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Categories: ANSI BSR8
Contact: [email protected] (Dana Harshbarger)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 7, 2026
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ANSI Z21.84-2017 (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.

Categories: ANSI BSR8
Contact: [email protected] (Dana Harshbarger)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 7, 2026
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ANSI Z21.11.3-2016 (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.

Categories: ANSI BSR8
Contact: [email protected] (Dana Harshbarger)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 7, 2026
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ANSI Z21.79-1997 (R2021)/CGA 6.21-M97 (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.

Categories: ANSI BSR8
Contact: [email protected] (Dana Harshbarger)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 7, 2026
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ANSI Z21.87-2007 (R2021)/CSA 4.6-2007 (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.

Categories: ANSI BSR8
Contact: [email protected] (Dana Harshbarger)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 7, 2026
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ANSI Z83.20-2016 (R2021)/CSA 2.34-2016 (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.

Categories: ANSI BSR8
Contact: [email protected] (Dana Harshbarger)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 7, 2026
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ANSI Z21.92-2001 (R2021)/CSA 6.29-2001 (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.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Clara Yeung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 11, 2026
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CSA Scope

[ Add the following]

This Standard applies to the above-noted products that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

IEC Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This part of IEC 60335 deals with the safety of electrical appliances incorporating emitters for exposing the skin to optical radiation (wavelength 100 nm to 1 mm), for household and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.

As far as practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons using the appliances in tanning salons, beauty parlours and similar premises or at home. However, in general, it does not take into account

–    persons (including children) whose 

•     physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or 

•      lack of experience and knowledge 

prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;

       –      children playing with the appliance.

Attention is drawn to the fact that

–    for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;

–    in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.

This standard does not apply to

–    appliances for skin or hair care (IEC 60335-2-23);

–    sauna heating appliances and infrared cabins (IEC 60335-2-53);

–    cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113);

–    appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601);

–    appliances that use UV radiation for purposes other than tanning the skin;

–    appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Oreste Simonetta)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 12, 2026
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CSA Scope

[Add the following paragraph]

This Standard applies to the safety of such equipment designed and constructed for installation and use in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

IEC Scope

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following:

This document applies to automatic electrical humidity sensing controls

•     for use in, on, or in association with equipment for household appliance and similar use;

NOTE 1 Throughout this document, the word "equipment" means "appliance and equipment" and "controls" means "humidity sensing control".

•     for building automation within the scope of ISO 16484 series and IEC 63044 series (HBES/BACS);

•     for equipment that is used by the public, such as equipment intended to be used in shops, offices, hospitals, farms and commercial and industrial applications;

EXAMPLE 1 Humidity sensing controls for commercial catering, heating and air-conditioning equipment.

•     that are smart enabled controls;

EXAMPLE 2 Smart grid control, remote interfaces/control of energy-consuming equipment including computer or smart phone.

•     that are AC or DC powered controls with a rated voltage not exceeding 690 V AC or 600 V DC;

•     used in, on, or in association with equipment that use electricity, gas, oil, solid fuel, solar thermal energy, etc., or a combination thereof;

•     utilized as part of a control system or controls which are mechanically integral with multifunctional controls having non-electrical outputs;

•     using NTC or PTC thermistors and to discrete thermistors, requirements for which are contained in Annex J;

•     that are mechanically or electrically operated, responsive to or controlling such characteristics as temperature, pressure, passage of time, humidity, light, electrostatic effects, flow, or liquid level, current, voltage, acceleration, or combinations thereof;

•     as well as manual controls when such are electrically and/or mechanically integral with automatic controls.

NOTE 2 Requirements for manually actuated mechanical switches not forming part of an automatic control are contained in IEC 61058-1-1.

This document applies to

–    the inherent safety of automatic electrical humidity sensing controls, and

–    functional safety of automatic electrical humidity sensing controls and safety related systems,

–    humidity sensing controls where the performance (for example the effect of EMC phenomena) of the product can impair the overall safety and performance of the controlled system,

–    the operating values, operating times, and operating sequences where such are associated with equipment safety.

