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Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 11, 2024
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1.1 This Part is intended to be read together with the Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 1: General Requirements, hereafter referred to as Part 1. The titles of the Clauses in this Part correspond to the similarly titled Clauses in Part 1. The requirements of Part 1 apply unless modified by this Part. For the Part 1 requirements, refer to the Standard for Low-Voltage Fuses – Part 1: General Requirements, NMX-J-009-248/1-ANCE / CSA C22.2 No. 248.1 / UL 248-1.

1.2 This Part applies to fuses for the protection of batteries and battery systems rated 2000 VDC or less. 

NOTE: CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, defines low voltage as any voltage exceeding 60 VDC but not exceeding 1500 VDC inclusive and high voltage as any voltage exceeding 1500 VDC. The National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, defines high voltage as more than 1500 VDC, nominal.

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This BDO Zone Technical Specification provides a clear framework for Issuers to accelerate and derisk Biomanufacturing project development in specific geographic regions. It guides Issuers in conducting technical and geographic evaluations of BDO Zones, comprehensively assessing Supply Chain and Infrastructure Risks to achieve this goal.

It is organized into two Risk Categories – Supply Chain Risk and Infrastructure Risk – that are foundational to two key project developer questions: What is the Supply Chain Risk and what is the Infrastructure Risk for a New Entrant locating in a particular region?

Each Risk Category identifies specific Risk Factors (i.e., the itemized risk elements within each category), Risk Indicators (i.e., the markers of risk for each factor), and establishes guidance to point Issuers to best available methods and tools, to measure and mitigate risks (see Figure 1).

The Technical Specification is meant to provide a framework and guidance document for the use of the Biomass Supply Chain Risk (BSCR) Standard (CSA W209) to assess the regional readiness of geographical areas for Biomanufacturing. The CSA W209 BSCR Standard enables more accurately quantification of biomass Supply Chain Risk for Biomanufacturing projects. The Technical Specification enables more accurately quantification of Supply Chain and Infrastructure Risk for geographic regions. CSA W209 serves as a due diligence tool to support the financing of biomanufacturing projects. The Technical Specification complements this by acting as an economic development tool that enhances decision-making for site locations, benefiting project developers and governments by enabling faster and more informed choices.

By achieving these objectives, the Technical Specification will enable the creation of a comprehensive network of rated BDO Zones, facilitating informed decision-making for biobased developers and investors, and catalyzing the growth of the bioeconomy.

Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 14, 2024
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NEW EDITIONS:
1. ISO/IEC 17825:2024
2. ISO/IEC 27011:2024

10 NEW STANDARDS

1. ISO/IEC 4922-1:2023
2. ISO/IEC 4922-2:2024       
3. ISO/IEC TR 5891:2024       
4. ISO/IEC TS 9569:2023       
5. ISO/IEC 23837-1:2023  
6. ISO/IEC 23837-2:2023
7. ISO/IEC 27006-1:2024       
8. ISO/IEC 27032:2023
9. ISO/IEC 27402:2023      
10. ISO/IEC 29100:2024          

2 NEW ADMENMENTS:
1. ISO/IEC 9797-1:2011/AMD1:2023  
2. ISO/IEC 27001:2022/AMD1:2024

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Julie Cairns)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 15, 2024
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1.1 Inclusions

1.1.1 Vehicle maintenance

This Code applies to the portions of a motor vehicle maintenance facility where natural-gas-fuelled industrial, on-road and off-road vehicles and bulk containers are maintained, repaired, or stored during maintenance or repair, including areas and systems ancillary thereto. If a vehicle being maintained has multiple fuels and one of the fuels is CNG or LNG, then the requirements of this code shall apply.

Note: See Annex E for explanatory material.

 

1.1.2 Vehicle parking

This Code also contains information on private parking structures where natural gas fuelled industrial, on-road and off-road vehicles are parked or stored, including areas and systems ancillary thereto. See Annex D.

1.1.3 Parking structure requirements

For purposes of this Code, private parking structures have the same requirements as minor repair areas.

