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ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2024 Now Available

Mokena, Ill. — ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2024, the Professional Qualifications Standard for Medical Gas Systems Personnel, has been designated as an American National Standard by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is now available for purchase. 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. 
 
The 2024 edition of ASSE Series 6000 continues to align with the medical gas-related requirements of NFPA 99-2024, Health Care Facilities Code, while incorporating important revisions and additions to reflect ongoing advancements in the industry. The updated standard addresses the minimum qualifications for professionals working with medical gas systems, including installers, inspectors, verifiers, maintenance personnel, instructors, designers, and now design instructors. 
 
A notable inclusion in the 2024 edition is the introduction of Standard 6070 for Medical Gas Systems Design Instructors. This standard outlines the qualifications required for those teaching the design of medical gas systems, ensuring instructors possess the necessary expertise and experience to effectively educate future designers in the medical gas field. This addition highlights the critical role instructors play in shaping the competence of medical gas systems designers and reinforces the importance of high-quality training in this specialized area. 
 
ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2024 addresses the qualifications and certification requirements for medical gas systems personnel, including the following key standards: 
 

  • ASSE 6010 for Medical Gas Systems Installers 
  • ASSE 6020 for Medical Gas Systems Inspectors 
  • ASSE 6030 for Medical Gas Systems Verifiers 
  • ASSE 6035 for Bulk Medical Gas/Cryogenic Fluid Central Supply Systems Verifiers 
  • ASSE 6040 for Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel
  • ASSE 6060 for Medical Gas Systems Designers 
  • ASSE 6070 for Medical Gas Systems Design Instructors (new in 2024)

Certification to these standards may be adopted as requirements by local authorities having jurisdiction, healthcare facilities, or employers, further establishing the importance of professional qualifications in ensuring the safety and reliability of medical gas systems. 
 
“The 2024 revision of ASSE Series 6000 strengthens our commitment to advancing professional qualifications in the medical gas industry,” said Tom Palkon, ASSE executive director. “The addition of Standard 6070 for design instructors is a critical step in ensuring that those who are training the next generation of designers have the knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality education.” 
 
The ASSE Series 6000, originally developed in 1997, continues to evolve to meet the growing and changing needs of the medical gas industry. By adding new qualifications and certifications, ASSE ensures that professionals in the field receive the comprehensive training necessary for the safe and effective installation, inspection, and maintenance of medical gas systems. 
 
To purchase ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2024, please visit the ASSE International Webstore at www.assewebstore.com. For questions regarding the 2024 edition, contact Terry Burger, senior director of Standards Development, at terry.burger@asse-plumbing.org or (708) 995-3019. 

ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 6000-2024 Now Available

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