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Contact: [email protected] (Zaeem Khalid)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jan 30, 2026
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1.1        General

This Standard provides a common set of requirements for safety management system for use in passenger railway systems in Canada.

1.2 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.

Contact: [email protected] (Diana Soroaga)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 1, 2026
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This section defines the boundaries of the framework for microcredential meta-data in Canada.

The framework is designed to support the creation, implementation and governance of microcredentials that adhere to a common standard. It applies to all entities involved in developing microcredential offerings, issuing microcredentials, and conducting associated management or governance. The scope includes required meta-data elements which are sometimes referred to as ‘core’ and optional meta-data elements which are sometimes referred to as ‘supplementary’ or ‘recommended’. This framework supports consistency and transparency in how microcredential offerings are created, described, and used, increasing reliability and value for end users. It supports interoperability by providing standardized elements and structures. This voluntary document can be used by providers, governments, researchers, and end users.

1.1 Inclusions

This Technical Specification applies to any organization creating, delivering and issuing microcredentials, referred to as ‘providers’. Providers include education and training organizations, social partners, employers and industry, professional associations, public employment services, and other types of actors in formal and informal education and training settings.

1.2 Exclusions

This Technical Specification does not mandate or recommend specific technologies or platforms for implementation. This Technical Specification focuses on meta-data which may influence pedagogical or curriculum design aspects; however, the scope does not include the evaluation, quality assurance, or accreditation of microcredential offerings.

1.3 Terminology

In this Technical Specification, “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 Technical Specification.

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.

1.4 Units of measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Technical Specification. All values pertaining to meta-data elements where applicable are outlined in Annex A. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Leonard Letea)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 6, 2026
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IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Replacement of the third paragraph:

The rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools, and 480 V for three-phase a.c. tools.

Addition:

This document applies to hand-held cut-off machines fitted with

- one bonded reinforced wheel of Type 41 or Type 42; or

- one or more diamond cutting wheels with peripheral gaps, if any,

+ having no positive rake angle; and

+ not exceeding 10 mm for cut-off machines other than flush cutters, power cutters and wall chasers;

and with

- a rated no-load speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the wheel of 100 m/s at rated capacity; and

- a rated capacity not exceeding 430 mm.

NOTE 101 An example of a permitted diamond cutting wheel construction is shown in Figure 106.

These tools are intended to cut materials such as metals, concrete, masonry, glass and tile.

This document does not apply to:

- cut-off machines that can be converted to a grinder, sander or polisher, which are covered by IEC 62841-2-3;

- circular saws which are covered by IEC 62841-2-5; and

- die grinders and small rotary tools which are covered by IEC 62841-2-23;

- tools intended to cut wood, except for utility cutters;

- cut-off machines fitted with a bonded reinforced wheel of Type 42 with a diameter exceeding 230 mm.

Contact: [email protected] (Olivia Croxall)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 8, 2026
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1.1 Application
This Standard applies to the safe storage, handling, and use of portable oxygen systems for medical or therapeutic use at the patient bedside. It includes portable oxygen systems which provide medical oxygen in high-pressure oxygen cylinders, liquid oxygen systems, and oxygen concentrators. in residential buildings and health care facilities.


1.2 Inclusions
This Standard includes requirements for maximum aggregate storage quantities of gaseous and liquid oxygen.


1.3 Exclusions
This Standard shall not apply to veterinary hospitals, gas mixes containing oxygen (e.g., 50/50 mix of nitrous oxide and oxygen, M size (22L H2O) or larger high pressure cylinders, and liquid oxygen 65L reservoirs or greater) and the safe storage, use, and handling of portable Oxygen systems which are intended for use on a Medical Gas Pipeline System. See CSA Z7396.1 - Medical gas pipeline systems - Part 1: Pipelines for medical gases, medical vacuum, medical support gases, and anaesthetic gas scavenging systems for further information.