1.2 Exclusions

The scope of this Code does not include

a) indoor or outdoor refuelling operations;

b) open parking structures;

c) public parking structures of any construction; or

d) other fuels used for vehicles.

1.3 Purpose

The purpose of this Code is to provide reasonable means to manage the risks associated with the maintenance and repair of vehicles fuelled with compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) inside motor vehicle maintenance facilities.

Note: See Annex E for explanatory material.

1.4 Terminology

The terms “fuelling” and “refuelling” are used interchangeably in this Code. The terms “park” and “store” and all derivatives thereof are used interchangeably in this Code.

1.5 Units of  measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Code. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Notes:

1) IEEE/ASTM SI 10 or ISO 80000-1 can be used as a guide when converting Imperial units to metric units.

2) Less than 1 m will be shown in mm.

3) 1 m or more will be shown in m to the nearest 0.1 m.

4) Ft/in conversions will be rounded to the nearest full inch using traditional rounding conventions.

5) Pressures will be rounded to the nearest whole value using traditional rounding conventions.

6) Where the word “gallon” is used in this Code, it indicates a U.S. gallon equivalent to 3.785 L water capacity.

1.6 Gauge pressure

All references to pressure throughout this Code are to be considered gauge pressures, unless otherwise specified.

1.7 Mandatory language

In this Code, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Code; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Code.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

Note: See Annex E for explanatory material.

Categories: Energy
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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This document lays down requirements for the design qualification of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. The useful service life of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated. Test results are not construed as a quantitative prediction of module lifetime. 

In climates where 98th percentile operating temperatures exceed 70 °C, users are recommended to consider testing to higher temperature test conditions as described in IEC TS 63126. Users desiring qualification of PV products with lesser lifetime expectations are recommended to consider testing designed for PV in consumer electronics, as described in IEC TS 63163 (under development). Users wishing to gain confidence that the characteristics tested in IEC 61215 appear consistently in a manufactured product may wish to utilize IEC 62941 regarding quality systems in PV manufacturing.

This document is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules. It does not apply to systems that are not long-term applications, such as flexible modules installed in awnings or tenting.

This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the irradiance, current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.

This document does not address the particularities of PV modules with integrated electronics.

It may however be used as a basis for testing such PV modules.

The objective of this test sequence is to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure outdoors. Accelerated test conditions are empirically based on those necessary to reproduce selected observed field failures and are applied equally across module types. Acceleration factors may vary with product design, and thus not all degradation mechanisms may manifest. Further general information on accelerated test methods including definitions of terms may be found in IEC 62506.

Some long-term degradation mechanisms can only reasonably be detected via component testing, due to long times required to produce the failure and necessity of stress conditions that are expensive to produce over large areas. Component tests that have reached a sufficient level of maturity to set pass/fail criteria with high confidence are incorporated into the IEC 61215 series via addition to Table 1. In contrast, the tests procedures described in this series, in IEC 61215-2, are performed on modules. 

Categories: Energy
Origin: IEC
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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This document lays down requirements for the design qualification of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. The useful service life of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated. Test results are not construed as a quantitative prediction of module lifetime.

In climates where 98th percentile operating temperatures exceed 70 °C, users are recommended to consider testing to higher temperature test conditions as described in IEC TS 63126. Users desiring qualification of PV products with lesser lifetime expectations are recommended to consider testing designed for PV in consumer electronics, as described in IEC 63163 (under development). Users wishing to gain confidence that the characteristics tested in IEC 61215 appear consistently in a manufactured product may wish to utilize IEC 62941 regarding quality systems in PV manufacturing.

This document is intended to apply to all thin-film amorphous silicon (a-Si; a-Si/µc-Si) based terrestrial flat plate modules. As such, it addresses special requirements for testing of this technology supplementing IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021 requirements for testing.

This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the irradiance, current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.

The object of this test sequence is to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure outdoors. Accelerated test conditions are empirically based on those necessary to reproduce selected observed field failures and are applied equally across module types. Acceleration factors may vary with product design and thus not all degradation mechanisms may manifest. Further general information on accelerated test methods including definitions of terms may be found in IEC 62506.

