ASSE IAPMO ANSI Series 6000-2012 PDF

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000
ASSE Board Approved: July, 201 2

ANSI Approved: August, 201 2
American Society of Sanitary Engineering
Professional Qualifications Standard for

Medical Gas Systems
Personnel
– Medical Gas Systems Generalists
– Medical Gas Systems Installers
– Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers
– Medical Gas Systems Inspectors
– Medical Gas Systems Verifiers
– Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifiers
– Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel
– Medical Gas Systems Instructors
– Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructors
An American National Standard

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Professional Qualifications Standards for
Medical Gas Systems Personnel
General Information ............................................... v 1 0-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge .............................. 8

1 0-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ................................. 8
Foreword ............................................................... vii 1 0-2.4 System and System Component Testing

Knowledge ...................................................................... 8
ASSE Professional Qualifcations Standards 1 0-2.5 Documenting and Recording ....................................... 8
Committee .......................................................... viii 1 0-3.1

1 0-3.2
Terminology ................................................................... 9
Certifcation o f Medical Gas Systems Installers ........ 9
1 0-3.3 Recertifcation ................................................................ 9
Series 6000 Working Group ................................... ix
Standard #6015 ...................................................... 11
Standard #6001 ........................................................ 1 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers
Listed Standards and Terminology in ASSE Series 6000
Professional Qualifications Standard 1 5-1 .1
1 5-1 .2
Scope ............................................................................. 1 1
Purpose ......................................................................... 1 1
1 -1 .1 Reference and Industry Standards ............................. 1 1 5-1 .3 Limitations for a Bulk Medical Gas Systems
1 -1 .2 Terminology .................................................................. 2 Installer .......................................................................... 1 1
1 -1 .3 Third Party Certifcation Agencies ............................ 3 1 5-1 .4 Reference and Industry Standards ............................ 1 1
1 5-2.1 General Knowledge .................................................... 1 1
Standard #6005 ....................................................... 5 1 5-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge ............................ 1 2
Medical Gas Systems Generalists 1 5-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ............................... 1 2
5-1 .1 Scope ................................................................................ 5 1 5-2.4 System and System Component Testing
5-1 .2 Purpose ............................................................................ 5 Knowledge .................................................................... 1 2
5-1 .3 Limitations ...................................................................... 5 1 5-2.5 Documenting and Recording ..................................... 1 3
5-1 .4 Reference and Industry Standards .............................. 5 1 5-3.1 Terminology ................................................................. 1 3
5-2.1 General Knowledge ...................................................... 5 1 5-3.2 Certifcation o f Bulk Medical Gas Systems
5-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge .............................. 6 Installers ........................................................................ 1 3
5-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ................................. 6 1 5-3.3 Recertifcation .............................................................. 1 3
5-2.4 System and System Component Testing

Knowledge ....................................................................... 6 Standard #6020 ..................................................... 15
5-2.5 Documenting and Recording of Inspections Medical Gas Systems Inspectors
and Tests Knowledge ..................................................... 6 20-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................. 1 5
5-3.1 Terminology ................................................................... 6 20-1 .2 Purpose ......................................................................... 1 5
5-4. 1 Certifcation .................................................................... 6 20-1 .3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems
5-4. 2 Recertifcation ................................................................ 6 Inspector ....................................................................... 1 5
20-1 .4 Reference and Industry Standards ............................ 1 5
Standard #6010 ........................................................ 7 20-2.1 General Knowledge .................................................... 1 5
Medical Gas Systems Installers 20-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge ............................ 1 5
1 0-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................... 7 20-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ............................... 1 6
1 0-1 .2 Purpose ........................................................................... 7 20-2.4 System and System Component Testing
1 0-1 .3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems Installer ...... 7 Knowledge .................................................................... 1 6
1 0-1 .4 Reference and Industry Standards .............................. 7 20-2.5 Documenting and Recording of Inspections and
1 0-2.1 General Knowledge ...................................................... 7 Tests Knowledge ......................................................... 1 6
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20-3.1 Terminology ................................................................. 1 6 40-3.2 Certifcation o f Medical Gas Systems Maintenance
20-4. 1 Certifcation o f Medical Gas Inspectors ................. 1 6 Personnel ...................................................................... 27
20-4. 2 Recertifcation .............................................................. 1 6 40-3.3 Recertifcation .............................................................. 27
Standard #6030 ..................................................... 17 Standard #6050 ..................................................... 29

Medical Gas Systems Verifiers Medical Gas Systems Instructors
30-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................. 1 7 50-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................. 29
30-1 .2 Purpose ......................................................................... 1 7 50-1 .2 Purpose ......................................................................... 29
30-1 .3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems Verifer ...... 1 7 50-1 .3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems
30-1 .4 Reference Standards .................................................... 1 7 Instructor ...................................................................... 29
30-2.1 General Knowledge .................................................... 1 7 50-1 .4 Reference and Industry Standards ............................ 29
30-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge ............................ 1 7 50-2.1 General Knowledge .................................................... 29
30-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ............................... 1 8 50-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge ............................ 30
30-2.4 System and System Component Testing 50-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ............................... 30
Knowledge .................................................................... 1 8 50-2.4 System and System Component Testing
30-2.5 Documenting and Recording of Inspections Knowledge .................................................................... 30
and Tests ....................................................................... 1 8 50-2.5 Documenting and Recording ..................................... 30
30-3.1 Terminology ................................................................. 1 9 50-3.1 Terminology ................................................................. 31
30-3.2 Certifcation o f Medical Gas Systems Verifers ...... 1 9 50-3.2 Certifcation o f Medical Gas Instructors ................ 31
30-3.3 Recertifcation .............................................................. 1 9 50-3.3 Recertifcation .............................................................. 31
Standard #6035 ..................................................... 21 Standard #6055 ..................................................... 33

Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifiers Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructors
35-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................. 21 55-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................. 33
35-1 .2 Purpose ......................................................................... 21 55-1 .2 Purpose ......................................................................... 33
35-1 .3 Limitations for a Bulk Medical Gas Systems 55-1 .3 Limitations for a Bulk Medical Gas Systems
Verifer ........................................................................... 21 Instructor ...................................................................... 33
35-1 .4 Reference Standards .................................................... 21 55-1 .4 Limitations for a Bulk Medical Gas Systems
35-2.1 General Knowledge .................................................... 21 Instructor ...................................................................... 33
35-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge ............................ 22 55-2.1 General Knowledge .................................................... 33
35-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ............................... 22 55-2.2 Product Installation Knowledge ............................... 33
35-2.4 System and System Component Testing 55-3.1 Certifcation o f Bulk Medical Gas Systems
Knowledge .................................................................... 22 Instructors .................................................................... 33
35-2.5 Documenting and Recording of Inspections 55-3.2 Recertifcation .............................................................. 34
and Tests ....................................................................... 23
35-3.1 Terminology ................................................................. 24 Annex A ................................................................. 35
35-3.2 Certifcation o f Bulk Medical Gas Systems Field Installation Procedures for Medical Gas Systems
Verifers ......................................................................... 24 by Installers Qualified under ASSE Standard 6010
35-3.3 Recertifcation .............................................................. 24 A.1 Preparation ................................................................... 35
A.2 Equipment .................................................................... 35
Standard #6040 ..................................................... 25 A.3 Materials ........................................................................ 35
Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel A.4 Supports and Penetrations ......................................... 36
A.5 Work Area ..................................................................... 36
40-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................. 25
A.6 Cutting and Deburring ............................................... 36
40-1 .2 Purpose ......................................................................... 25
A.7 Assembly for Brazing .................................................. 36
40-1 .3 Limitations for the Medical Gas Systems
A.8 Continuous Purge for Brazing ................................... 37
Maintenance Personnel ............................................... 25
A.9 Brazing o f Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems ....... 37
40-1 .4 Reference Standards .................................................... 25
A.1 0 Visual Examination o f Brazed Joints ....................... 37
40-2.1 General Knowledge .................................................... 25
A.1 1 Welding o f Medical Gas and Vacuum
40-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge ............................ 25
Piping Systems ............................................................. 38
40-2.3 Product Maintenance Knowledge ............................. 26
A.1 2 Special Fittings ............................................................. 38
40-2.4 System and System Component Testing
A.1 3 Tests by the Installer ................................................... 38
Knowledge .................................................................... 26
A.1 4 Initial Blow-down ........................................................ 39
40-2.5 Documenting and Recording ..................................... 27
A.1 5 Initial Pressure Tests ................................................... 39
40-3.1 Terminology ................................................................. 27
A.1 6 Cross-Connection Test (Initial) ................................. 39
A.1 7 Initial Piping Purge Test ............................................. 40
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A.1 8 Standing Pressure/Vacuum Tests ............................. 40 D.7 Base Performance ........................................................ 60
A.1 9 Category 1 Piped Medical Gas and Vacuum D.8 Tools .............................................................................. 60
Systems .......................................................................... 40 D.9 Spare Parts List ............................................................ 60
A.20 Category 2 Piped Medical Gas and Vaccum
Systems .......................................................................... 40 Annex E ................................................................ 63
A.21 Category 3 Piped Medical Gas and Vacuum Training Outlines
Systems .......................................................................... 41 Medical Gas Systems Training Outline for Instructors to
Become Qualified under ASSE Standard 6050
Annex B ................................................................. 43
Performance Requirements for Medical Gas Systems E.1 Forty (40) Hour Medical Gas Systems Instructors’
Inspectors Qualified under ASSE Standard 6020 Training Outline ........................................................... 65
B.1 Administration ............................................................. 43 Medical Gas Systems Training Outline for 6050
B.2 Documents and Recording of Inspections Instructors to Become Qualified to Instruct ASSE 6035
and Tests ....................................................................... 43 Candidates
Annex C ................................................................. 45 E.2 Training Outline for Instructors o f Bulk Medical
Field Verification / Testing Procedures for Medical Gas Gas Systems Verifers .................................................. 67
Systems by Verifiers Qualified under ASSE Standard Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifiers Training Outline for
6030 ASSE 6030 Verifiers to Become Qualified under ASSE
C.1 Preparation ................................................................... 45 Standard 6035
C.2 Test Equipment ........................................................... 45
E.3 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifers Training
C.3 General Requirements for Verifcation Tests .......... 46
Outline .......................................................................... 71
C.4 Verifcation o f Standing Pressure Test for Positive
Pressure Gases ............................................................. 47 Annex F ................................................................. 75
C.5 Verifcation o f Standing Vacuum Test for Vacuum Medical Air Compressor Inspection Check List
Systems .......................................................................... 47
F.1 Medical Air Compressor Inspection Check List .... 75
C.6 Verifcation Tests for Cross-Connections ................ 47
C.7 Verifcation o f Shut-o ff Valves ................................. 48
Annex G ................................................................ 77
C.8 Verifcation o f Master, Area and Local Alarms ...... 48
Vacuum Pump Inspection Check List
C.9 Verifcation o f Pressure/Vacuum Alarms ............... 48
G.1 Vacuum Pump Inspection Check List ...................... 77
C.1 0 Piping Purge ................................................................. 49
C.1 1
C.1 2
Piping Particulate Verifcation ................................... 49
Verifcation o f Piping Purity ...................................... 50
Annex H ................................................................ 79
C.1 3 Verifcation o f Final Tie-ins to Existing Systems ... 50
Manifold Inspection Check List
C.1 4 Verifcation o f System Operational Pressure and H.1 Manifold Inspection Check List ................................ 79
Vacuum ......................................................................... 51
Table 1 Required Concentrations o f Medical Gases ........... 52 Annex I .................................................................. 81
C.1 5 Verifcation o f Medical Gas Concentration ............ 52 Bulk Medical Gas Supply Inspection Check List
C.1 6 Verifcation o f Medical Air Compressor Source I.1 Bulk Medical Gas Supply Inspection Check List ... 81
Systems .......................................................................... 52
C.1 7 Labeling o f System Components ............................. 53 Annex J .................................................................. 83
C.1 8 Verifcation o f Medical Compressed Air Purity ..... 53 Recommended Guidelines for Conducting Planned
C.1 9 Verifcation o f Medical Gas Manifold Sources ...... 54 Medical Gas Systems Shutdown and Temporary Backfeed
C.20 Verifcation o f Bulk Gas Supply Systems ................ 55
J.1 Scope ............................................................................. 83
C.21 Verifcation o f Medical Vacuum Source
J.2 Be fore Shutdown Date ............................................... 83
Equipment .................................................................... 55
J.3 During Shutdown and System Backfeeding ............ 84
Annex D ................................................................ 57 J.4

J.5
After Shutdown and Backfeed .................................. 85
Recommended Equipment List ................................ 85
Maintenance Procedures for Personnel Qualified under J.6 Suggested Shutdown Notifcation Form ................. 86
ASSE Standard 6040
D.1 Scope ............................................................................. 57 Annex K ................................................................. 87
D.2 Background .................................................................. 57 Organizations Responsible for the Reference and
D.3 Minimum Maintenance Schedule .............................. 57 Industry Standards in ASSE Standard 6001
D.4 General Work Requirements ...................................... 58
D.5 Test Procedures ........................................................... 58 Annex L ................................................................. 89
D.6 Labeling ......................................................................... 59 Sample Shutdown Notification Form
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Annex M ................................................................ 91
Sample Installer Performance Testing Record Form
Annex N ................................................................ 95
Guidelines for Third Party Certification Agencies
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Neither this standard, nor any portion thereo f, may be reproduced without the written consent o f
the American Society o f Sanitary Engineering.
ASSE Pro fessional Qualifcations Standards incorporate requirements for education, training
and general knowledge. No person may be certifed to an ASSE Pro fessional Qualifcations Standard
unless they have met all o f the requirements contained within the applicable standard and is certifed
by a recognized third party certifcation agency.
Organizations wishing to adopt or list any ASSE Pro fessional Qualifcations Standard should print
the ASSE standard number on the cover page frst and in equal or larger type to that o f the adopting
or listing organization.
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Copyright © 201 2, 2006, 2004, 2001 , 1 997
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FOREWORD
This foreword shall not be considered a part o f the standard; however, it is o ffered to provide
background information.
The American Society o f Sanitary Engineering is dedicated to the preservation o f public health
and safety through “Prevention Rather Than Cure.”
In 1 987, the American Society o f Sanitary Engineering’s Board o f Directors recognized the need
to develop Pro fessional Qualifcations Standards for the plumbing and mechanical industry. Since that
time ASSE has developed a number o f Pro fessional Qualifcations Standards, including the Series 5000,
Cross-Connection Control Pro fessional Qualifcations Standard, and the Series 6000, Pro fessional
Qualifcations Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel. Both o f these important documents, now
each considered the industry standard, were necessary to allow the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
to have nationally recognized standards, developed in an open consensus process, to use in ensuring
that individuals working on these critically important systems possess the knowledge and experience
required to success fully perform the installation, testing, maintenance, inspection and verifcation needed
within the indus try.
It was clear that there was a need to develop a standard to address minimum requirements for
medical gas and vacuum systems installers, inspectors, verifers, maintenance personnel and instructors.
In subsequent revisions, requirements for medical gas generalists, bulk medical gas systems installers
and bulk medical gas systems instructors were added. The 201 2 revision adds one more standard, which
includes the minimum requirements for bulk medical gas systems verifers.
The ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000, Pro fessional Qualifcation Standard for Medical Gas Systems
Personnel, is based on the requirements o f NFPA 99-201 2, Health Care Facilities Code.
These ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000 Standards allow regulatory o ffcials to have uniform
minimum requirements for qualifed Medical Gas Systems Installers, Medical Gas Systems Inspectors,
Medical Gas Systems Verifers, Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel, Medical Gas Systems
Instructors, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifers and Bulk Medical
Gas Systems Instructors. In addition, these standards give uniform requirements for third-party certifers
so that individuals can be certifed to these standards.
The ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000 Standards will continue to change through revision, not
only because the NFPA 99 Code changes on a regular basis, but because the industry responds to the
experience gained in the feld through the use o f these standards.
Recognition is made o f the time volunteered by members o f the Series 6000 working groups
who participated in the initial development o f this standard and the subsequent revisions.
This series o f standards was promulgated in accordance with procedures developed by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) .
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ASSE PQ STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Donald Summers Jr., Chairman Matthew Marciniak
UA Local 562 IAPMO
St. Louis, Missouri Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sean Cleary Barry Pines, CPD
IAPMO C & R Plumbing
Scranton, Pennsylvania Shelby Township, Michigan
Laurence T. Coleman Richard J. Prospal
UA Local 597 Prospal Consulting Services Inc.
Mokena, Illinois Brunswick, Ohio
Dana Colombo Philip Roach
Solarc Architecture & Engineering, Inc
Metairie, Louisiana Portland, Oregon
National Inspection Testing & Certifcation (NITC)
Robert L. Cross Kenneth Schneider

UA Local 68 Sprinkler Fitters LU 268
Houston, Texas St Louis, Missouri
Scott Hamilton Stephen Silber
UA Local 75 UA Local 342
Milwaukee, Wisconsin Concord, California
Edward Lyczko Stephen Stahnke
Cleveland Clinic - Retiree Stan-Key Plumbing, Inc.
Cleveland, Ohio Arnold, Missouri
Ramiro Mata Marianne Waickman
ASSE ASSE
Westlake, Ohio Westlake, Ohio
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SERIES 6000 WORKING GROUP
Edward Lyczko, Chairman Dimitrios (Jim) Kamilis PE
Cleveland Clinic - Retiree Hill Group
Cleveland, Ohio Franklin Park, Illinois
Mark Allen Leslie Kendall
ASPE UA Canada
Beacon Medical Products Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Rock Hill, South Carolina
James Kendzel - Alternate
Gary Bonetti Jr. ASPE
UA Local 342 Des Plaines, Illinois
Concord, California
Fritz Koppenberger
Sean Cleary Environmental Testing Services, Inc.
IAPMO Houston, Texas
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Matthew Marciniak - Alternate
Laurence Coleman IAPMO
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mokena, Illinois
Pip eftters LU 597 Training Fund
Mike Massey
Tot Darden
EMGS Los Angeles, California
National Insp ection Testing & Certifcation (NITC)
Villa Rica, Georgia

Daniel Miller
Keith Ferrari MedGasTech, Inc.
Praxair Inc. Charlotte, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina
David Mohile
Leroy Givens Medical Engineering Services, Inc.
Florida Pipe Trades Leesburg, Virginia
Silver Springs, Florida
Alfred Moon
Willie Carl Gregory Medical Technology Associates, Inc.
Plumbers LU 803 JAC Overland Park, Kansas
Orlando, Florida
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Thomas Mraulak Tom Spremo
Local 98 P.I.T.C. Purely Med Gas, Inc.
Romulus, Michigan Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Patrick Murray Robert Sutter
f BR Compliance Association
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Murray B ack ow Training School
Deerfeld B each, Florida
Mike O’Boyle - Alternate Deborah Toth - Alternate

Hill Group
Monee, Illinois Franklin Park, Illinois
Pip eftters LU 597 Training Fund
James Larry Rains, Jr. Jaime V. Valdivia - Alternate

SSR, Inc.
Nashville, Tennessee Upland, California
National Insp ection Testing & Certifcation (NITC)
Terry Rucker J. Richard Wagner

Nashville Machine Company, Inc. J. Richard Wagner, PE, LLC
Nashville, Tennessee Timonium, Maryland
Richard Schaefer Marianne Waickman - Non-voting
Medical Gas Consultants, LLC ASSE
Blue Springs, Missouri Westlake, Ohio
George Scott Kenneth Whitson
Scott Associates, LLC
South Salem, New York Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Plumbers & Pipeftters LU 3 4 4
Jason Shank Jonathan C. Willard

Plumbers LU 55
Cleveland, Ohio New Boston, New Hampshire
Certifed Medical Gas Services
Rick Ziegan
CHT, LLC
Brooklyn Heights, Ohio
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SERIES 6000 • STANDARD #6001
Listed Standards and Terminology in ASSE

Series 6000 Professional Qualifications Standard
1-1.1 Reference and Industry Standards 1 -1 .1 .1 2 ASTM B81 9 Standard Specifcation for Seamless
T h e fo llo wi ng li s t o f re fe re n c e a nd i nd u s tr y Copper Tube for Medical Gas Systems, 2000 edition
standards is part o f the requirements o f ASSE (R2006) .
Standard 6005, ASSE Standard 601 0, ASSE Standard
1 -1 .1 .1 3 ASTM B828 Standard Practice for Making Capillary
601 5, ASSE Standard 6020, ASSE Standard 6030,
Joints by Soldering o f Copper and Copper Alloy
ASSE Standard 6035, ASSE Standard 6040, ASSE
Tube and Fittings, 2002 edition (R201 0) .
Standard 6050 and ASSE Standard 6055. Re fer to
Annex K for information to contact the various 1 -1 .1 .1 4 AWS B2.2 Specifcation for Brazing Procedure and
standards organizations. Performance Qualifcation, 201 0 edition.
1 -1 .1 .1 ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section 1 -1 .1 .1 5 CGA C-9 Standard Color Marking o f Compressed
I X - Q uali fic atio n S tandard fo r We lding and Gas Containers for Medical Use, 4th edition, 2004
Brazing Procedures, Welders, Brazers, and Welding (R2008) .
and Brazing Operators, 201 0 edition, 201 1 addenda.
1 -1 .1 .1 6 CGA E-1 0 Maintenance o f Medical Gas and Vacuum
1 -1 .1 .2 AS S E 6 0 0 5 Medical Gas S ys tems Generalis ts Systems in Health Care Facilities, 3rd edition, 2007.
Pro fessional Qualifcations Standard, revised 201 2.
1 -1 .1 .1 7 CGA G-4.1 Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service,
1 -1 .1 .3 AS S E 6 0 1 0 Me d i c al G as S ys te m s I n s talle rs 6th edition, 2009.
1 -1 .1 .1 8 CGA G-1 0.1 Commodity Specifcation for Nitrogen,
1 -1 .1 .4 ASSE 601 5 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers 7th edition, 2008.
1 -1 .1 .1 9 CGA M-1 Guide for Medical Gas Supply Systems
1 -1 .1 .5 ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Systems Inspectors Pro fes - at Consumer Sites, 2nd edition, 2007.
sional Qualifcations Standard, revised 201 2.
1 -1 .1 .20 CGA M-7- Guideline for Qualifying Suppliers used
1 -1 .1 .6 A S S E 6 0 3 0 M e d i c a l G a s S ys te m s Ve r i fi e r s by Medical Gas Manufacturers and Distributors, 3rd
Pro fessional Qualifcations Standard, revised 201 2. edition 2009.
1 -1 .1 .7 ASSE 6035 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifers 1 -1 .1 .21 CGA P-2 Characteristics and Safe Handling o f Medi-
Pro fessional Qualifcations Standard, 201 2. cal Gases, 9th edition, 2006.
1 -1 .1 .8 ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Sys tems Maintenance 1 -1 .1 .22 CGA P-1 8 Standard for Bulk Inert Gas Systems at
Personnel Pro fessional Quali fications Standard, Consumer Sites, 3rd edition, 2006.
revised 201 2.
1 -1 .1 .23 CGA P-41 Locating Bulk Storage Systems in Courts,
1 -1 .1 .9 AS S E 6 0 5 0 Medical Gas S ys tems I ns tr ucto rs 1 st edition, 201 0.
1 -1 .1 .24 CGA SB-45 Proper Handling o f Insulated Tanks
1 -1 .1 .1 0 ASSE 6055 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructors that are in Obvious Signs o f Loss o f Vacuum, 1 st
Pro fessional Qualifcations Standard, revised 201 2. edition, 201 1 .
1 -1 .1 .1 1 ASTM B32 Standard Specifcation for Solder Metal, 1 -1 .1 .25 CGA V-1 Standard for Compressed Gas Cylinder
2008 edition. Valve Outlet and Inlet Connections, 1 2th edition,
2005.
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1 -1 .1 .26 CSA Z7369.1 Medical Gas Pipeline Systems - Part 1 -1 .2.1 7 Critical care and life support area
1 : Pipelines for Medical Gases and Vacuum, 2009
1 -1 .2.1 8 Cross-connection
edition.
1 -1 .2.1 9 Dew point

1 -1 .1 .27 Copper Development Association Copper Tube
Handbook, published 201 0. 1 -1 .2.20 Emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC)
1 -1 .1 .28 NFPA 55 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids 1 -1 .2.21 Fire stopping
Code, 201 0 edition.
1 -1 .2.22 Flowmeter
1 -1 .1 .29 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, 201 1 edition.
1 -1 .2.23 Gas contamination
1 -1 .1 .30 NFPA 99 Health Care Facilities Code, 201 2 edition.
1 -1 .2.24 Gas-specifc demand check fttings
1 -1 .1 .31 NFPA 1 01 Life Safety Code, 201 2 edition.
1 -1 .2.25 Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) autogenous orbital
1 -1 .1 .32 US Food & Drug Administration Current Good welded j oints
Manufacturing Practices, Title 21 o f the CFR Parts
21 0 and 21 1 , revised 201 1 . 1 -1 .2.26 General anesthesia and levels o f sedation/analgesia
NOTE: All questions related to applicability shall be directed 1 -1 .2.27 Health care facility requirements
to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) .

1 -1 .2.28 Helium, USP
1 -1 .2.29 Hyperbaric
1-1.2 Terminology
T h e fo l lo wi n g l i s t o f te r m s i s p a r t o f th e 1 -1 .2.30 Hyperbaric medical gas piping systems and acces-
re quire ments o f AS S E S tandard 6 0 0 5 , AS S E sories
Standard 601 0, ASSE Standard 601 5, ASSE Standard

1 -1 .2.31 In-building emergency reserve
6020, ASSE Standard 6030, ASSE Standard 6035,
ASSE Standard 6040, ASSE Standard 6050 and 1 -1 .2.32 Instrument air
ASSE Standard 6055.
1 -1 .2.33 Labeled
1 -1 .2.1 Acceptable j oints

1 -1 .2.34 Limited care facility requirements
1 -1 .2.2 Alarms - area, local, master

1 -1 .2.35 Listed
1 -1 .2.3 Anesthetizing location

1 -1 .2.36 Local j urisdiction
1 -1 .2.4 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

1 -1 .2.37 Local signal
1 -1 .2.5 Blowdown
1 -1 .2.38 Manifold
1 -1 .2.6 Brazed j oints

1 -1 .2.39 Manufactured assemblies
1 -1 .2.7 Bulk medical gas systems

1 -1 .2.40 Medical air, USP
1 -1 .2.8 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer

1 -1 .2.41 Medical gas and vacuum systems
1 -1 .2.9 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor

1 -1 .2.42 Medical gas rails (MGR)
1 -1 .2.1 0 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer

1 -1 .2.43 Medical Gas Systems Inspector
1 -1 .2.1 1 Carbon dioxide, USP

1 -1 .2.44 Medical Gas Systems Installer
1 -1 .2.1 2 Category 1 medical gas and Category 1 medical/

1 -1 .2.45 Medical Gas Systems Instructor
surgical vacuum system
1 -1 .2.46 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel
1 -1 .2.1 3 Category 2 medical gas and Category 2 medical/
surgical vacuum system 1 -1 .2.47 Medical Gas Systems Verifer
1 -1 .2.1 4 Category 3 medical gas and Category 3 vacuum 1 -1 .2.48 Medical support gases
system
1 -1 .2.49 Metal inert gas (MIG) welded j oints
1 -1 .2.1 5 Category 3 gas powered devices supply system
1 -1 .2.50 Nitrogen, NF
1 -1 .2.1 6 Code
1 -1 .2.51 Nitrogen purge gas source alarm
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1 -1 .2.52 Nitrous oxide, USP d) A procedure for employers and customers to
verify the certifed person’s validity.
1 -1 .2.53 Nonf ammable
e) Demonstrate that their procedures and policy
1 -1 .2.54 Nursing home requirements are not in conflict with generally accepted
business ethics and adhere to all applicable laws,
1 -1 .2.55 Oxygen, USP both federal and state.
f) That certi fication documents are issued to
1 -1 .2.56 Particulate contaminants
the applicant, including name, ID number,
1 -1 .2.57 Patient care room expiration date and including the title o f the
standard that the certifcation test is based on
1 -1 .2.58 Patient medical gases
so certifed persons are assured they were tested
1 -1 .2.59 Piped distribution system to a standard that is applicable to the reason for
becoming certifed.
1 -1 .2.60 Prohibited piping j oints g) A p rovis io n fo r dis c o ntinue d us e o f the
certifcate if the certifcate is used in a misleading
1 -1 .2.61 Purge
manner.
1 -1 .2.62 SCFM, ACFM, CFM, CFH, LPM
1 -1 .2.63 Special fttings
1 -1 .2.64 Standard
1 -1 .2.65 Surface-mounted medical gas rails (MGR)
1 -1 .2.66 Third-party certifcation agency (See 1 .3)
1 -1 .2.67 Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welded j oints
1 -1 .2.68 Use point
1 -1 .2.69 Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
1-1.3 Third Party Certifcation Agencies

A recognized third party certifcation agency shall
at a minimum be able to demonstrate to interested
parties the following components:
1 -1 .3.1 Management Systems

a) Have a management s ys tem that includes
management review, document controls and
internal audits.
1 -1 .3.2 Applications and Security

a) Accepts applications and issues certifcations in
a non-discriminatory manner.
b) Have a management s ys tem that includes
management review, document controls and
internal audits.
c) The pass/ fail scores are determined through
an accepted validation process, and if multiple
tests are used for the same certifcation, they are
consistent in degree o f diffculty.
d) Examinations and related items are protected
and kept in a secure environment.
1 -1 .3.3 Procedures and Certifcates

a) An appeal process.
b) Have a re-certifcation process.
c) A suspension and/or revocation process.