1.3 Terminology
In CSA Standards, “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; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. 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.

1.4 Values
The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Matthew Wong)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 10, 2026
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1.1
These requirements cover EV plugs, EV receptacles, vehicle inlets, vehicle connectors, and EV breakaway couplings, rated up to 800 amperes and up to 600 volts ac or dc. These devices are intended for use with conductive electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and are intended to facilitate the conductive connection from the EVSE to the vehicle. These devices are
for use in either indoor or outdoor nonhazardous locations in accordance with Annex A, Ref. No. 1.

1.2
This Standard does not directly apply to any device that is not intended for use as described in 1.1.

1.3
In the text of this Standard, the term ″device″ refers to any product covered by this Standard. The letters ″EV″ refer to an electric vehicle, including plug-in hybrid vehicles, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles, and similar vehicles.

1.4

This standard does not apply to other connection systems that do not incorporate equipment of the pin and sleeve type, such as pantographs. 

 

Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 10, 2026
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1 Scope

1.1

This Standard covers mechanical couplings that are used to axially join pipes and fittings in non-pressure drain, waste, and vent (DWV) piping systems and sewer piping systems located inside or outside buildings and above ground or underground.

Notes:

1) Caution should be exercised when installing mechanical couplings at low temperatures. The coupling manufacturer should be consulted.

2) Caution should also be exercised when installing mechanical couplings at the base of stacks, at cleanouts, or at offsets in a piping system (see Annex A).

1.2

This Standard specifies requirements for the following types of mechanical couplings:

a) Type 1: couplings that are used to join pipes of the same or different materials or sizes and that incorporate a centre stop and an external shield.

b) Type 2: couplings that are used to join pipes of the same or different materials or sizes, but for which a centre stop and/or shear ring are allowed but not required.

c) Type 3: couplings used to join hubless cast iron pipe and fittings. Such couplings are composed of a stainless steel shield, a clamp assembly, and an elastomeric sealing component that complies with ASTM C564.

d) Type 4: elastomeric bellows expansion joint couplings used to join pipe of the same or different materials or sizes incorporating pipe stops.

       e) Type 5: couplings that have an integral restraint feature which enables the couplings to be used as an alternative to external joint restraint at changes of direction and locations subject to extended periods of maximum flow.

Notes:

1) Pipe and pipe-fitting materials that may be joined include

a) fibrocement (CSA B127.3);

b) cast iron (CSA B70);

c) concrete (CSA A257 Series and ASTM C14);

d) copper (ASTM B306);

e) acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) (CSA B181.1, CSA B182.1, ASTM D2661, and ASTM F628);

f) polyvinylchloride (PVC) (CSA B181.2, CSA B182.1, CSA B182.2, ASTM D2665, and ASTM F891);

g) galvanized steel (ASTM A53/A53M); and

h) vitrified clay (ASTM C700).

2) Type 5 couplings are an alternative to bracing as indicated in Annex A.

1.3

This Standard does not cover the joining of pipes and fittings with bell and spigot ends that use an elastomeric gasket seal.

1.4

Users should note the existence of other standards developed for different types of couplings or coupling materials, e.g., ASTM C1173, ASTM C1277, ASTM C1440, ASTM C1460, ASTM C1461, ASTM C1540, ASTM D5926, and ASTM A1128.

1.5

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.

1.6

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

Contact: [email protected] (Vaishnavi Somasundaram)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 13, 2026
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This Standard applies to new or unused wheeled or tyred, self-propelled, non-rail-bound, mobile machines for use in underground mines.

This Standard describes the technical aspects and procedures necessary for the design, performance, and testing of core design and safety requirements.

This Standard covers general requirements only. Requirements common to a variety of underground mining mobile equipment are grouped in this Standard. The remaining Standards in the series state requirements for braking and specific types of power trains. See Annex DA for additional information on how to apply the CSA M424 series of Standards.

