ASPE CAPITAL REGION NY

Topic: Laboratory Gas System Design
This session will cover the basics of specialty gas sources, key differences between medical and lab gas systems, and important design considerations including purity levels, containment, and relevant NFPA 55 requirements. We’ll also touch on clean air and nitrogen systems commonly used in lab environments. Whether you're designing new lab spaces or upgrading existing systems, this presentation will provide practical insight grounded in code and real-world applications.

Presented By: Joe Elward
Joe is a sales executive at Sherman Engineering Company, specializing in compressed air, vacuum, and piped medical and laboratory gas systems. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in medical and laboratory gas verification, compliance, and system design, he has been directly involved in a wide range of projects, from small repairs to full hospital and lab installations. Joe holds multiple ASSE medical gas certifications, including the 6020 (Inspector), 6030 (Verifier), 6035 (Bulk Verifier), 6040 (Maintenance), and 6060 (Designer). In his role at Sherman Engineering, he works closely with engineers, contractors, and facility managers to ensure the proper design, installation, and compliance of medical and laboratory gas systems across New York and Pennsylvania.