This document specifies the requirements for construction, operation and testing of automatic electrical humidity sensing controls used in, on, or in association with an equipment.

This document does not

•     apply to automatic electrical humidity sensing controls intended exclusively for industrial process applications unless explicitly mentioned in the relevant part 2 or the equipment standard. However, this document can be applied to evaluate humidity sensing controls intended specifically for industrial applications in cases where no relevant safety standard exists;

•     take into account the response value of an automatic action of a humidity sensing control, if such a response value is dependent upon the method of mounting the humidity sensing control in the equipment. Where a response value is of significant purpose for the protection of the user, or surroundings, the value defined in the appropriate equipment standard or as determined by the manufacturer will apply;

•     address the integrity of the output signal to the network devices, such as interoperability with other devices unless it has been evaluated as part of the control system.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Leonard Letea)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 12, 2026
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This clause of Part 1* is replaced by the following.

 

* For the purposes of this Standard, the term “Part 1” means “CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-1 (3rd edition)/ UL 60335-1 (7th edition)”.

 

This Standard deals with the safety requirements of electrical motor-operated utility winches employing steel cable or synthetic rope intended for movement or manipulation of loads supported on level or inclined planes that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electric Code, Part I, in Canada, and with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70 in the U.S.

 

The following power systems are covered:

– mains powered motors up to a RATED VOLTAGE of 250V or

– battery powered motors.

 

This standard does not apply to

– Devices which handle suspended loads (e.g. Hoist or cranes)

– Winches for the lifting of persons;

– Winches for seagoing vessels and mobile offshore units;

– Winches for the handling of hot molten masses.

– Winches designed for use in corrosive environments;

– Winches designed for use in explosive environments (dust, vapour or gas)

 

NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that in some countries additional requirements on the safe use of the equipment covered can be specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour, the national water supply authorities and similar authorities.

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Julie Cairns)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 13, 2026
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1.1 General
This Document contains recommendations for safely defueling, removing, or disposing of CNG containers for storing fuel used for vehicle propulsion and bulk transportationwhen the container
a) requires defueling for any reason, including but not limited to inspection, repair, or maintenance
b) has reached its end of life as indicated by the date on the container label;
c) has been condemned in accordance with visual inspection guidelines;
d) is no longer of value to an owner; or
e) has been deemed a public nuisance or imminent hazard by the local authority (abandoned, confiscated, or seized containers).
It is the owner’s responsibility to  confirm that the CNG containers on the vehicle are defueled or removed by qualified personnel whenever deemed required . Once the container has been removed, the custodian of the container is responsible to dispose of the container safely.
Note: Owners should obtain paperwork to document transfer of custody.

1.2 Exclusions
Recommendations for reusing or repurposing CNG fuel containers that are still within their manufacturer-designated service life are excluded from the scope of this specification. 
Additional associated exclusions include repurposed fuel container mounting arrangements, valve configurations, pressure relief device (PRD) venting systems, and fuel system plumbing. 
Refer to guidance from the fuel container manufacturer, the fuel system provider, and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) prior to reinstallation of any CNG fuel container.

1.3 Container type
Type NGV 2 containers are designated as follows:
a) Type 1: seamless metal container;
b) Type 2: hoop-wrapped container with resin - impregnated continuous filaments and a metal liner; 
c) Type 3: fully wrapped container with resin - impregnated continuous filaments and with a metal liner; and
d) Type 4: fully wrapped container with resin - impregnated continuous filaments and with a non-metallic liner.

1.4 Terminology
In this Document, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Document; “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 Document.
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.

1.5 Units of measurement
The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Document. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Julie Cairns)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 13, 2026
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1.1 General
This Document contains recommendations for safely defueling, removing, or disposing of LNG tanks for storing fuel used for vehicle propulsion when the tank
a) requires defueling for any reason, including but not limited to inspection, repair, or maintenance
b) has reached its end of life as indicated by the “do not use after” date, if provided;
c) has been condemned in accordance with visual inspection guidelines;
d) is no longer of value to an owner; or
e) has been deemed a public nuisance or imminent hazard by the local authority (abandoned, confiscated, or seized tanks.
It is the owner’s responsibility to confirm that the LNG tank on the vehicle is defueled or removed by a qualified personnel whenever deemed required. Once the tank has been removed, the custodian of the tank is responsible to dispose the tank safely.
Note: Owners should obtain paperwork to document transfer of custody.

