Medical Gas

Registration Open for ASPE June 2026 MedGas Workshop

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:58:00 -0400

The next in-person ASPE MedGas Workshop will be held at ASPE’s headquarters in Rosemont, Illinois, June 11–14, hosted by MediTrac.

ASPE Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2026 ASPE Convention & Expo

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:32:00 -0500

Presentations should be geared toward beginner, intermediate, or advanced learners and can be a single speaker or panel discussion.

ASPE 2025 MedGas Workshop to be Held June 9-12

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:29:00 -0400

The workshop will be held at Viega’s state-of-the-art training facility and taught by medical gas design expert Mark Allen.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2024 Now Available

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 12:30:00 -0400

This new edition of the ASSE Series 6000 builds on the 2021 version and includes key updates, including the addition of Standard 6070 for Medical Gas Systems Design Instructors.

Medical Gas Discovery: The Big Five

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500

A comprehensive guide to navigating the complexities of medical gas design, this article details five areas of discovery that are critical to avoid costly mistakes in healthcare facilities.

ASPE Announces New Director of Education and Certification

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:45:00 -0500

In this newly created role, Pedraja will be responsible for managing all of ASPE’s educational offerings and ASPE’s three certification programs.

Addressing Nitrous Oxide as a Greenhouse Gas, Part 1

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The environmental impact of nitrous oxide as a greenhouse gas is emphasized by its long-lasting presence in the atmosphere and significant contribution to global warming.

ASPE Seeks Presentation Proposals for 2025 ASPE Tech Symposium

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:08:00 -0500

The 2025 ASPE Tech Symposium, to be held Sept. 24–28 in Orlando, will be the premier professional development event for plumbing engineers and designers to learn new skills, advance their careers, and improve productivity for their companies and clients.

Island Hopping

Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Supplying oxygen to a hospital on a tiny Pacific island takes research and clear communication with the client. John Gregory describes just such a project he was involved with.

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2021 Now Available

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:18:00 -0500

The 2021 edition of ASSE Series 6000 parallels the medical gas-related requirements of NFPA 99-2021, Health Care Facilities Code.

How ASSE 6060 Medical Gas Certification Impacts Health-Care Design

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

By incorporating redundancies, zoning considerations, and efficient scheduling, healthcare facilities can improve their medical gas systems' safety, reliability, and efficiency. ASSE 6060, Medical Gas Systems Designer, has improved reliability, safety, and operational efficiency in healthcare facilities.

ASSE Seeks Working Group Members to Update National Standard ASSE/IAPMO 6000

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:13:00 -0500

ASSE/IAPMO 6000 Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel.

IAPMO Medical Gas Resiliency

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

IAPMO published its “Manual for Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency,” a comprehensive report for all health-care facilities. It provides a framework for creating and maintaining resilient and reliable medical gas systems, ensuring patients receive the necessary care, even in challenging circumstances.

IAPMO Publishes Manual of Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 13:52:00 -0500

IAPMO has published the Manual of Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency, a comprehensive approach to ensuring the availability and effectiveness of medical gases in healthcare facilities.

IAPMO Seeks Public Input on Manual of Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 14:20:00 -0400

IAPMO and the Medical Gas Resiliency Task Group are seeking the public’s initial input for development of the Manual of Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency.

Texas State Plumbing Board Adopts ASSE Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:55:00 -0400

This decision expands qualification opportunities for medical gas piping installation and ensures the highest standards are upheld for the safety of healthcare facilities and patients.

Omega Flex Launches New Commercial Website

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:50:00 -0500

The website was created to educate members of the plumbing, medical gas, and HVAC communities.

Omega Flex Announces Organizational Changes

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:11:00 -0500

In efforts to implement best practices in its organizational development and succession management, Omega Flex has evaluated the future short and long-term needs for the success of its business at the senior levels of the company, and has made several organization changes.

Omega Flex Announces First-Ever Seismic Certification for Piping System

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:43:00 -0500

Omega Flex proudly announces the first-ever seismic certification for a piping system by the International Code Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES).

ASPE Enters Agreement to Develop New Medical Gas System Design Training Program

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:27:00 -0500

ASPE has announced it is collaborating with medical gas expert Mark Allen to develop a medical gas system design training course.

A New Perspective on Campus Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On Nov. 18, 2020, Froedtert Health, Wisconsin’s largest Level 1 trauma hospital, took its medical air system from one that was at capacity and included code-required redundancy to one with increased capacity, increased redundancy and a level of resiliency that is very impressive

CMS Publishes Categorical Waiver for Corrugated Medical Tubing

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 14:22:00 -0400

CMS has reviewed the provisions in the 2018 NFPA 99 and has determined that a Categorical Waiver can be obtained for facilities that wish to use CMT.

PHCPPros webinar to be sponsored, presented by IPEX focusing on Flue Gas Venting

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 01:35:00 -0400

Free webinar, "UL 1738 Flue Gas Venting: Safeguard Against The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide"

MediTrac CMT Chosen by Cleveland Clinic

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:07:00 -0400

MediTrac played an integral role for the Cleveland Clinic in its rapid deployment of 250 new temporary patient care locations.

Independent Pipe and Supply Shares Salute to the COVID-19 Front Line

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 21:25:00 -0400

Michael Levin, Independent Pipe & Supply sales and marketing director, recently shared a statement regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Omega Flex Inc. Innovations at Work During COVID-19 Crisis

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:04:00 -0400

As part of the nationwide response to the COVID-19 situation, Omega Flex Inc. has deployed its revolutionary flexible medical gas tubing product, MediTrac, in New York City’s Central Park temporary field hospital.

Source Equipment Replacement

Fri, 29 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0500

OK, so your facility is getting older and your source equipment is nearing the end of its life expectancy. What are you to do?

Forrest Anderson Donates Medical Gas System to P.I.P.E.

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 07:12:00 -0400

P.I.P.E. supports training programs for apprentice and journeyman crafts people to provide participating contractors with thoroughly competent workers.

‘The Texas Plumbing License is Basically Gone … ’

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 09:35:00 -0400

Texas’ state plumbing code is currently on track to cease to exist on Sept. 1, while the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will have a “wind down” period that has it wrapping up operations by September 2020.

2018 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000 Now Available

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 08:44:00 -0500

Series 6000 addresses minimum requirements for medical gas systems inspectors, verifiers, maintenance personnel and instructors.