For utility / service / support machines, this Standard only includes provisions to address the risks associated with the mobility (movement of the whole machine from one location to another). Risks for the additional functions (e.g., scaling, concrete spraying, bolting, charging drilling attachment) are not covered in this Standard.

Contact: [email protected] (Vaishnavi Somasundaram)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 13, 2026
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1.1 General

This Standard describes minimum performance criteria for the service braking system, secondary braking system, and parking system for rubber-tired, self-propelled underground mining machines.

This Standard provides minimum braking system performance for rubber-tired, self-propelled underground machines, and test criteria by which machine braking system performance may be verified.

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for braking systems and performance testing specified in CSA M424.0.

Notes:

1)     Additional requirements for brake systems on machines used in coal and gassy underground mines are found in CSA M424.1.

2)     Additional requirements for dynamic and continuous retarding systems for electrically driven mobile machines are found in CSA M424.4.

1.2 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.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Hang Do)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 15, 2026
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1.1  
This Standard applies to airport series lighting cables (Type ASLC) intended for use above and below ground in dry or wet locations in accordance with the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, at a nominal voltage of 5000 V and a maximum temperature rating of 90 °C.


1.2  
This Standard does not apply to cables with connectors moulded to them, including the primary leads used on transformers. These cables are covered under CSA C22.2 No. 180.


1.3  
In CSA Standards, “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: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Oreste Simonetta)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 15, 2026
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This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 specifies safety requirements for electrically operated commercial refrigerating appliances and ice-makers that have an incorporated motor-compressor or that are supplied in two units for assembly as a single appliance in accordance with the instructions (split system).

NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are:

refrigerated display and storage cabinets;
refrigerated trolley cabinets;
service counters and self-service counters;
blast chillers and blast freezers;
commercial ice-makers.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by these types of appliances including those that use flammable refrigerants and appliances employing R-744 refrigerant.
This International Standard is not applicable to appliances with a mass of flammable refrigerant exceeding the limits specified in 22.110 or to appliances with that use refrigerants with a toxicity classification of B according to ISO 817.
It does not cover those features of construction and operation of refrigerating appliances that are dealt with in ISO standards.

NOTE 102 Attention is drawn to the fact that

for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or aboard ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
in many countries, additional requirements are specified by national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

NOTE 103 This standard does not apply to

appliances using flammable refrigerant in transcritical refrigeration systems;
domestic refrigerating appliances (IEC 60335-2-24);
split systems having a refrigerant charge of flammable refrigerant exceeding 150 g in any refrigerating circuit;
industrial refrigerating systems;
motor-compressors (IEC 60335-2-34);
commercial dispensing appliances and vending machines (IEC 60335-2-75);
commercial ice-cream appliances;
cold temperature rooms;
multiple refrigerated chambers with a remote motor-compressor.

1DV.1 D2 Modification to replace Clause 1 and Clause 1DV of the Part 1 and Clause 1 of the Part 2 with the following:
1DV.1.1 This part of UL/CSA 60335 specifies safety requirements for electrically operated commercial refrigerating appliances rated up to 15,000 volts ac or dc that have an incorporated MOTOR-COMPRESSOR or are Peltier-type (thermoelectric); refrigerating appliances that are supplied in two or more units for assembly as a single appliance in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions (PARTIAL UNITS), and PARTIAL UNITS intended for installation in a field erected system in accordance with:
– CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code) Part I, in Canada;
– NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States.

