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Gas Line Certification
INTENT OF STUDY The intent of a Gas Line Certification study is to document, evaluate and make appropriate recommendations in order that the hospital will be in compliance with the National Fire Protection Association`s guidelines on medical gas and vacuum systems as outlined in their publication ANSI/NFPA 99C: `Gas and Vacuum Systems`.
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EMT`s Gas Line Certification Program Includes:
- Outlet/Inlet inspection for flow, particulate, cross conection, proper seating, leaks, color code, ratio of terminals to beds, and location
- Testing of all O2 outlets to confirm O2
- Testing of all Medical Air outlets for O2
- Testing of all N2O outlets
- Inpection of all Primary and Local gages
- Ultrasonic testing of Zone valves and inspection for leaks, labeling, location, and operation
- Inspection and testing of area alarms for leaks, labeling, audible and visual function, and alarm set points
- Master alarm inspection for leaks, labeling, location, function, and alarm set points
- Testing of the oxygen reserve and reserve in use signal
- Inspection of Medical Air intake
- Inspection of piping for support, size, material, and identification markings
- Evaluation of maintenance system protection program
- Evaluation of emergency systems
- Inspection of venting
- Cross connect checks in all critical care areas (ICU, CCU, OR, ER, etc.)
- Purity and Concentration testing for Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Nitrous Oxide, Odor, Hydrocarbons, Nitric Oxide, Ammonia, Cleaning Agents, Sulfur Dioxide, and Acetylene
- Gas manifold inspection - leaks, valving, configuration, pressure checks, alarm function and changeover
- Inspection of source compressors, bulk tanks, and reserve tanks
- Inspection of pressure relief valves
- DEW Point documentation
- Review of previous certification records
- Minor corrections will be done at time of inspection
- Written recommendations and documentation including schematics where needed, exceeding the requirements of NFPA, JCAHO, OSHA, etc.
- Records archived for 20 years
