Medical Gas Design Services for Healthcare Facilities
Safe, Compliant Medical Gas Systems Designed for Hospitals, Clinics, and Specialist Healthcare Environments
EVC Engineering is a Newcastle-based mechanical engineering consultancy with specialist expertise in medical gas system design for healthcare facilities across the east coast of Australia. With over 40 years of experience and a team carrying more than 100 years of combined expertise, we have worked with hospitals, private medical centres, dental practices, aged care facilities, and specialist clinics to deliver medical gas systems that are safe, reliable, and fully compliant with Australian standards.
Medical gas design is one of the most technically demanding disciplines in mechanical engineering. It requires an in-depth understanding of healthcare regulations, patient safety requirements, gas storage and distribution systems, and the specific operational needs of different clinical environments. EVC Engineering brings all of this to every project, working closely with project teams from early design through to handover across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory.
Specialist Medical Gas System Design Compliant with AS2896 and Australian Healthcare Standards
Medical gas systems are life-critical infrastructure. Oxygen, medical air, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and vacuum systems must be designed, documented, and installed to exacting standards to ensure patient safety and uninterrupted clinical operation. A poorly designed or non-compliant system is not just a regulatory issue — it is a direct risk to patient outcomes.
EVC Engineering designs medical gas systems that meet the full requirements of AS2896:2011 (the Australian standard for medical gas systems in healthcare facilities), as well as applicable state health facility guidelines and National Construction Code requirements. Our designs are precise, thoroughly documented, and coordinated with the broader mechanical and building services scope to ensure seamless integration across the facility.
Whether you are designing a new hospital wing, upgrading an existing medical centre, or fitting out a specialist clinic, our team provides end-to-end medical gas design services tailored to your clinical and operational requirements.
Capability Highlights;
Full AS2896:2011 compliance for the design of medical gas pipeline systems in healthcare facilities
Oxygen, medical air, nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide, and vacuum system design across all clinical applications
Zone valve and alarm system design ensuring safe isolation and monitoring of gas supplies throughout the facility
Medical gas outlet and terminal unit layouts for operating theatres, ICUs, emergency departments, ward areas, and treatment rooms
Coordination with HVAC, electrical, and structural services for fully integrated building services documentation
Design for new builds, extensions, and refurbishments across hospitals, medical centres, dental practices, and aged care facilities
Featured Projects
EVC Engineering has delivered As-Built drawing services across a wide range of sectors and project types. A selection of relevant projects includes:
Gunnedah Hospital Redevelopment
GPV Healthcare Hub, Charlestown
Smiles HQ Dental, Warners Bay
Werin Aboriginal Corporation Medical Centre
Why Choose EVC Engineering for As-Built Drawings?
Specialist expertise in AS2896:2011 compliant medical gas system design across the full range of clinical gas types and healthcare facility configurations
Deep understanding of healthcare environments — our team knows the operational, regulatory, and patient safety requirements that make medical gas design fundamentally different from standard mechanical services
Accredited and experienced across five states and territories including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory
Fully integrated design approach coordinating medical gas systems with HVAC, ventilation, and broader mechanical services to ensure a complete, consistent, and buildable set of documentation
Proven track record across hospitals, medical centres, dental practices, and aged care facilities with a history of delivering compliant, high-quality medical gas designs on complex healthcare projects
Partner with EVC Engineering for Your Medical Gas Design Project
EVC Engineering delivers safe, compliant, and precisely documented medical gas system designs for healthcare facilities of all types and scales. Whether you are developing a new hospital, upgrading an existing medical centre, or fitting out a specialist clinic or dental practice, our team provides the specialist expertise your project requires.
Get in touch today to discuss your medical gas design needs.