Series 6000 – 2012
Series 6000 – 2012
Medical Gas Systems Generalists
5-1.1 Scope Systems Maintenance Person per ASSE Standard 6040,

Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE Standard
This standard provides general knowledge o f medical
605 0, or B ulk Medical Gas Systems Ins tructor
gas and vacuum systems for the purpose o f providing
per ASSE Standard 6055.
continuing education. Eligible individuals include any
person with an interest in medical gas and vacuum
systems and equipment. 5-1.4 Reference and Industry Standards
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE
This standard does not apply to those who work
Standard 6001 are a part of this standard.
with medical gas systems as a Medical Gas Systems
Installer per ASSE Standard 601 0, Bulk Medical Gas
Systems Installer per ASSE Standard 601 5, Medical
Gas Systems Inspector per ASSE Standard 6020,
5-2.1 General Knowledge
Medical Gas Systems Verifer per ASSE Standard 5-2.1 .1 The individual shall be able to identify and show
6030, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer per ASSE knowledge o f the applicable laws, codes, rules, listing
Standard 6035, Medical Gas Systems Maintenance agencies and regulations from the federal, state and
Pers on per AS SE Standard 6 040, Medical Gas local levels pertaining to medical gas and vacuum
Systems Instructor per ASSE Standard 6050 or Bulk systems.
5-2.1 .2 The individual shall be able to identify and describe
6055.
the basic concepts pertaining to:
Medical gas systems and equipment covered in this a) Absolute pressure
standard include health care facilities within the scope b) Alarm panel locations
o f NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code. Medical c) Alarm settings
gas systems include vacuum piping. d) Atmospheric pressure
e) Building systems categories
f)
5-1.2 Purpose
Gage pressure
g) Manual valves, including source valves, main
The purpose o f this standard is to provide minimum valves, riser valves, service valves, in-line shut-
criteria, identifed by an industry consensus, for o ff valves, zone valves and valves for future
Medical Gas Systems, to ensure compliance with the connections
referenced standards in Section 5-1 .4. h) Medical support gases
i) Medical-surgical vacuum
5-1.3 Limitations j)
k)
Oxygen defcient atmosphere
Oxygen enriched atmosphere
Compliance with this standard in itself shall not l) Patient medical gases
constitute compliance with the requirements for a m) Pressure and vacuum sensors
Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE Standard n) Vacuum measurement
601 0, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE o) Zone valve location
601 5, Medical Gas Systems Inspector per ASSE
Standard 6020, Medical Gas Systems Verifer per
ASSE Standard 6030, Bulk Medical Gas Systems
Veri fier per ASSE Standard 6035 , Medical Gas

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5-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge f) M e d i c a l s u p p o r t g a s s ys te m s a n d th e i r
co mp o nents
5-2.2.1 The individual shall be able to list the parts and g) Medical-surgical vacuum systems and their
identify the maj or components o f medical gas and co mp o nents
vacuum systems and equipment. h) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
i) Pressure regulating valves
5-2.2.2 The individual shall be able to describe the categories
j) Pressure relie f valves
of medical gas s ys tems and their limitatio ns with
k) Shut-o ff valves
respect to Chapter 4 o f NFPA 99-201 2.
l) Vacuum inlets
5-2.2.3 The individual shall be able to identify and describe the m) Vacuum systems and components
operating p rincip les and perfo r mance characteris tics
n) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
o f the medical gas and vacuum systems; and identify
5-2.4.2 The individual shall be able to identify and describe
the fo llowing co mp o nents :
p ro cedures fo r the us e o f the fo llowing:

a) Master, area and local alarm systems
a) Flow meter
b) Medical air compressors and accessories
b) Oxygen analyzer
c) Medical air proportioning systems
c) Pressure gauge
d) Medical gas control panels
d) Vacuum gauge
e) Medical gas manifolds
f) Medical gas outlets
g) M e d i c a l s u p p o r t g a s s ys te m s a n d th e i r
5-2.5 Documenting and Recording of
h)
co mp o nents
Medical-surgical vacuum sys tems and their

Inspections and Tests Knowledge
co mp o nents
The individual shall be familiar with the check lists
i) Operation o f bulk medical gas supplies contained in the annexes for the ASSE Series 6000.
j) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers

k) Pressure regulating valves
5-3.1 Terminology
l) Pressure relie f valves
m) Shut-o ff valves 5-3.1 .1 The individual shall be able to demonstrate a basic
n) Vacuum inlets wo rking knowledge o f all ter mino lo gy lis ted in the
o) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems ASSE Standard 6001 , as used in NFPA 99-201 2 and
o ther lis ted indus try s tandards.
5-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge

5-4. 1 Certifcation
5-2.3.1 The individual shall be able to describe the proper
installation requirements for the medical gas systems 5-4.1 .1 Certifcation shall include the success ful completion
relating to : o f a minimum 24-hour training course covering
a) Local j urisdiction requirements ASSE Standard 6005 and applicable sections o f
b) Manufacturer recommendations NFPA 99 and NFPA 55. Course instruction shall
c) Physical location, ventilation and accessibility be conducted by a Medical Gas Systems Instructor
certifed to ASSE 6050.
5-2.3.2 The individual shall be able to identify and describe
the problems resulting from the improper installation 5-4.1 .2 Certifcation shall include a written examination
of medical gas s ys tems. covering ASSE Standard 6005 and applicable sections
o f NFPA 99 and NFPA 55. Certifcation shall be
through a recognized third party certifcation agency.
5-2.4 System and System Component
Testing Knowledge
5-4.2 Recertifcation
5-2.4.1 The individual shall be able to describe test requirements
as s o ciated with the fo llowing co mp o nents :
5-4.2.1 The individual shall be recertifed through a minimum
4-hour training course to subsequent editions o f
a) Bulk medical gas supplies
NFPA 99.
b) Master, area and local alarm systems
c) Medical air compressors and accessories 5-4.2.2 Recertifcation shall be through a recognized third
d) Medical gas manifolds p ar ty c e r ti fi c atio n a ge n c y an d i n c lud e a te s t to
e) Medical gas outlets subsequent editions o f NFPA 99.

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Medical Gas Systems Installers
10-1.1 Scope 1 0-2.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able
to identify and demons trate knowledge of the
This standard applies to any individual who installs
applicable laws, codes, rules, listing agencies and
medical gas and vacuum s ys tems. Medical gas
regulations from the federal, state and local levels
systems and equipment covered in this standard
pertaining to medical gas and vacuum systems.
include health care facilities within the scope of
NFPA 99-201 2, Health Care Facilities Code. Installers 1 0-2.1 .2 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able
include anyone who works on or installs piping or to identify and describe the actions that take place
components, including brazers. Medical gas piping prior to and after installing and testing a medical gas
systems include vacuum systems. system, including notifcation to:
a) Architect/engineer o f record
10-1.2 Purpose b)
c)
Job inspector
Premise owners
The purpose o f this standard is to provide minimum
d) Proper authorities (Authority Having Jurisdiction
performance criteria, identifed by industry consensus,
- AHJ)
fo r Medical Gas S ys tems Ins tallers to ens ure
c o mp lianc e with the re fe re nc e d s tandards in 1 0-2.1 .3 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to
Section 1 0-1 .4. identify and describe the basic concepts pertaining
to:
a) Absolute pressure
10-1.3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems b) Alarm panel locations
Installer c) Alarm settings
Compliance with this standard in itself shall not d) Atmospheric pressure
constitute compliance with the requirements for e) Category 3 gas-powered device supply systems
a Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE f) Category 3 medical gas systems
Standard 601 5, Medical Gas Systems Inspector per g) Category 3 vacuum and scavenging systems
ASSE Standard 6020, Medical Gas Systems Verifer h) Gage pressure
per ASSE Standard 6030, Bulk Medical Gas Systems i) Hyperbaric medical gas piping systems and
Veri fier per ASSE Standard 6035 , Medical Gas accessories
Systems Maintenance Person per ASSE Standard j) Instrument air
6040, Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE k) Manual valves including source valves, main
Standard 6050 or Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor valves, riser valves, service valves, in-line valves,
per ASSE Standard 6055. zone valves and valves for future connections
l) Manufactured assemblies
m) Medical gas rails (MGR)
10-1.4 Reference and Industry Standards
n) Medical support gases
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE o) Medical-surgical vacuum
p) Oxygen defcient atmosphere
q) Oxygen enriched atmosphere
10-2.1 General Knowledge r)

s)
Patient medical gases
Pressure and vacuum sensors
t) Station outlets/inlets

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u) Vacuum measurement describe test procedures associated with the following
v) Ventilation co mp o nents :
w) Waste anesthesia gas disposal (WAGD) a) Brazed j oints

x) Zone valve locations b) Bulk medical gas systems
c) Master, area, and local alarm systems
10-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge d)

e)
Medical air compressors and accessories
Medical air proportioning systems
1 0-2.2.1 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to f) Medical gas manifolds
list the parts and to identify the maj or components g) Medical gas outlets
o f medical gas and vacuum systems and equipment. h) Medical support gas system components
i) Medical-surgical vacuum system components
1 0-2.2.2 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to j) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
describe the categories o f medical gas and vacuum
k) Pressure regulating valves
systems with respect to Chapter 4 o f NFPA 99–201 2
1 0-2.2.3 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to m) Shut-o ff valves
identify and describe the operating principles and n) Vacuum inlets
p e rfo r m an c e c h arac te ri s ti c s of th e m e d i c al g as
o) Vacuum systems and components
and vacuum systems, and identi fy the following p) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
co mp o nents : q) Welded j oints
a) Master, area and local alarm systems 1 0-2.4.2 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to
b) Medical air compressors and accessories identify and describe procedures for the use o f the
c) Medical gas manifolds fo llowing:
d) Medical gas outlets a) Flow meter

e) M e d i c a l s u p p o r t g a s s ys te m s a n d th e i r b) Leak detectants
c) Oxygen analyzer
co mp o nents
f) Medical-surgical vacuum sys tems and their

d) Pressure gauge
co mp o nents
e) Vacuum gauge
g) Operation o f bulk medical gas supplies
h) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers 1 0-2.4.3 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to
i) Pressure regulating valves describe the precautions and hazards associated with
j) Pressure relie f valves

tes ts as they relate to :
k) Shut-o ff valves a) Confned spaces
l) Vacuum inlets b) Electricity
m) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems c) Shutdown notifcation

d) Site notifcation
e) Tool usage
1 0-2.4.4 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to
1 0-2.3.1 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able demo ns trate knowledge o f the fo llowing:
to identi fy and describe the proper installation a) Acce p tab le p ip eline materials and j o ining
requirements for the medical gas and vacuum systems metho ds
pertaining to : b) Brazing materials

a) Local j urisdiction requirements c) Qualifcation o f brazers
b) Manufacturer recommendations d) Installer-performed testing
c) Physical location, ventilation and accessibility e) Pipeline installation requirements
f) Proper labeling requirements
g) Proper material handling
identify and describe the problems resulting from
h) Qualifcation o f brazing procedures
the improper installation o f medical gas and vacuum
i) Verifcation tests
s ys tems.

10-2.5 Documenting and Recording
Testing Knowledge
identify and re p o rt the p hys ical lo catio ns fo r the fo llowing items
1 0-2.4.1 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able to on the “as-built” drawings:

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a) Emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC) covering ASSE 601 0 and applicable sections o f
b) Main line shut-o ff valves NFPA 99.
c) Master, area and local alarm panels
d) Medical support gas outlets
e) Medical-surgical vacuum inlets 10-3.3 Recertif cation
f) Patient medical gas outlets
1 0-3.3.1 Medical Gas Systems Installers shall be recertifed
g) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
thro ugh a minimum 4- ho ur training co urs e to
h) Pressure regulating valves
subsequent editions o f NFPA 99.
i) Pressure relie f valves
j) Riser valves 1 0-3.3.2 Recertifcation shall be through a recognized third
k) Service valves p arty certificatio n agency and include a tes t to
l) Source equipment for each patient medical gas subsequent editions o f NFPA 99.
m) Source equipment for each medical support gas
n) Source equipment for medical-surgical vacuum
o) Source equipment for WAGD
p) Source shut-o ff valves
q) Zone valves
1 0-2.5.2 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able

to document and s ubmit a written report (s ee
Annex M) on all performance testing to the hospital,
verifer, inspector, or Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ) as necessary. Written reports shall include, as
a minimum, the following:
a) Date o f test
b) Name o f tester
c) System tested
d) Test performed
e) Test pressure and pressure loss, where applicable
f) Test results (pass/ fail)
g) Test witnessed by
10-3.1 Terminology
1 0-3.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able

to demonstrate a basic working knowledge o f all
terminology listed in ASSE Standard 6001 , as used
in NFPA 99-201 2
10-3.2 Certifcation of Medical Gas Systems

Installers
1 0-3.2.1 The candidates for the ASSE 601 0 certifcation shall

have a minimum o f four (4) years o f documented
practical experience in the feld o f installation o f
plumbing or mechanical piping systems.
1 0-3.2.2 Certifcation shall include the success ful completion

o f a minimum 32-hour training course covering
ASSE 601 0 and applicable sections o f NFPA 99.
Course instruction shall be conducted by a Medical
Gas Systems Instructor certifed to ASSE 6050.
1 0-3.2.3 Certifcation to this standard shall be through a

recognized third party certifcation agency. Certifcation
shall include a written and a practical examination

Series 6000 – 2012
Series 6000 – 2012
Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers
15-1.1 Scope 15-2.1 General Knowledge

T his s tandard ap p lie s to any individual who
1 5-2.1 .1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be
installs bulk systems for medical gas at health care
able to identify and demonstrate knowledge o f the
facilities. Bulk systems for medical gas covered in this
standard include health care facilities within the scope
o f NFPA 99-201 2, Health Care Facilities Code, and
pertaining to bulk systems for medical gases.
NFPA 55. Installers include anyone who works on
or installs bulk medical gas systems or bulk medical 1 5-2.1 .2 The B ulk Medical Gas S ys tems Ins taller s hall
gas system components, including brazers on bulk be able to demonstrate current training and knowledge
medical gas supply systems. o f the United States Food D rug and Cosmetic
Act, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)
15-1.2 Purpose Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs)

parts 21 0, 21 1 , 820 and how they pertain to all aspects
The purpose o f this standard is to provide minimum o f medical gas bulk systems installation.
p e r fo r m anc e c rite ri a, id e nti fie d b y in d u s tr y
1 5-2.1 .3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able
consensus, for Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers
to demonstrate knowledge o f their frm’s Standard
to ensure compliance with the referenced standards
Operating Procedures (SOPs) , as approved by the
in Section 1 5-1 .4.
frm’s Quality Control Unit (QCU) , and how they
pertain to all aspects o f medical gas bulk systems
15-1.3 Limitations for a Bulk Medical Gas installation.
Systems Installer 1 5-2.1 .4 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able
Compliance with this standard in itself shall not to describe the following actions that take place prior
constitute compliance with the requirements for a to and after installing and testing a bulk system for
Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE Standard medical gas:
601 0, Medical Gas Systems Inspector per ASSE a) Documentation requirements
Standard 6020, Medical Gas Systems Verifer per b) Maintenance o f the system
ASSE Standard 6030, Bulk Medical Gas Systems c) Procurement o f components
Veri fier per ASSE Standard 6035 , Medical Gas d) Selection and qualifcation o f components
Systems Maintenance Person per ASSE Standard
e) Sizing o f the bulk medical gas system
6040, Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE
f) Temporary supply systems
Standard 6050 or Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor
g) Training o f healthcare facility personnel on the
operation o f the bulk medical gas supply system

15-1.4 Reference and Industry Standards to describe the basic concepts pertaining to:
The applicable Re ference and Industry Standards a) Cryogenic gases
listed in ASSE Standard 6001 are a part o f this 1) Properties
standard. 2) Hazards
b) Properties o f gases
1) Oxygen defcient atmosphere
2) Oxygen enriched atmosphere

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c) Oxygen cleanliness d) System purging
d) Requirements for medical gases e) Physical location
1) As defned by the CGMPs 1) Ventilation
2) United States Pharmacopoeia / National 2) Accessibility
Formulary testing requirements f) Local j urisdiction requirements
e) Testing requirements for the bulk medical gas
1 5-2.3.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be
s up p ly s ys tem
able to identify and describe the problems resulting
f) Security requirements
from the improper installation o f a bulk medical gas
g) Site access
s ys tem.
h) Labeling and identifcation

i) Hazardous work permitting
1) Hot work 15-2.4 System and System Component
2) Lock out Tag out
Testing Knowledge
j) Personnel protection equipment
k) Hyperbaric medical gas piping systems and 1 5-2.4.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be
acces s o ries able to describe test procedures associated with the
l) Medical air proportioning systems fo llowing co mp o nents :
a) Final line pressure regulators
15-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge b)

c)
Main supply
Medical gas manifolds
1 5-2.2.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able d) Pressure regulating valves
to list the parts and identify the maj or components e) Pressure relie f valves
o f a bulk system for medical gas. f) Pressure switches and transducers

g) Reserve supply
1 5-2.2.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able h) Shut-o ff valves
to identify and describe the operating principles and
i) Vaporization system
performance characteristics o f the bulk medical gas
system, and identify the following components: 1 5-2.4.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able
to identify and describe procedures for the use and
a) Bulk medical gas system alarms
calibration o f the following:
b) Fill circuit and individual components
c) Gas economizing system a) Flow meter
d) Liquid level gauge b) Oxygen analyzer
e) Main supply c) Pressure gauge
f) Pressure building system 1 5-2.4.3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able
g) Pressure regulating valves to describe the precautions and hazards associated
h) Pressure relie f valves with tes ts as they relate to :
i) Product withdrawal a) Confned spaces

j) Reserve supply b) Shutdown notifcation
k) Shut-o ff valves c) Site notifcation
l) Source valve d) Specialized tool usage
m) Vaporization system
1 5-2.4.4 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer shall be able
n) Vessel vacuum and insulation
to demo ns trate knowledge o f the fo llowing:
a) Acceptable pipeline materials

15-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge b) Brazing materials
c) Qualifcation o f brazers
d) Installer-performed testing
able to identify and describe the proper installation
e) Material inspection and acceptance
requirements for the bulk medical gas systems
f) Proper labeling requirements
pertaining to :
a) The fir m’s s tandard o p erating p ro cedures
h) Qualifcation o f brazing procedures
(SOPs)
i) System installation requirements
b) Manufacturer recommendations
j) Vendor qualifcations
c) The frst flling o f a cryogenic vessel
k) Verifcation tests
1) Vessel purging
2) Vessel cool down

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15-2.5 Documenting and Recording 15-3.2 Certif cation of Bulk Medical Gas
Systems Installers
to describe and document the following activities: 1 5-3.2.1 Certifcation to this standard shall be through a
a) System Validation method approved by the frm’s quality control unit
1) Installation Qualifcation (IQ) (QCU) .
2) Operation Qualifcation (OQ)
1 5-3.2.2 The candidates for ASSE 601 5 certifcation shall have
3) Performance Qualifcation (PQ)
documented practical experience in the installation
b) Revalidation
o f bulk medical gas systems in accordance with the
c) Change management
frm’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) .
d) S ys te m d o c u m e n ta ti o n , r e c o r d ke e p i n g
requirements 1 5-3.2.3 Certifcation shall include the success ful completion
e) Quality control unit (QCU) acceptance o f a minimum 32-hour training course covering
the frm’s SOPs as they relate to bulk medical gas
installations, the FDA CGMPs, CGA M-1 and
to identify and report the physical locations for the
applicable sections o f ASSE Standard 6000, NFPA
following items on the “as-built” drawings o f the
9 9 and N FPA 5 5 . C ours e ins truction s hall b e
bulk medical gas system:
conducted by a Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor
a) Emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC)
b) In-building emergency reserve
c) Main bulk medical gas supply 1 5-3.2.4 Certifcation to this standard shall be through a
d) Main bulk medical gas supply shut-o ff valves recognized third party certifcation agency. Certifcation
e) Pressure regulating valves shall include a written and a practical examination
f) Pressure relie f valves covering the frm’s SOPs as they relate to bulk medical
g) Pressure switches and transducers gas installations, the FDA CGMPs, CGA M-1 and
h) Reserve bulk medical gas supply applicable sections o f ASSE Standard 6000, NFPA
i) Reserve bulk medical gas supply shut-o ff valve 99 and NFPA 55.
j) Source shut-o ff valves

k) Vaporizers
15-3.3 Recertif cation
able to document and submit a written report on all 1 5-3.3.1 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers shall be recertifed
performance testing to the hospital, verifer, inspector, thro ugh a minimum 4- ho ur training co urs e to
or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as necessary. subsequent editions o f NFPA 99 and applicable
Written reports shall include, as a minimum, the editions o f CGA M-1 and NFPA 55.
following:
1 5-3.3.2 Recertifcation shall be through a recognized third
a) Date o f test
p arty certificatio n agency and include a tes t to
b) Name o f tester subsequent editions o f NFPA 99 and applicable
c) System tested editions o f CGA M-1 and NFPA 55.
d) Test performed
e) Test pressure and pressure loss, where applicable
g) The frm’s QCU acceptance
15-3.1 Terminology

terminology listed in the FDA CGMPs, CGA M-1
and the applicable terminology o f ASSE Standard
6001 , as used in NFPA 99 - 201 2.

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Medical Gas Systems Inspectors
20-1.1 Scope federal, state and local levels pertaining to medical

gas and vacuum systems.
This standard applies to any individual who inspects
the installation o f medical gas and vacuum distribution 20-2.1 .2 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall be able to
systems. Medical gas systems and equipment covered identify and describe the basic concepts pertaining
in this standard include health care facilities within to:
the scope o f NFPA 99-201 2, Health Care Facilities
Code. Medical gas systems include vacuum systems.
b) Alarm panel locations
c) Alarm settings
20-1.2 Purpose d) Atmospheric pressure

e) Gage pressure
T h e p ur p o s e o f th is s tand ard is to p ro vid e
f) Manual valves including source valves, main
minimum performance criteria, identifed by an
valves, riser valves, service valves, in-line valves,
indus tr y co ns ens us, fo r Medical Gas S ys tems
zone valves and valves for future connection
Inspectors to ensure compliance with the referenced
g) Medical support gases
standards in Section 20-1 .4.
h) Medical-surgical vacuum
i) Oxygen defcient atmosphere
20-1.3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems j) Oxygen enriched atmosphere
Inspector k) Patient medical gases

l) Pressure and vacuum sensors
Compliance with this standard in itself shall not
m) Vacuum measurement
constitute compliance with the requirements for a
n) Waste anesthesia gas disposal (WAGD)
Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE Standard
o) Zone valve locations
601 0, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE
Standard 601 5, Medical Gas Systems Verifer per
ASSE Standard 6030, Bulk Medical Gas Systems 20-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge
Systems Maintenance Person per ASSE Standard 20-2.2.1 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall be able to
6040, Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE list the parts and identify the maj or components o f
Standard 6050 or Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor medical gas and vacuum systems and equipment.
20-2.2.2 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall be able to
describe the categories o f medical gas and vacuum
20-1.4 Reference and Industry Standards systems with respect to Chapter 4 o f NFPA 99-201 2.
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE 20-2.2.3 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall be able
Standard 6001 are a part of this standard. to identify and describe the operating principles
and performance characteristics of the medical gas
20-2.1 General Knowledge and vacuum systems, and identi fy the following
components:
20-2.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall be able to a) Master, area and local alarm systems
identify and show knowledge o f the applicable laws, b) Medical air compressors and accessories
codes, rules, listing agencies and regulations from the c) Medical gas manifolds

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d) Medical gas outlets a) Flow meter
e) M e d i c a l s u p p o r t g a s s ys te m s a n d th e i r b) Leak detectants
components c) Oxygen analyzer
f) Medical-surgical vacuum sys tems and their d) Pressure gauge
components e) Vacuum gauge
g) Operation o f bulk medical gas supplies
h) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
20-2.5 Documenting and Recording of
j) Pressure relie f valves Inspections and Tests Knowledge
k) Shut-o ff valves The Medical Gas Systems Inspectors shall be familiar
l) Vacuum inlets with the check lists contained in the annexes for
m) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems ASSE Series 6000.
20-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge 20-3.1 Terminology

20-2.3.1 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall be able to 20-3.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall be able
describe the proper installation requirements for the to demonstrate a basic working knowledge o f all
medical gas systems relating to: terminology listed in ASSE Standard 6001 , as used
a) Local j urisdiction requirements in NFPA 99 and other listed industry standards.
c) Physical location, ventilation and accessibility
20-4. 1 Certifcation of Medical Gas
identify and describe the problems resulting from
Inspectors
the improper installation of medical gas systems. 20-4.1 .1 The candidates for ASSE 6020 certifcation shall
be employed by a governmental unit as a plumbing
and/or mechanical inspector, or as an administrator
20-2.4 System and System Component o f such inspectors; or be a person regularly involved
Testing Knowledge in the design, inspection, verifcation o f medical gas
systems or be a 601 0 installer. Candidates shall have a
minimum o f two (2) years o f documented practical
describe test procedures associated with the following
experience or any combination o f the above.
components:
a) Brazed j oints 20-4.1 .2 Certifcation shall include the success ful completion
b) Bulk medical gas supplies o f a minimum 24-hour training course covering
c) Master, area and local alarm systems ASSE Standard 6020 and applicable sections o f
d) Medical air compressors and accessories NFPA 99-201 2 and NFPA 55. Course instruction
shall be conducted by a Medical Gas Systems Instruc-
e) Medical air proportioning systems
tor certifed to ASSE 6050.
f) Medical gas manifolds
g) Medical gas outlets 20-4.1 .3 Certifcation to this standard shall be through a rec -
h) Medical support gas system components ognized third party certifcation agency. Certifcation
i) Medical-surgical vacuum pumps and accessories shall include a written and a practical examination
j) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers covering ASSE Standard 6020 and applicable sections
k) Pressure regulating valves o f NFPA 99-201 2 and NFPA 55.
m) Shut-o ff valves
n) Vacuum inlets 20-4.2 Recertifcation
o) Vacuum systems and components
20-4.2.1 Medical Gas Systems Inspectors shall be recertifed
p) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
q) Welded j oints
20-4.2.2 Recertifcation shall be through a recognized third

p arty certificatio n agency and include a tes t to
identify and describe procedures for the use o f the
following:

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Medical Gas Systems Verifiers

This standard applies to any individual who tests and
30-2.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to
verifes the operation o f medical gas and vacuum
identify and show knowledge o f NFPA 99-201 2, as
systems. Where a medical gas system is supplied by
well as all standards re ferenced in Section 30-1 .4, and
a bulk medical gas supply system, the ASSE 6030
all applicable laws, codes, rules, listing agencies and
verifer shall test and verify the work on the patient
side o f the bulk system supply source valve. (Note:
Bulk medical gas supply systems shall be verifed
by persons certifed to ASSE 6035) . Medical gas 30-2.1 .2 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to
systems and equipment covered in this standard identify and describe the basic concepts, as they
include health care facilities within the s co p e pertain to medical gas systems as stated in NFPA
o f NFPA 99-201 2, Health Care Facilities Code. 99, including but not limited to the following:
Medical gas systems include medical/surgical vacuum a) Absolute pressure
systems. b) Alarm panel locations
c) Alarm settings
30-1.2 Purpose d)
e)
Atmospheric pressure
Dynamic (f owing) pressure
f) Gage pressure
per formance criteria, identi fied by an indus try
g) Hyperbaric medical gas piping systems and
consensus, for Medical Gas Systems Verifers to
accessories
ensure compliance with the referenced standards in
h) Manual valves including source valves, main
Section 30-1 .4.
zone valves and valves for future connections
30-1.3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems i) Medical support gases
Verif er j) Medical-surgical vacuum

k) Oxygen defcient atmosphere
l) Oxygen enriched atmosphere
m) Patient medical gases
n) Patient safety
o) Pressure and vacuum sensors
Standard 601 5, Medical Gas Systems Inspector per
p) Static pressure
ASSE Standard 6020, Bulk Medical Gas Systems
q) Vacuum measurement
r) Ventilation o f storage areas
Systems Maintenance Person per ASSE Standard
s) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
6040, Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE
t) Zone valve locations
Standard 6050 or Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor
30-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge

30-1.4 Reference Standards 30-2.2.1 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE list the parts and identify the maj or components o f
Standard 6001 are a part of this standard. medical gas and vacuum systems and equipment.

