Attachment 7 July 2026 final report.pdf

This is a 2026 Annual Medical Gas Inspection Report for VA Medical Center Erie, completed by Medpipe Maintenance Corp. on July 20, 2026. The report documents the inspection and testing of piped medical gas and vacuum systems at the facility located at 135 East 38th Street, Erie, PA 16504, with Kenneth Watkins listed as the primary contact.

The inspection covers central supply systems, master and area alarm panels, zone valves, outlets/inlets, and gas/piping purity across the entire facility. The report identifies deficiencies in four primary systems: the Medical Air compressor in the Mech Room has inaccurate line pressure regulation gauges; the Medical Vacuum system in Mech Room PH shows alarms not properly connected to master panels; three gas manifold cylinders (CO2, N2O, and Nitrogen) have exceeded their five-year manufacturer-recommended service life; and one oxygen outlet on Floor 5 has a defective hose. All other tested components—including 11 area alarm panels, 19 zone valves, and 255 outlets/inlets—passed inspection with no deficiencies identified. Gas and piping purity testing for particulates and contamination returned no deficiencies. The report includes detailed inspection worksheets, test result tables, and a quality assurance summary demonstrating compliance with NFPA 99, ASSE 6030/6040 standards, and applicable federal healthcare facility requirements. Medpipe's qualified verifiers hold current ASSE certifications with expiration dates through 2029.