The ASSE 6020 Medical Gas Systems Inspector Certification is intended for personnel looking to get involved in the inspection of medical gas and vacuum systems in healthcare facilities. Along with general knowledge about medical gas and vacuum system installation and testing, this certification covers the code requirements within the scope of NFPA 99, NFPA 55 and other applicable codes, laws and standards. This certification consists of verification of prerequisites and a required 24-hour training course, along with a written certification exam. See the Candidate Handbook for more details.
Certification / Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet the following requirements in order to become ASSE 6020 Certified.
- All candidates shall be employed by a governmental unit as a plumbing and/or mechanical inspector, or as an administrator of such inspectors OR be a person regularly involved in the design, inspection, or verification of medical gas systems OR be and ASSE 6010 Installer.
- All candidates shall have a minimum of two (2) years of documented experience OR any combination of the above.
- All candidates shall have successfully completed a twenty-four (24) hour training course covering all aspects of the ASSE Standard 6020.
- All candidates must successfully pass the final examination.