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30-2.2.2 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to i) Pressure relie f valves
describe the categories o f medical gas and vacuum j) Shut-o ff valves
systems and their limitations with respect to Chapter k) Vacuum inlets
4 o f NFPA 99-201 2. l) Vacuum systems and components
m) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
30-2.2.3 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to
identify and describe the operating principles and 30-2.4.2 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to identify
p erfo r mance characteris tics o f the medical gas and describe the following test equipment’s physical
and vacuum systems; and identi fy the following operation, and its maintenance and calibration
components: requirements:
a) Master, area and local alarm systems a) Carbon dioxide analyzer
b) Medical air compressors and accessories b) Dew point analyzer
c) Medical air proportioning systems c) Flow meter
d) Medical gas manifolds d) Gas sample pump and detector tubes
e) Medical gas outlets e) Gas sampling cylinders
f) M e d i c a l s u p p o r t g a s s ys te m s a n d th e i r f) Nitrous oxide analyzer
components g) Oxygen analyzer
g) Medical-surgical vacuum sys tems and their h) Particulate flter
components i) Pressure gauge
h) Operation o f bulk medical gas supplies j) Vacuum gauge
i) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
j) Pressure regulating valves
describe the precautions and hazards during feld
k) Pressure relie f valves
tests relating to:
l) Shut-o ff valves
a) Confned space
m) Vacuum inlets
b) Electricity
c) Shutdown notifcation
d) Site notifcation
30-2.3.1 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to 30-2.5 Documenting and Recording of
describe the proper installation requirements for the Inspections and Tests
medical gas and vacuum systems relating to:
a) Local j urisdiction requirements
complete report forms that include, as a minimum,
data on the location, performance, and status o f
individual outlets, inlets and system valves. The
30-2.3.2 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to reports shall also include the results of cross connection
identify and describe the problems resulting from te s ts, o utle t flow te s ts, alar ms te s ts, vac uum
the improper installation o f medical gas and vacuum distribution system tests, gas piping contaminant tests,
systems. medical gas particulate tests, medical compressor air
contaminant tests, medical gas concentration tests,
medical gas manifold inspections, medical air source
30-2.4 System and System Component inspection and medical vacuum source inspections.
Testing Knowledge
30-2.5. 2 The Medical Gas S ys tems Verifier s hall reco rd
30-2.4.1 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to the physical identifcation o f medical gas pipeline
describe test procedures associated with the following components including the following, as applicable:
components: a) Assembly size
a) Master, area and local alarm systems b) Building location
b) Medical air compressors and accessories c) Location o f the assembly
c) Medical gas manifolds d) Manufacturer
d) Medical gas outlets e) Model number
e) Medical support gas system components f) Serial number
f) Medical-surgical vacuum system components g) Shut-o ff valves
g) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
h) Pressure regulating valves
record the test results of the following:

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a) Any repairs and service performed 30-3.2.3 Certifcation to this standard shall be through a
b) Equipment warning systems recognized third party certifcation agency. Certifcation
c) Master, area and local alarm systems (including shall include a written and a practical examination
pressure and vacuum switches and transducers) covering ASSE 6030 and applicable sections o f
d) Other items as required by local j urisdiction NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and CGA M-1 .
e) Pressure regulating valves
f) Pressure relie f valves
g) Retest information
h) Shut-o ff valves (source, main, riser, zone, service,
30-3.3.1 Medical Gas Systems Verifers shall be recertifed
etc.)
i) Source equipment
j) Station outlets (and vacuum inlets)
k) Visual observation o f physical condition 30-3.3.2 Recertifcation shall be through a recognized third party
certifcation agency and include a test to subsequent
30-2.5.4 Data recorded by the Medical Gas Systems Verifer
editions o f NFPA 99.
shall include:
a) Date o f test
b) Medical Gas Systems Verifer identifcation
c) Medical Gas Systems Verifer initials
30-2.5.5 Medical Gas Systems Verifer’s report shall include

the following information:
a) All information in Section 30-2.5.3

b) The methodology used
c) Exceptions, problems and/or comments
d) Medical Gas Systems Verifer signature
30-2.5.6 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall submit all

required written reports to:
a) The party who contracted the verifcation
b) The ASSE 6020 Inspector or the Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
30-3.1 Terminology
30-3.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall demonstrate

a basic working knowledge o f all terminology listed
in ASSE Standard 6001 , as used in NFPA 99-201 2.

Verif ers
30-3.2.1 Candidates for ASSE 6030 certifcation shall have
a minimum o f two (2) years documented practical
experience in the verifcation o f medical gas systems.
Candidates shall have a current certifcate o f insurance,
in the name o f the individual or employing verifcation
company, for general liability, and pro fessional
liability insurance.
30-3.2.2 Certifcation shall include the success ful completion

ASSE 6030 and applicable sections o f NFPA 99,
NFPA 55 and CGA M-1 . Course instruction shall
be conducted by a Medical Gas Systems Instructor

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Series 6000 – 2012
Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifiers

This standard applies to any individual who tests and
35-2.1 .1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be
verifes the operation o f bulk systems for medical
able to identify and show knowledge o f NFPA 99-
gas at health care facilities. Bulk systems for medical
201 2, NFPA 55, CGA M-1 , as well as all standards
gas covered in this standard include health care facilities
re ferenced in Section 35-1 .4 and all applicable laws,
within the scope o f NFPA 9 9 -201 2, NFPA 5 5
codes, rules, listing agencies and regulations from
and CGA M-1 . Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer
the federal, state and local levels pertaining to bulk
includes anyone who tests and inspects bulk medical
medical gas systems.
gas systems or bulk medical gas system components.
35-2.1 .2 The Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer shall be able
35-1.2 Purpose to demonstrate current training and knowledge of

the United States Food Drug and Cosmetic Act,
The purpose o f this standard is to provide minimum the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Current
per formance criteria, identi fied by an indus try Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) parts 21 0,
consensus, for the Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer 21 1 , 820 and how they pertain to all aspects o f bulk
to ensure compliance with the referenced standards medical gas systems.
in Section 35-1 .4.
35-2.1 .3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
to identify and describe the basic concepts as they
35-1.3 Limitations for a Bulk Medical Gas pertain to:
Systems Verifer a) Absolute pressure

c) Alarm settings
d) Atmospheric pressure
Medical Gas System Installer per ASSE Standard
601 0, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE e) Dynamic (f owing) pressure
Standard 601 5, Medical Gas Systems Inspector per f) Gage pressure
ASSE Standard 6020, Medical Gas Systems Verifer g) Hyperbaric medical gas piping systems and
per ASSE Standard 6030, Medical Gas Systems accessories
Maintenance Person per ASSE Standard 6040, Medical h) Manual valves including source valves, main
Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE Standard 6050 valves, riser valves, service valves, in-line valves,
or Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE zone valves and valves for future connections
Standard 6055. i) Medical support gases

j) Oxygen defcient atmosphere
k) Oxygen enriched atmosphere
35-1.4 Reference Standards l) Patient medical gases
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE m) Patient safety
Standard 6001 are a part of this standard. n) Pressure sensors
o) Static pressure
p) Ventilation o f storage areas
q) Zone valve locations

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35-2.1 .4 The Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer shall be able h) Pressure regulating valves
to describe the basic concepts pertaining to: i) Pressure relie f valves
a) Cryogenic gases j) Shut-o ff valves
1) Properties
35-2.2.4 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
2) Hazards
to identify and describe the operating principles and
b) The properties o f gases
performance characteristics o f the bulk medical gas
1) Oxygen defcient atmosphere system, and identify the following components:
a) Bulk medical gas system alarms
c) Oxygen cleanliness
b) Emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC)
d) The requirements for medical gases
c) Fill circuit and individual components
1) As defned by the CGMPs
d) Gas economizing system
2) United States Pharmacopoeia / National
e) Main supply
Formulary testing requirements
f) Pressure building system
e) Testing requirements for the bulk supply system
g) Pressure regulating valves
f) Security requirements
h) Pressure relie f valves
g) Site access
i) Product withdrawal
j) Reserve supply
i) Personnel protection equipment
k) Shut-o ff valves
35-2.1 .5 The Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer shall be able l) Source valve
to describe the following actions that take place prior m) Vaporization system
to and after the installation and testing a bulk medical n) Vessel vacuum and insulation
gas system:
a) Documentation requirements
b) Selection and qualifcation o f components
c) Sizing o f the bulk system – see Annex E.2.6.3
- 6035 Training Outline
to describe the proper installation requirements for
d) Temporary supply systems the medical gas systems relating to:
e) Initial start-up period training o f healthcare
facility personnel, who are responsible for the
bulk supply, on the operation o f the bulk supply
system – see Annex E.2.6.4 - 6035 Training
Outline 35-2.3.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
to identify and describe the problems resulting from
the improper installation o f bulk medical gas and
35-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge vacuum systems.

to list the parts and identify the maj or components
o f bulk medical gas systems and equipment.
Testing Knowledge
to describe the categories o f medical gas systems and
to describe test procedures associated with the fol-
their limitations with respect to Chapter 4 o f NFPA
lowing components:
99 – 201 2.
a) Final line pressure regulators
35-2.2.3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able b) Local signals
to identify and describe the operating principles and c) Main supplies
performance characteristics o f the medical gas, and d) Master, area and local alarm systems
identify the following components:
a) Bulk medical gas systems f) Pressure regulating valves
b) In-building emergency reserves g) Pressure relie f valves
c) Local signals h) Pressure switches and transducers
d) Master, area and local alarm systems i) Reserve supplies
e) Medical gas manifolds j) Secondary supplies
f) Medical gas outlets k) Shut-o ff valves
g) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers l) Vaporizer system

Series 6000 – 2012
35-2.4.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be 35-2.5 Documenting and Recording of
able to identi fy and describe the following test
Inspections and Tests
equipment’s physical operation, and its maintenance
and calibration requirements. 35-2.5.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be
a) Carbon dioxide analyzer able to complete report forms that include, as a
b) Dew point analyzer minimum, data on the location, performance and
c) Flow meter status o f the bulk medical gas systems. The reports
d) Gas sample pump and detector tubes shall also include the results of cross-connection
e) Gas sampling cylinders tests, f ow tests, alarm switch tests, medical gas
f) Nitrous oxide analyzer piping contaminant tests, medical gas particulate
g) Oxygen analyzer tests, medical gas concentration tests, medical gas

manifold inspections, and bulk medical gas supply
h) Particulate flter
site and source inspections.
i) Pressure gauge
35-2.4.3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able 35-2.5.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall record
to describe the precautions and hazards during feld the physical identifcation o f bulk medical gas system
tests relating to: components including the following, as applicable:
a) Confned space a) Assembly size
b) Electricity b) Location o f the assembly
c) Shutdown notifcation c) Manufacturer
d) Site notifcation d) Model number

e) Plant location
f) Serial number
to demonstrate knowledge of the following:
g) Shut-o ff valves
a) Acceptable pipeline materials
35-2.5. 3 T h e B u l k M e d i c a l G a s S ys te m Ve ri fi e r s h a l l
b) Brazing materials
do cument and s ub mit a written re p o rt o n all
c) Qualifcation o f brazers and brazing procedures
performance testing. Written reports shall include,
d) Certi fication o f b ulk medical gas s ys tems
as a minimum, the following:
installers
e) Installer-performed testing a) A copy o f the Installer’s (frm’s) quality control
f) Material inspection and acceptance unit (QCU) acceptance document
g) Proper labeling requirements b) Date o f test
h) Proper material handling c) Name o f tester
i) System installation requirements d) System tested
j) Vendor qualifcations e) Test performed
k) Verifcation tests f) Test pressure and pressure loss, where applicable

g) Test results (pass/ fail)
to identify and report the physical locations for the
35-2.5.4 Data recorded by the Bulk Medical Gas Systems
following items on the “as-built” drawings o f the Verifer shall include:
bulk medical gas system: a) Date o f test
a) Emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC) b) Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer identifcation
b) Local signals c) Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer initials
c) Main bulk supply 35-2.5.5 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer’s report shall
d) Master alarms include the following information:
f) Pressure relie f valves
g) Pressure switches and transducers
c) Exceptions, problems and/or comments
h) Reserve bulk supply
d) Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer signature
i) Secondary supply
j) Source shut-o ff valves 35-2.5.6 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall submit
k) Supply shut-o ff valves all required written reports to:
l) Vaporizers a) The party who contracted the verifcation

b) The owner o f the bulk gas system
c) The ASSE 6020 Inspector or Authority Having
Jurisdiction (AHJ)

Series 6000 – 2012
35-3.1 Terminology 1 6 hour course outlined in Annex E.2 for ASSE
6050 Instructors to become qualifed to instruct
35-3.1 .1 T he B ulk Medical Gas S ys te ms Ve rifie r s hall ASSE 6035 candidates.
demonstrate a basic working knowledge o f all
terminology listed in the FDA CGMPs, CGA M-1 ,
and the applicable terminology o f ASSE Standard 35-3.3 Recertif cation
6001 as used in NFPA 99-201 2 and NFPA 55. Recertifcation shall be through a recognized third
party certification agency and include a test to
subsequent editions o f NFPA 99 and applicable
35-3.2 Certifcation of Bulk Medical Gas editions o f CGA M-1 and NFPA 55.
Systems Verifers
35-3.2.1 Certifcation to this standard shall be through a
recognized third party certifcation agency.
35-3.2.2 The candidates for ASSE 6035 certifcation shall have

a minimum o f two (2) years documented practical
experience in the verifcation and/or inspection o f
Bulk Medical Gas Systems. Candidates shall have a
current certifcate o f insurance, in the name o f the
individual or employing verifcation or inspection
company, for general liability and pro fessional liability
insurance.
35-3.2.3 Certifcation shall include either:

a) the success ful completion o f a minimum 32-
hour training course including a written and
a practical examination covering bulk medical
gas systems, the FDA CGMPs, CGA M-1 and
applicable sections o f ASSE Standard 6000,
NFPA 99 and NFPA 55, or
b) the possession o f a current ASSE 6030 Medical
Gas Verifer’s credential and the completion o f
an additional minimum 1 6-hour training course,
including a written and a practical examination
covering bulk medical gas systems, the FDA
CGMPs, CGA M-1 and applicable sections o f
the ASSE Standard 6000, NFPA 99 and NFPA
55.
A person who is certifed as an ASSE 6030 Medical

Gas Systems Verifer has attended a 32-hour course
that covers NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and CGA M-1 . The
additional 1 6-hour training course shall include the
FDA CGMPs requirements and a more in-depth
understanding o f NFPA 55, CGA M-1 and NFPA
99 as they apply to the verifcation o f Bulk Medical
Gas Systems. A suggested training outline can be
found in Annex E.3.
35-3.2.4 Course instruction shall be conducted by one o f the

following:
a) a Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor certifed
to ASSE 6055, or
b) a Medical Gas Systems Instructor certifed to
ASSE 6050 and ASSE 6035, or
c) a Medical Gas Systems Instructor certifed to
ASSE 6050 who has success fully completed the

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Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel
40-1.1 Scope regulations from the federal, state and local levels
This standard applies to any individual who maintains
medical gas and vacuum systems. Healthcare facility 40-2.1 .2 The Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel
personnel installing medical gas or vacuum systems shall be able to identi fy and describe the basic
shall be certifed to ASSE Standard 601 0. Medical concepts pertaining to:
gas systems include vacuum systems.
40-1.2 Purpose c) Alarm settings

d) Atmospheric pressure
T h e p ur p o s e o f th is s tand ard is to p ro vid e
e) Dynamic (f owing) pressure
minimum performance criteria, identifed by an
f) Gage pressure
indus tr y co ns ens us, fo r Medical Gas S ys tems
g) Hyperbaric medical gas piping systems and
Maintenance Personnel to ensure compliance with
accessories
the referenced standards in Section 40-1 .4.
h) Manual valves including source valves, main
40-1.3 Limitations for Medical Gas Systems zone valves and valves for future connections
Maintenance Personnel i) Medical gas labeling

j) Medical support gases
k) Medical-surgical vacuum
l) Oxygen defcient atmosphere
m) Oxygen enriched atmosphere
n) Patient medical gases
Standard 601 5 , Medical Gas Systems Inspector
o) Patient safety per the facility’s safety procedures
per ASSE Standard 6020, Medical Gas Systems
p) Pe r s o n a l s a fe ty p e r th e fa c i l i ty’s s a fe ty
Verifer per ASSE Standard 6030, Bulk Medical Gas
procedures
Systems Verifer per ASSE Standard 6035, Medical
q) Pressure and vacuum sensors
Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE Standard 6050
r) Static pressure
or Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE
s) Use o f medical-surgical vacuum
Standard 6055.
t) Us e o f WAGD p er the facility’s s tandard
operating procedure
40-1.4 Reference Standards u) Vacuum measurement
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE v) Zone valve locations
40-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge

40-2.1 General Knowledge 40-2.2.1 At least for the components listed in 40-2.2.2, the
40-2.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall
shall be able to identify and show knowledge o f the be able to:
applicable laws, codes, rules, listing agencies and a) Identify each

b) Describe the basic operating principles o f each

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c) Describe the performance characteristics o f from the improper maintenance of the medical gas
each and vacuum systems.
d) Detail the critical safety precautions associated
40-2.3.4 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall be
with each
able to identify and describe the hazards to patients
40-2.2.2 The components with which Medical Gas Systems resulting from improper maintenance of the medical
Maintenance Personnel shall demonstrate familiarity gas and vacuum systems, including:
are: a) Flow (e.g. inadequate f ow)
a) Category 3 vacuum systems and components b) Gas confusion (e.g. cross-connection) hazards
b) Cylinders and liquefed gas containers c) Impure or contaminated gases
c) Equipment warning systems d) Incompatible replacement o f source supply
d) Instrument air systems containers or cylinders
e) Master, area and local alarm systems e) Pressure hazards
f) Medical air compressors and accessories
40-2.3.5 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall
g) Medical gas manifolds
be able to identi fy and describe the hazards to
h) Medical gas outlets
themselves and others resulting from improper
i) Medical support gas systems
practices related to medical gas and vacuum systems,
j) Medical-surgical vacuum systems
including:
k) Operation o f bulk medical gas supply
a) Cryogenic hazards
l) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
b) Electrical hazards
m) Pressure regulating valves
c) Pressure hazards
n) Pressure relie f valves
o) Shut-o ff valves
p) Vacuum inlets 40-2.4 System and System Component
q) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
Testing Knowledge

able to describe the maintenance related test procedures
be able to describe the categories o f medical gas and
associated with the following components:
vacuum systems with respect to Chapter 4 o f NFPA
99-201 2. a) Bulk medical gas systems
b) Master, area and local alarm systems
c) Medical air compressors and accessories
40-2.3 Product Maintenance Knowledge d) Medical air proportioning systems
f) Medical gas outlets
be able to identify and describe the proper mainte-
g) M e d i c a l s u p p o r t g a s s ys te m s a n d th e i r
nance requirements for the medical gas and vacuum
components
systems, including:
h) Medical-surgical vacuum systems and their
a) Appropriate local j urisdiction requirements components
b) Component locations relative to one another i) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
c) Operating requirements j) Pressure regulating valves
d) Physical location o f systems, ventilation and k) Pressure relie f valves
accessibility l) Shut-o ff valves
40-2.3.2 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall m) Vacuum inlets
be able to describe how to fnd and implement n) Vacuum systems and components
manufacturer specifc maintenance requirements for o) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
the medical gas and vacuum system components,
including:
able to describe the precautions and hazards during
a) Installation instructions maintenance and testing related to:
b) Operation and maintenance manuals a) Confned spaces
c) Parts listings b) Electrical shutdown
d) Product labeling c) S hutdown no ti fication pro cedures for the
40-2.3.3 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall be specifc areas to be maintained and/or tested
able to identify and describe the problems resulting (see Annex J)

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d) Specialized tool usage 40-3.3 Recertif cation
e) System shutdown (see Annex J)
f) System(s) failures 40-3.3.1 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall
be recertifed through a minimum 4-hour training
course to subsequent editions o f NFPA 99.
40-2.5.1 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall be party certification agency and include a test to
able to document the status o f the following items: subsequent editions o f NFPA 99.
a) Emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC)

b) Main line shut-o ff valves
e) Patient medical gas outlets and vacuum inlets
f) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
i) Riser valves
j) Service valves
k) Source equipment for each medical support gas
l) Source equipment for each patient medical gas
m) Source equipment for medical-surgical vacuum
n) Source equipment for WAGD
o) Source shut-o ff valves
p) Zone valves
40-3.1 Terminology
40-3.1 .1 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel shall

be able to demonstrate a basic working knowledge
o f all terminology listed in ASSE Standard 6001 , as
used in NFPA 99-201 2.

Maintenance Personnel
40-3.2.1 The candidates for ASSE 6040 certifcation shall be
employed or contracted by a health care facility, or
actively engaged in working with medical gas systems,
and shall have one (1 ) year minimum experience in
the maintenance o f the medical gas and vacuum
systems.

ASSE 6040 and applicable sections o f NFPA 99
pertaining to medical gas and vacuum. Cours e
instruction shall be conducted by a Medical Gas
Systems Instructor certifed to ASSE 6050.

covering ASSE 6040 and applicable sections o f
NFPA 99 pertaining to medical gas and vacuum.

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Series 6000 – 2012
Medical Gas Systems Instructors
50-1.1 Scope 50-2.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able
to identify and demons trate knowledge of the
This standard applies to any individual who trains or
teaches installers, inspectors, verifers and healthcare
regulations from the federal, state and local levels.
facility maintenance personnel regarding medical
gas and vacuum distribution systems. Medical gas 50-2.1 .2 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able
systems and equipment covered in this standard to identify and describe the actions that take place
include health care facilities within the scope of prior to and after installing and testing a medical gas
NFPA 99-201 2. Medical gas systems include vacuum system, including:
systems.
a) Notifcation to j ob inspector
b) Notifcation to premise owners
50-1.2 Purpose c) Notifcation to proper authorities (Authority

Having Jurisdiction - AHJ)
d) Notifcation to the architect/engineer o f record
for Medical Gas Systems Instructors to ensure 50-2.1 .3 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able
c o mp lianc e with the re fe re nc e d s tandards in to identify and describe the basic concepts as they
Section 50-1 .5. pertain to medical gas systems, as stated in NFPA
99, including but not limited to the following:
50-1.3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems b) Alarm panel locations
Instructor c) Alarm settings
Compliance with this standard in itself shall not d) Atmospheric pressure
constitute compliance with the requirements for a e) Dynamic (f owing) pressure
Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE Standard f) Gage pressure
601 0, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE g) Hyperbaric medical gas piping systems and
Standard 601 5, Medical Gas Systems Inspector per accessories
ASSE Standard 6020, Medical Gas Systems Verifer h) Manual valves including source valves, main
per ASSE Standard 6030, Bulk Medical Gas Systems valves, riser valves, service valves, in-line valves,
Veri fier per ASSE Standard 6035 , Medical Gas zone valves and valves for future connections
Systems Maintenance Person per ASSE 6040 or i) Medical support gases
a Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor per ASSE j) Medical-surgical vacuum
Standard 6055. k) Oxygen defcient atmosphere
l) Oxygen enriched atmosphere
m) Patient medical gases
50-1.4 Reference and Industry Standards
n) Patient safety
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE o) Pressure and vacuum sensors
p) Static pressure
q) Vacuum measurement
50-2.1 General Knowledge r)

s)
Ventilation o f storage areas
Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
t) Zone valve locations

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50-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge d) Medical gas outlets
e) Medical proportioning systems
50-2.2.1 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able to f) Medical support gas system components
list the parts and identify the maj or components o f g) Medical-surgical vacuum system components
medical gas and vacuum systems and equipment. h) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers
50-2.2.2 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able to
describe the categories o f medical gas and vacuum j) Pressure relie f valves
systems with respect to Chapter 4 o f NFPA 99-201 2. k) Shut-o ff valves

l) Vacuum inlets
50-2.2.3 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able m) Vacuum systems and components
to identify and describe the operating principles n) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
and p erfo r mance characteris tics o f the medical gas
and vacuum systems, and identi fy the following 50-2.4.2 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able to
co mp o nents :
identify and describe procedures for the use o f the
fo llowing:
a) Flow meter
b) Gas specifc testing devices
c) Medical gas manifolds
c) Oxygen analyzer
d) Medical gas outlets
d) Pressure gauge
e) Medical support gases
e) Vacuum gauge
f) M e d i c a l s u p p o r t g a s s ys te m s a n d th e i r
co mp o nents
50-2.4.3 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able
g) Medical-surgical vacuum sys tems and their to describe the precautions and hazards during tests
co mp o nents
relating to :
h) Operation o f bulk medical gas supplies a) Confned spaces

i) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers b) Electricity
j) Pressure regulating valves c) Shutdown notifcation
k) Pressure relie f valves d) Site notifcation
l) Shut-o ff valves e) Tool usage
m) Vacuum inlets
50-2.4.4 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able to
demo ns trate knowledge o f the fo llowing:
a) Acce p tab le p ip eline materials and j o ining

50-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge metho ds
b) Brazing materials
c) Certifcation o f brazers
to identi fy and describe the proper installation
d) Qualifcation o f welders and welding procedures
requirements for the medical gas and vacuum systems
e) Installer-performed testing
pertaining to :
f) Pipeline installation requirements
g) Planned system shutdown and temporary back
feed

h) Proper material handling
50-2.3.2 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able i) Qualifcation o f brazing procedures
to identify and describe the problems resulting from j) Verifcation tests
the improper installation o f medical gas and vacuum

s ys tems.

to identify and re p o rt the p hys ical lo catio ns of the
Testing Knowledge fo llowing items o n a typ ical s et o f des ign p lans :
50-2.4.1 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able to a) Emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC)
describe test procedures associated with the following b) Main line shut-o ff valves
co mp o nents :
e) Medical-surgical vacuum inlets
c) Medical gas manifolds
f) Patient medical gas outlets

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g) Pressure and vacuum switches and transducers 50-3.3.2 Recertifcation shall be through a recognized third
h) Pressure regulating valves p arty certificatio n agency and include a tes t to
i) Pressure relie f valves subsequent editions o f NFPA 99.

j) Riser valves
k) Service valves
l) Source equipment for each medical support gas
m) Source equipment for each patient medical gas
n) Source equipment for medical-surgical vacuum
o) Source equipment for WAGD
p) Source shut-o ff valves
q) Zone valves
50-3.1 Terminology
50-3.1 .1 The Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be able

terminology listed in ASSE Standard 6001 , as used
in NFPA 99-201 2.
50-3.2 Certif cation of Medical Gas

Instructors
50-3.2.1 The candidates for ASSE 6050 certifcation shall have a

minimum o f ten (1 0) years o f documented experience
in the installation o f plumbing or mechanical piping
systems including a minimum o f two (2) years o f
documented experience in the installation o f medical
gas and vacuum systems. Instructors shall have a
minimum o f two (2) years documented practical
teaching experience. Instructors shall possess a
current Medical Gas Systems Installer certifcation
in compliance with ASSE Standard 601 0.