Some long-term degradation mechanisms can only reasonably be detected via component testing, due to long times required to produce the failure and necessity of stress conditions that are expensive to produce over large areas. Component tests that have reached a sufficient level of maturity to set pass/fail criteria with high confidence are incorporated into the IEC 61215 series via addition to Table 1 in IEC 61215-1. In contrast, the tests procedures described in this series, in IEC 61215-2, are performed on modules.

This document defines PV technology dependent modifications to the testing procedures and requirements per IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021.

Categories: Energy
Origin: IEC
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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This document lays down requirements for the design qualification of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. The useful service life of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated. Test results are not construed as a quantitative prediction of module lifetime. In climates where 98th percentile operating temperatures exceed 70 °C, users are recommended to consider testing to higher temperature test conditions as described in IEC TS 63126.

Users desiring qualification of PV products with lesser lifetime expectations are recommended to consider testing designed for PV in consumer electronics, as described in IEC 63163 (under development). Users wishing to gain confidence that the characteristics tested in IEC 61215 appear consistently in a manufactured product may wish to utilize IEC 62941 regarding quality systems in PV manufacturing.

This document is intended to apply to all crystalline silicon terrestrial flat plate modules.

This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the irradiance, current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.

The objective of this test sequence is to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure outdoors. Accelerated test conditions are empirically based on those necessary to reproduce selected observed field failures and are applied equally across module types. Acceleration factors may vary with product design and thus not all degradation mechanisms may manifest. Further general information on accelerated test methods including definitions of terms may be found in IEC 62506.

Some long-term degradation mechanisms can only reasonably be detected via component testing, due to long times required to produce the failure and necessity of stress conditions that are expensive to produce over large areas. Component tests that have reached a sufficient level of maturity to set pass/fail criteria with high confidence are incorporated into the IEC 61215 series via addition to Table 1 in IEC 61215-1:2021. In contrast, the tests procedures described in this series, in IEC 61215-2, are performed on modules.

This document defines PV technology dependent modifications to the testing procedures and requirements per IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021.

Categories: Energy
Origin: IEC
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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This document lays down requirements for the design qualification of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. The useful service life of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated. Test results are not construed as a quantitative prediction of module lifetime.

In climates where 98th percentile operating temperatures exceed 70 °C, users are recommended to consider testing to higher temperature test conditions as described in IEC TS 63126. Users desiring qualification of PV products with lesser lifetime expectations are recommended to consider testing designed for PV in consumer electronics, as described in IEC 63163 (under development). Users wishing to gain confidence that the characteristics tested in IEC 61215 appear consistently in a manufactured product may wish to utilize IEC 62941 regarding quality systems in PV manufacturing.

This document is intended to apply to all thin-film Cu(In,Ga)(S,Se)2 based terrestrial flat plate modules. As such it addresses special requirements for testing of this technology supplementing IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021 requirements for testing.

This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the irradiance, current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.

The object of this test sequence is to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure outdoors. Accelerated test conditions are empirically based on those necessary to reproduce selected observed field failures and are applied equally across module types. Acceleration factors may vary with product design and thus not all degradation mechanisms may manifest. Further general information on accelerated test methods including definitions of terms may be found in IEC 62506.

Some long-term degradation mechanisms can only reasonably be detected via component testing, due to long times required to produce the failure and necessity of stress conditions that are expensive to produce over large areas. Component tests that have reached a sufficient level of maturity to set pass/fail criteria with high confidence are incorporated into the IEC 61215 series via addition to Table 1 in IEC 61215-1. In contrast, the tests procedures described in this series, in IEC 61215-2, are performed on modules.

This document defines PV technology dependent modifications to the testing procedures and requirements per IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021.

Categories: Energy
Origin: IEC
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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This document lays down requirements for the design qualification of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. The useful service life of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated. Test results are not construed as a quantitative prediction of module lifetime. 

