Medical Gas Compliance for Healthcare Facilities: What You Need to Know

Medical gas compliance is one of the most critical safety and regulatory concerns for healthcare facilities. Whether you’re managing a hospital, surgical center, or outpatient clinic, your medical gas systems must meet strict standards—every day.

At H&W Mechanical Services, we specialize in helping healthcare facilities achieve full compliance with NFPA 99, Joint Commission regulations, and state health codes.

Why Medical Gas Compliance Matters in Healthcare Facilities

Medical gases like oxygen, nitrous oxide, and vacuum systems are essential to patient care. Because they support life-critical functions, these systems are regulated under NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code and must be installed, tested, and maintained by certified professionals.

Non-compliance can result in:

• Failed inspections

• System downtime

• Fines or citations

• Risk to patient safety

Staying compliant with medical gas codes is not just about passing an audit—it’s about protecting lives.

What Does Medical Gas Compliance Include?

Here are the key elements that every healthcare facility must address:

✅ 1. Certified Installation by ASSE-Certified Professionals

Only trained and credentialed technicians (e.g., ASSE 6010 and ASSE 6012) are qualified to install or modify medical gas systems. At H&W Mechanical Services, our team includes experienced, certified medical gas installers and brazers.

✅ 2. NFPA 99 Testing and Verification

Every new or modified system must be tested according to NFPA 99 standards, including:

• Pressure and leak testing

• Purity testing

• Cross-connection testing

• Valve and flow testing

We provide full verification services performed by ASSE 6030 verifiers.

✅ 3. Ongoing Medical Gas System Maintenance

Routine inspections and preventive maintenance are essential for compliance. Facilities must document every maintenance activity, from system performance tests to valve checks.

H&W offers custom medical gas maintenance programs to keep your facility inspection-ready year-round.

✅ 4. Proper Labeling and Documentation

All piping, outlets, and emergency shut-off valves must be properly labeled according to code. Inadequate labeling is one of the most common violations found during facility audits.

We help ensure all labeling, schematics, and service records are complete and compliant.

Common Medical Gas Compliance Pitfalls

Even well-run facilities can fall short. Common issues include:

• Missing maintenance documentation

• Improperly labeled gas lines or valves

• Unverified system modifications

• Use of non-certified installers or brazers

Our expert team helps you catch and correct these issues before they become costly violations.

H&W Mechanical Services: Your Medical Gas Compliance Partner

We specialize in:

• New medical gas system installation

• Compliance testing and certification

• Preventive maintenance programs

• Emergency medical gas repairs

• Facility audits and pre-inspection support

Our certified technicians bring decades of healthcare experience to every job, helping facilities meet the highest safety standards with confidence.

📞 Schedule a Medical Gas Compliance Check

Don’t wait until your next inspection to uncover a problem. Whether you’re renovating a medical space or need help with compliance testing, H&W Mechanical Services is here to help.

👉 Contact us today to schedule your medical gas compliance audit.