ASSE Standards 601 0, 6020, 6030, 6040, 6050 and
applicable sections o f NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and CGA
M-1 . Course instruction shall be conducted by a
Medical Gas Systems Instructor certifed to ASSE
6050.

covering ASSE Standards 601 0, 6020, 6030, 6040,
6050 and applicable sections o f NFPA 99, NFPA
55 and CGA M-1 .
50-3.3.1 Medical Gas Systems Instructors shall be recertifed

thro ugh a minimum 4- ho ur training c o urs e to

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Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructors
55-1.1 Scope 55-2.2 Product Installation Knowledge

This standard applies to any individual who trains or
55-2.2.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be
teaches Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers (601 5) ,
able to identify and describe the proper installation
Verifers (6035) and Instructors (6055) .
requirements for the bulk medical gas s ystems
pertaining to:
55-1.2 Purpose a) Local j urisdiction requirements

fo r B ulk Medical Gas S ys tems Ins tr ucto rs to 55-2.2.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be
ensure compliance with the referenced standards in able to identify and describe procedures for the use
Section 55-1 .4. of the following:
a) Flow meter
b) Oxygen analyzer
55-1.3 Limitations for a Medical Gas Systems
c) Pressure gauge
Instructor
able to describe the precautions and hazards during
tests relating to:
601 0, Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer per ASSE a) Confned spaces
Standard 601 5, Medical Gas Systems Inspector per b) Electricity
ASSE Standard 6020, Medical Gas Systems Verifer c) Shutdown notifcation

per ASSE Standard 6030, Bulk Medical Gas Systems d) Site notifcation
Veri fier per ASSE Standard 6035 , Medical Gas e) Tool usage
Systems Maintenance Person per ASSE 6040 or
able to demonstrate knowledge o f the following:
6050.
a) Acce p tab le p ip eline materials and j o ining
methods
55-1.4 Limitations for a Bulk Medical Gas b) Pipeline installation requirements
Systems Instructor c) Proper material handling
The Reference and Industry Standards listed in ASSE

Standard 6001 are a part of this standard. 55-3.1 Certifcation of Bulk Medical Gas
Systems Instructors
55-2.1 General Knowledge 55-3.1 .1 The candidates for ASSE 6055 certifcation shall
demo ns trate thro ugh do cumentatio n p ractical
55-2.1 .1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor shall be
experience in the installation or design o f bulk
able to identify and demonstrate knowledge o f the
medical gas systems. Where instructors are in the
direct employment o f a frm engaged in bulk medical
regulations from the federal, state and local levels.
gas systems, they shall include documented evidence

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from the frm’s quality control unit (QCU) that they
have an understanding of the frm’s standard operating
procedures (SOPs) for the installation of bulk medical
gas systems.
55-3.1 .2 Certifcation shall include the success ful completion

o f a minimum 32-hour training course covering the
FDA CGMPs, CGA M-1 and applicable sections
o f ASSE Standard 6000, NFPA 99-201 2 and NFPA
55. Course instruction shall be conducted by a Bulk
Medical Gas Systems Instructor certifed to ASSE
6055.
a) Include the success ful completion of a minimum
32-hour training course including a written
and practical examination covering the FDA
CGMPs, CGA M-1 and applicable sections
o f ASSE Standard 6000, NFPA 99-201 2 and
NFPA 55.
b) D emo ns trate thro ugh do c umentatio n the
practical experience in the installation or design
o f bulk medical gas systems.
c) Include documented evidence from the frm’s
QCU that they have an understanding o f the
frm’s SOPs for the installation o f medical gas
systems.
55-3.1 .3 Certifcation to this standard shall be through a

covering the FDA CGMPs, CGA M-1 and applicable
sections o f ASSE Standard 6000, NFPA 99-201 2
and NFPA 55.
55-3.1 .4 Consultants
Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructors not in the
direct employment by a bulk medical gas systems
frm are considered consultants and must also meet
the requirements found in the FDA CGMPs 21 CFR
part 21 1 .34.
55-3.2.1 B ulk Medical Gas Systems Instructors shall be

recertifed through a minimum 4-hour training course
to subsequent editions o f NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and
CGA M-1 .

party certification agency and include a test to
subsequent editions o f NFPA 99 and applicable
editions o f NFPA 55 and CGA M-1 .

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX A
Field Installation Procedures for

Medical Gas Systems by Installers
Qualified under ASSE Standard 6010
This annex is provided for informational purposes only and is c. Tubing Cutter: Clean, sharp tubing cutters that
not a mandatory part o f ASSE Standard 601 0. It re f ects the are free o f oil or petroleum based lubricants
installation requirements o f NFPA 99-201 2. shall be used.
d. Purge Regulator: As necessary, an inert gas regulator
capable o f providing 1 75 kPa (25 psig) gas to a
A.1 Preparation purge f ow meter at various test pressures [345,
41 5, 1 035, 2070 kPa (50, 60, 1 50, 300 psig) ] and
A.1 .1 Notifcation
high volume f ow for purge and blow-down
a) Obtain permission from the owner or agent,
functions shall be used.
and his on-site representative to shut down all
e. Abrasive Pads: Clean, non-shedding scouring
or portions o f an active medical gas distribution
pads; not sand cloth, emery cloth or steel wool.
system.
f. Lint-free wipes
b) Inspectors certifed to ASSE Standard 6020 shall
g. Oxygen Analyzer: As necessary, an oxygen
be notifed when each test is being performed
analyzer shall be used to verify the e ffectiveness
so it can be witnessed and the results recorded.
o f the brazing purge prior to brazing and the
A.1 .2 Medical Gas Distribution System Information welding purge prior to welding.
O n the as-built drawings, record the following h. Adapters: Suffcient adapters shall be available to
information regarding the medical gas distribution adapt the pressure gauge(s) to each and every gas
system: specifc medical gas outlet (and vacuum inlet) .
a) Location o f the medical gas and vacuum source i. A leak detection solution designed and labeled
equipment for oxygen service (such as complying with
b) Location o f the medical gas and vacuum valves MIL-L-25567) shall be used.
c) Location o f the medical gas outlets (and vacuum j. Audible low pressure nitrogen purge alarm.
inlets)
d) Location o f alarm panels
A.3 Materials
A.1 .3 Additions and Modifcations to Existing Systems
Shut-o ff valves shall not be used to isolate active A.3.1 Tubing used for the medical gas systems shall be Type
m e d i c a l g a s p i p i n g s ys te m s fo r a d d i ti o n s o r
“L” (ASTM B81 9) medical gas tube (hard temper) ,
modifcations. The new work shall not be connected delivered to the j ob-site pre-cleaned and plugged or
to the existing piping until all inspections and tests capped, except Type “K” shall be used for sizes larger
are completed.
than DN80 (NPS 3) (3-1 /8” OD) where system
operating pressures are above a gauge pressure o f
1 275 kPa (1 85 psig) .
A.2 Equipment
In Canada: Soft temper tube shall be permitted to be used underground.
A.2.1 Equipment Required
A.3.2 Brazed copper-to-copper j oints shall be made using
a. Safety Equipment: Personal safety equipment
a BCuP Series brazing alloy without f ux. Dissimilar
(face s hield, goggles, etc. ) and fire fighting
metals shall be brazed using a cadmium- free BAg
equipment shall be available for use at all times.
Series brazing alloy with f ux.
Gloves, when used, shall be clean.
b. Equipment neces s ary for the pipe j oining A.3.3 Fittings shall be o f wrought copper capillary fttings
technique(s) being used for the application. or other approved tube fttings that when made up

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provide a permanent j oint having the mechanical, in progress shall be kept as clean as possible to avoid
thermal and sealing integrity o f a brazed j oint. contaminating the components.
A.3.4 Valves, fttings and other piping components for A.5.3 Procedure
positive pressure medical gas and support gas systems a) Tubes s hall b e s tored and protected from
s hall b e c leaned fo r “ oxyge n s e r vic e” b y the contamination with the use o f caps or tape leaving
manufacturer and delivered sealed, labeled, and kept no residue prior to installation.
sealed until prepared for installation, except fttings b) Fittings shall be stored in their original containers
that are permitted to be cleaned by a supplier or until the package is opened for ins tallation.
agency other than the manufacturer. The cleaning Fittings shall then be stored in a suitable container
process shall be in accordance with CGA G-4.1 , and/or location to prevent contamination prior
Cleaning Equipment for Oxygen Service. to installation.
c) Tube ends or fttings which become contaminated

A.3.5 The basic material for medical-surgical vacuum
during the ins tallation process s hall be re-
piping is seamless copper tube with brazed j oints,
cleaned be fore use.
either ASTM B81 9 medical gas tube, ASTM B88
copper water tube, ASTM B280 copper ACR tube, A.5.4 I f copper vacuum tubing, other than ASTM B81 9,
or stainless steel tube. is ins talled along with any medical gas tubing,
the vacuum tubing shall, prior to installation, be
In Canada: Vacuum piping systems shall be ASTM B819 type “K” or prominently labeled.
“L” brazed using B CuP 5 (1 5% silver) brazing alloy.
A.3.6 I f copper tube other than ASTM B81 9 medical gas

tube is used for vacuum piping, appropriate steps
A.6 Cutting and Deburring
shall be taken to avoid intermixing the vacuum piping
A.6.1 Purpose
with those that are cleaned for medical gas use. Either
The purpose of this section is to maintain the internal
the vacuum piping or the medical gas piping materials
cleanliness and fow characteristics o f the medical
shall be prominently marked prior to installation.
gas and vacuum system.
A.3.7 In vacuum systems, in lieu o f tee fttings, branch
A.6.2 Requirement
connections shall be permitted to be made using
Tub in g s h all b e h an d le d wi th c are to avo id
mechanically- formed, drilled and extruded tee-
contamination and distortion.
branch connections that are formed according to
the tool manufacturer’s instructions, and brazed. A.6.3 Procedure
a) I f gloves are worn, they shall be clean whenever
A.3.8 Nitrogen NF shall be used for purging and testing.
medical gas tubing and/or fttings are handled.
A.3.9 Only qualifed installers (ASSE 601 0) may install b) Tubing shall be cut square with clean, sharp
manufactured assemblies. tubing cutters only. The use o f any type o f saw is
unacceptable due to possible contamination o f
the piping system. Tube ends shall be deburred
A.4 Supports and Penetrations and restored to their original inside diameter
(I.D.) using a deburring tool or a rolling tool.

A.4.1 Pipe hangers shall be spaced according to applicable
c) Care shall be taken to ensure that burrs have not
codes and standards.
entered the piping system.
A.4.2 Pipe shall be supported from the building structure. d) Immediately prior to installation, all tubing shall
be visually examined internally to assure that
A.4.3 Pipe penetrations shall be adequately fre-stopped in plugs and other obstructions have been removed
accordance with applicable codes and standards. and that there is no contamination present.
e) Inspect cutters and deburring/rolling tools at

the beginning o f each shift. Use only clean,
A.5 Work Area oil-free tools. Replace tools as necessary.
A.5.1 Purpose
The purpose of this section is to maintain a clean A.7 Assembly for Brazing
work area where the medical gas installation is in
progress to avoid contaminating the components. A.7.1 Purpose

The purpose o f this section is to j oin the tube and
A.5.2 Requirement
fttings in the medical gas and vacuum system.
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A.7.2 Requirement A.9 Brazing of Medical Gas and Vacuum
Pipeline materials shall be cleaned, checked for Systems
internal cleanliness, and assembled in an approved
manner with the tubing inserted to full depth o f A.9.1 Purpose
the ftting. The purpose o f this section is to establish qualifcation
requirements for brazing j oints in medical gas and
A.7.3 Procedure
vacuum systems.
a) After cutting, the tube ends and ftting cups shall
be abraded with clean, non-shedding scouring A.9.2 Requirement
pads, to remove oxides from the tube and ftting Only brazers who have been qualifed under the
surfaces to be brazed. Tube ends shall be wiped requirements o f NFPA 99, using brazing procedures
with a clean, dry, lint- free, paraffn- free white that have been qualifed under the requirements
clo th. o f NFPA 99, shall be permitted to braze j oints in
b) Do not allow copper dust to enter the tube. medical gas and vacuum systems.
c) A visual check for cleanliness shall be made j ust
A.9.3 Procedure
prior to assembly. Do not touch the cleaned
a) Copper-to-copper j oints shall be made using
surfaces o f tube or fttings. Re-clean all surfaces
BCuP Series brazing fller metal alloys with a
that have become contaminated.
melting temperature in excess o f 537.8 °C (1 000
d) Flux shall not be used to braze copper-to-copper
°F) . Flux shall not be used.
j oints.
e) Where fux is used to braze dissimilar metals, it shall In Canada: CSA requires the use f
o B CuP 5 (1 5% silver) fller rod only.
be applied sparingly to minimize contamination

Brazing shall be conducted in the following
o f the inside o f the tube with fux.
f) Do not force the tube past the ftting shoulder.
manner:
1) Maintain a nitrogen NF purge.

g) Braze all j oints within eight hours o f cleaning
2) Start heating the tube frst approximately 1 3
and assembly.
mm - 25 mm (½” to 1 ”) away from the end
In Canada: Vacuum systems shall be brazed using B CuP 5 fller metal
o f the ftting. Then bring both the tube and

only. ftting to a uniform brazing temperature.
Keep the fame in motion at all times to
A.8 Continuous Purge for Brazing 3)

avoid overheating.
Apply the alloy at the bottom o f the ftting
cup, working the alloy up each side. Braze in
A.8.1 Purpose
an upward motion to the top o f the ftting
The p urp o s e o f this s ectio n is to ens ure the internal
cup.
cleanliness o f all medical gas and vacuum systems to
4) Proceed around the tube, being sure to
protect them from oxidation during brazing.
overlap the braze from segment to segment.
A.8.2 Requirement b) The brazing alloy shall be visible completely
Each system shall be continuously purged with nitrogen around the outside edges o f the j oint. After the
NF prior to, during and after brazing operations to braze is complete, allow both the ftting and tube
prevent the formation o f copper oxide scale within to become cool to the touch.
the tubing. The purge gas source shall be monitored c) Nitrogen NF purge shall remain f owing during
and audibly alert the installer when the contents o f the co o ling p ro ces s.
the p urge gas s o urce is low. d) Cap all open tub e ends immediately upon
completion o f brazing, leaving the pipeline flled
A.8.3 Procedure
with nitrogen NF.
a) Establish a nitrogen NF purge in the pipeline
to be brazed.
b) Prior to brazing, check the open end o f the A.10 Visual Examination of Brazed Joints
purged tube with an oxygen analyzer to verify
proper purge f ow and the absence o f oxygen in A.1 0.1 Purpose
the purge gas. Prior to use, the oxygen analyzer The purpose o f this section is to determine the visual
shall be calibrated to 21 % oxygen using room condition o f the medical gas and vacuum j oints.
air. Do not braze until proper purge has been
A.1 0.2 Requirement
established.
Each j oint in the pipeline shall be visually inspected.
c) Braze the j oint nearest the supply end o f the
purge, working toward the exit end o f the purge.

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A.1 0.3 Procedure 6) I f the welding electrical power source is
a) Wash each joint with water; hot water where f ux changed; and
is us ed. 7) I f the purge gas source is changed; and
b) Visually check that braze fller metal has fowed 8) At the end o f the work period.
into and is evenly distributed around the edges c) The inside (I.D.) and outside (O.D.) o f all test
o f the ftting cup. coupons shall be inspected in accordance with
c) The following conditions are unacceptable. current indus try s tandards and p ractices.
1) Flux or fux residue present (from the use

o f BAg series rod used only on dissimilar
metals) .
A.12 Special Fittings
2) Excessive oxidation o f the joint as indicated
A.1 2.1 Purpose
by base metal melting or erosion.
The purpose o f this section is to list special fttings
3) Presence o f unmelted fller metal.
that are permitted to be used in medical gas and
4) Failure o f the fller metal to be clearly
vacuum piping systems. Approved special fttings
visible all the way around the j oint at the
include:
interface between the socket and the tube.

a) Memory-metal couplings having temperature
5) Cracks in the tube or component.
and pressure rating j oints not less than that o f
6) Cracks in the fller metal.
a brazed j oint.
d) Joints that fail due to conditions 2 or 5 under
b) Listed and approved metallic gas tube fttings
A.1 0.3.c shall be replaced. Joints that fail due to
that, when made up, provide a permanent j oint
conditions 1 , 3, 4 or 6 shall be permitted to be
having the mechanical, thermal and sealing
reheated one (1 ) time be fore being replaced.
integrity o f a brazed j oint.
c) D ie le c tric fittings whe re re quire d b y the
A.11 Welding of Medical Gas and Vacuum manufacturer o f special medical equipment to
electrically isolate the equipment from the piping
Piping Systems distribution system.
A.1 1 .1 Purpose d) Axially swaged, elastic strain preload fttings

providing metal to metal seals having pressure
The purpose o f this section is to establish qualifcation
and temp erature ratings no t les s than that o f a
requirements for welding j oints in medical gas and
brazed j oint and when complete are permanent
vacuum piping systems using the GTAW autogenous
and non-separable and shall be permitted to be
orbital procedure.
used to j oin copper or stainless steel tube.
A.1 1 .2 Requirement
A.1 2.2 Requirement
Only installers who have been qualifed under the
Special fttings shall be applied in accordance with
requirements o f NFPA 99 using welding procedures
the manufacturer’s recommendations.
that have been qualifed under NFPA 99 shall be
permitted to weld j oints in medical gas and vacuum A.1 2.3 Procedure
pip ing s ys tems.
Special fttings shall be installed in accordance with
A.1 1 .3 Procedure the manufacturer’s instructions.
Copper-to-copper joints shall be purged with a mixture

o f 75% helium and 25% argon (± 5%) when using A.13 Tests by the Installer
the GTAW autogenous orbital procedure.
A.1 3.1 Purpose
A.1 1 .4 Inspections
The purpose o f this section is to have the installer
a) The outside (O.D.) o f each production weld
per form and document (s ee Annex M) certain
shall be inspected by the installer. Any obvious
ins p e c tio n s and te s ts on th e ins talle d p ip ing to
de fective j oints shall be cut out and replaced.
determine that it is ready for verifcation under ASSE
b) Test coupons shall be welded and inspected as
S tandard 6 03 0 .
fo llows :
1) At the start o f work; and A.1 3.2 Requirement

2) Every 4 hours thereafter; and The following tests shall be performed prior to
3) I f the machine is idle for more than 30 verifcation under ASSE 6030.
minutes; and a) Initial blow down
4) I f the operator is changed; and b) Initial pressure test
5) I f the weld head is changed; and c) Initial cross-connection test
d) Piping purge test

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e) Standing pressure tests (for positive pressures subj ected to a test pressure o f 1 .5 times the
and vacuum) working pressure and a minimum 1 035 kPa (1 50
psig) with nitrogen NF.
A.1 3.3 Manufactured Assemblies
c) Each section o f the medical-surgical vacuum
Where manufactured assemblies, with f exible hoses,
and WAGD piping systems shall be subj ected to
are tested by the manufacturer, the initial blow-down
a test pressure o f 1 035 kPa (1 50 psig) minimum
test and the initial pressure test do not need to be
with nitrogen NF.
repeated by the installer.
A.1 5.3 Procedure
a) Pressurize and maintain the pipeline at the test
A.14 Initial Blow-down pressure required in Section A.1 5.2.b or Section
A.1 5.2.c.
A.1 4.1 Purpose
b) Examine each j oint for leakage by means o f a
The purpose o f this section is to blow debris out o f
leak detectant, free of ammonia and chlorides, or
the mains, branches and drops o f the medical gas
other equally e ffective means o f leak detection
and vacuum distribution piping.
safe for use with oxygen.
A.1 4.2 Requirement c) Leaks, i f any, s hall b e located, repaired i f
After installation o f the piping, but before installation permitted by Section A.1 0.3.d, or replaced, and
o f the station outlets, vacuum inlets and other retested.
medical gas systems components (e. g. , pressure

switches or transducers for alarms, pressure gauges or
pressure relie f valves) , the line shall be blown clear
A.16 Cross-Connection Test (Initial)
using nitrogen NF.
A.1 6.1 Purpose
A.1 4.3 Medical Gas and Vacuum D is tribution S ys tem This initial tes t determines if cros s -connectio ns
Blow-down Procedure (e.g., one gas pipeline is inadvertently connected to

a) Connect the nitrogen NF to the pipeline using another gas pipeline) exist within the medical gas
suitable regulators. and vacuum distribution systems. The fnal cross-
b) Rapidly turn on and o ff the f ow o f nitrogen NF connection test is part o f system verifcation under
to the maximum fow available but no less than ASSE Standard 6030.
225 LPM (8 SCFM) until no debris is noted to
A.1 6.2 Requirement
be discharged from the end o f the portion o f
a) It shall be determined that no cross-connections
the pipeline being blown-down.
exist between the station outlets or vacuum
c) Replace the cap or plug on the end o f the tube,
inlets o f the various medical gas and vacuum
leaving it flled with nitrogen NF.
distribution systems. Each outlet and inlet shall
be connected to the proper distribution piping
A.15 Initial Pressure Tests system.
b) T he cro s s - co nnec tio n tes ts s hall b e co n -

A.1 5.1 Purpose ducted while the piping is readily accessible for
The purpose o f this test is to verify the pressure the correction o f cross-connections, if necessary.
integrity o f the medical gas and vacuum piping I n th e c a s e o f h e a d wa ll u n i ts a n d o th e r
system. wall-mounted equipment (including station

outlets and inlets) , walls may be closed prior
A.1 5.2 Requirement
to the cross-connection tests, provided that
a) This test shall be performed: all individual branch piping remains readily
1) Before the attachment of system components accessible beyond the closed wall.
(e.g., pressure switches or transducers for
alarms, pressure gauges or pressure relie f A.1 6.3 Procedure
valves) , but after installations o f the station a) All medical gas and vacuum systems shall be
outlets and inlets; reduced to atmospheric pressure.
2) Be fore closing o f the walls or concealing b) All sources o f test gas shall be disconnected
any piping; and from all o f the medical gas and vacuum systems
3) After inspectors are notifed as to when with the exception o f the one system to be
the test will be performed so it can be checked. This system shall be pressurized with
witnessed and the results recorded. nitrogen NF to 345 kPa (50 psig) gauge pressure.
b) Each section o f the piping systems for medical c) With appropriate adapters matching outlet/inlet
gas es and medical s up p o rt gas es s hall b e labels, check every station outlet/inlet in each

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medical gas and vacuum system to determine systems shall be subj ected to a 24-hour standing
that the test gas is being dispensed only from vacuum test. These tests shall be witnessed by the
the outlets/inlets o f the system being tested. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or its designee.
d) The source o f test gas shall then be disconnected
A.1 8.3 Test Procedure for Positive Pressure Gas Piping
and the s ys tem tes ted s hall be reduced to
Systems
atmospheric pressure.
The test gas shall be nitrogen NF. The source shut-
e) Proceed to the next system and repeat the
o ff valve shall be closed.
previous process, again testing every station outlet
and inlet in every system for each system test. In Canada: Leak testing gas shall be oil-free dry air or nitrogen NF.
f) Each station outlet and inlet shall be identifed
a. After the piping system is flled with test gas, all
by label.
outlets and the appropriate supply valve shall be
g) The presence and correctness o f labeling for all
closed and the source of test gas disconnected.
components (e.g., station outlets/inlets, shut-o ff
b. The piping system shall remain leak- free for
valves, and alarm panels) shall be checked.
24 hours. The 24-hour standing pressure test
shall be witnessed by the Authority Having
A.17 Initial Piping Purge Test Jurisdiction (AHJ) or its designee.
c. Leaks, i f any, s hall b e located, repaired i f
A.1 7.1 Purpose permitted by Section A.1 0.3.d, or replaced, and
This procedure purges particulate matter from retested.
the station outlets in positive-pressure medical gas
A. 1 8.4 Test Procedures for Vacuum Systems
systems.
The vacuum source equipment may be used for this
A.1 7.2 Requirement test if it has been inspected and is ready for operation.
A heavy, intermittent purging, greater than 225 LPM Otherwise, a test vacuum pump must be used.
(8 SCFM) , shall be applied at each outlet. a. The pressure in the vacuum piping system shall
be reduced to a vacuum o f not less than 300
A.1 7.3 Purge Procedure
mm (1 2 inches) gage Hg vacuum.
a) The purge gas shall be nitrogen NF.
b. The source of test vacuum shall be disconnected
b) Obtain the appropriate, gas-specifc adapter for
from the system during the test period. The 24-
each system to be purged.
hour standing vacuum test shall be witnessed by
c) Pressurize the piping system to normal operating
the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) or its
pressure.
designee.
d) Flow each outlet with a pulse purge (intermittent)
c. At the end o f the 24-hour test period, there shall
until the purge produces no discoloration in
be no change in the vacuum level.
a white cloth held in front of the gas stream.
d. Leaks, i f any, s hall be located, repaired or
e) I f the particulates continue, the outlet may
removed, and tested. Brazed j oints in vacuum
require dis as s emb ly (removal o f the valve
piping shall be permitted to be repaired, except
assemblies) and purging similar to Section A.1 4.
that no j oint shall be reheated more than one
(1 ) time be fore being replaced.
A.18 Standing Pressure/Vacuum Tests

A.1 8.1 Purpose
A.19 Category 1 Piped Medical Gas and
The purpose of this section is to determine the Vacuum Systems
pressure integrity o f the medical gas and vacuum
A.1 9.1 Where required, re fer to NFPA 99 Chapter 4 Section
distribution system after the walls have been closed
4.1 .1
and the fnal components are installed.
A.1 8.2 Requirement

After testing each individual medical gas and vacuum A.20 Category 2 Piped Medical Gas and
system for cross-connections in accordance with Vacuum Systems
Section A.1 6, the station outlets and all other medical
A.20.1 Where required, re fer to NFPA 99 Chapter 4 Section
gas systems components (e. g. , pressure/ vacuum
4.1 .2
switches or transducers for alarms, pressure/vacuum
gauges or pressure relie f valves) shall be installed.
All positive pressure gas systems shall be subj ected
to a 24-hour standing pressure test at 20% above
the normal operating line pressure. Vacuum piping