1.2 Exclusions
Recommendations for reusing or repurposing LNG fuel tanks are excluded from the scope of this specification. 

Additional associated exclusions include repurposed fuel tank mounting arrangements, valve configurations, pressure relief device (PRD) venting systems, and fuel system plumbing. 

For specific LNG fuel tank reuse requirements refer to NFPA 52 and guidance from the fuel tank manufacturer, the fuel system provider, and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.3 Terminology
In this Document, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Document; “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 Document.
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 measurement
The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Document. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Julie Cairns)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 13, 2026
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1.1 General
This Document contains recommendations for safely defueling, removing, or disposing of CHG containers for storing fuel used for vehicle propulsion and bulk transportation when the container
a) requires defueling for any reason, including but not limited to inspection, repair, or maintenance
b) has reached its end of life as indicated by the date on the container label;
c) has been condemned in accordance with visual inspection guidelines;
d) is no longer of value to an owner; or
e) has been deemed a public nuisance or imminent hazard by the local authority (abandoned, confiscated, or seized containers).
It is the owner’s responsibility to confirm that the CHG containers on the vehicle are defueled or removed by qualified personnel whenever deemed required Once the container has been removed, the custodian of the container is responsible to dispose of the container safely.
Note: Owners should obtain paperwork to document transfer of custody.

1.2 Exclusions
Recommendations for reusing or repurposing CHG fuel containers that are still within their manufacturer-designated service life are excluded from the scope of this specification. 

Additional associated exclusions include repurposed fuel container mounting arrangements, valve configurations, pressure relief device (PRD) venting systems, and fuel system plumbing. 

Refer to guidance from the fuel container manufacturer, the fuel system provider, and the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) prior to reinstallation of any CNG fuel container.

1.3 Container type
Type HGV 2 containers are designated as follows:
a) Type 1: seamless metal container
b) Type 2: hoop-wrapped container with resin - impregnated continuous filaments and a metal liner
c) Type 3: fully wrapped container with resin - impregnated continuous filaments and a metal line
d) Type 4: fully wrapped container with resin - impregnated continuous filaments and a non-metallic liner.

1.4 Terminology
In this Document, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Document; “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 Document.
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.

1.5 Units of measurement
The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Document. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Oreste Simonetta)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 19, 2026
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1.1 

This Standard applies to cord-connected and permanently connected electrically heated commercial cooking appliances for use on nominal system voltages of 600 V and less, that are intended to be used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2 

This Standard applies to commercial cooking appliances such as

a)     coffee stoves;

b)     urns;

c)     popcorn machines;

d)     pressure cookers*; and

e)     similar appliances

*Pressure vessels that may operate at pressures of 103 kPa and greater are subject to inspection by pressure vessel inspection authorities.

1.3 

This Standard applies to food cooking and warming appliances for use in non-hazardous locations in commercial establishments.

1.4 

This Standard does not apply to:

a)     electrical equipment on coal- or gas-heated cooking equipment;

b)     appliances employing high-frequency currents;

c)     commercial electric cooking ranges, ovens, hobs and hob elements covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-36;

d)     commercial electric doughnut fryers and deep fat fryers covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-37;

e)     commercial electric griddles and griddle grills covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-38;

f)      commercial electric multi-purpose cooking pans covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-39;

g)     commercial electric forced convection ovens, steam cookers and steam-convection ovens covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-42;

h)     commercial electric boiling pans covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-47;

i)      commercial electric grillers and toasters covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-48;

j)      commercial electric appliances for keeping food and crockery warm covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-49; and

k)     commercial electric bains-marie covered by CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-50.

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.

