MEDICAL GAS 6010 INSTALLER EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
●● Application of the NFPA 99 shall not apply to Answer: Veterinary
facilities
●● If the system (source) gas is used to verify the piping purity, it shall
also be tested at Answer: The source equipment
●● When is the initial pressure test conducted by the installer? Answer:
After blowdown of the distribution piping
●● All piping for station outlets and inlets shall be identified as to the
name or _____ for the specific medical support gas or vacuum provided.
Answer: Chemical symbol
●● The maintenance for category 1 medical gas system must be
performed by individuals trained and certified by the healthcare facility
or by a person certified to which of the codes/standards? Answer: ASSE
6040
, ●● Under what condition is it permissible to perform work as an ASSE
6010 installer? Answer: When brazing procedures have been qualified
by a technically competent agency.
●● ________ is not a requirement for the labels on patient medical gas
piping at standard pressure. Answer: Operating pressure
●● Central supply systems located outdoors shall allow for clear access
as needed for the management of cylinders, be provided with an
enclosure constructed of non-combustible materials, be well drained but
DO NOT have to be __________. Answer: Greater than 200 sq ft
●● Installers of medical gas and vacuum systems shall NOT use their
certification to oversee installation by _________. Answer: Non-
certified personnel
●● _____________ is considered by the NFPA 99 to acceptable
qualification for an individual performing maintenance on a category 1
medical gas system. Answer: ASSE 6030 or 6040
●● Inlet filtration of the medical surgical vacuum central supply systems
shall contain filters efficient to 99.7%, filters shall be at least duplex, on
patient side of the vacuum pump but does not ___________. Answer:
Shall be sized a minimum of 50% peak calculated demand.
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
STUDY GUIDE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
●● Application of the NFPA 99 shall not apply to Answer: Veterinary
facilities
●● If the system (source) gas is used to verify the piping purity, it shall
also be tested at Answer: The source equipment
●● When is the initial pressure test conducted by the installer? Answer:
After blowdown of the distribution piping
●● All piping for station outlets and inlets shall be identified as to the
name or _____ for the specific medical support gas or vacuum provided.
Answer: Chemical symbol
●● The maintenance for category 1 medical gas system must be
performed by individuals trained and certified by the healthcare facility
or by a person certified to which of the codes/standards? Answer: ASSE
6040
, ●● Under what condition is it permissible to perform work as an ASSE
6010 installer? Answer: When brazing procedures have been qualified
by a technically competent agency.
●● ________ is not a requirement for the labels on patient medical gas
piping at standard pressure. Answer: Operating pressure
●● Central supply systems located outdoors shall allow for clear access
as needed for the management of cylinders, be provided with an
enclosure constructed of non-combustible materials, be well drained but
DO NOT have to be __________. Answer: Greater than 200 sq ft
●● Installers of medical gas and vacuum systems shall NOT use their
certification to oversee installation by _________. Answer: Non-
certified personnel
●● _____________ is considered by the NFPA 99 to acceptable
qualification for an individual performing maintenance on a category 1
medical gas system. Answer: ASSE 6030 or 6040
●● Inlet filtration of the medical surgical vacuum central supply systems
shall contain filters efficient to 99.7%, filters shall be at least duplex, on
patient side of the vacuum pump but does not ___________. Answer:
Shall be sized a minimum of 50% peak calculated demand.