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A.21 Category 3 Piped Medical Gas and
Vacuum Systems
A.21 .1 Where required, refer to NFPA 99 Chapter 4 Section
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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX B
Performance Requirements for

Medical Gas Systems Inspectors
This annex is provided for informational purposes only and is m) Medical Gas Systems Verifer certifcations to
not a mandatory part o f ASSE Standard 6020. It re f ects the ASSE Standard 6030
inspection requirements for medical gas systems in different n) Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installers certifcations
parts of the country. to ASSE Standard 601 5
B.2.2 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall confrm
B.1 Administration the following:

a) Use o f proper piping materials and j oining
B.1 .1 Inspector’s Log methods
A log that contains records o f site observations and b) Proper handling and installation o f materials,
test results may be required for inspectors. including supports
c) Brazed piping purged with nitrogen NF while
B.1 .2 Test and Inspection Reports
being brazed and capped or plugged during the
The inspector shall personally witness the various
installation process
tests and record the results of the tests performed
d) Welded piping purged with shield gas while
by the installer as required.
being welded and capped or plugged during the
installation process
B.2 Documents and Recording of e) Labeling and identifcation (see Section C.1 7)
Inspections and Tests f) Installation o f manifolds (see Annex H)

g) Installation o f bulk medical gas supply sources
B.2.1 T he I ns p e cto r s hall veri fy that the fo llowing (see Annex I)
documents are on fle at the j obsite: h) Installation o f medical compressed air source
a) Building permit equipment (see Annex F)
b) Shop drawings i) Installation of medical vacuum source equipment
c) Manufacturer’s literature and data (see Annex G)
d) Manufactured assembly test documentation for j) Installation o f alarm panels

each manufacturer’s unit
B.2.3 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall verify the
e) Copper tubing cleaned for oxygen s er vice test reports for the following:
documentation
a) Visual inspection o f brazed and welded j oints
f) Copper fittings cleaned for oxygen service
b) Inspection o f all welded test coupons
documentation
c) Initial piping blow-down
g) Brazing alloy documentation
d) Initial pressure test
h) Purge and test gas documentation
e) Initial cross-connection test
i) Qualifcation o f brazing procedure specifcation
f) Standing pressure test
(Section A.9.2)
g) Standing vacuum test
j) B raz e r p e r fo r m anc e quali fic atio n re c o rd
h) Initial piping purge test
(Section A.9.2)
k) Qualifcation o f welding procedures and welders, B.2.4 The Medical Gas Systems Inspector shall obtain
if used a copy o f the fnal report on system verifcation
l) Medical Gas System Installer certifcations to performed in accordance with Annex C.
ASSE Standard 601 0 for each Medical Gas
Systems Installer

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B. 2. 5 The Medical Gas S ys tems Ins pector rep ort data s hall
include:
a) Medical Gas Systems Inspector identifcation
b) Medical Gas Systems Inspector signature
c) D ate o f test

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX C
Field Verification / Testing Procedures for

Medical Gas Systems by Verifiers
This annex is provided for informational purposes only and is kPa (1 00 - 300 psig) , shall have an accuracy o f
not a mandatory part o f ASSE Standard 6030. It re f ects the ± 20 kPa (± 3 psig) or better.
verifcation requirements o f NFPA 99-201 2. c) Vacuum Gauge(s) / Transducer(s) : Test devices
shall have a range o f 0 to -760 mm (0 to -30
inches) o f mercury and an accuracy o f ± 25 mm
C.1 Preparation (± 1 inch) o f mercury.
d) Direct-Reading Flow Meter(s) / Flow Sensor(s) :
C.1 .1 Notifcation
All direct-reading f ow meters/ sensors shall
As necessary, obtain permission from the owner or
have a rated accuracy o f ± 3% (or better) o f
agent, and his on-site representative to shut down
full scale reading o f the gauge/indicator.
the medical gas and vacuum distribution systems.
e) Adapters: Suffcient adapters shall be available
C.1 .2 Medical Gas and Vacuum D is tribution S ys tem to adapt the pressure gauge(s) / transducer(s)
Info r matio n to each and every gas-specifc medical gas outlet
Re c o rd the fo llo wing info r m atio n re garding the (and vacuum inlet) . An additional set o f quick-
medical gas and vacuum distribution systems: connect fttings may be used to quickly adapt the
a) Location o f the medical gas and vacuum source gauge/transducer to the gas-specifc medical gas
equipment adap ters.
b) Location o f the medical gas and vacuum zone f) Oxygen Analyzer: Oxygen analyzers shall have
valves a range o f 0 -1 00%, and a rated accuracy o f ±
c) Location o f the medical gas outlets and vacuum 1 % oxygen or better.
inlets g) Nitrous Oxide: Nitrous oxide analyzers shall
d) Location o f medical gas and vacuum alarm have a minimum range o f 9 5 -1 00% and a
p anels
rated accuracy o f ± 1 % nitrous oxide or better.
e) Location o f the most remote medical gas outlet Instruments may be a pre-calibrated portable
for each gas, for each zone unit or laboratory instrument.
f) Location o f the emergency oxygen supply h) Nitrogen: Nitrogen analyzers shall have a minimum
connection (EOSC) range o f 95-1 00% and a rated accuracy o f ±
g) The test results for each o f these gases in each 1 % nitrogen or better. Instruments may be a
zone that is tested laboratory instrument.

i) Carbon Dioxide
1) Carbon dioxide analyzers for low level
C.2 Test Equipment carbon dioxide shall have a range o f at least
0 to 600 ppm and a rated accuracy o f ± 1 0
C.2.1 Equipment Required:
ppm carbon dioxide or better. Instruments
a) Pressure Gauge(s) / Transducer(s) : All pressure may be pre-calibrated portable unit(s) or
test gauges shall be clean for oxygen service. laboratory instruments.
Test devices with a range o f 700 kPa (1 00 psig) 2) Carb on dioxide analyz ers for 9 9 % o r
or less, for measurement ranges o f 0 - 700 kPa better carbon dioxide shall have a minimum
(0 - 1 00 psig) , shall have an accuracy o f ± 7 kPa range o f 95 - 1 00% carbon dioxide and a
(±1 .0 psig) or better. rated accuracy o f ± 3% carbon dioxide or
b) Test devices with ranges up to 2000 kPa (300 better. Instruments may be pre-calibrated
psig) , for measurement ranges o f 700 - 2000 portable unit(s) or laboratory instruments.

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3) C arb o n dioxide analyz e rs fo r c arb o n traceable to the National Institute o f Standards
dioxide and oxygen mixtures shall have and Technology (NIST) at least annually. Each
a range o f 0 - 1 % carbon dioxide greater gas composition (% and ppm) analyzer shall
than the maximum carbon dioxide level be pre-calibrated and/or periodically calibrated
(e. g. 3% carbon dioxide - 97% oxygen as required/ recommended by the analyzer
requires a minimum range o f 0-4% carbon manufacturer. Some gas analyzers may require
dioxide) . Rated accuracy shall be ± 3% periodic calibration by the manufacturer or other
carbon dioxide or better. Instruments may be NIST traceable organization. Calibration shall
pre-calibrated portable unit(s) or laboratory be verifed following any damage or suspected
instruments. contamination that may affect the performance
j) Carbon Monoxide: Carbon monoxide analyzers o f any test device.
shall have a range o f at least 0 to 20 ppm and a u) All test equipment shall be listed with model and
rated accuracy o f ± 1 ppm o f carbon monoxide serial numbers with calibration dates noted as
or better. Instruments may be pre-calibrated requested.
portable unit(s) or laboratory instruments.
k) Analyzers for total hydrocarbons (as methane)
shall have a range o f at least 0 to 1 00 ppm and
C.3 General Requirements for Verif cation
a rated accuracy o f ± 1 ppm total hydrocarbons Tests
or better. Instruments may be pre-calibrated
C.3.1 Purpose
portable unit(s) or laboratory instruments.
l) Analyzers for halogenated hydrocarbons shall The purpose o f this section is to establish the
have a range o f 0 to at least 5 ppm, and a rated general requirements for veri fication testing o f
accuracy o f ± 1 ppm halogenated hydrocarbons medical gas and vacuum source equipment and
or better. Instruments may be pre-calibrated distribution systems.
portable unit(s) or laboratory instruments. C.3.2 Requirements

m) Dew point analyzers shall have a range o f at least
The following verifcation tests shall be performed
-40 °C (-40 °F) to 20 °C (68 °F) pressure dew
on all medical gas and vacuum distribution systems,
point, but shall have a range o f -60 °C (-76 °F)
using either nitrogen NF or the system gas.
to 20 °C (68 °F) pressure dew point for desiccant
a) Standing pressure and vacuum tests
dryers operating at lower than -40 °C (-40 °F)
b) Cross-connection test (by individual pressurization
pressure dew point. Analyzer shall read within an
or pressure differential)
accuracy o f ± 3 °C (± 5 °F) (or better) pressure
c) Shut-o ff valve test
dew point and be able to sample pressure dew
d) Master alarm test
point at 345 kPa (5 0 psig) . The dew point
e) Area alarm test
analyzer shall be calibrated in accordance with
f) Local alarm test
the manufacturers’ recommendations.
g) Piping purge test
n) Sample cylinders are needed only if remote
h) Piping particulate test
laboratory analysis is employed.
i) Piping purity test
o) Particulate Sampling Filter Holder: A pressure-
j) Final tie-in test
tight metal or plastic device that holds a flter
k) Operational pressure test
element in the proper position for sampling.
l) Medical gas concentration test
The flter holder shall be large enough to permit
m) Medical air purity test for compressor systems
the f ow o f 1 00 LPM (3.5 SCFM) through the
n) Labeling o f system components
proper flter.
o) Medical gas supply source tests
p) D is pos able Filters : Clean, environmentally
p) Medical air compressor system tests
stabilized, pre-weighed 0.45 micron flters
q) Medical/surgical vacuum systems tests
q) Tweezers for handling flters.
r) Microbalance: Filter elements shall be pre- C.3.3 Test Gas
weighed on a microbalance accurate to within For small proj ects that involve a limited number
0.1 milligrams. o f areas where the use o f nitrogen NF for testing
s) Filter Containers: Filter elements shall be saved is impractical, the system gas shall be permitted to
in individual flter containers and stored to be used for verifcation testing if approved by the
preserve the flters from further contamination. Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) .
t) Test equipment calibration requirements
C.3.4 Manu factured As s emblies and O ther Multiple-
Pressure and vacuum gauges/ sensors, flow
Outlet/Inlet Terminals
measuring devices, dew point analyzers and
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a) Where manufactured assemblies or other terminals C.6 Verif cation Tests for Cross-
are connected to the distribution system by
Connections
means o f fexible tubing or hoses, the outlets/
inlets on the assembly or terminal shall be C.6.1 Purpose
verifed after installation and connection o f the The purpose o f this section is to verify that no
manufactured assembly. cross-connections exist within any o f the medical
b) Where terminals include multiple outlet/inlet gas, instrument air, vacuum distribution and WAGD
connection points, each use connection point systems.
shall be verifed separately.
C.6.2 Requirement
D etermine that there are no cross-connections
C.4 Verif cation of Standing Pressure Test between the station outlets and vacuum inlets. Verify
for Positive Pressure Gases that each outlet and inlet is connected to the proper
piping system using either the individual pressurization
C.4.1 Purpose method or the pressure differential method.
The purpose o f this section is to verify that the
C.6.3 Procedure
distribution piping for positive pressure medical
a) Pressurizing one system at a time:
gases is still free from leaks since being leak tested
1) Reduce the pressure o f all medical gas
by the installer.
s ys tems [oxygen, medical air, medical
C.4.2 Requirement vacuum, nitrous oxide, nitrogen, etc.] to
The distribution piping system shall show no sign atmospheric pressure.
o f leakage after being isolated for ten (1 0) minutes. 2) Pressurize one medical gas distribution
system with nitrogen NF or source gas
C.4.3 Procedure
where permitted to 345 kPa (50 psig) gage.
a) Fill the system with nitrogen NF or the system
3) With appropriate gas speci fic adapters
gas to the normal system operating line pressure.
matching the outlets, test and record the
b) Close the source valve and all zone valves.
pressure at each individual station outlet
c) Verify that there is no decrease in pressure after
and vacuum inlet. O nly the outlets (or
ten (1 0) minutes at a point in each zone.
inlets) on the tested system shall read 345
d) Record any areas o f leakage.
kPa (50 psig) . All other outlets (inlets) shall
e) The installer shall locate, repair or replace, and
read 0 kPa (0 psig) .
retest any leaks.
4) Disconnect the test gas from the system
f) Repeat this standing pressure test as required.
j ust tested and reduce the pressure in the
system to atmospheric.
C.5 Verif cation of Standing Vacuum Test 5) Proceed to test and record the results o f
each medical gas and vacuum system in
for Vacuum Systems
accordance with steps 1 , 2, 3 and 4 above,
C.5.1 Purpose each time checking every outlet/inlet in

every system.
b) Pressurizing all systems simultaneously at different
distribution piping for medical vacuum systems is still
pressures (pressure differential method) :
free from leaks since being leak tested by the installer.
1) An alternate cross-connection verifcation
C.5.2 Procedure test using a different pressure for each gas
a) Open the piping system to the vacuum source and vacuum piping system is permitted to be
operating at the normal system vacuum level. used in lieu o f the individual pressurization
b) Close the source valve and all zone valves. procedure in C.6.3.a.
c) There shall be no indication o f a drop in vacuum 2) The different gage pressures shall be 1 40-
after ten (1 0) minutes at a point in each zone. 21 0-275-345-41 5 kPa (20-30-40-50-60 psig)
d) Record any areas o f leakage. gage as defned in NFPA 99 - 201 2.
e) The installer shall locate, repair or replace, and 3) Where a system operates at a nonstandard
retest any leaks. pressure, it shall be tested at a pressure that
f) Repeat this standing vacuum test as required. is at least 70 kPa (1 0 psig) gage higher or
lower than any other system being tested.
4) When this pressure differential procedure
is used, all pressure gauges used for this
test shall be calibrated against the pressure

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indicator for the line pressure regulator riser that its label indicates that it serves.
that was used to set the test pressures. 2) Verify that the valve controls an outlet/inlet
Any vacuum systems shall be in operation in the area or building that its label indicates
so that these vacuum systems are tested at that it serves by observing a decrease in
the same time the medical gas systems are pressure or vacuum.
tested. e) Main Line Valves (where provided)
5) This alternate procedure is not permitted 1) Close each main line shut-o ff valve and
to be used by installers for the initial cross- bleed gas or vacuum from an outlet/inlet
connection tests in ASSE Standard 601 0. in the building that its label indicates that
it serves.
C.7 Verifcation of Shut-off Valves 2) Verify that the valve controls an outlet/inlet
in the building that its label indicates that it
serves by observing a decrease in pressure
C.7.1 Purpose
or vacuum.
The purpose o f this section is to veri fy that all
f) Source Valves
shut-o ff valves in medical gas and vacuum systems
1) Close each source shut-o ff valve and bleed
function properly and are properly labeled.
gas or vacuum from an outlet/inlet in the
C.7.2 Requirement system that its label indicates that it serves.
Each shut-o ff valve shall be labeled to identify the 2) Verify that the valve controls an outlet/inlet
system and room or area that it controls. in the system that its label indicates that it
serves by observing a decrease in pressure
C.7.3 Procedure
or vacuum.
a) Zone Valves
g) Records
1) Close each zone valve and bleed gas or
1) Record each shut-o ff valve and the building,
vacuum from an outlet/inlet in the room
area or room that it serves.
or area that its label indicates that it serves.
2) Verify that the valve controls all outlets/
inlets in the room or area that its label C.8 Verifcation of Master, Area and Local
indicates that it serves by observing a Alarms
decrease in pressure or vacuum at each
outlet/inlet. C.8.1 Purpose
3) Check adj acent zones to ensure that no The purpose o f this section is to verify that master,
loss o f pressure or vacuum has occurred area and local alarm systems function properly and
in other areas. are properly labeled.
b) In-Line Shut-o ff Valves for Servicing Individual
C.8.2 Requirement
Rooms or Areas
Master, area and local alarms shall function as
1) Close each in-line shut-o ff valve and bleed
required by NFPA 99-201 2.
gas or vacuum from an outlet/inlet in the
room or area that its label indicates that it C.8.3 Procedure
serves. Re fer to verifcation tests under C.9 through C.21 .
2) Verify that the valve controls an outlet/inlet
in the room or area that its label indicates
that it serves by observing a decrease in C.9 Verifcation of Pressure/Vacuum
pressure or vacuum. Alarms
c) Service Valves for Lateral Branch Piping from
Mains or Risers C.9.1 Purpose
1) Close each service shut-o ff valve and bleed The purpose o f this section is to verify the operation
gas or vacuum from an outlet/inlet in the o f the pressure alarms in the medical gas and vacuum
room or area that its label indicates that it systems.
serves.
C.9.2 Requirement
2) Verify that the valve controls an outlet/inlet
a) Pressure alarm switches and transducers shall
in the area or building that its label indicates
initiate an alarm on their respective master and
that it serves by observing a decrease in
area alarm panels whenever the line pressure is
pressure or vacuum.
20% above or 20% below the normal system
d) Riser Valves
pressure.
1) Close each riser shut-o ff valve and bleed
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b) Vacuum alarm switches and transducers shall d) Silence the audible signals. The visual signals
initiate an alarm on their respective master and shall remain activated.
area alarm panels whenever the vacuum falls e) Open the applicable shut-o ff valve. Increase the
below 300 mm (1 2 inches) Hg. piping system vacuum to normal.
f) Check the applicable master and area alarm
C.9.3 Pressure Alarms
panels for deactivation o f the signals.
a) Close the applicable source, main or area zone
valve.
b) Increase the pressure in the piping system to C.10 Piping Purge
the high-pressure alarm point (20% above the
normal pressure) . C.1 0.1 Purpose
c) Check the applicable master and area alarm The purpose of this section is to purge particulate
panels to ensure that the properly labeled high matter from all positive-pressure pipelines a fter
pressure warning signal is activated; also check construction.
the mainline pressure gauge and area gauges to
C.1 0.2 Requirement
ensure their pressure readings are within ± 20
Each outlet shall be purged with a heavy, intermittent
kPa (± 3 psig) (or better) o f the test pressure
gauge.
fow o f gas.
d) Silence the audible signals. The visual signals C.1 0.3 Procedure
should remain activated. a) Initiate a heavy 225 LPM (8 SCFM) purge o f
e) Reduce the piping system pressure to normal. the pipeline without the flter holder attached to
f) Check the applicable master and area alarm the medical gas outlet adapter. Each new outlet
panels for deactivation o f the alarm signals. within the facility shall be purged in this manner.
g) Continue the fow from the system until pressure After the purge is started, it shall be interrupted
is reduced to the low pressure alarm point (20% s everal times until the purge produces no
below normal) . discoloration on a white cloth loosely held over
h) Check the applicable master and area alarm the adapter during the purge.
panels for activation o f the properly labeled b) Positive pressure medical gas outlets contain two
warning. (2) valves: a primary valve that can be removed
i) Check the applicable mainline pressure gauge for repair, and a secondary valve that is installed
and area pressure gauges to ensure their function behind the primary valve and is closed only
and accuracy. when the primary valve is removed for repair.
j) Silence the audible signals. The visual signals If large amounts of contamination are found
should remain activated. in the area or zone, the removal o f both the
k) Open the applicable shut-o ff valve. primary and secondary valves may be required
l) Check applicable master and area alarm panels to e ffectively purge the contamination from the
for deactivation o f the alarm signals. affected line.
m) Disconnect the wiring from the pressure alarm
switches and/or transducers to the master and/
or applicable area alarm panels and check for
C.11 Piping Particulate Verifcation
alarm signals. Reconnect the wiring and check
C.1 1 .1 Purpose
that the alarms deactivate.
The purpose o f this section is to verify the cleanliness
C.9.4 Vacuum Alarms o f each positive-pressure medical gas piping system.
a) Close the main, source or area zone shut-o ff
C.1 1 .2 Requirements
valve.
When the most remote outlet in 25% o f the zones
b) Decrease the vacuum in the piping system to
in each medical gas systems are tested, no outlet shall
less than 300 mm (1 2 inches) o f mercury.
deposit more than 0.001 gram (1 mg) o f matter per
c) Check the applicable master and area alarm
1 000 L (35 cu ft) o f gas on a 0.45-micron flter.
panels to ensure that the properly labeled low
vacuum warning signal is activated. Also check C.1 1 .3 Procedure
the applicable mainline vacuum gauges and area a) The most remote outlet in 25% o f the zones
gauges to ensure that their pressure readings are in each medical gas systems must be tested for
within ± 25 mm (1 inch) o f mercury o f the test cleanliness using nitrogen NF. The test gas shall
pressure gauge. be introduced at the system source equipment.
b) After success ful completion o f the piping purge
test in C.1 0, discharge a minimum o f 1 000 liters

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o f gas, which is one (1 ) cubic meter (35 cubic equipment. For additions to existing systems,
feet) at a f ow rate o f 1 00 LPM (3.5 CFM) for the test gas shall be connected to the new piping
ten (1 0) minutes, from the outlet in each zone at a point as close as possible to the intended
being tested that is most remote from the source connection to the existing system.
equipment through a clean, environmentally c) Purge the gas through the most remote outlet
stabilized, pre-weighed 0.45-micron flter. from the source equipment.
c) I f any outlet deposits more than 0.001 gram d) Using the appropriate gas-speci fic adaptor,
(1 mg) o f matter on a flter, each zone o f that gas analyze and record the level o f contaminants
system must be tested at its most remote outlet. listed in Section C. 1 2. 1 at the most remote
d) I f necessary, the piping purge test in Section outlet in each pressurized gas system. The
C.1 0 can be repeated to clear the piping be fore gaseous contaminant variation between the test
repeating the piping particulate test. gas cylinder and the most remote outlet shall not
e) Medical gas lines should be sampled undisturbed exceed the limit stated in Section C.1 2.2.
and not struck in an attempt to dislodge any e) I f the co ntaminant variatio n exceeds the
material that may be on the interior surface o f required limit, the piping system shall be purged
the pipe. with nitrogen NF until the contaminant variation
is within the required limit.
C.12 Verifcation of Piping Purity

C.13 Verifcation of Final Tie-ins to
C.1 2.1 Purpose
Existing Systems
pressurized patient medical gas distribution systems are C.1 3.1 Purpose
not contaminated by excessive water vapor (pressure The purpose o f this section is to establish test
dew point) , total hydrocarbons (as methane) and procedures for verifying that where tie-ins are made
halogenated hydrocarbons. to existing medical gas and medical support gas
NOTE: NFPA 99-201 2 allows the use o f source gas for these piping systems, the outlets downstream from the tie-
tests. New piping components should be tested with in in both the new and the existing piping are ready
nitrogen NF be fore tie-in to the existing system. I f for acceptance by the Authority Having Jurisdiction
contamination is present in the new piping, mixing (AHJ) or Responsible Facility Authority.
oxygen or nitrous oxide with hydrocarbons can C.1 3.2 Requirement

result in fre or explosion. I f the system is tied-in
a) Immediately after making a fnal tie-in to an
be fore these tests are performed and contamination
existing piping system, the j oints in the fnal
is found, the installer does not know if the problem
tie-in shall be visually inspected in accordance
came from the existing system or new system. I f
with Section A.1 0.
there is contamination in the new piping, connection
b) Joints in the tie-in shall be leak tested.
to the existing system be fore performing these tests
c) The tie-in shall be purged with system gas
risks contaminating the existing hospital piping
through a medical gas outlet in the newly
system.
connected piping and a medical gas outlet in
C.1 2.2 Requirement the existing piping that are each immediately
downstream of the tie-in.
Using nitrogen NF or the gas o f system designation
d) The new work shall be tested for operational
as the test gas, the variation o f the contaminants
pressure and gas concentration.
listed in Section C.1 2.1 between the gas in the test
cylinder and the gas at the most remote outlet from C.1 3.3 Procedure
the source gas shall not exceed the following:
a) Prior to the connection o f any new work to an
a) Dew point: 500 ppm or -1 2 °C at 345 kPa
existing piping system, the following tests must
(1 0 °F at 50 psig)
be success fully performed by the installer on the
b) Total hydrocarbons (excluding methane) : 5 ppm new work using nitrogen NF.
c) Halogenated hydrocarbons: 5 ppm 1) Visual inspection o f brazed j oints per A.1 0
C.1 2.3 Procedure 2) Initial blow down per A.1 4
a) Analyze and record the level o f contaminants in 3) Initial pressure test for medical gases and
the test gas at or near the test gas cylinder that medical support gases per A.1 5
are listed in Section C.1 2.1 . 4) Initial pressure test for vacuum and WAGD
b) Connect the test gas to the newly installed systems test per A.1 5
portion of the system at or near the source gas 5) Initial cross connection test per A.1 6

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6) Initial piping purge test per A.1 7 b) Tests shall be performed with the gas o f system
7) Standing pressure test for positive-pressure designation or the operating system vacuum.
piping per A.1 8.3 c) Medical gas outlets for oxygen, nitrous oxide,
8) Standing vacuum test for vacuum systems carbon dioxide, medical air and other 345 kPa
per A.1 8.4 (50 psig) gage pressure systems shall deliver 1 00
b) Prior to the connection o f any new work to an LPM (3.5 SCFM) with a drop in outlet pressure
existing piping system, the following tests must o f no more than 35 kPa (5 psig) gage from a
be success fully performed by the verifer on the no- f ow static pressure o f 345 - 380 kPa (50 - 55
new work using nitrogen NF: psig) gage.
1) Standing pressure test per C.4 d) Oxygen and medical air outlets in critical care
2) Standing vacuum test per C.5 areas shall provide a transient f ow o f 1 70 LPM
3) Cross-connection test per C.6 (6 SCFM) for at least three (3) seconds.
4) Shut-o ff valve test per C.7 e) Medical support gas outlets shall deliver 1 40
5) Alarm tests per C.8 and C.9 LPM (5 SCFM) with a drop in outlet pressure
6) Piping purge test per C.1 0 o f no more than 35 kPa (5 psig) gage from a
7) Piping particulate test per C.1 1 no- f ow static pressure o f 1 1 00 - 1 275 kPa (1 60
8) Piping purity test per C.1 2 - 1 85 psig) gage.
9) Labeling o f system components per C.1 7 f) When 85 LPM (3 SCFM) is drawn through
c) Prior to the tie-in o f new work to an existing a medical-surgical vacuum inlet, the vacuum
piping system, the verifer shall perform a visual pressure at an adj acent inlet shall not be reduced
particulate white cloth test to determine the to less than 300 mm (1 2 in) gage HgV.
level o f particulate matter o f the existing piping g) P ip ing s ys te m s having no r m al o p e rating
system. pressures that vary from those listed above shall
d) After fnal tie-in o f new work to an existing be capable o f delivering fows and pressures that
piping s ys tem, the following tes ts s hall be are consistent with their intended use.
success fully completed by the verifer: C.1 4.3 Procedure

1) Using the system gas at normal system
a) Test each medical gas outlet and vacuum inlet
pressure, leak-test each j oint in the fnal
for operational pressure, using a fow meter or
connection using a leak detection solution
sensor, pressure gauge and gas-specifc adapter.
suitable for oxygen service (such as complying
b) For medical gas outlets, measure and record the
with MIL-L-25567) .
static (no- f owing) pressure at the outlet being
2) A fter leak-testing the final connection,
tested.
perform a piping purge test per C.1 0 on
c) For medical support gas control panels, test the
the fnal connection through an outlet that
outlet with the pressure regulator set for full line
is immediately downstream from the fnal
pressure o f 1 1 00 - 1 275 kPa (1 60 - 1 85 psig)
connection, both in the new and existing
gage.
work. The purge gas will be the system gas.
d) For medical and support gas outlets and vacuum
e) Be fore using the new work for patient care, the
inlets, open and adj ust the fow meter or fow
following fnal tests shall be performed by the
sensor to the required test fow rate.
verifer:
e) For medical and support gas outlets, measure
1) Operational pressure per C.1 4
and record the pressure at the outlet being tested
2) Gas concentration per C.1 5
while maintaining the required test fow rate.
f) For vacuum inlets, measure and record the
C.14 Verif cation of System Operational vacuum at an adj acent vacuum inlet while
maintaining the required fow through the inlet
Pressure and Vacuum being tested.
C.1 4.1 Purpose g) Verify that the drop in pressure or vacuum at

each outlet and inlet is within the allowable limits
of C.1 4.2.
decreases in line pressure or vacuum are not excessive
with prescribed f ow rates at the outlets and inlets.
C.1 4.2 Requirement
a) Each station outlet, inlet and terminal shall
be tested for operational pressure at the point
where the user connects to the distribution
piping system.

