, it is a requirement for any facilities using medical grade gases for the purpose of human consumption to have their gas delivery systems inspected by and ASSE 6040. Read more about Medical Gas Inspections Here.

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