In climates where 98th percentile operating temperatures exceed 70 °C, users are recommended to consider testing to higher temperature test conditions as described in IEC TS 63126. Users desiring qualification of PV products with lesser lifetime expectations are recommended to consider testing designed for PV in consumer electronics, as described in IEC 63163 (under development). Users wishing to gain confidence that the characteristics tested in IEC 61215 appear consistently in a manufactured product may wish to utilize IEC 62941 regarding quality systems in PV manufacturing.

This document is intended to apply to all thin-film CdTe based terrestrial flat plate modules. As such, it addresses special requirements for testing of this technology supplementing IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021 requirements for testing.

This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the irradiance, current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.

The object of this test sequence is to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure outdoors. Accelerated test conditions are empirically based on those necessary to reproduce selected observed field failures and are applied equally across module types. Acceleration factors may vary with product design and thus not all degradation mechanisms may manifest. Further general information on accelerated test methods including definitions of terms may be found in IEC 62506.

Some long-term degradation mechanisms can only reasonably be detected via component testing, due to long times required to produce the failure and necessity of stress conditions that are expensive to produce over large areas. Component tests that have reached a sufficient level of maturity to set pass/fail criteria with high confidence are incorporated into the IEC 61215 series via addition to Table 1 in IEC 61215-1. In contrast, the tests procedures described in this series, in IEC 61215-2, are performed on modules.  

This document defines PV technology dependent modifications to the testing procedures and requirements per IEC 61215-1:2021 and IEC 61215-2:2021.

Categories: Energy
Origin: IEC
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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This document lays down requirements for the design qualification of terrestrial photovoltaic modules suitable for long-term operation in open-air climates. The useful service life of modules so qualified will depend on their design, their environment and the conditions under which they are operated. Test results are not construed as a quantitative prediction of module lifetime. 

In climates where 98th percentile operating temperatures exceed 70 °C, users are recommended to consider testing to higher temperature test conditions as described in IEC TS 631261. Users desiring qualification of PV products with lesser lifetime expectations are recommended to consider testing designed for PV in consumer electronics, as described in IEC TS 63163 (under development). Users wishing to gain confidence that the characteristics tested in IEC 61215 appear consistently in a manufactured product may wish to utilize IEC 62941 regarding quality systems in PV manufacturing.

This document is intended to apply to all terrestrial flat plate module materials such as crystalline silicon module types as well as thin-film modules.

This document does not apply to modules used with concentrated sunlight although it may be utilized for low concentrator modules (1 to 3 suns). For low concentration modules, all tests are performed using the irradiance, current, voltage and power levels expected at the design concentration.

The objective of this test sequence is to determine the electrical characteristics of the module and to show, as far as possible within reasonable constraints of cost and time, that the module is capable of withstanding prolonged exposure outdoors. Accelerated test conditions are empirically based on those necessary to reproduce selected observed field failures and are applied equally across module types. Acceleration factors may vary with product design and thus not all degradation mechanisms may manifest. Further general information on accelerated test methods including definitions of terms may be found in IEC 62506.

Some long-term degradation mechanisms can only reasonably be detected via component testing, due to long times required to produce the failure and necessity of stress conditions that are expensive to produce over large areas. Component tests that have reached a sufficient level of maturity to set pass/fail criteria with high confidence are incorporated into the IEC 61215 series via addition to Table 1 in IEC 61215-1:2021. In contrast, the tests procedures described in this series, in IEC 61215-2, are performed on modules. 

Categories: Natural Resources
Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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1.1 Inclusions

This Standard provides requirements, recommendations, and guidance concerning the following elements of airborne lidar data acquisition:

a)  project planning

b)  data collection

c)  data processing and management

d)  data validation

e)  project deliverables

1.2 Users

Users of this Standard include department managers, project coordinators, geomatics experts, natural resource managers, engineers, and planners both within and outside of government. The document assumes that users have a basic understanding of airborne lidar technology and data, including terminology and data structure.