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TABLE 1 – REQUIRED CONCENTRATIONS OF MEDICAL GASES
Oxygen USP equal to or greater than 99 plus percent
Nitrous Oxide USP equal to or greater than 99 plus percent
Nitrogen NF equal to or greater than 99 plus percent nitrogen or equal to or less than 1 percent oxygen
Synthetic Medical Air USP 1 9.5 to 23.5 percent oxygen
Compressed Medical Air USP equal to or greater than 20.9 percent oxygen
Other gases Concentration as specifed by their labeling ± 1 percent
CSA: Oxygen 1 99 percent

Medical Air 19-23 percent oxygen
Nitrous Oxide 1 95 percent
Nitrogen 1 99 percent
1 Per CSA Z305.1-92 Table 7
C.15 Verifcation of Medical Gas C.16 Verifcation of Medical Air

Concentration Compressor Source Systems
C.1 5.1 Purpose C.1 6.1 Purpose
The purpose o f this section is to verify that the The purpose of this section is to verify that the medical
proper concentration of system gas is present at each compressed air source equipment is installed in
medical gas outlet after the test gas (nitrogen NF) is accordance with the requirements o f NFPA 99-201 2.
purged from the distribution piping.
C.1 6.2 Requirement
C.1 5.2 Requirement Inspect and test the installation of all components
After thorough purging o f all test gas, the required of the medical air compressor source system. Verify
concentration o f the specifc system gases at each that all local and master alarm functions operate
outlet shall be per Table 1 . properly. Record all data as listed in Section C.1 6.3.a
through C.1 6.3.l.
C.1 5.3 Procedure
a) Using the system gas, purge all test gas (nitrogen C.1 6.3 Procedure
NF) from the piping systems. a) Complete an inspection form containing, as a
b) Using the proper gas analyzer, analyze and minimum, the data listed in Annex F Medical
record the required concentration o f the system Air Compressor Inspection Check List.
gas at each station outlet, starting at the source b) Obtain written verifcation from the Responsible
equipment and working towards the mos t Facility Authority or the appropriate installing-
remote outlet. contractor that the medical compressed air
c) I f the required concentration o f system gas is source equipment is connected to the facility’s
not present at an outlet, it shall be purged until emergency electrical power supply system.
the required concentration is achieved. c) O b tai n wri tte n d o c u m e n tati o n th a t th e
d) Confrm that the gas fowing from each outlet emergency electrical service for the medical
matches the gas marked on the outlet label. compressed air source equipment conforms to
e) Where existing piping systems are breached the requirements for essential electrical systems,
for tie-ins or repairs and purge gases are used, as described in Chapter 5 o f NFPA 99-201 2.
all outlets in the isolated portion of the piping d) Verify that all local alarms are located in the
system shall be tested for concentration after vicinity o f the medical compressed air source
being purged with system gas. equipment and are labeled to identify the specifc
alarm conditions.
e) Verify that all alarm conditions in the master
alarm system register at all master alarm panel
locations.
f) Verify the calibration and set point o f the dew
point alarm monitor. Test the function of the

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local and master alarms for high dew point. c) I f used, gas name abbreviations and color
g) Verify the calibration and set point o f the carbon identifcation shall be in accordance with NFPA
monoxide alarm monitor. Test the function o f 99-201 2.
the local alarm for high CO and check that an d) Whe re s ys te ms o p e rating at no ns tandard
alarm registers in the master alarm system. pressures are installed, the pipelines shall be
h) Verify that there is a local alarm when a reserve labeled with the system pressure as well as the
air compressor is running and that there is a name of the gas.
medical air failure alarm in the master alarm
C.1 7.3 Procedure
system.
a) Check the legibility o f the gas identifcation on
i) Where the medical air compressors are the
all medical gas outlets and vacuum inlets.
liquid-ring type or have water-cooled heads,
b) Check the legibility o f the markings on all medical
determine by electrical s imulation that the
gas and vacuum system valves for gas name and
following occur if the receiver is fooded:
area controlled.
1) The system shuts down
c) Verify that all medical gas and vacuum distribution
2) There is a local alarm
piping has been inspected for proper labeling
3) There is a medical air failure alarm in the
and identi fy the person responsible for the
master alarm system
inspection.
j) Where the medical air compressors are the liquid-
d) Any uncorrected defciencies shall be recorded
ring type, determine by electrical simulation
in the fnal reporting as exceptions.
that all o f the following occur if the liquid level
in the air/water separator is higher than normal: In Canada: Labels are required before and after barriers, at each valve,
1) The system shuts down behind access doors, at inlet and outlet points, intakes, exhausts
2) There is a local alarm and vents.
3) There is a medical air failure alarm in the
master alarm system
k) Where the medical air compressors are the C.18 Verif cation of Medical Compressed
reciprocating type, determine by electrical Air Purity
simulation that all of the following occur when
C.1 8.1 Purpose
any cylinder high-temperature sensor activates:
1) The compressor shuts down The purpose o f this section is to verify the quality
2) There is a local alarm o f medical air from systems utilizing on-site air
3) There is a medical air failure alarm in the compressors as the source.
master alarm system C.1 8.2 Requirement

l) Where the medical air compress ors are an
a) Air purity tests shall be conducted after 1 2
approved oil-lubricated type, veri fy that the
hours o f system operation at a f ow demand o f
s ys tem includes co ales cing filters with an
approximately 25%.
element change indicator and a charcoal flter
b) Air test samples shall be taken from the sample
with a colorimetric hydrocarbon indicator.
port.
c) The test results shall not exceed the following
limits:
C.17 Labeling of System Components
1) Dew point: 2 °C (35 °F) at 345 kPa (50
C.1 7.1 Purpose psig) .
The purpose o f this section is to verify the presence 2) Carbon monoxide: 1 0 ppm.
and correctness o f the labeling for components o f 3) Carbon dioxide - air: 500 ppm.
the medical gas and vacuum distribution system (e.g., 4) Gaseous hydrocarbons - air: 25 ppm (as
distribution piping, station outlets and inlets, shut-o ff methane) .
valves, pressure gauges, alarm panels, etc.) . 5) Halogenated hydrocarbons - air: 2 ppm.
6) Oil (condensed) : Non-detectable.
C.1 7.2 Requirement
7) Liquid water: Non-detectable.
a) All pipelines shall be labeled with the name o f
8) Odor: Non-detectable.
the gas at least every 6 meters (20 feet) , at least
once in each room or space, on both sides o f In Canada: Dewpoint 10 °C
partitions penetrated by the piping, and once on
each foor on the vertical riser.
b) Each outlet/inlet shall be legibly identifed with
the name of the gas contained.

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C.1 8.3 Procedure c) The master alarm system shall receive an alarm
a) These tests shall be conducted with the source whenever a manifold changes over or its reserve
s hut- o ff valve clo s ed and b e fo re medical supply is “in-use.”
compressed air from the source equipment is
C.1 9.3 Procedure
allowed to enter the distribution piping.
a) Complete an inspection form containing, at a
b) Prior to conducting these tests, the medical air
minimum, the data listed in Annex H.
compressors and dryers shall be made to cycle
b) Test each supply manifold for proper changeover
on and off continuously for a period of at least
to its alternate supply and operation of alarms
1 2-hours by creating a demand o f approximately
in the master alarm system.
25% o f the rated compressor capacity.
1) Create a tes t flow o f gas through the
c) Test samples shall be taken from the sample
manifold.
connection valve, located between the line
2) On the operating bank o f cylinders, close
pressure regulators and the source shut-off
either the shut-o ff valve for the cylinder
valve, which shall remain closed until success ful
header o r the s hut- o ff valves o n the
completion of these tests.
individual cylinders.
d) With the appropriate adaptors and instruments,
3) Observe that the manifold changes over to
analyze and/or sample for laboratory analysis
its alternate bank o f cylinders.
and record the pressure dew point, carbon
4) Verify that there is a proper “secondary-in-
monoxide, carbon dioxide, total hydrocarbons as
use” alarm in the master alarm system and
methane, and halogenated hydrocarbons levels
that the visual alarm remains activated after
of the test sample.
the audible alarm is silenced.
e) If the levels o f impurities are within the required
5) Verify that the alternate supply is maintaining
limits for these tests, the medical compressed
proper pipeline pressure at the main line
air source equipment can be used to purge
pressure gauge.
the nitrogen NF test gas from the distribution
6) Verify that the visual “secondary-in-use”
system piping.
alarm in the master alarm system resets
f) I f the level o f contaminants exceeds the limits
to normal when the valve(s) that were
for these tests, the source o f contamination shall
closed in step #2 above are reopened. The
be determined. The medical air source shut-
manifold should not changeover again.
o ff valve shall not be opened until success ful
7) When the shut-o ff valve(s) for the then-
completion of these tests.
operating alternate bank are closed, the
manifold should change back to the original
C.19 Verifcation of Medical Gas Manifold operating bank and there should be an
alarm indicating “secondary-in-use” in the
Sources
master alarm system.
C.1 9.1 Purpose 8) Reopen the shut-o ff valve(s) for both
The purpose o f this section is to verify that medical cylinder banks and stop the test f ow of
gas supply mani folds changeover properly to a gas through the manifold. There should be
secondary and/or reserve supply and that proper no alarm indications on the master alarm
alarms and indications are received in the master panels.
alarm system. c) Where manifolds have a reserve supply, test each

manifold for proper activation o f the reserve
C.1 9.2 Requirement
supply and operation of alarms in the master
a) Where supply manifolds have alternating banks alarm system when both normal alternating
o f cylinders, the supply shall automatically supply sources are depleted.
changeover from primary to secondary when
the primary bank can no longer maintain the After completing Section C.1 9.3.b, conduct the
required supply pressure to the medical gas following tests:
system. 1) Create a tes t flow o f gas through the
b) Where manifolds include a reserve supply in manifold.
additio n to two (2 ) alte r nating b anks o f 2) On both banks o f alternating cylinders,
cylinders, the reserve supply shall automatically close both shut-o ff valves for the cylinder
operate when neither o f the two (2) alternating header o r the s hut- o ff valves o n the
banks can maintain the required supply pressure individual cylinders.
to the medical gas system.
3) Observe that the reserve gas supply is
activated.

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4) Verify that there is a proper “reserve-in- c) Observe that the master alarm system receives a
use” alarm in the master alarm system and “reserve-in-use” alarm whenever a single-source
that the visual alarm remains activated after bulk medical gas supply system switches to its
the audible alarm is silenced. emergency reserve supply.
5) Verify that the reserve supply is maintaining d) Observe that the master alarm system receives
proper pipeline pressure at the main line a “reserve low” alarm from a cryogenic liquid
pressure gauge. reserve unit when its liquid level indicates that
6) Veri fy that the vis ual “res er ve-in-us e” the reserve is reduced to one (1 ) day’s average
alarm in the master alarm system re-sets to supply.
normal when the shut-o ff valve(s) for e) Observe that the master alarm system receives
either of the normal alternating cylinder an alarm signal when the gas pressure delivered
banks are reopened. by the bulk medical gas supply is too low to
7) Reopen the shut-o ff valve(s) for both function properly.
cylinder banks and stop the test f ow of
gas through the manifold. There should be
no alarm indications on the master alarm
C.21 Verif cation of Medical Vacuum
panels. Source Equipment
C.21 .1 Purpose
C.20 Verif cation of Bulk Medical Gas The purpose o f this section is to verify that the
Supply Systems medical vacuum source equipment is installed in
accordance with the requirements o f NFPA 99-201 2.
C.20.1 Purpose
C.21 .2 Requirement
The purpose o f this section is to verify that the bulk
Inspect and test the installation of all components of
medical gas supply system is communicating with
the medical vacuum source equipment system. Verify
the facility’s master alarm system for medical gases
that all local and master alarm functions operate
and that the facility can monitor the bulk medical
properly. Record all data.
gas supply.
C.21 .3 Procedure
C.20.2 Requirement
a) Complete an inspection form containing, at a
The master alarm system shall indicate whenever the
minimum, the data listed in Annex G.
following occur:
b) Obtain written verifcation from the facility
a) There is a changeover from the primary to
supervisor/manager or the appropriate installing
s e c o ndar y s up p ly o r b e twe e n alte r nating
contractor that the medical vacuum source
sources;
e quip m e nt is c o nne c te d to th e fac ility’s
b) The emergency reserve supply (if provided) is
emergency electrical power supply system.
“in use;”
c) Obtain written documentation from the Authority
c) The liquid level in a cryogenic emergency reserve
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) that the emergency
unit (if provided) is low; or
electrical service for the medical vacuum source
d) A cryogenic emergency reserve unit cannot
equipment conforms to the requirements for
produce enough pressure to function properly.
essential electrical systems, as described in
C.20.3 Procedure Chapter 5 o f NFPA 99-201 2.
These tests require manual or simulated operation o f d) Verify that all local alarms are located in the
the bulk medical gas supply system. The assistance vicinity of the medical vacuum source equipment
o f the bulk medical gas supplier or his operating and are labeled to identify the specifc alarm
and maintenance agent may be required, since the conditions.
procedures will vary for different styles o f storage e) Verify that all alarm conditions in the master
units. Determine whether the bulk medical gas supply alarm system register at all master alarm panel
system consists of alternating primary and secondary locations.
supplies, or a normal operating supply with an f) Verify that there is a local alarm when a reserve
emergency reserve. vacuum pump is running and that there is a
a) Complete an inspection form containing, as a medical vacuum failure alarm in the master
minimum, the data listed in Annex I. alarm system.
b) Observe that the master alarm system receives
a changeover alarm when there is a changeover
in an alternating bulk medical gas supply system.

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX D
Maintenance Procedures for Personnel

This Annex is provided for informational purposes only and is D.2.3 Problems related to how the system is used and
not a mandatory part o f ASSE Standard 6040. It re f ects typical maintained during its lifetime include leaking outlet
maintenance procedures for medical gas systems and equipment. seals, clogged vacuum inlets and piping (e.g., by
dust, by body f uids, inadequate particulate fltration,
corrosion o f automatic condensate drains, wear or
D.1 Scope embrittlement o f valve seals, physically damaged or
These preventative maintenance guidelines apply loose outlets, wear o f compressor or pump seals and
to all piped medical gas systems (including but bearings, and pressure sensor drift) .
not limited to oxygen, air, nitrogen, nitrous oxide,
carbon dioxide) and central vacuum systems, medical
air compressors and components, and source gas D.3 Minimum Maintenance Schedule
equipment which must receive regular preventative
D.3.1 Daily
maintenance for safe and reliable operation. This
document does not apply to construction of medical a) B ulk liquid systems - check tank contents,
gas systems. This document includes minimum reorder as needed. Visually inspect for any
recommendations and is intended to be supplemented leakage or unusual icing.
with s p e c i fic guide line s and re quire me nts b y b) Bulk medical gas supply cylinder system with
manufacturers o f specifc equipment. reserve - check proper pressure o f reserve bank.

c) Bulk medical gas systems - check to ensure that
proper pressure is maintained.
D.2 Background d) Manifold systems - Check to ensure that proper
pressure is maintained.
D.2.1 Piped gas systems present certain characteristic
e) Mainline pres s ure gauges - check pipeline
hazards, usually related to original construction,
pressure for acceptable limits. Variations o f
modifcation or repair. Problems can also develop
more than 5 % s hould b e inves tigated and
during the working lifetime o f the systems, particularly
corrected.
medical compressed air systems, outlets and vacuum
1) For patient safety, it is recommended that the
inlets.
facilities normal operating pressure of nitrous
D.2.2 Some problems which may occur include: oxide be initially set and continually maintained
at least 34.5 kPag (5 psig) below the normal
a) The use and degradation of materials incompatible
operating pressures o f the oxygen and medical
with the gases delivered;
air.
b) Reduced fow caused by material left in pipelines;
c) Gas c o ntam inatio n b y re s idual de b ris o r
f) Moisture removal system - check for proper
operation (e.g., aftercooler, dryer drains, receiver
ac c u m u la te d fo re i gn m atte r (e . g. , s c ale ,
drains, sight gauges, etc.) .
hydrocarbons, moisture or particulate matter
g) Dew point and CO monitor - check for proper
in medical gas and compressed air pipelines) ;
operation.
d) Gas contamination due to chemical interaction,
including fre and explosion, between the gases D.3.2 Monthly
and pipeline components or foreign matter; and
a) Area alarm - activate all audible and visual signals
e) Gas contamination due to a contaminated using test buttons.
source (e.g., air intake near diesel exhausts) .
b) Test master alarm functions for audible and
visual signal.

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c) Vacuum area alarm panel with test buttons - g) Air compressor - performance testing.
activate audible and visual alarm signals. h) Dew point and CO monitor - calibrate and test
d) Area alarm panel gauges/pressure readouts - o p eratio n.
check line p res s ures. i) Maintenance and periodic testing o f the bulk
e) System main line low and high pressure alarms medical gas system in conj unction with the bulk
- test audible and visual signals at the master medical gas s up p lier.
alarm panel(s) .
D. 3 . 6 Perio dically
f) Manifold reserve in use alarm - test audible and

a) Shut-o ff valves - external leakage test.
visual signals.
b) Station outlets and inlets - check for leakage and
g) Reserve supply low warning signals - test audible
and visual signals.
fow.
c) Calibration o f pressure gauges.
h) Dew point and CO alarm - test audible and
visual signals.
i) Vacuum main line low vacuum alarm - test
audible and visual signals at the master alarm
D.4 General Work Requirements
panel(s) . D.4.1 During disassembly and reassembly o f any equipment,
j) Medical air compressors and vacuum pumps procedures shall be followed to ensure tools and parts
- check for proper operation and preventive are ke pt clean and free o f co ntamination in the fo r m
maintenance per manufacturers specifcations. o f dust, dirt, grease or oil.

k) Pressure check across flters.
D.4.2 After reassembly o f any equipment, the equipment
D.3.3 Quarterly shall be tested prior to being returned to service for
a) Intake for medical air compressors - check intake gas f ow, pressure and cross-connection.
location and flter for trash and debris.
D.4.3 When a piping system has been breached, re ference
b) Source evaluation on medical air and vacuum
shall be made to all appropriate sections o f NFPA
s ys tems :
99-201 2 or CSA Z305.1 to ensure procedures as
1) Function o f automatic alternating controls
specifed for new installations are followed.
2) Correct pressure/vacuum switch
3) Frequency o f pump starts and duration o f
r uns
D.5 Test Procedures
4) Cut in/out pressure/vacuum
c) Proper water fow to water-cooled aftercoolers D.5.1 Alarms
(where present) . Master, area and local - evaluate alarms for proper
d) Check hour meters for required maintenance activatio n, lab eling, general co nditio n, s er vice
schedule for pumps and compressors. Service location, test button for audible and visual signal,
shall be in accordance with manu facturer’s and s ys tem p res s ure at gauges.
ins tr uctio ns.
D.5.2 Manifold Changeover

D.3.4 Semi-Annually Testing is recommended for all systems that have
Manifold system - leak check (valves, pigtails and a changeover from one supply to another during
regulators ) . Vis ually check cylinder pigtails for no r mal o p eratio ns.
phys ical damage. a) Start a f ow o f gas from in the piping system.

b) Clos e s hut-o ff or cylinder valve(s ) on the
D.3.5 Annually
primary supply or bank in use to simulate depletion.
a) Check all outlets in critical care areas - f ow,
At this time, changeover should occur.
pressure/vacuum, damage and wear (e.g., ICU,
c) Check mainline pressure gauge for proper line
CCU, NICU, Surgery, Recovery, ER) .
p res s ure.
b) Bulk liquid systems - test the operation o f the
d) Check alarm panels for activation o f the proper
reserve and activation o f reserve-in-use signal.
s ignals.
c) Bulk medical gas system supply - check proper
e) Silence audible signal. Visual signal shall remain
level activating switch.
activated.
d) Mani fold reserve-in-use alarm - test proper
f) Open the valve(s) closed in step b, close valve(s)
functio n o f s witch.
on secondary bank until changeover back to
e) Manifold - test operation o f the changeover for
p rimar y s up p ly has o ccurred and reo p en the
the s eco ndar y s up p ly.
valve. Verify that the system has returned to its
f) Pressure gauges - assure gauges are mechanically
o riginal co nditio n.
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g) Check alarm panels for deactivation o f warning 3) Raise the pressure to 20% above normal.
s ignals. Ve rify th at the ap p ro p riate alar m trip s.
h) Stop the test fow o f gas from the system. Silence the audible alarm. The visual alarm
should remain activated.
D.5.3 Reserve-in-Use Signal
4) Reduce the pressure to normal. The visual
Testing is recommended for all systems that have a
alarm should be deactivated.
backup supply connected to the main source.
c) For vacuum alarms:
a) Start a fow o f gas from piping system.
1) Decrease the vacuum from normal to 300
b) Close valve(s) to simulate depletion o f main
mm (1 2 in) Hg. Verify that the appropriate
supply. The reserve supply should engage at this
alarm activates. Silence the audible alarm.
time.
The visual alarm should remain activated.
c) Check main line pressure gauge for proper
2) Increase the vacuum to normal. The visual
reading.
alarm should be deactivated.
d) Check master alarm panels for activation o f
p ro p er s ignals.
D.5.6 All Valves
e) Silence audible signal. Visual should remain Evaluate all valves for leakage, proper labeling and
activated. general condition. Use an “oxygen” compatible
f) Open the valve(s) closed in step “b.” leak solution or an equally e ffective means for leak
g) Check alarm panels for deactivation o f signals. detection safe for use with oxygen. An ultrasonic
h) Stop the test fow o f gas from the system. leak detector and/or an oxidizing gas leak detector
may be used.
CAUTION: For assistance in testing bulk medical gas systems,
co ns ult the s up p lier.
D.5.7 Outlet/Inlet Performance
a) Test all patient terminals for pressure and fow,
D.5.4 Reserve Supply Low
latching, delatching, leakage and proper labeling.
Testing is recommended for all reserve sources. Use proper gas-specifc adapters.
a) Start fow o f gas from piping system. b) All 345 - 380 kPa (50 - 55 psig) gas outlets,
b) Close all operating supply shut-o ff or reserve including but not limited to oxygen, nitrous
cylinder valve(s) or both, if necessary, to test for oxide, medical air and carbon dioxide, should
the loss o f reserve pressure. deliver 1 00 LPM (3.5 SCFM) with a maximum
c) Close reserve supply shut-o ff or reserve cylinder pressure drop o f 35 kPa (5 psig) at the outlet.
valve(s) or both, if necessary, to simulate the loss c) Oxygen and medical compressed air outlets in
o f reserve pressure. critical care areas should provide a transient f ow
d) Open the valve(s) closed in step “b” immediately o f 1 70 LPM (6.0 SCFM) for at least three (3)
when reserve low signal is activated. s eco nds.
e) Check master alarm panels for activation o f d) Nitrogen and instrument air outlets at 1 1 00-
p ro p er s ignals.
1 275 kPa (1 60-1 85 psig) static pressure should
f) Silence audible signal. Visual signal should deliver 1 40 LPM (5.0 SCFM) with a maximum
remain activated. pressure drop o f 35 kPa (5 psig) .
g) Open the valve(s) closed in step “c.” e) Medical-surgical vacuum inlets should draw 85
h) Check master alarm panels for deactivation o f LPM (3.0 SCFM) without reducing the vacuum
warning s ignals.
at an adj acent inlet below 300 mm (1 2 inches)
i) Stop the test fow o f gas from the system. Hg vacuum.
D.5.5 High/Low Pressure Alarms

a) I f the pressure/vacuum sensors are installed D.6 Labeling
with gas-specifc demand checks fttings, they
can be removed from the piping system and D.6.1 Valves
individually tested using a source o f test gas or a) Proper gas label.
vacuum. b) Correct directional arrow (if installed) .
b) For positive pressure gases: c) Proper color code (if applied) .
1) Reduce the pressure to 20% below normal. d) Rooms (areas) controlled.
Ve rify th at th e ap p ro p riate alar m trip s.
e) Warning s ign s tating: “D o not clos e/ open
Silence the audible alarm. The visual alarm except in case o f emergency.”
should remain activated.
D. 6 . 2 Pip eline
2) Raise the pressure to normal. The visual
alarm should be deactivated. a) Proper gas labeling.
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c) Proper color code. D.8.1 6 Pliers, slip j oint
d) Maximum spacing o f 20 feet (6 m) or at least
D.8.1 7 Pliers, retaining ring
one in each room.
e) Each side o f pipe penetration o f a wall. D.8.1 8 Polytetraf uroethylene (Te f on) tape
D.8.1 9 Portable work surface

D.7 Base Performance
D.8.20 Set of allen wenches
D.7.1 Determine a base line performance level o f the
D.8.21 Screwdrivers (appropriate sizes fat blade and phillips)
present health care medical gas/ vacuum system
terminal performance. An initial record should be D.8.22 Vise
made for comparison with future readings. The initial
D.8.23 Socket wrench set (U.S. standard and metric)
certifcation record may be used for this purpose.
D.8.24 Thread chases as appropriate

D.7.2 Meas ure maximum outlet/ inlet flow at normal
pressure/vacuum condition and record results. I f D.8.25 Toothbrush or wire brush (no carbon steel bristles)
future readings are more than 1 0% below those
obtained from base line testing, appropriate measures
should be taken. Use only a gas specifc adapter as D.9 Spare Parts List
described by the manufacturer.
Suffcient spare parts should be maintained to permit
emergency s er vice as well as to accommodate
replacement o f expendable parts. This list should
D.8 Tools
be supplemented by parts recommended by the
All tools for medical gas work shall be kept separate manufacturers o f specifc equipment. Parts should
from other tools and kept free of grease or oil. Clean be from the original manufacturer or o f equivalent
tools with a degreaser such as trisodium phosphate quality.
or sodium carbonate. The list o f recommended tools
should include any special tools required or provided D.9.1 Manifolds:
by equipment manufacturers. a) Mani fold cylinder leads (pigtails with check

valve)
D.8.1 1 50 mm (6 inch) adj ustable wrench
b) Regulators
D.8.2 300 mm (1 2 inch) adj ustable wrench c) Pressure gauges
d) Light bulbs
D.8.3 Gas specifc adapters for all outlets/inlets
e) High pressure check valves
D.8.4 Dental pick or O-ring tool f) Pressure relie f valves
D.9.2 Air Compressors:

