We have a number of electrosurgical units that use a high purity laboratory-grade argon gas. Is it permissible to store extra cylinders of argon in the same storage room in which medical gas cylinders are stored?
Since argon is inert, the fire risk is minimal. However, when storing the gas, you should be consistent with FDA and JCAHO recommendations to prevent medical gas mix-ups. See the Joint Commission Sentinel Event Alert #21 at http://www.jcaho.org/about+us/news+letters/sentinel+event+alert/sea_21.htm for more information. The 2002 NFPA 99 Healthcare Facilities code book offers further guidance.
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