1DV.1.2 This standard also contains the requirements for:
a. REFRIGERATED DISPLAY and STORAGE CABINETS;
b. refrigerated trolley cabinets;
c. service counters and self-service counters;
d. blast chillers and blast freezers;
e. commercial ICE-MAKERS;
f. commercial refrigerators and freezers for use in fuel dispensing facilities (Annex 101.DVD);
g. FACTORY ASSEMBLED WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER (WICF) (Annex 101.DVE);
h. PACKAGED REFRIGERATING UNITS (Annex 101.DVF);
i. PARTIAL UNITS (Annex 101.DVG);
j. dispensing units (Annex 101.DVH);
k. commercial refrigeration APPLIANCES NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC;
l. STIRLING REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS; and
m. laboratory refrigerators and freezers (for US only);
n. PARTIAL UNITS having a REFRIGERANT CHARGE of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT exceeding 150
g in any ISOLATED REFRIGERATING SEGMENT;
o. SELF-CONTAINED having a REFRIGERANT CHARGE of FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT exceeding
150 g.
p. industrial refrigerating systems;

1DV.1.3 This standard deals with the common hazards presented by these types of appliances including those that use FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANTS and appliances employing R-744 refrigerant. However, in general, it does not take into account children playing with the appliance or persons (including children) whose capabilities (including physical, sensory or mental), or lack of experience and knowledge prevent them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction.

1DV.1.4 This standard is not applicable to appliances that use refrigerants other than refrigerant safety groups as defined by ISO 817 or ANSI/ASHRAE 34 as follows:
a) A1;
b) B1 only if used in appliances installed for use within machinery rooms as defined in accordance with ANSI/ASHRAE 15 (USA) or CSA B52 (Canada), or outdoors only; and
c) A2L, A2, and A3, refrigerants.
1DV.1.5 All references to ISO 817 in this Part 2 also apply to ANSI/ASHRAE 34. ANSI/ASHRAE 34 shall take precedence over ISO 817, unless the refrigerant list in ISO 817 is more up-to-date than the similar refrigerant list
in ANSI/ASHRAE 34 in which case the refrigerant list in ISO 817 can be referenced.
NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that
a. for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or aboard ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
b. in many countries, additional requirements are specified by national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labor, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to

a. appliances using FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT in transcritical refrigeration systems;
b. domestic refrigerating appliances (UL 60335-2-24, CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-24);
c. MOTOR-COMPRESSORS (UL 60335-2-34, CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-34);
d. refrigerated vending machines or vending machines (UL 541 or UL 751; C22.2 No. 128);
e. professional ice-cream appliances (UL 621, CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-118);
f. household ice-cream appliances (UL 60335-2-24, CSA C22.2 No, 60335-2-24)
g. laboratory refrigerators and freezers (for Canada only. In Canada, the applicable standard for laboratory refrigerators and freezers is CSA C22.2 No. 61010-2-011);
h. door panel assemblies (WICF);
i. add-on display case door(s);
j. appliances designed for comfort cooling and to regulate environmental temperatures within designated spaces.
1DV.1.6 Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used in supermarkets and retail stores, cold storage warehouses,commercial kitchens, and light industry are within scope of this standard.

Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 16, 2026
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1.1         Inclusions

This standard outlines terms and definitions that can be used across sectors that are joining and building the bioeconomy, with a focus on terms that can be used more broadly to provide consistency and transparency for bioeconomy growth. This standard focuses on terminology for systems using renewable biological resources to produce industrial bioproducts and bioenergy. Hybrid systems that combine biomass with fossil inputs are not the primary focus, but terminology applicable to such systems may still be referenced when commonly used in industry, standards, or transitional low-carbon contexts.

1.2 Exclusions

This standard does not apply to processes or value chains that exclusively use non-renewable resources extracted from geological formations or fossilized material, i.e.¸ conventional oil, gas and coal. Other exclusions include:

a)  Food and feed production, assurance, quality, and safety systems; and

b)  Biotechnology related to pharmaceuticals.

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.

Contact: [email protected] (Victoria Adepitan)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 16, 2026
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1.1 Inclusions

This Standard applies to eye and face protectors used in all general occupational, educational, operations or processes and facilities involving hazards or contaminants to the eyes or face.

Notes:

Typical hazards include flying objects and particles, splashing liquids, molten metal, and ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation, but do not include X-rays, gamma rays, high-energy particulate radiation, radioactive materials, or masers. For guidance, refer to CSA Z94.3.1- Guideline for selection, use, and care of eye and face protectors.