D.8.5 D e g re a s e r (tri s o d i u m p h o s p h ate o r s o d i u m
carbonate) a) Packing and/or seals
b) Belts
D.8.6 Ferrule kit for hose repairs c) Filter elements
d) Light bulbs
D.8.7 Flashlight
e) Fuses
D.8.8 0 - 300 LPM (0 - 1 0 SCFM) fowmeter f) Timers
g) Compressor overhaul kit (if needed)
D.8.9 Gauges:
h) Water solenoids
a) 0 - 700 kPa (0 - 1 00 psig)
i) Pressure switch repair kit or spare switch
b) 0 - 2000 kPa (0 - 300 psig)
j) Gaskets
c) 0 - 760 mm (0 - 30 inch) Hg vacuum
k) Check valves
D.8.1 0 Hemostats or forceps l) Line pressure regulators
m) Automatic drain rebuild kit (for aftercooler,
D.8.1 1 Hose: testing length approximately 200 - 300 mm
receiver and dryer)
(8 - 1 2 inches)
n) Pressure relie f valves
D.8.1 2 Inspection mirror o) Carbon monoxide calibration kit, including test
gas cylinders
D.8.1 3 Miscellaneous fttings as required
p) Dewpoint monitor repair parts
D.8.1 4 Oxygen compatible lubricant q) Motor starter rebuild kit

r) Air compressor oil (if needed)
D.8.1 5 Pliers, needle nose

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D. 9 . 3 Vacuum Pump s :
a) Packing and/ or seals
b) Motor starter rebuild kit
c) Belts
d) Filter elements
e) Light bulbs
f) Timers
g) Pump overhaul kit (if needed)
h) Vacuum switch repair kit or spare switch
i) Water solenoids
j) Gaskets
k) Check valves
l) Vacuum gauges
m) Alternator
n) Vacuum pump oil (if needed)
D. 9.4 Alarms:
a) Fuses
b) Trans formers
c) Circuit boards
d) Light emitting diode or light bulbs
e) Pressure/ vacuum sensors/ transducers
f) Pressure and vacuum modules
D. 9.5 Valves:
a) Valve repair kit
b) Zone valve box windows and parts
D. 9.6 Outlets/ Inlets:
a) O-rings/ seals
b) Poppets
c) Springs
d) Latches
e) Screws
f) Washers

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX E
Training Outlines
E.1 Medical Gas Systems Training Outline

for Instructors to Become Qualifed
under ASSE Standard 6050
E.2 Medical Gas Systems Instructors

Training Outline for 6050 Instructors
to Become Qualifed to Instruct ASSE
6035 Candidates
E.3 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifers

Training Outline for ASSE 6030
Verifers to Become Qualifed under
ASSE Standard 6035

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX E.1
Medical Gas Systems Training Outline

for Instructors to Become Qualified
under ASSE Standard 6050
This annex is provided for informational purposes only and is 1 4) Nonf ammable medical gas systems
not a mandatory part o f ASSE Standard 6050. It consists o f a 1 5) O ffce practice, medical/dental
suggested outline for sessions in the forty (40) hour instructor 1 6) Operating supply
training course required by Section 50-3.2.2. 1 7) Oxygen (gaseous, liquid)
1 8) Patient care area
1 9) Pressure measurement - psia, psig, kPa
E.1 Forty (40) Hour Medical Gas Systems 20) Pressure regulating valve
Instructors’ Training Outline 21 ) Reserve supply
The forty hours o f training requirement shall include 22) Shall
instruction on at least the following topics: 23) Should
24) Standard
E.1 .1 Session I
25) Vacuum systems
a) Medical gases
26) WAGD
b) Medical gas pressures
o) Medical support gases
c) Valve specifcations
d) Source valves, zone valves and main valves E.1 .2 Session II
e) Local, area and master alarms a) General requirements for gas central supply
f) Materials cleaning systems
g) Brazing and installation requirements b) Medical air compressor supply systems
h) Welding requirements
E.1 .3 Session III
i) Purging during brazing and welding
a) Gas distribution systems
j) Qualifcation o f welding procedures and welder
b) Gas warning systems
performance
c) Master alarms
k) Medical gas and vacuum systems
d) Area alarms
l) Cylinder supply systems without reserve supply
e) Local alarms
m) Cylinder supply systems with reserve supply
f) Pressure gauges
n) Important defnitions o f terms used in NFPA
g) Piping materials
99-201 2:
h) Piping installations
1) Alarms: local, area and master
i) Gas shut-o ff valves
2) Ambulatory health care center
j) Gas station outlets
3) Anesthetizing location
k) Qualifcation o f brazing procedures and brazer
4) Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
performance
5) Clinic
l) Pipe j oints
6) Flow units (volume/time) CFM, SCFM,
m) Systems having nonstandard operating pressures
CFM, LPM, etc.
7) Health care facilities E.1 .4 Session IV
8) Instrument air a) Vacuum piping system installation, pressure and
9) Labeled vacuum performance tests
1 0) Manufactured assembly b) Source (vacuum pumps)
1 1 ) Medical air compressor/medical air c) Distribution piping
1 2) Nitrogen NF d) Performance criteria and testing
1 3) Nitrous oxide e) Installer performance testing

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f) System verifcation
g) Source equipment verifcation
h) Piped vacuum systems
i) Waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) systems
j) Gas es in cylinders and lique fied gas e s in
containers
k) Planned s ys tem s hutdown and temp o rar y

backfeed
E.1 .5 Session V
a) Defnition o f building systems categories and
requirements per NFPA 99-201 2:
b) Category 1 requirements
c) Category 2 requirements
d) Category 3 requirements
E.1 .6 Session VI
a) Review NFPA 99-201 2 Annex A, B and C
b) Review pipeline material and material cleaning
c) Review brazing and installation requirements
d) Review installation procedures and the shut-
down and backfeed guidelines in Annex J
e) Review ASME BPVC Section IX or AWS B2.2
– Brazing Qualifcation Standards
f) Demonstration o f brazing with purge
E.1 .7 Session VII

Review for fnal test.
E.1 .8 Session VIII

Third party proctored fnal test.
E.1 .9 Session IX
Hands-on practice for brazer qualifcation.
NOTE: The proctored brazing test that will be administered

in Session X is a standard ASME or AWS brazing
operator test as modi fied (brazing done under
nitrogen NF purge) per NFPA 99-201 2. Brazers are
qualifed by a visual inspection o f the test coupon
followed by sectioning.
E.1 .1 0 Session X
Proctored brazing exam for brazer qualifcation.

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Outline for 6050 Instructors to Become
Qualified to Instruct ASSE 6035 Candidates
This annex is provided for in formational purposes only. It 2) United States Pharmacopoeia / National
consists of a suggested outline for sessions in the 1 6-hour course Formulary testing requirements
to allow a 6050 Medical Gas Systems Instructor to instruct e) Testing requirements for the bulk supply system
candidates to become 6035 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifers. f) Security requirements
g) Site access
E.2 Training Outline for Instructors of i) Personnel protection equipment
Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verif ers
E.2.1 .4 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
The training requirement shall include instruction
Systems Veri fiers (ASSE 6035 ) shall be able to
on at least the following topics:
describe the following actions that take place prior
E.2.1 General Knowledge to and after the installation and testing o f a bulk
medical gas system:
E.2.1 .1 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall be able to identify
b) Initial start-up period training o f healthcare
and show knowledge o f NFPA 99-201 2, NFPA
facility personnel, who are responsible for the
55, CGA M-1 , as well as all standards re ferenced in
bulk supply, on the operation o f the bulk supply
Section 35-1 .4 and all applicable laws, codes, rules,
system - see E.2.6.4
listing agencies and regulations from the federal,
c) Selection and qualifcation o f components
state and local levels pertaining to bulk medical gas
d) Sizing o f the bulk system - see E.2.6.3
systems.
e) Temporary supply systems
E.2.1 .2 The instructor o f candidates for B ulk Medical
E.2.2 Product Performance Knowledge
Gas Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall be able
to demonstrate current training and knowledge of E.2.2.1 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
the United States Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall be able to list
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Current the parts and identify the maj or components o f bulk
Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) parts 21 0, medical gas systems and equipment.
21 1 , 820 and how they pertain to all aspects o f bulk
medical gas systems. E.2.2.2 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
E.2.1 .3 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas describe the proper application o f bulk medical
Systems Veri fiers (ASSE 6035 ) shall be able to gas and their limitations with respect to health care
describe the basic concepts pertaining to: facilities as they pertain to:
a) Cryogenic gases a) Category 1 systems
1) Properties b) Category 2 systems
2) Hazards c) Category 3 systems
b) The properties o f gases d) Hyperbaric Installations (Acute and Non Acute)
E.2.2.3 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
identify and describe the operating principles and
performance characteristics o f the medical gas; and
identify the following components:

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a) Bulk medical gas systems k) Pressure regulating valves
b) In-building emergency reserves l) Pressure relie f valves
c) Local signals m) Shut-o ff valves
d) Master, area and local alarm systems
E. 2.4.2 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
f) Pressure switches and transducers
and describe the following test equipment’s physical
E. 2.2.4 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas operation and its maintenance and calib ration
Systems Veri fiers (ASSE 6035 ) shall be able to requirements:
identify and describe the operating principles and a) Pressure gauge
performance characteristics o f the bulk system, and b) Flow meter
identify the following components: c) Particulate flter
a) Bulk medical gas system alarms d) Oxygen analyzer and monitors
b) In-building emergency reserves e) Dew point analyzer
c) Fill circuit and individual components f) Nitrous oxide analyzer
d) Gas economizing system g) Gas sample pump and detector tubes
e) Main supply h) Gas sampling cylinders
describe the precautions and hazards during feld
tests relating to:
j) Reserve supply
a) Confned space
k) Shut-o ff valves
b) Electricity
l) Source valve
m) Vaporization system
d) Site notifcation
n) Vessel vacuum and insulation
E. 2.3 Product Installation Knowledge
E. 2.3.1 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas demonstrate knowledge of the following:
Systems Veri fiers (ASSE 6035 ) shall be able to a) Acceptable pipeline materials
describe the proper installation requirements for the b) Brazing materials
bulk medical gas systems pertaining to: c) Qualifcation o f brazers and brazing procedures
a) Manufacturer recommendations d) Installer-performed testing
b) Physical location, ventilation and accessibility e) Material inspection and acceptance
c) Local j urisdiction requirements f) Proper labeling requirements
h) System installation requirements
i) Vendor qualifcations
and des crib e the p ro b lems res ulting from the
j) Verifcation tests
improper installation o f bulk medical gas systems.
E. 2.4 System and System Component Testing Knowledge
E. 2.4.1 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas and report the physical locations for the following
Systems Veri fiers (ASSE 6035 ) shall be able to items on the “as-built” drawings o f the bulk system:
describe test procedures associated with the following a) Main bulk supply
components: b) Secondary supply
a) Main supplies c) Reserve bulk supply
b) Secondary supplies d) Supply shut-o ff valves
c) Reserve supplies e) Master alarms
d) Medical gas manifolds f) Local signals
e) Vaporizer System g) Vaporizers
f) Final line pressure regulators h) Pressure switches and transducers
g) Medical gas manifolds i) Pressure regulating valves
h) Master, area, and local alarm systems j) Pressure relie f valves
i) Pressure switches and transducers k) Source shut-o ff valves
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E. 2.5 Documenting and Recording o f Inspections and e) Te s t p r e s s u re a n d p re s s u r e l o s s , wh e re
Tests applicable;
g) A copy o f the Installer’s (frm’s) Quality Control
Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall instruct on how
Unit (QCU) acceptance document
to complete report forms that include, as a minimum,
data on the location, performance, and status o f the E. 2.5.6 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
Bulk Medical Gas Systems. The reports shall also Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall instruct on how
include the results o f cross connection tests, f ow to record the test results of the following:
tests, alarms tests, medical gas piping contaminant a) Shut-o ff valves
tests, medical gas particulate tests, medical gas b) Pressure relie f valves
concentration tests, medical gas manifold inspections c) Mas ter and local alarm s ys tems (including
and bulk supply site and source inspections. pressure switches and transducers)
d) Equipment warning systems
Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall instruct on how
f) Any repairs and service performed
to record the physical identifcation o f bulk medical
gas system components including the following, as
h) Visual observation o f physical condition
applicable:
i) Source equipment
a) Manufacturer
j) Other items as required by local j urisdiction
b) Model number
c) Serial number E. 2.5.7 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
d) Assembly size Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall instruct on how
e) Location o f the assembly to record data including the following:
f) Shut-o ff valves a) Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer initials
g) Plant location b) Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer identifcation
c) Date o f test
Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall instruct on how E. 2.5.8 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
to obtain written verifcation from the owner o f the Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall instruct on how
bulk supply equipment (typically the bulk gas supplier to record the Verifer’s report which includes the
but sometimes the health care facility) that the bulk following information:
gas supply system complies with the requirements o f a) All information in Section 35-2.5.3
NFPA 55-201 0 Sections 8.5.1 .5, 8.5.1 .8, and NFPA b) The methodology used
99-201 2 Sections 5.1 .1 4.2.
c) Exceptions, problems, and/or comments
E. 2.5.4 When teaching candidates for Bulk Medical Gas d) Medical Gas System Verifer signature
Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) about bulk cryogenic E. 2.5.9 The instructor o f candidates for Bulk Medical Gas
systems, the instructor shall instruct on how to Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) Bulk Medical Gas
obtain written verifcation from the owner o f the System Instructor shall be able to instruct on how
bulk supply equipment (typically the bulk gas supplier submit all required written reports to:
but sometimes the facility) that initial start-up period
a) The party who contracted the verifcation
training for the healthcare facility personnel, who are
b) The owner o f the bulk medical gas system
responsible for the bulk supply, has been provided
as required by NFPA 99 – 201 2 Section 1 1 .5.2.1 .5.
Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Systems Verifers (ASSE 6035) shall instruct on
how to document and submit a written report on
all performance testing to the health care facility
representative, owner of the bulk gas system, Inspector,
or Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as necessary.
Written reports shall include, as a minimum, the
following:
a) Test performed
b) System tested
c) Date o f test
d) Name o f tester

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Outline for ASSE 6030 Verifiers to Become
This annex is provided for informational purposes only and is e) Testing requirements for the bulk supply system
not a mandatory part o f ASSE Standard 6035. It consists o f a f) Security requirements
suggested outline for sessions in the 1 6-hour course required by g) Site access
Sections 35-3.2.3.b for ASSE 6030 Medical Gas Systems Verifers h) Labeling and identifcation
that wish to also obtain an ASSE 6035 credential. i) Personnel protection equipment
E.3.1 .4 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able

E.3 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verif ers to describe the following actions that take place prior
to and after the installation and testing o f a bulk
Training Outline
medical gas s ys tem:
The training requirement (Section 35-3.2.3.b) shall

include ins tr uctio n o n at leas t the fo llowing to p ics :
b) Initial start-up period training o f healthcare

E.3. 1 General Knowledge facility personnel on the operation o f the bulk
supply system - see E.2.6.4
E.3.1 .1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be
c) Selection and qualifcation o f components
able to identify and show knowledge o f NFPA 99-
d) Sizing o f the bulk system - see E.2.6.3
201 2, NFPA 55, CGA M-1 , as well as all standards
e) Temporary supply systems
re ferenced in Section 35-1 .4 and all applicable laws,
codes, rules, listing agencies and regulations from E.3.2 Product Performance Knowledge
the federal, state and local levels pertaining to bulk
E.3.2.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
medical gas s ys tems.
to list the parts and identify the maj or components

E.3.1 .2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able o f bulk medical gas systems and equipment.
to demo ns trate current training and knowledge of

the United States Food Drug and Cosmetic Act,
to describe the proper application o f bulk medical
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Current
Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) parts 21 0,
gas and their limitatio ns with res p ect to health care
21 1 , 820 and how they pertain to all aspects o f bulk

facilities as they p ertain to :
medical gas s ys tems.

a) Category 1 systems
b) Category 2 systems
E.3.1 .3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
c) Category 3 systems
to describe the basic concepts pertaining to:
d) Hyperbaric Installations (Acute and Non Acute)
a) Cryogenic gases
1) Properties
to identify and describe the operating principles
2) Hazards
and p erfo r mance characteris tics o f the medical gas
b) The properties o f gases
systems, and identify the following components:
a) Bulk medical gas systems
b) In-building emergency reserves
c) Local signals
d) Master, area and local alarm systems
2) United States Pharmacopoeia / National
Formulary testing requirements
f) Pressure switches and transducers

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E. 3.2.4 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able d) Oxygen analyzer and monitors
to identify and describe the operating principles and e) Dew point analyzer
performance characteristics o f the bulk system, and f) Nitrous oxide analyzer
identify the following components: g) Gas sample pump and detector tubes
a) Bulk medical gas system alarms h) Gas sampling cylinders
b) In-building emergency reserves
E. 3.4.3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
c) Fill circuit and individual components
to describe the precautions and hazards during feld
d) Gas economizing system
tests relating to:
e) Main supply
a) Confned space
b) Site notifcation
d) Electricity
j) Reserve supply E. 3.4.4 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
k) Shut-o ff valves to demonstrate knowledge of the following:
l) Source valve a) Acceptable pipeline materials
m) Vaporization system b) Brazing materials
n) Vessel vacuum and insulation c) Qualifcation o f brazers and brazing procedures
d) Installer-performed testing
E. 3.3 Product Installation Knowledge
e) Material inspection and acceptance
E. 3.3.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able f) Proper labeling requirements
to describe the proper installation requirements for g) Proper material handling
the bulk medical gas systems pertaining to: h) System installation requirements
a) Manufacturer recommendations i) Vendor qualifcations
b) Physical location, ventilation and accessibility j) Verifcation tests
c) Local j urisdiction requirements
E. 3.4.5 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
E.3.3.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able to identify and report the physical locations for the
to identify and describe the problems resulting from following items on the “as-built” drawings o f the
the improper installation o f bulk medical gas systems. bulk system:
a) Main bulk supply
E. 3.4 System and System Component Testing Knowledge
b) Secondary supply
E. 3.4.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be c) Reserve bulk supply
able to describe test procedures associated with the d) Supply shut-o ff valves
following components: e) Master alarms
a) Main supplies f) Local signals
b) Secondary supplies g) Vaporizers
c) Reserve supplies h) Pressure switches and transducers
d) Medical gas manifolds i) Pressure regulating valves
e) Vaporizer system j) Pressure relie f valves
f) Final line pressure regulators k) Source shut-o ff valves
g) Medical gas manifolds l) In-building emergency reserves
h) Master, area, and local alarm systems
E.3.5 Documenting and Recording o f Inspections and
i) Pressure switches and transducers Tests
j) Local signals
k) Pressure regulating valves E.3.5.1 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able
l) Pressure relie f valves to complete report forms that include, as a minimum,
m) Shut-o ff valves data on the location, performance and status o f the

bulk medical gas systems. The reports shall also
E.3.4.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall be able include the results o f cross-connection tests, fow
to identify and describe the following test equipment’s tests, alarms tests, medical gas piping contaminant
p hys ic al o p e ratio n, and its m ainte nanc e and tests, medical gas particulate tests, medical gas
calibration requirements: concentration tests, medical gas manifold inspections
a) Pressure gauge and bulk supply site and source inspections.
b) Flow meter
c) Particulate flter

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E.3.5.2 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall record E.3.5.7 Data recorded by the Bulk Medical Gas Systems
the physical identifcation o f bulk medical gas system Verifer shall include:
components including the following, as applicable: a) Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer initials
a) Manufacturer b) Bulk Medical Gas System Verifer identifcation
b) Model number c) Date o f test
c) Serial number
E.3.5.8 The instructor shall instruct the ASSE 6030 Verifer
d) Assembly size
on how to record the Verifer’s report which includes
e) Location o f the assembly
the following information:
f) Shut-o ff valves
g) Plant location
E.3.5.3 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall obtain c) Exceptions, problems and/or comments
written verifcation from the owner o f the bulk d) Medical Gas System Verifer signature
supply equipment (typically the bulk gas supplier but
E. 3.5.9 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall submit
sometimes the health care facility) that the bulk gas
all required written reports to:
supply system complies with the requirements o f
NFPA 55-201 0 Sections 8.5.1 .5, 8.5.1 .8, and NFPA a) The party who contracted the verifcation
99-201 2 Sections 5.1 .1 4.2. b) The owner o f the bulk medical gas system
E.3.5.4 If a bulk cryogenic system is present, the Bulk Medical Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Gas Systems Verifer shall obtain written verifcation
from the owner of the bulk supply equipment (typically
the bulk gas supplier but sometimes the facility)
that initial start-up period training for the healthcare
facility personnel who are responsible for the bulk
supply has been provided as required by NFPA 99-
201 2 Section 1 1 .5.2.1 .5.
E.3.5.5 The Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer shall document

and submit a written report on all performance testing
to the health care facility representative, owner o f
the bulk medical gas system, Inspector or Authority
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ ) as necessary. Written
reports shall include, as a minimum, the following:
a) Test performed
b) System tested
c) Date o f test
d) Name o f tester
e) Te s t p re s s u re a n d p re s s u r e l o s s , wh e re
applicable;
g) A copy o f the Installer’s (frm’s) Quality Control
Unit (QCU) acceptance document

to record the test results of the following:
a) Shut-o ff valves
b) Pressure relie f valves
c) Mas ter and local alarm s ys tems (including
pressure switches and transducers)
d) Equipment warning systems
f) Any repairs and service performed
h) Visual observation o f physical condition
i) Source equipment
j) Other items as required by local j urisdiction

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX F
Medical Air Compressor Inspection Check List
This Annex is provided for information re ference purposes only F.1 .1 6 Lead pressure switch settings (psig: cut-in/cut-out)
and is not a mandatory part o f any ASSE Series 6000 Standard.
F.1 .1 7 Lag pressure switch settings (psig: cut-in/cut-out)
Each health care facility will consist o f different systems and
equipment. However, the data requirements o f each health care F.1 .1 8 Lag alarm installed
facility are similar. By following this Annex, a consistent set o f
data can be generated for each facility’s permanent record. F.1 .1 9 Functionally test lag alarm
F.1 .20 Verify automatic alternation
F.1 Medical Air Compressor Inspection F.1 .21 Manual electrical disconnect switches installed
Check List
F.1 .22 Medical air system on emergency electrical power -
The medical air co mp res s o r s ys tem is a s o urce unit
verifed by whom
fo r the medical air p ip eline in a health care facility
and consists o f air compressors, air dryers, flters F.1 .23 Receiver
and the required regulating equipment to ensure a) Automatic drain present
a continuous, source supply o f medical air at a b) Manual drain present
co ns tant p res s ure.
c) Pressure gauge present
F.1 .1 Inspection date d) Sight glass present

e) High water level alar m s ens or p res ent (i f
F.1 .2 Location o f air compressor(s) required)
F.1 .3 Facility areas served by air compressor(s)

f) Can be isolated from system
g) Pressure relie f valve present
F.1 .4 Confguration: simplex, duplex, triplex, quad, other h) ASME label present
i) Corrosion resistant
F.1 .5 Compressor system manufacturer
In Canada: Receiver shall be steel, galvanized inside and out. Receiver
F.1 .6 Compressor system model number
shall be equipped with a manual drain.
F.1 .7 Compressor type
F.1 .24 Number o f dryers installed.
F.1 .8 List manufacturer, model and motor horsepower for
F.1 .25 For each dryer installed record:
each individual compressor
a) Manufacturer/model number
F.1 .9 Compressor system dedicated to medical air b) Re frigeration or desiccant
c) Auto drain
F.1 .1 0 Flexible connectors on compressor inlet and outlet
d) Can be isolated for service
pip es
F.1 .26 Appropriate fltering installed.

F.1 .1 1 Pressure relie f valve after each compressor
F.1 .27 For each flter installed record:
F.1 .1 2 Isolation valves to permit servicing each compressor
F.1 .1 3 Check valve installed after each compressor b) Can be isolated for service
c) Auto drain on preflters
F.1 .1 4 Aftercooler installed: single, dual, none
F.1 .1 5 Aftercooler type: water, air

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F.1 .28 Dual line pressure regulators installed: c) Above roo f level a minimum o f 6 meters (20
a) Regulator pressure setting in psig feet) above the ground
b) Can regulators be isolated by ball or check valves d) Intake flter installed
c) Regulator pressure gauge e) Intake turned down
f) Intake screened
F.1 .29 Line pressure relie f valve installed:
Functionally test relie f valve F.1 .40 Compressor located separately from gas cylinder
s to rage.
F.1 .30 Sample port installed
F.1 .31 Air lines labeled appropriately
F.1 .32 Correct piping used to connect all components
F.1 .33 Dew point monitor/alarm installed:

b) Wired to master alarm
c) Veri fy accuracy agains t calibrated portable
analyzer
F.1 .34 CO monitor/alarm installed:

b) Wired to local alarm
c) Calibrate per manufacturer’s instruction if not
previously performed
F.1 .35 Source valve installed (main line valve installed if

required) :
a) Properly located in system
b) Labeled for gas
c) Labeled for area served
d) Labeled “D O NO T CLO S E EXCEPT IN
EMERGENCY”
F.1 .36 High/low pressure alarm switch installed in proper

lo catio n:
a) Line pres s ure gauge vis ib le from s tanding

po s itio n
b) Line pressure gauge pressure reading (psig)

c) Line pressure gauge has gas-specifc demand
check
d) Wired to master alarm

e) Pressure switch has gas-specifc demand check
(external or internal)
F.1 .37 Liquid ring separator high liquid level sensor installed
(if required) :
a) Connected to local alarm
F.1 .38 High head temperature alarm sensors installed (if

required) :
a) Connected to local alarm
F.1 .39 Air intake meets NFPA 99-201 2 requirements:

a) List intake location
b) 3 meters (1 0 feet) from doors, windows, other
openings, or any exhaust
In Canada: Ten (1 0) f
eet above ground, ff ty (50) f f
eet rom any medical air
intake and thirty (3 0) f f

eet rom any door or operable window.

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX G
Vacuum Pump Inspection Check List
This Annex is provided for information re ference purposes only G.1 .1 3 Lead vacuum switch setting (inches mercury): cut-in/
and is not a mandatory part o f any ASSE Series 6000 Standard. cut-out
G.1 .1 4 Lag vacuum switch settings (inches mercury) : cut-in/
equipment. However, the data requirements o f each Health
cut-out
Care Facility are similar. By following this Annex, a consistent
set o f data can be generated for each facility’s permanent record. G.1 .1 5 Lag alarm installed
G.1 .1 6 Functionally test lag alarm

G.1 Vacuum Pump Inspection Check List
G.1 .1 7 Verify automatic alternation
Vacuum pumps are a source unit for the medical-
surgical vacuum pipeline in a health care facility. For G.1 .1 8 Manual electrical disconnect switches installed
example, the source unit consists o f a minimum o f two
G.1 .1 9 System on emergency electrical power - verifed by
pumps (Category 1 ) complete with the appropriate
whom
controls to ensure a constant supply o f vacuum for
use during surgery to remove blood and other f uids. G.1 .20 Receiver:
Vacuum is also used for drainage o f wounds, lungs
a) Drain type
or other areas requiring removal o f unwanted fuids b) Vacuum gauge present
during care of patients.
c) Can be isolated from system
G.1 .1 Inspection date
G.1 .21 Source valve installed (main line valve installed if
G.1 .2 Location o f vacuum pump(s) required) :
G.1 .3 Facility areas served by vacuum pump(s)
b) Labeled for gas
G.1 .4 Confguration: Simplex, Duplex, Triplex, Quad, other c) Labeled for areas served
G.1 .5 Vacuum pump system manufacturer EMERGENCY”
G.1 .6 Vacuum pump system model number G.1 .22 Low vacuum alar m s witch ins talled in pro per
location:
G.1 .7 List manufacturer, model number and motor horse-
a) Vacuum gauge visible from a standing position
power for each individual vacuum pump
b) Vacuum gauge reading (inches mercury)
G.1 .8 Vacuum system dedicated to medical vacuum
In Canada: Ten (1 0) f
eet above ground, f
f ty (50) f f
eet rom any medical air
G.1 .9 When medical vacuum s ys tem is also us ed for intake and thirty (3 ) f
eet f
rom any door or op erable window.
laboratory use, is the laboratory connection in c) Connected to master alarm panel

conformance with NFPA 99-201 2 requirements d) Vacuum switch has gas-specifc demand check
G.1 .1 0 Flexible connectors on pump inlet and outlet pipes G.1 .23 Vacuum lines labeled properly
G.1 .1 1 Isolation valves to permit servicing each pump G.1 .24 Correct piping used to connect all components
G.1 .1 2 Check valves installed between pumps and receiver G.1 .25 Piping j oined by acceptable methods

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G.1 .26 Vacuum exhaust meets NFPA 99-201 2 requirements:
a) List exhaust location
b) Remote from door, window, air intake, other
openings
c) Muff er installed in exhaust pipeline (optional)
d) Drip leg installed
e) Discharge protected from precipitation
f) Discharge screened
G.1 .27 Pump located separately from gas cylinder storage.