Contact: [email protected] (Neha Oberoi)
Origin:
Close date: Sep 20, 2026
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This Standard specifies requirements for sharps containers intended to hold potentially hazardous sharps medical waste with or without sharps protection features, e.g., scalpel blades, trocars, hypodermic needles, and syringes.

This document is applicable to sharps containers that are supplied complete by the manufacturer and to those that are supplied as components intended to be assembled by the user.

This Standard includes design and functionality requirements; performance testing for single-use and reusable sharps containers; lifespan simulation; cleaning and decontamination; microbiological validation; and quality monitoring for reusable sharps containers.

This Standard is not applicable to outer containers used in the transportation of filled single-use sharps containers. 

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Clara Yeung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 20, 2026
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This part of lEC 60320 sets the general requirements for appliance couplers for two poles and two poles with earth contact and for the connection of electrical devices for household and similar onto the mains supply.

This document is also valid for appliance inlets/appliance outlets integrated or incorporated in appliances.

The rated voltage does not exceed 250 V (AC) and the rated current does not exceed 16 A.

Appliance couplers complying with this document are suitable for normal use at ambient temperatures not normally exceeding +40 °C, but their average over a period of 24 h does not exceed +35 °C, with a lower limit of the ambient air temperature of −5 °C.

Annex E provides test requirements for derating the operating current of an accessory when used in ambient temperatures above +35 °C up to and including +90 °C.

Appliance couplers are not suitable for:

- use in place of plug and socket-outlet systems according to IEC 60884-1;

- use in place of devices for connecting luminaires (DCLs) according to IEC 61995 or luminaire supporting couplers (LSCs);

- use in place of installation couplers according to IEC 61535.

1DV.1 D1 Modify Clause 1, third paragraph, by replacing with the following:

The rated voltage does not exceed 250 V (a.c.) and the rated current does not exceed 20 A.

This standard does not apply directly to the following devices, but supplements the standards applying to such devices:

– devices produced integrally with flexible cord or cable, which are covered by CSA C22.2 No. 21 and UL 817.

1DV.2 D1 Modify Clause 1 by replacing the text of the NOTE with the following:

Requirements for d.c. are under consideration and do not apply.

1DV.3 DR Modification to add the following after the first paragraph:

This standard covers the above-noted products that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with:

– CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, in Canada

– NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States.

Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 21, 2026
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1.1     Généralités

Ces lignes directrices donnent des mesures pour réduire les risques d’inondation du sous-sol et pour atténuer les effets négatifs sur les biens, la sécurité publique et la santé publique en cas d’inondation. Elle traite des maisons existantes, neuves, reconstruites et rénovées dans les contextes ruraux et urbains.

1.2 Bâtiments concernés

Ces lignes directrices concernent tous les types de maisons touchant le sol, avec ou sans sous-sol, qui sont considérées des bâtiments selon la Partie 9 du Code national du bâtiment (CNB), notamment :

a)    maisons isolées;

b)   maisons jumelées; et

c)    maisons en rangée.

Les recommandations données dans ces lignes directrices sont généralement appropriées pour les maisons desservies par un réseau à écoulement gravitaire pluvial, sanitaire, unitaire ou une canalisation de drainage.

1.3 Types de risque d’inondation

Les types de risque d’inondation concernés par les mesures décrites dans ces lignes directrices sont :

a)    les inondations terrestres associées à des précipitations qui résultent en une accumulation/formation d’étang et/ou de la fonte de la neige dans des maisons touchant au sol ou autour de celles-ci;

b)   le refoulement d’égout sanitaire et pluvial (surcharge);

c)    l’inondation par infiltration (infiltration des eaux souterraines);

d)   défaillance de la tuyauterie et du drainage, incluant la défaillance des systèmes de puisard et du branchement d’égout; et

e)    l’inondation associée à une mauvaise installation des technologies de réduction des risques d’inondation du sous-sol (voir l’annexe A).

