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Natural Gas Safety For Hospitals

Natural Gas Is Mission-Critical For Critical Infrastructure

​Hospitals by their nature are energy-intensive; they are always open and have thousands of people going in and out of them every hour.
And about 23% of the energy needs of a large proportion of US hospital are derived from natural gas - used in heating, laundry, water heating and cooking.
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Additionally, during emergencies, natural gas-powered generators provide back-up electricity that keeps hospitals running.
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Some Of Our Hospital Clients:

  • Stanford Medical Center
  • Kaiser Permanente 
  • Sutter Hospitals
  • Alta Bates 
  • Delta Hospitals

The Importance Of Natural Gas Safety For Hospitals

Ordinarily, natural gas is not only efficient for energy generation; it is also safer than other sources of energy:
  • Natural gas is 30% lighter than air, and will disperse if it escapes; this equals lower risk of fire outbreak due to leaks.
  • Gas pipelines are buried underground, which makes it harder to succumb to damage. Which is why, unlike electricity, natural gas usually gets shut off last during disasters.
  • The natural gas delivery systems have numerous fail-safe devices that ensure problems are intercepted before they reach consumers.

Given the nature of service they provide, hospitals need to maintain the highest level of natural gas safety, since there are people who will be unable to move during an accident, including:
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  1. Pregnant women and infants
  2. Patients who are immobilized by age, illness, disability or treatment
  3. Patients undergoing surgical operations or in post-operation
  4. Accident victims and others in the ICU
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Natural Gas Safety Guidelines For Hospital

  • Due to the complexity of the gas systems in the hospital facility, it is important to engage a competent company that is properly certified to carry out Gas Leak Survey & Maintenance.
  • The hospital should draw up a natural gas safety program or have one designed for it. It should include a comprehensive analysis to identify issues, address potential problems, and recommend the proper policies and procedures to put into place.
  • Keep a strict maintenance schedule on all systems, redesigning and re-piping where necessary. Also us Cathodic protection to prevent corrosion on the outside of pipes.
  • Deploy the following safety devices:
    • Seismic Natural Gas Shut-Off Valve: the hospital system comes equipped with manual shut off valves in case of emergencies. However, these valves may not be accessible in time or at all during and after earthquakes. Seismic Shut-Off valves will  cut off gas supply if an earthquake of significant proportion occurs.
    • Excess-Flow Valve: will close or restrict gas flow if underground pipes are damaged or there is unusual flow.
    • Smoke Detectors: for early detection of fire before it becomes unmanageable.
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  • Home
  • Services
    • Asphalt & Concrete Services
    • Gas Leak Detection & Repair >
      • Gas System Survey
      • Gas Pressure Regulators
      • Excess Gas Flow Valves
      • Leak Detection Technology
      • Natural Gas Leak Survey Glossary
    • Excavation, Trenching, Grading >
      • Excavation
    • Plumbing Services
    • Seismic Shut-Off Valve Installation
    • Private Power Generation >
      • Cogeneration or Combined Heat And Power
    • New Construction & Re-Piping >
      • Horizontal Drilling Or Directional Drilling And Directional Boring
      • Gas Bypass Line Construction
    • Custom Fabrication
    • Gas Line Maintenance
  • Regions
    • San Francisco Bay
    • Northern California
    • California Central Valley
    • California Central Coast
    • Greater Los Angeles
    • San Diego
  • Industries
    • Hotels
    • Hospitals
    • Colleges
    • K-12 Schools
    • JPAs And Insurers
    • Commercial Segments >
      • General Commercial
      • Municipal And Infrastructure Gas System Construction And Maintenance
      • Federal And Defense Gas System Construction And Maintenance
  • Resources
    • Library
    • Graphics >
      • Gas Safety Response Flow Chart
      • Gas Turbines
      • Problems With Older Gas Systems
      • How To Spot A Gas Leak
      • What Is A Seismic Shut-Off Valve?
      • How Does Natural Gas Get To Us?
      • Natural Gas Basics
      • Exercising Your Valves
      • The Road To Gas Safety
      • Sustainable Energy Comparison Chart
    • Natural Gas Free eBooks >
      • Are You Liable For A Gas Accident On Your Property?
      • Earthquakes And Natural Gas Fires
      • Natural Gas And School Safety
      • The Coming California Energy Shortage
      • JPA And Insurer eBook
  • Contact
    • Careers
    • Photo Gallery
    • Blog
    • MBS In The News
    • About MBS Engineering
    • Line Card
  • Events
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