Standards commonly referenced
The following documents are widely referenced for MGPS projects:
- ISO 7396-1 — international standard for medical gas pipeline systems for compressed medical gases and vacuum
- HTM 02-01 — UK Department of Health technical memorandum on medical gas pipeline systems
- NFPA 99 — US Health Care Facilities Code, which includes gas and vacuum systems
- ISO 9170-1 — terminal units for medical gas pipeline systems
What these standards broadly cover
Although each document differs in detail, they generally address:
- Source equipment and supply redundancy
- Pipeline materials, cleaning and jointing
- Area valve service units and zoning
- Alarm systems
- Terminal units and gas-specific connections
- Testing, commissioning and documentation
Choosing a standard for your project
The applicable standard is normally set in the hospital's tender or by its consultant. Tell us which standard your project specifies and we will plan the system and its testing accordingly.
Important
This page is a general overview for planning purposes. It is not legal or regulatory advice. Always refer to the current official text of the standard or regulation and your hospital's accreditation consultant.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which MGPS standard is used in India?+
Projects in India commonly reference ISO 7396-1, HTM 02-01 or NFPA 99, as specified by the hospital or its consultant.
Why is MGPS testing important?+
Testing confirms the pipeline is clean, leak-free, correctly identified and delivering the right gas at each outlet before patients are connected.