 

This Standard sets minimum performance requirements in the tests described herein.

Note:

The conformance of protectors with these requirements does not imply equality of performance, nor should it be interpreted to mean that protectors are capable of affording greater protection than is specified in this Standard.

 

1.2 Exclusions

 

The Standard does not apply to certain hazards such as bioaerosols, biohazards, X-rays, gamma rays, high-energy particulate radiation, radioactive materials, or masers and factors of design such as

a)    comfort;

b)    service life; or

c)    appearance.

Note:

Refer to CSA Z94.4-26 Selection, use, and care of respirators for protection against infectious bioaerosols (See Clause 7.3.4.3 in CSA Z94.4).

 

The standard also does not apply to laser protective eyewear

Note: For information on laser protective eyewear, see ANSI Z136.1, American National Standard for the Safe Use of Lasers and other standards in the ANSI Z136 series.

 

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.

 

1.4 Units of measure

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

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Pam Marvinney)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 16, 2026
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ANSI Z21.94-2006 (R2021)/CSA 6.31-2006 (R2021) has been posted for ANSI BSR-8 (ANSI Public Review) on the ANSI Standards Action Website. For further information please visit: https://www.ansi.org/resource-center/standards-action.

Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 17, 2026
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1.1 Inclusions

La présente norme décrit les termes et les définitions qu’il est possible d’utiliser dans tous les secteurs qui participent à la bioéconomie et qui la bâtissent, en mettant l’accent sur les termes qui sont utilisables à plus grande échelle pour assurer l’uniformité et la transparence de la croissance de la bioéconomie. Cette norme met l’accent sur la terminologie des systèmes utilisant des ressources biologiques renouvelables pour produire des bioproduits industriels et de la bioénergie. Bien que l’accent principal ne soit pas mis sur les systèmes hybrides qui combinent la biomasse et les intrants fossiles, la terminologie applicable à ces systèmes peut quand même être citée en référence lorsqu’elle est couramment utilisée dans l’industrie, les normes ou les transitions vers une empreinte carbone faible.

1.2 Exclusions

Cette norme ne s’applique pas aux procédés ou aux chaînes de valeur qui utilisent exclusivement des ressources non renouvelables extraites de formations géologiques ou de matières fossilisées, c.-à-d., le pétrole classique, le gaz et le charbon. Les autres exclusions comprennent :

a)  les systèmes de production, d’assurance de la qualité et de sécurité des aliments pour consommation humaine et animale; et

b)  la biotechnologie liée aux produits pharmaceutiques.

1.3 Terminologie

Dans la présente norme, le terme « doit » indique une exigence, c.-à-d. une prescription que l’utilisateur est obligé de respecter pour assurer la conformité à la présente norme; « devrait » indique une recommandation ou ce qu’il est conseillé, mais non obligatoire; et « peut » indique une option ou ce qui est permis compte tenu des limites de la présente norme.

Les notes qui accompagnent les articles ne comprennent pas d’exigences ni d’exigences alternatives; le but d’une note accompagnant un article est de séparer du texte les éléments explicatifs ou informatifs.

Les notes au bas des tableaux et des figures font partie du tableau ou de la figure et peuvent être rédigées comme des exigences.

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

Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 17, 2026
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This Standard provides a framework for initiating, planning, implementing, and adaptively managing NbS for watershed-based flood (pluvial & fluvial) and erosion management. It emphasizes evidence-based decision making, risk assessment, and interest holder engagement to ensure that NbS remain effective under changing environmental conditions. The standard includes guidance to facilitate the adoption of NbS at various scales and considerations to inform their selection, design, and implementation.

