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Gas Line Certification

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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