1.3 Applicability

This Standard is to be used as a resource for the acquisition of base elevation data from airborne lidar data undertaken across Canada.

1.4 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

Categories: Natural Resources
Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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1.1 Exclusions

Cette norme fournit des exigences, des recommandations et des directives concernant les aspects suivants de l’acquisition de données par lidar aéroporté :

a)  planification de projet;

b)  collecte de données;

c)  traitement et gestion des données;

d)  validation des données;

e)  produits à livrer dans le cadre du projet.

1.2 Utilisateurs

Les utilisateurs de cette norme comprennent les gestionnaires des ministères, les coordonnateurs de projet, les experts en géomatique, les gestionnaires de ressources naturelles, les ingénieurs et les planificateurs, tant à l’intérieur qu’à l’extérieur du gouvernement. Le document suppose que les utilisateurs ont une compréhension de base de la technologie et des données lidar aéroporté, y compris de la terminologie et de la structure des données.

1.3 Application

Cette norme est destinée à être utilisée comme ressource pour l’acquisition de données altimétriques de base à partir des données lidar aéroporté collectées partout au Canada.

1.4 Terminologie

Dans cette norme, le terme « doit » indique une exigence, c’est-à-dire une prescription que l’utilisateur est obligé à respecter pour assurer la conformité à la norme; « devrait » indique une recommandation ou ce qu’il est conseillé mais non obligatoire de faire; et « peut » indique une possibilité ou ce qu’il est permis de faire.

Les notes qui accompagnent les articles ne comprennent pas de prescriptions ni de recommandations. Elles servent à séparer du texte les explications ou les renseignements qui ne font pas proprement partie de la norme.

Les notes au bas des figures et des tableaux font partie de ceux-ci et peuvent être rédigées comme des prescriptions.

Les annexes sont qualifiées de normatives (obligatoires) ou d’informatives (facultatives) pour en préciser l’application.

Categories: Natural Resources
Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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1.1 Inclusions

This Standard provides requirements and recommendations for the following:

a)  geospatial data that is produced for a flood study, including data management, geospatial reference systems, file formats, geometric validity, data layer schema, and interoperability;

b)  data required for flood mapping, including digital terrain models (DTMs), imagery, and thematic geospatial datasets;

c)  map layout and base mapping requirements;

d)  specific requirements for different types of flood maps; and

e)  data ownership and copyright.

1.2 Exclusions

This Standard does not cover bathymetric data collection or topo-bathymetric DTM development in detail.

1.3 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

Categories: Natural Resources
Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 21, 2024
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1.1 Inclusions

Cette norme fournit des exigences et des recommandations relatives à ce qui suit :

a)  les données géospatiales produites pour une étude sur les inondations, y compris la gestion des données, les systèmes de référence géospatiale, les formats de fichier, la validité géométrique, la schématisation de la couche de données et l’interopérabilité;

b)  les données exigées pour la cartographie des zones inondables, y compris les modèles numériques de terrain (MNT), l’imagerie et les ensembles de données géospatiales thématiques;

c)  les exigences relatives à la disposition des cartes et à la cartographie de base;

d)  les exigences propres aux différents types de cartes d’inondation; et

e)  la propriété des données et le droit d’auteur.

1.2 Exclusions

Cette norme ne traite pas en détail de la collecte de données bathymétriques ni de l’élaboration de MNT topo-bathymétriques.

1.3 Terminologie

Dans cette norme, le terme « doit » indique une exigence, c’est‐à‐dire une prescription que l’utilisateur est obligé de respecter pour assurer la conformité à la norme; « devrait » indique une recommandation ou ce qu’il est conseillé, mais non obligatoire de faire; et « peut » indique une possibilité ou ce qu’il est permis de faire.

Les notes qui accompagnent les articles ne comprennent pas de prescriptions ni de recommandations. Elles servent à séparer du texte les explications ou les renseignements qui ne font pas proprement partie de la norme.

Les notes au bas des figures et des tableaux font partie de ceux‐ci et peuvent être rédigées comme des prescriptions.