1.1 Inclusions

This Standard applies to watershed-based flood and erosion management and projects including:

a)  fluvial flooding caused by overflowing of rivers and streams;

b)  pluvial flooding caused by overwhelmed drainage systems;

c)  all orders of stream channels, small lakes, and their associated floodplains and estuaries;

d)  vegetation ecosystems associated within fluvial watersheds (e.g., wetlands, ponds, riparian zones, forests, small lakes, etc.);

e)  erosion processes from:

i)         fluvial flooding

ii)        pluvial flooding ice jam flooding;

iii)       intense rainfall not necessarily causing flooding;

iv)       permafrost thaw; and

v)        streambank soil erosion from natural channel migration;

f)   green stormwater infrastructure or low impact development (LID) for watershed-based flood and erosion management;

g)  both rural and urban areas.

1.2 Exclusions

While the approaches contained within this standard could be applied more broadly, the following is explicitly excluded from this standard:

a)  application of NbS to address the following hazards:

i)         coastal or tidal flooding and erosion;

ii)        large Lakes (e.g., Great Lakes);

iii)       regulated lakes/reservoirs (i.e. water impounded by dams for hydropower production);

iv)       groundwater flooding;

v)        landslides; and

vi)       rare but potentially very high magnitude flood events (e.g., greater than the 500-year flood);

b)  grey infrastructure approaches to watershed-based flood and erosion management (so-called grey because of the use of concrete in many engineered structures);

c)  governance and policy alignment for NbS; and

d)  funding mechanisms for NbS.

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.

Contact: [email protected] (Bailey Smith)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 17, 2026
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La présente norme fournit un cadre pour le lancement, la planification, la mise en œuvre et la gestion adaptative des SFN pour la gestion des inondations (pluviales et fluviales) et de l’érosion à l’échelle du bassin versant. Elle met l’accent sur la prise de décisions fondées sur des données probantes, l’évaluation des risques et la mobilisation des titulaire d’intérêts pour s’assurer que les SFN demeurent efficaces dans des conditions environnementales changeantes. La norme comprend des lignes directrices visant à faciliter l’adoption des SFN à différentes échelles et considérations pour éclairer leur sélection, leur conception et leur mise en œuvre.

1.1 Inclusions

La présente norme s’applique à la gestion des inondations et de l’érosion à l’échelle du bassin versant et aux projets connexes, notamment :

a)  les inondations fluviales causées par le débordement des rivières et des ruisseaux;

b)  les inondations pluviales causées par le débordement des systèmes de drainage;

c)  tous les types de cours d’eau, les petits lacs et leurs plaines inondables et estuaires associés;

a)  les écosystèmes végétaux associés aux bassins versants fluviaux (p. ex., milieux humides, étangs, zones riveraines, forêts, petits lacs, etc.);

b)  les processus d’érosion résultant :

i)         des inondations fluviales;

ii)        des inondations pluviales dues à des embâcles de glace;

iii)       des précipitations intenses ne provoquant pas nécessairement d’inondations;

iv)       du dégel du pergélisol; et

v)        de l’érosion des berges due à la migration naturelle des chenaux;

d)  les infrastructures vertes de gestion des eaux pluviales ou les aménagements à faible impact (AFI) pour la gestion des inondations et de l’érosion à l’échelle du bassin versant;

e)  les régions rurales et urbaines.

1.2 Exclusions

Bien que les approches décrites dans la présente norme puissent être appliquées de manière plus générale, les éléments suivants sont explicitement exclus de la présente norme :

a)  l’application des SFN pour faire face aux dangers suivants :

i)         les inondations et l’érosion côtières ou dues aux marées;

ii)        les lacs de grandes dimensions (p. ex., les Grands Lacs);

iii)       les lacs et réservoirs régulés (c.-à-d., l’eau retenue par des barrages pour la production d’hydroélectricité);

iv)       les inondations souterraines;

v)        les glissements de terrain; et

vi)       les inondations rares, mais potentiellement de très grande ampleur (p. ex., supérieures à une crue survenant aux 500 ans);

b)  les approches d’infrastructures grises pour la gestion des inondations et de l’érosion à l’échelle du bassin versant (appelées « grises » en raison de l’utilisation du béton dans de nombreuses structures d’ingénierie);

c)  la gouvernance et l’harmonisation des politiques pour les SFN; et

d)  les mécanismes de financement pour les SFN.