Note : Il est rappelé aux utilisateurs de ces lignes directrices que toute disposition donnée dans les présentes est l’objet de codes et normes existants applicables dans la compétence en vertu de laquelle l’utilisateur des lignes directrices exerce ses activités. Il est fortement recommandé que des professionnels certifiés appropriés effectuent tout travail indiqué dans ces lignes directrices. Tous les codes et toutes les normes locaux, provinciaux et nationaux appropriés doivent être respectés lors de l’application des dispositions indiquées aux présentes. Tous les permis et toutes les inspections appropriés des autorités compétentes doivent être obtenus et effectués lors de la mise en œuvre de toute tâche précitée.

1.4 Exclusions

Alors que les mesures présentées dans ces lignes directrices pourraient limiter dans un certain degré quelques types de risques d’inondation, ces lignes directrices ne visent pas à traiter des débordements de rivière ni des inondations côtières (y compris celles liées à de grands plans d’eau).

Note : De plus amples renseignements sur l’ingénierie relative à la résistance des planchers se trouvent dans le document du CNRC « Guide for Flood Resistant Buildings. »

Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 21, 2026
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1.1     General

This Guideline covers measures to reduce the risks of basement flooding, and to mitigate the adverse effects on property, public safety, and public health in case of a flood event. It covers existing, new, rebuilt, and renovated houses in rural and urban settings.

1.2 Buildings covered

This Guideline covers all types of ground-related houses, with or without basements, that are considered Part 9 buildings according to the National Building Code (NBC) including

a) detached houses;

b) semi-detached houses; and

c) row houses.

Recommendations made in this Guideline are generally appropriate for houses serviced by gravity-based storm, sanitary, combined, or third pipe systems.

1.3 Types of flood hazards[JL1] [CC2] [CC3] 

The types of flood hazards addressed by the measures described in this Guideline are

a) overland flooding associated with precipitation events  and resulting in the accumulation/ponding of rainwater and/or snow melt in and around ground-related houses;

b) storm and sanitary sewer backwater (surcharge);

c) infiltration flooding (groundwater seepage);

d) plumbing and drainage failures, including failure of sump systems and sewer lateral failure; and

e) flooding associated with improper installation of basement flood risk-reduction technologies (see Annex A).

Note: Users of this Guideline are reminded that any of the provisions outlined herein are subject to existing codes and standards that are applicable in the jurisdiction under which the Guideline user is operating. It is strongly recommended that appropriate licensed professionals conduct any work outlined in this Guideline. All appropriate local, provincial, and national codes and standards must be adhered to in the application of the provisions outlined herein. All appropriate permits and inspections from authorities having jurisdiction must be obtained when undertaking any of the work outlined here.

1.4 Exclusions

While the measures presented in this Guideline might limit some types of flood risks to a degree, this Guideline is not meant to address riverine and coastal flood (inclusive of large water bodies) risks.

Note: Further information on Engineering for floor resistance is available through NRCs Guide for Flood Resistant Buildings.

 

Categories: ANSI BSR8
Contact: [email protected] (Dana Harshbarger)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 21, 2026
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ANSI Z21.71-1993 (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.

Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 22, 2026
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1 Scope

1.1 General

This Standard provides competency and training curriculum requirements for responding to and managing incidents involving hydrogen for emergency responders (both first and second), including but not limited to firefighters, paramedics, police, peace officers and other law enforcement agencies, towing and recovery operators, and other contracted mitigation and salvage company employees.

1.2 Competencies

This Standard was developed to identify the competencies required for emergency responders when responding, mitigating, and managing incidents involving hydrogen. It is intended to facilitate training curriculum development and professional development planning so that competence is maintained and enhanced.  

1.3 Training

The training guidance provided in this Standard outlines the learning outcomes and related topics that should be considered as the basis for development of learning experiences. When taken over time, this should lead to the achievement and maintenance of the desired set of competencies.

This Standard provides a benchmark to evaluate existing training programs, carry out a gap analysis with regards to the content of existing training programs, and facilitate the development of new training programs as well as the continued maintenance and updating of training programs.

1.4 Exclusions

This Standard is not intended to replace existing training programs, and it does not cover the regulations specific to bulk transportation of hydrogen; however, the ability of an emergency responder to recognize the different types and arrangements of bulk containers used is included.

1.5 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.

1.6 Units of measurement

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.