Les annexes sont qualifiées de normatives (obligatoires) ou d’informatives (facultatives) pour en préciser l’application.

Categories: Electrical
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 27, 2024
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This part of IEC 62368 is applicable to the safety of electrical and electronic equipment within the field of audio, video, information and communication technology, and business and office machines with a RATED VOLTAGE not exceeding 600 V. This document does not include requirements for performance or functional characteristics of equipment. 

NOTE 1 Examples of equipment within the scope of this document are given in Annex A. 

NOTE 2 A RATED VOLTAGE of 600 V is considered to include equipment rated 400/690 V. 

This document is also applicable to: 
– components and subassemblies intended for incorporation in this  equipment. Such components and subassemblies need not comply with every requirement of this document, provided that the complete equipment, incorporating such components and subassemblies, does comply; 
– external power supply units intended to supply other equipment within the scope of this document; 
– accessories intended to be used with equipment within the scope of this document; 
– large equipment installed in RESTRICTED ACCESS AREAS. For  equipment having large machinery aspects, additional requirements may apply; and 
– equipment to be used in tropical regions. 

This document also includes requirements for audio/video, information and communication technology equipment intended to be installed in an OUTDOOR LOCATION. The requirements for OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT also apply, where relevant, to OUTDOOR ENCLOSURES suitable for direct installation in the field and supplied for housing audio/video, information and communication technology equipment to be installed in an OUTDOOR LOCATION. See Annex Y for specific construction requirements not covered elsewhere in this document. 

Each installation may have particular requirements. In addition, requirements for protection of the OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT against the effects of direct lightning strikes are not covered by this document. 

NOTE 3 For information on this subject, see IEC 62305-1. 

This document assumes a maximum altitude of 2 000 m unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer. Additional requirements for equipment having the capability to supply DC power over commonly used communication  cables, such as USB or Ethernet (PoE), are given in IEC 62368-3. IEC 62368-3 does not apply to: 

– equipment supplying power using proprietary connectors; or 
– equipment using a proprietary protocol for power selection. 

This document specifies SAFEGUARDS for ORDINARY PERSONS, INSTRUCTED PERSONS, and SKILLED PERSONS. Additional requirements may apply for equipment that is clearly designed or intended for use by children or specifically attractive to children. 

NOTE 4 In Australia, the work conducted by an INSTRUCTED PERSON or a SKILLED PERSON may require formal licensing from regulatory authorities. 

NOTE 5 In Germany, in many cases a person may only be regarded as an INSTRUCTED PERSON or a SKILLED PERSON if certain legal requirements are fulfilled. 

This document does not apply to: 

– equipment with non-self-contained hazardous moving parts, such as robotic equipment; and 

NOTE 6 For requirements related to robotic equipment in an industrial environment, see IEC 60204-1, IEC 60204-11, ISO 10218-1 and ISO 10218-2. 
– personal care robots, including mobile servant robots, physical assistant robots, and person carrier robots; and 

NOTE 7 For requirements related to personal care robots, see ISO 13482. 
– power supply systems that are not an integral part of the equipment, such as motor-generator sets, BATTERY backup systems and distribution transformers. 

This document does not address: 
– manufacturing processes except for ROUTINE TESTS; 
– injurious effects of gases released by thermal decomposition or  combustion; 
– disposal processes; 
– effects of transport (other than as specified in this document); 
– effects of storage of materials, components, or the equipment itself; 
– the likelihood of injury from particulate radiation such as alpha particles and beta particles; 
– the likelihood of thermal injury due to radiated or convected thermal energy; 
– the likelihood of injury due to flammable liquids; 
– the use of the equipment in oxygen-enriched or EXPLOSIVE atmospheres; 
– exposure to chemicals other than as specified in Clause 7;
– electrostatic discharge events;
– exposure to electromagnetic fields;
– environmental aspects; or
– requirements for functional safety, except for those related to WORK CELLS. 

NOTE 8 For specific functional and software safety requirements of electronic safety -related systems (for example, protective electronic circuits), see IEC 61508-1. 