1.3 Terminologie

Dans la présente 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 d’exigences ni d’exigences alternatives; le but d’une note accompagnant un article est de séparer du texte les éléments explicatifs ou informatifs.

Les notes au bas des tableaux et des figures font partie du tableau ou de la figure et peuvent être rédigées comme des exigences.

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

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Hang Do)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Feb 20, 2026
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1.1 These requirements cover electrical metallic tubing – steel (EMT) and elbows for use as a metal raceway for installation of wires and cables in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, NOM-001-SEDE, Standard for Electrical Installations, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (see Reference Item No. 1, Annex A). EMT is provided with a zinc, zinc-based, nonmetallic, or other alternate corrosion-resistant exterior coating and an organic or zinc interior coating. It is the users' responsibility to determine the appropriate product for their application.

1.2 Aluminum electrical metallic tubing is covered by the standards listed in Reference Item No. 2, Annex A.

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Contact: [email protected] (Leonard Letea)
Origin: CSA
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This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held sanders and polishers with the exception of disc-type tools covered by IEC 62841-2-3.

Tools covered by this standard include but are not limited to belt sanders, drum sanders or polishers,reciprocating sanders or polishers, orbital sanders or polishers, and random orbit sanders or polishers.

 

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Contact: [email protected] (Leonard Letea)
Origin: CSA
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This International Standard deals with the safety of electric motor-operated or magnetically driven:

- HAND-HELD TOOLS (IEC 62841-2);

- TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS (IEC 62841-3);

- LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY (IEC 62841-4).

The above listed categories are hereinafter referred to as "tools" or "machines".

The RATED VOLTAGE is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools, and 480 V for three-phase a.c. tools. The RATED INPUT is not more than 3 700 W.

The limits for the applicability of this standard for battery tools are given in K.1 and L.1.

This standard deals with the hazards presented by tools which are encountered by all persons in the NORMAL USE and reasonably foreseeable misuse of the tools.

Tools with electric heating elements are within the scope of this standard.

Requirements for motors not isolated from the supply, and having BASIC INSULATION not designed for the RATED VOLTAGE of the tools, are given in Annex B. Requirements for rechargeable battery-powered motor-operated or magnetically driven tools and the battery packs for such tools are given in Annex K. Requirements for such tools that are also operated and/or charged directly from the mains or a non-isolated source are given in Annex L.

Hand-held electric tools, which can be mounted on a support or working stand for use as fixed tools without any alteration of the tool itself, are within the scope of this standard and such combination of a HAND-HELD TOOL and a support is considered to be a TRANSPORTABLE TOOL and thus covered by the relevant Part 3.

This standard does not apply to:

- tools intended to be used in the presence of explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);

- tools used for preparing and processing food;

- tools for medical purposes;

NOTE 1 IEC 60601 series covers a variety of tools for medical purposes.

- tools intended to be used with cosmetics or pharmaceutical products;

- heating tools;

NOTE 2 IEC 60335-2-45 covers a variety of heating tools.

- electric motor-operated household and similar electrical appliances;

NOTE 3 IEC 60335 series covers a variety of electric motor-operated household and similar electrical appliances.

- electrical equipment for industrial machine-tools;

NOTE 4 IEC 60204 series deals with electrical safety of machinery.

- small low voltage transformer operated bench tools intended for model making, e.g. the making of radio controlled model aircraft or cars, etc.

NOTE 5 In the United States of America, the following conditions apply:

This standard deals with tools used in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

NOTE 6 In Canada, the following conditions apply:

This standard deals with tools used in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1, and General Requirements - Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.