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX H
Manifold Inspection Check List
This Annex is provided for information re ference purposes only H.1 .1 5 Pressure at which right to le ft bank changeover
and is not a mandatory part o f any ASSE Series 6000 Standard. occurs (kPa/psig)
H.1 .1 6 Manifold is equipped with status/warning lights
equipment. However, the data requirements o f each health care
facility are similar. By following this Annex, a consistent set o f H.1 .1 7 Manifold is on emergency electrical power (where
data can be generated for each facility’s permanent record. applicable) - verifed by whom
H.1 .1 8 Dual line pressure regulators installed:

H.1 Manifold Inspection Check List a) Regulator pressure setting (psig)
Manifolds for both high-pressure and liquid cylinders b) Can regulators be isolated from system by ball
can be used as sources for several medical gases valves or check valves
in a health care facility. They are basically systems
H.1 .1 9 Line pressure relie f valve installed
that allow several cylinders to be tied together in a
minimum o f two banks. These banks automatically H.1 .20 Relie f valve discharge lines:
alternate to ens ure a co ntinuo us s up p ly o f medical
a) Relie f valves vented to outdoors, except air
gas at a co ns tant p res s ure.
systems with less than 84,950 L (3000 cu ft)
H.1 .1 Inspection date volume can be vented locally

b) Vent lines are ASTM B81 9 copper with brazed
H.1 .2 Gas system j oints
c) Relie f valve(s) individually vented to outdoors
H.1 .3 Gas or liquid source
d) Multiple relie f valves connected to a common
H.1 .4 Location o f manifold vent to outdoors
e) Vent line(s) properly sized
H.1 .5 Facility areas served by manifold
f) Outdoor vent terminals properly located, turned
H.1 .6 Manifold manufacturer down and s creened
H.1 .7 Model number H.1 .21 Piped with b razed copper downs tream o f the
manifo ld
H.1 .8 Serial number

H.1 .22 Pipelines labeled appropriately
H.1 .9 Number o f cylinders per bank
H.1 .23 Source valve installed (main line valve installed if
H.1 .1 0 In those portions o f systems intended to handle necessary) :
oxygen at gauge pressure greater than 2070 kPa (300
psig) , interconnecting hose shall contain no polymers
b) Labeled for gas
H.1 .1 1 Verify automatic alternation c) Labeled for area(s) served

H.1 .1 2 Cylinder check valves installed EMERGENCY”
H.1 .1 3 Shut-o ff valve for each side o f manifold H.1 .24 No leaks detected in manifold piping
H.1 .1 4 Pressure at which le ft to right bank changeover H.1 .25 Area posted with proper signage
occurs (kPa/psig)
H.1 .26 Enclosed with lockable entry

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H.1 .27 Interior locations with mechanical ventilation, where
required
H.1 .28 Interior locations with natural ventilation, where

permitted
H.1 .29 Free o f f ammable liquids and gases

H.1 .30 Electric devices shall be protected from physical
damage
H.1 .31 All cylinders are chained or secured
H.1 .32 Area is not exposed to temperatures less than o f -29 °C

(-20 °F) or greater than 51 .6 °C (1 25°F)

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX I
Bulk Medical Gas Supply Inspection Check List
This Annex is provided for information re ference purposes only I.1 .5 Owner o f bulk medical gas supply equipment
and is not a mandatory part o f any ASSE Series 6000 Standard.
I.1 .6 Bulk medical gas supplier
equipment. However, the data requirements o f each health care I.1 .7 Main supply tank secured
facility are similar. By following this Annex, a consistent set o f
data can be generated for each facility’s permanent record. I.1 .8 Piped with copper, brass or stainless steel
I.1 .9 Reserve type: liquid, gas:
I.1 Bulk Medical Gas Supply Inspection a) Reserve size
Check List I.1 .1 0 Cylinders secured or chained

Bulk medical gas supply systems for cryogenic or
I.1 .1 1 Dual line pressure regulators installed:
liquefed gas typically consist o f a primary supply,
a) Regulator pressure settings (psig)
a secondary supply, a vaporization system and fnal
b) Can regulators be isolated for service by ball
line controls. When the gas is stored in a cryogenic
valves or check valves
or liquefed gas state, the product is held in a vessel
which is similar to a large thermos bottle. This allows I.1 .1 2 Line pressure relie f valve installed:
the product to be stored in liquid form at very low a) Functionally test relie f valve
temperatures. The product f ows from the insulated
storage vessel into a vaporization system where heat I.1 .1 3 Exposed pipes labeled properly
causes the liquid product to boil and return to its

I.1 .1 4 Source valve installed at pad:
gaseous state. The gaseous product then fows into
a) Valve properly located
the fnal line control system where the bulk medical
b) Valve labeled for gas
gas supply system pressure is reduced to the line
c) Valve labeled for area served
pressure required by the health care facility. The
d) Valve labeled “DO NOT CLOSE EXCEPT IN
secondary supply for these types o f systems can be
EMERGENCY”
a product stored as a cryogenic liquid, a liquefed
gas or a high pressure gas. When the product is a I.1 .1 5 Emergency oxygen s upply connection (EO S C)
cryogenic liquid or a liquefed gas, the secondary installed on exterior o f the facility and not at the bulk
system operates in the same manner as the primary medical gas supply pad:
supply using a vaporization system and a fnal line a) Functionally tested and operational
control system. When the secondary supply is a b) Accessible by a delivery vehicle at all times
high pressure gas, the product is stored in cylinders
I.1 .1 6 Signage:
attached to a manifold which delivers the product
to the fnal line control system. At a minimum, the a) Oxygen
following items should appear on the inspection b) No smoking
documentation: c) No open f ames
d) Supplier contact information
I.1 .1 Inspection date
I.1 .1 7 Enclosed with a minimum o f 2 lockable entries
I.1 .2 Gas system: nitrous oxide, oxygen, nitrogen
I.1 .1 8 Area free from:
I.1 .3 Location o f bulk medical gas supply
I.1 .4 Facility areas served by bulk medical gas supply

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a) Flammable gases
b) Flammable liquids
c) Combustible materials
I.1 .1 9 Alarms connected to emergency essential electrical

system - verifed
I.1 .20 Cryogenic system free from excessive icing
I.1 .21 System free from leaks

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX J
Recommended Guidelines for Conducting
APPENDIX
Planned Medical G Shutdown
Gas Systems
and Temporary Backfeed
This Annex is provided for information re ference purposes only d) The health care facility shall determine who
and is not a mandatory part o f any ASSE Series 6000 Standard. the shutdown coordinator is in advance o f the
Each health care facility will consist o f different systems and shutdown.
equipment. e) Plan location and quantity o f alternate supply

sources (including contingency plans to handle
equipment failures such as hose failure or regulator
J.1 Scope failure during backfeed and other unexpected
construction problems) .
J.1 .1 These recommended guidelines apply to supplying
f) Determine the quantity o f medical gases to be
medical gas(es) to a single intact zone or multiple-
consumed by the anticipated patient load.
single intact zones during a planned medical gas
g) Coordinate and train the staff to perform the
systems shutdown.
shutdown.
NOTE: Medical gas shutdowns vary in scope and size. Some h) Advance order supply o f needed cylinder gases.
sections within the guidelines may not apply, and Plan to have at least twice the amount o f gas
some shutdowns may require additional procedures that the Respiratory Care Department feels will
and equipment. be adequate. (I f the contractor needs four hours

for construction, plan for eight hours) .
J.1 .2 These guidelines re fer to positive pressure medical
i) Obtain required portable suction equipment,
gas systems. These guidelines also apply to medical
regulators and compressors as necessary. Assure
vacuum systems which require portable suction
regulators have adj ustable pressure capability
equipment provided for each individual patient
with adequate f ow and gas specifc connections.
requiring vacuum.
See equipment list in Section J.5.
J.1 .3 The shutdowns re ferred to in these guidelines are j) Distribute shutdown notifcations, as necessary,
for tying-in new zones or modifying portions o f to the facility adminis tratio n, the nurs ing
the main distribution piping. All piping within new administration, affected nursing unit managers,
zones shall be installed, tested, inspected, and verifed Res p irator y Care D e partment, Anes thes ia
in accordance with NFPA 9 9 and ASSE Series Department, Engineering Department and all
6000, Standards 601 0, 6020, 6030 and 6040 prior to other affected areas. See recommended shut-
making the tie-in. down notice in Section J.6. This notice shall
announce dates, times, services to be interrupt-
ed, locations, and phone and beeper numbers o f
J.2 Before Shutdown Date those persons who will perform the shutdown.
Signature acceptances are required on shutdown

J.2.1 Health Care Facility Responsibilities
notifcation forms.
a) Identify the gases to be shut down.
J.2.2 Shutdown Coordinator Responsibilities
b) Identify the specifc installation and certifcation
procedures and techniques that need to be a) Set-up a meeting with the affected health care
performed to accomplish the goals o f the project. facility departments (Anesthesia, Respiratory
Create a detailed task list in proper sequence Care, Nursing, Engineering, etc.) to determine
with estimated time duration. which areas will be backfed and which areas will
c) Determine the day and time to shut down. need portable gas cylinders.

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b) Assist health care facility in determining the J.2.4 Verifer Responsibilities
quantity o f medical gases to be consumed by Per form a visual particulate white cloth test to
the anticipated patient load. determine the level, if any, o f particulate matter in
c) Verify that the valves being used to the backfeed the pipeline prior to the beginning o f the shutdown.
actually control the area that they are labeled to
control.
d) Locate all alarm devices and determine which J.3 During Shutdown and System
will be affected by the shutdown and which Backfeeding
should not be affected.
e) Veri fy that the is olation valve(s ) provide a J.3.1 Health Care Facility Responsibilities
positive shut-o ff. a) Count and distribute stand-by sources and

f) Test outlet(s) that will be used for backfeeding trans fer patient care services to the alternate
to determine their f ow capability. Outlet(s) that equipment. Assure that all patients are provided
are used for backfeeding should be capable o f a for.
minimum forward fow o f 200 LPM (7 SCFM) b) As s ure that all p atients have the required
at a 35 kPa (5 psig) pressure drop. Outlet(s) not equipment.
capable o f this forward f ow should be serviced c) Notify shutdown coordinator, health care facility
or alternate outlets chosen for backfeeding. engineers and ins tallers when it is s afe to
g) Inspect and test all equipment to be used in proceed.
backfeeding. All equipment shall be cleaned for d) Close required valves and commence with the
oxygen service. actual shutdown. Where possible, avoid shutting
h) Where new branch piping is to be tied into down more than one gas at a time as a safety
existing piping, determine that the new piping check.
has been fully tested and verifed and is ready e) Wait a minimum o f fi fte e n (1 5 ) minute s
for the tie-in. be fore any pipe cutting or component removal
i) During the shutdown, if at all possible, avoid is done to verify that shutting o ff the valve(s)
shutting down more than one gas at a time. only a ffected patient areas identifed in the
pre-planning process.
J.2.3 Installer Responsibilities
f) Monitor cylinder contents and area pressures, as
a) Identify the gases to be shut down. well as operation of alternate sources through-
b) Identify the specifc installation and certifcation out the shutdown.
procedures and techniques that need to be g) After the piping work is complete, tested and
performed to accomplish the goals o f the project. verifed, and after the responsible health care
Create a detailed task list in proper sequence authority is satisfed with the test results, open
with estimated time duration. the zone valves and remove the backfeed.
c) Identify any pre fabrication opportunities.
d) Identify valve(s) that need to be shut o ff.
e) Identify and verify the areas to be affected by a) Create a checklist that includes the room numbers
the shut down. o f the temporary services locations and the
f) D etermine the duration o f the shut down name of the person who will monitor that
(allow time for piping work, installer testing, gas location.
activation, system verifcation and notifcation b) Place cylinder(s) in designated areas.
to all departments that the system is acceptable c) Secure cylinders to avoid a unit being knocked
for patient use) . over.
g) Acquire/ s chedule all ne ces s ar y materials, d) Preset cylinder regulators 35 kPa (5 psig) higher
equipment, labor and outside services required than system pressure.
for the scheduled shutdown. e) Confrm that all patients previously designated
h) Provide documentation that the individuals for individual portable gas cylinders and/ or
performing the medical gas installation are portable suction machines are supplied.
certifed to ASSE Standard 601 0. f) Once all cylinders are in place for backfeeding
i) P ro vide a le tte r/ do c um e ntatio n that the and the installers are ready to proceed, trans fer
equipment and material used are per NFPA the health care facility from its pipeline system(s)
99-201 2. to the backfeed one zone at a time. To do this,
j) Pre fabricate and test any applicable pipe or turn on the cylinder valve and then close the
system components. zone valve. Monitor each zone for several
k) Organize and brie f installers on the plans and minutes to deter mine that the pres s ure is
policies. remaining stable at 345 - 380 kPa (50 - 55 psig) or

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the normal operating range, and that the cylinder visible particulate matter is noted at the outlets
source is functioning properly by a test gauge and gas concentration test in the areas affected
inserted into another outlet within the zone. by the shutdowns.

When the health care facility representative is b) Return patients from stand-by alternate supply
satisfed with the performance of the zone, place source(s) to the operational pipeline system.
a check mark on the check list for that location. c) Recover alternate source equipment from the
Proceed to the next zone. patient care areas and account for all equipment
g) After setting up all patients in all affected areas, used during the shutdown.
assure that the health care facility representative d) Compose report reviewing conduct o f the
has: shutdown and acquire testing and certifcation
1) Shut the valve(s) that normally supplies the documentation from the contractor, verifer,
area that is being backfed; etc., and verify that the system has passed all
2) Relieved the pressure from the pipeline that required testing.
is being shutdown; e) Modify any hospital drawings, specifcations,
3) Assured there is no fow at the point in the operation manuals, etc., to include any changes
pipeline to be breached; and done during this shutdown proj ect.
4) Monitor the backfeed and, if no problems
arise, then have the health care facility
As temporary backfeed equipment is removed from
re pres entative ins truct the ins taller to
each location, place a check mark on the check list
proceed with the proj ect.
for that location. Turn over completed check list to
h) Monitor the back feed cylinder pres s ure as
the health care facility (See section J.3.2.a and J.3.2. f) .
determined by the health care facility and/or
shutdown coordinator. Change-out cylinders J.4.3 Installer Responsibilities
as necessary. a) Remove all materials, tools and equipment from
i) When the installer has fnished the tie-in or the work areas.
modi fication, noti fy the health care facility b) Obtain and fle copies o f all reports from the
representative to open the upstream (positive health care facility.
pressure) or downstream (vacuum) shut-o ff
valve to permit the tie-in or modifcation to be
leak tested. J.5 Recommended Equipment List
j) A s s u r e th e i n s ta l l e r h a s te s te d a l l n e w
J.5.1 Zone Backfeeding Equipment When Using Dual
connections for leaks using appropriate leak
Cylinders
detection method and the source gas pressure.
k) Assure that the gas concentration and white a) Adj ustable pressure regulators with adequate
cloth test at a minimum f ow rate o f 225 L/m (8 fow and gas specifc connections
SCFM) is performed at outlets directly affected b) High pressure cylinder CGA tee
by the shutdown. c) Cylinder interconnect hos e [high pres s ure

cylinder hose 20,700 kPa (3000 psig) working
J.3.3 Installer Responsibilities
pressure]
a) Notify the health care facility representative d) Four wheel, dual-cylinder cart
when ready to begin. e) High pressure outlet hose o f adequate length,
b) Perform the construction work on system as with appropriate DISS and/or quick connect
planned. ends
c) Work with the shutdown coordinator to leak f) Two full cylinders o f the appropriate source gas
test system. g) Li ne p re s s ure g au ge with p ro p e r o u tle t
d) Notify health care facility representative that connections attached and a pressure relie f valve
work is completed. set at 51 5 kPa (75 psig) or 50% above the line
J.3.4 Verifer Responsibilities pressure, whichever is greater
Perform, using source gas at source gas pressure, the J.5.2 Zone Backfeeding Equipment When Using Single
white cloth test at a minimum fow rate o f 225 L/m Cylinders
(8 SCFM) and gas concentration test. a) Adjustable pressure regulator with adequate fow
and gas specifc connections
J.4 After Shutdown and Backfeed b)

c)
Single cylinder cart
High pressure outlet hose o f adequate length
J.4.1 Health Care Facility Responsibilities with appropriate DISS and/or quick connect
ends
a) Supervise the blow-down test to assure no

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d) One large cylinder o f oxygen, full
e) Li ne p re s s u re g auge wi th p ro p e r o u tle t
connections attached and a pressure relie f valve
set at 51 5 kPa (75 psig) or 50% above the line
pressure, whichever is greater
NOTE: The use o f portable liquid dewars may not provide

adequate fow.
J.6 Suggested Shutdown Notif cation

Form
J.6.1 Items to be Included on the Shutdown Notifcation

Form (sample form is located in Annex L)
a) “Important Notice” (in bold print)
b) “Medical Gas Interruption” (in bold print)
c) Gases involved in the interruption (Oxygen,
Nitrogen) (in bold print)
d) Date o f medical gas interruption
e) Start time o f medical gas interruption
f) Estimated duration o f gas interruption
g) Area affected by the medical gas interruption
h) Contact person(s) (name, telephone, beeper)
i) Acceptance signatures:
1) Nursing
2) Respiratory care
3) Emergency room
4) Engineering
5) Other appropriate signature
j) Remarks:
1) Pertinent information on areas affected
2) “ Temp o rar y gas es to b e p rovided by
(responsible party) through normal wall
outlets”
k) Date issued: by (name and title)
l) Distribution (who receives the notice)

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX K
Organizations Responsible for Reference

and Industry Standards Listed in
ASSE Standard 6001
This Annex is provided for informational purposes only, and is CDA Copper Development Association
not a mandatory part o f any ASSE Series 6000 Standard. The 260 Madison Avenue, 1 6th Floor
contact information contained in this Annex is accurate as o f New York, NY 1 001 6 USA
the approval date o f the standard. Tel: (21 2) 251 -7200
Fax: (21 2) 251 -7234
Website: www.copper.org
ANSI American National Standards Institute
25 West 43rd Street, Fourth Floor CSA CSA International
New York, NY 1 0036 USA 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 1 00
Tel: (21 2) 642-4900 Mississauga, ON L4W-5N6 Canada
Fax: (21 2) 398-0023 Tel: (41 6) 747-4000 or (800) 463-6727
Website: www.ansi.org Fax: (41 6) 747-2473
Website: www.csa-international.org
ASME ASME International
Three Park Avenue IAPMO International Association o f Plumbing and Mechanical
New York, NY 1 001 6-5990 USA O ffcials
Tel: (21 2) 591 -7722 or (800) 843-2763 4755 E. Philadelphia Street
Website: www.asme.org Ontario, CA 91 761 -281 6 USA
Tel: (909) 472-41 00
ASSE American Society o f Sanitary Engineering
Fax: (909) 472-41 50
901 Canterbury Road, Suite A
Website: www.iapmo.org
Westlake, OH 441 45-1 480 USA
Tel: (440) 835-3040 NFPA National Fire Protection Association
Fax: (440) 835-3488 1 Batterymarch Park
Website: www.asse-plumbing.org Quincy, MA 021 69-7471 USA
Tel: (61 7) 770-3000
ASTM ASTM International
Fax: (61 7) 770-0700
1 00 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700
Website: www.nfpa.org
West Conshohocken, PA 1 9428-2959 USA
Tel: (61 0) 832-9500
Fax: (61 0) 832-9555
Website: www.astm.org
AWS American Welding Society

550 N.W. LeJeune Road
Miami, FL 331 26 USA
Tel: (305) 443-9353 or (800) 443-9353
Website: www.aws.org
CGA Compressed Gas Association

1 4501 George Carter Way, Suite 1 03
Chantilly, VA 201 51 -2923 USA
Tel: (703) 788-271 1
Fax: (703) 961 -1 831
Website: www.cganet.com

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX L
Sample Shutdown Notification Form
This Annex is p rovided f

o r in fo r matio nal p urp o s es o nly and is
no t a mandato r y p art o f any AS S E S eries 6 0 0 0 S tandard. It is a
s amp le o f a s er vice interr up tio n no tice fo r medical gas s ys tems
that can b e us ed by the s ta ff in a health care f

acility.

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NAME OF FACILITY
AND DEPARTMENT
IMPORTANT NOTICE
SERVICE INTERRUPTION
SERVICE AFFECTED:
DATE:
TIME:
AREA(S) AFFECTED:
REMARKS:
FOR INFORMATION, CALL:
DATE ISSUED:
BY:
TITLE:
DISTRIBUTION:

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX M
Sample Installer Performance Testing

Record Form
This annex is provided for informational purposes only and is
not a mandatory part o f ASSE Standard 601 0. It is a sample
o f a form to document the various tests that the installer must
perform on medical gas systems prior to verifcation testing by
the verifer.

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MEDICAL GAS SYSTEM
INSTALLER PERFORMANCE TESTING RECORD
Testing is done per the requirements o f ASSE Standard 601 0 and NFPA 99. All installer testing shall
be performed by certifed medical gas installers. The test gas used shall be nitrogen NF.
In Canada: The test gas shall be oil-free dry air or oil-free dry nitrogen.
FACILITY NAME: AREA:
1. Initial Blow Down Test

Intermittent fow o f nitrogen NF through piping.
Medical Gas System Date: Tested By Pass/Fail Test Accepted By
Oxygen
Medical Air
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Instrument Air
Medical/Surgical Vacuum
WAGD
2. Initial Pressure Test (Joints/Pipe Integrity)

Pressure test o f 1 ½ times the working pressure, 1 035 kPa (1 50 psig) minimum, nitrogen at 1 655 kPa
(240 psig) minimum using nitrogen NF.
Medical Gas System Date: Tested By Pass/Fail Test Accepted By

Oxygen
Medical Air
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Instrument Air

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3. Initial Pressure Test for Vacuum Systems
Pressure test o f 1 035 kPa (1 50 psig) minimum using nitrogen NF.
Medical Gas System Date: Tested By Pass/Fail Test Accepted by

WAGD
4. Cross-Connection Test (Initial)

Determine that each outlet is connected to the appropriate line by fowing gas through each system.
Test one system at a time using nitrogen NF.
In Canada: The test gas shall be oil-free dry air or nitrogen NF.

Oxygen
Medical Air
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Instrument Air
WAGD
5. Initial Piping Purge Test

High fow through assembled outlets.

Oxygen
Medical Air
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Instrument Air
WAGD

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6. Standing Pressure Test for Positive Pressure Piping
Twenty- four (24) hour standing pressure test at 20% above normal line pressure using nitrogen NF
with outlets and other components assembled.

Oxygen
Medical Air
Nitrous Oxide
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Instrument Air
7. Standing Pressure Test for Vacuum Systems

Twenty- four (24) hour standing vacuum test at 300 mm (1 2 inches) gage HgV with inlets and other
components assembled.

WAGD

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SERIES 6000 • ANNEX N
Guidelines for Third Party Certification Agencies
This annex is provided for informational purposes only and is not

a mandatory part o f any ASSE Series 6000 Standard. It includes
the basic criteria required by ISO/IEC Standard 1 7024:2003(E) ,
Conformity Assessment – General Requirements for Bodies
Operating Certifcation o f Persons. Conformance via accreditation
by a “recognized registration body” (RAB) to this standard is one
method o f proo f o f operating as a “recognized third party.” A
copy o f the ISO/IEC 1 7024:2003(E) may be obtained from the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) .

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American Society of Sanitary Engineering

901 Canterbury Road, Suite A • Westlake, Ohio 441 45
Phone (440) 835-3040 • Fax (440) 835-3488
Email: general.info@asse-plumbing.org • Web: http://www.asse-plumbing.org

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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000

ASSE Board Approved: July, 201 2

American Society of Sanitary Engineering

Professional Qualifications Standard for

An American National Standard

General Information ............................................... v 1 0-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge .............................. 8

Foreword ............................................................... vii 1 0-2.4 System and System Component Testing

ASSE Professional Qualifcations Standards 1 0-2.5 Documenting and Recording ....................................... 8

Committee .......................................................... viii 1 0-3.1

5-1 .1 Scope ................................................................................ 5 1 5-2.4 System and System Component Testing

5-1 .2 Purpose ............................................................................ 5 Knowledge .................................................................... 1 2

5-1 .3 Limitations ...................................................................... 5 1 5-2.5 Documenting and Recording ..................................... 1 3

5-1 .4 Reference and Industry Standards .............................. 5 1 5-3.1 Terminology ................................................................. 1 3

5-2.2 Product Performance Knowledge .............................. 6 Installers ........................................................................ 1 3

5-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ................................. 6 1 5-3.3 Recertifcation .............................................................. 1 3

5-2.4 System and System Component Testing

1 0-1 .1 Scope ............................................................................... 7 20-2.3 Product Installation Knowledge ............................... 1 6

1 0-1 .2 Purpose ........................................................................... 7 20-2.4 System and System Component Testing

1 0-2.1 General Knowledge ...................................................... 7 Tests Knowledge ......................................................... 1 6

Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel i

Standard #6030 ..................................................... 17 Standard #6050 ..................................................... 29

Standard #6035 ..................................................... 21 Standard #6055 ..................................................... 33

ii Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

Inspectors Qualified under ASSE Standard 6020 Training Outline ........................................................... 65

Annex D ................................................................ 57 J.4

Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel iii

iv Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

American Society o f Sanitary Engineering

Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel v

Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel vii

Professional Qualifications Standards for

Robert L. Cross Kenneth Schneider

viii Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

Villa Rica, Georgia

Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel ix

Deerfeld B each, Florida

Mike O’Boyle - Alternate Deborah Toth - Alternate

James Larry Rains, Jr. Jaime V. Valdivia - Alternate

Terry Rucker J. Richard Wagner

Jason Shank Jonathan C. Willard

x Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

Listed Standards and Terminology in ASSE

Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel 1

1 -1 .2.1 9 Dew point

to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) .

re quire ments o f AS S E S tandard 6 0 0 5 , AS S E sories

Standard 601 0, ASSE Standard 601 5, ASSE Standard

1 -1 .2.1 Acceptable j oints

1 -1 .2.2 Alarms - area, local, master

1 -1 .2.3 Anesthetizing location

1 -1 .2.4 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

1 -1 .2.6 Brazed j oints

1 -1 .2.7 Bulk medical gas systems

1 -1 .2.8 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Installer

1 -1 .2.9 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Instructor

1 -1 .2.1 0 Bulk Medical Gas Systems Verifer

1 -1 .2.1 1 Carbon dioxide, USP

1 -1 .2.1 2 Category 1 medical gas and Category 1 medical/

2 Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

1 -1 .2.63 Special fttings

1 -1 .2.65 Surface-mounted medical gas rails (MGR)

1 -1 .2.66 Third-party certifcation agency (See 1 .3)

1 -1 .2.67 Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welded j oints