 

Categories: Electrical
Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 27, 2024
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1.1
This standard applies to metallic and nonmetallic cover plates and associated gaskets for flush mounted wiring devices intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, General Requirements – Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CSA C22.2 No. 0-10.

1.2
This standard also applies to outlet box hoods that are either integral or not integral with a cover plate for flush-mounted wiring devices.

1.3
This standard also applies to cover plates for flush-mounted wiring devices intended for use in marine applications in accordance with the applicable requirements of the United States Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard: IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical Installation on Shipboard, IEEE 45; the American Boat and Yacht Council; and the Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, NFPA 302.

1.4
This standard also applies to illuminating cover plates for flush-mounted wiring devices.

1.5 This standard does not apply to:

a) telephone wall plates;
b) cover plates and associated gaskets intended for use in hazardous (classified) locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, and the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1.
c) backplates, backplates intended to support live parts, or docking plates intended to support live parts.
d) box partition; or
e) cover plates or outlet box hoods intended to provide direct support of live parts, or parts that may become energized.

 

Categories: Energy
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Origin: CSA
Close date: Oct 28, 2024
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1.1 General

This Standard specifies requirements for the design of concrete containment structures , and addresses their beyond design basis assessment. Concrete containment structures include the following structural and non-structural elements:

a) concrete;

b) reinforcement (pre-stressed and non-pre-stressed);

c) steel (e.g., liner, embedded parts, anchors);

d) non-metallic liners and coating systems;

e) joint sealants and water stops; and

f) elements necessary to support the containment structure (e.g., foundations).

 

1.2 Application

This Standard is used in concert with the other standards of the CSA N287 series of Standards.

 

This Standard is applicable to new nuclear power plants’ concrete containment structures to be built in Canada. Application of the Standard to concrete containment structures to be built outside Canada is subject to approval of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

 

The application of the Standard to existing or operating nuclear power plants is as agreed upon by the owner/operating organization and the AHJ.

1.3 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

 

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

 

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (nonmandatory) to define their application.

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Contact: [email protected] (Brittany Bussi)
Origin: CSA
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1.1 Généralités

Cette norme énonce les exigences relatives à la conception des enceintes de confinement en béton et traite leur évaluation hors dimensionnement. Les enceintes de confinement en béton comprennent les éléments structuraux et non structuraux suivants :

a) béton

b) armatures (précontraintes et non précontraintes);

c) acier (p. ex., membrane protectrice, pièces encastrées, ancrages);

d) systèmes de membrane protectrice non métallique et de revêtement;

f) garnitures de joint et joints Waterstop; et

g) éléments nécessaires au soutien d’une enceinte de confinement (p. ex., fondations).

 

1.2 Application

Cette norme est utilisée conjointement avec les autres normes de la série CSA N287.

 

Cette norme s'applique aux enceintes de confinement en béton des nouvelles centrales nucléaires devant être construites au Canada. Son application aux enceintes de confinement en béton devant être construites à l'extérieur du Canada est assujettie à l'approbation de l'autorité compétente (AC).

 

L’application de la norme à des centrales nucléaires existantes ou en cours d’exploitation fait l’objet d’une entente entre le propriétaire/exploitant et l’autorité compétente.

1.3 Terminologie

Dans cette norme, le terme «doit» indique une exigence, c'est-à-dire une prescription que l'utilisateur doit respecter pour assurer la conformité à la norme ; «devrait» indique une recommandation ou ce qu'il est conseillé mais non obligatoire de faire ; et «peut», une possibilité ou ce qu'il est permis de faire.

 

Les notes qui accompagnent les articles ne comprennent pas de prescriptions ni de recommandations. Elles servent à séparer du texte les explications ou les renseignements qui ne font pas proprement partie de la norme.

Les notes au bas des figures et des tableaux font partie de ceux-ci et peuvent être rédigées comme des prescriptions.

 

Les annexes sont qualifiées de normatives (obligatoires) ou d'informatives (facultatives) pour en préciser l'application.