201.1.1 *Scope

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This Standard applies to ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

IEC Scope

Clause 1 of IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 and IEC 60601-1:2005/

AMD2:2020 applies, except as follows:

201.1.1 * Scope

Replacement:

This part of IEC 60601 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of HAEMODIALYSIS, HAEMODIAFILTRATION and HAEMOFILTRATION EQUIPMENT, hereafter referred to as HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT. It applies to HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT intended for use either by medical staff or under the supervision of medical experts, including HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT operated by the PATIENT, regardless of whether the HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT is used in a hospital or domestic environment.

If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME EQUIPMENT only, or to ME SYSTEMS only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the case, the clause or subclause applies both to ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant.

This document does not take into consideration specific safety details of the DIALYSIS FLUID control system of HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT using regeneration of DIALYSIS FLUID or CENTRAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS for DIALYSIS FLUID. It does, however, take into consideration the specific safety requirements of such HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT concerning electrical safety and PATIENT safety.

This document specifies the minimum safety requirements for HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT. These HAEMODIALYSIS EQUIPMENT are intended for use either by medical staff or for use by the PATIENT or other trained personnel under medical supervision.

This document includes all ME EQUIPMENT that is intended to deliver a HAEMODIALYSIS, HAEMODIAFILTRATION and HAEMOFILTRATION treatment to a PATIENT, independent of the treatment duration and location.

If applicable, this document applies to the relevant parts of ME EQUIPMENT intended for other extracorporeal blood purification treatments.

The particular requirements in this document do not apply to:

– EXTRACORPOREAL CIRCUITS (see ISO 8637-2 [1]1),

– DIALYSERS (see ISO 8637-1 [2]),

– DIALYSIS FLUID CONCENTRATES (see ISO 23500-4 [3]),

– pre-manufactured DIALYSIS FLUID bags,

– DIALYSIS WATER supply systems (see ISO 23500-2 [4]),

– CENTRAL DELIVERY SYSTEMS for DIALYSIS FLUID CONCENTRATES (see ISO 23500-4 [3]), described as systems for bulk mixing concentrate at a dialysis facility,

– equipment used to perform PERITONEAL DIALYSIS (see IEC 60601-2-39 [5]).

201.1.1 *Scope

[Add the following paragraph]

This Standard applies to ME EQUIPMENT and ME SYSTEMS that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

IEC Scope

Clause 1 of IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 and IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD2:2020 applies, except as follows:

201.1.1 * Scope

Replacement:

This part of IEC 80601 applies to the BASIC SAFETY and ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE of LENS REMOVAL DEVICES and VITRECTOMY DEVICES for ophthalmic surgery (as defined in 201.3.209 and 201.3.217) and associated ACCESSORIES that can be connected to this MEDICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, hereafter referred to as ME EQUIPMENT.

If a clause or subclause is specifically intended to be applicable to ME EQUIPMENT only, or to ME SYSTEMS only, the title and content of that clause or subclause will say so. If that is not the case, the clause or subclause applies both to ME EQUIPMENT and to ME SYSTEMS, as relevant.

HAZARDS inherent in the intended physiological function of ME EQUIPMENT or ME SYSTEMS within the scope of this document are not covered by specific requirements in this document except in 7.2.13 of IEC 60601-1:2005 and IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD2:2020 and 8.4.1 of IEC 60601-1:2005.

NOTE See also 4.2 of IEC 60601-1:2005, IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD1:2012 and IEC 60601-1:2005/AMD2:2020.

13 New Editions

1.CSA ISO/IEC 30141

2.CSA ISO/IEC/IEEE 24748-1

3.CSA ISO/IEC 15944-10

4.CSA ISO/IEC 8652

5.CSA ISO/IEC 18092

6.CSA ISO/IEC 11179-3

7.CSA ISO/IEC 23008-9

8.CSA ISO/IEC 23090-2

9.CSA ISO/IEC 23008-3

10.CSA ISO/IEC 23001-11

11.CSA ISO/IEC 13818-1

12.CSA ISO/IEC 29167-11

13.CSA ISO/IEC 19794-14

5 New Standards

1.CSA ISO/IEC 5087-1

2.CSA ISO/IEC 5087-2

3. CSA ISOIEC TS 20000-5

4. CSA ISO/IEC 24787-1

5.CSA ISO/IEC 24787-2

5 New Amendments

1.CSA ISO/IEC 14496-22:2019/Amd 2:2023

2.CSA ISO/IEC 23001-14:2019/Amd 1:2021

3.CSA ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-1CB:2019/Amd 1:2023

4.CSA ISO/IEC/IEEE 8802-1CB:2019/Amd 2:2023

5.CSA ISO/IEC 23001-11:2023/AMD 1:2024

1.1 

This Standard applies to single conductor cables and multi-conductor cables, without metal sheath or armour, suitable for use in cable trays and other applications when installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2 

The test and marking requirements of this Standard are in addition to the basic requirements for cable construction that appear in other published CSA Group product standards.

1.3 

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.

Draft Amendment to C22.1

1.1 Inclusions

This standard provides uniform test methods for evaluating material performance in compressed hydrogen applications. The results of these tests are intended to provide basic materials performance in applications utilizing compressed hydrogen. This standard is not intended to replace sound engineering judgment; additional testing considerations may be necessary to fully qualify the design of a component manufactured for use in certain hydrogen applications.

This standard applies to metallic materials only.

1.2 Conflict with government requirements

In the case of conflict between this Standard and federal, provincial/territorial, state, or local requirements, the governmental requirements take precedence.

1.3 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.

1.4 Gauge pressure

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

1.5 Terminology

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user shall 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.

S1-1 Scope

S1-1.1

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This Supplement establishes requirements for

a) classification of the pressure-retaining Systems identified in Clause S1-1.2;

b) construction of

i) vessels;

ii) piping systems;

iii) pumps;

iv) valves;

v) metallic containment boundary components;

vi) component supports;

vii) core support structures;

viii) non-metallic core components, and assemblies;

ix) fittings; and

x) other pressure-retaining components used in nuclear power plants; and

c) in-service inspection, modification, repair, and replacement activities for the items in b) above.

S1-1.2

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Except for Clause S1-1.3, this Supplement applies to items in Clause S1-1.1 for systems that have been designated by the licensee as important to safety, including

safety systems;

safety support systems; and

other systems whose failure may lead to safety concerns (e.g., process and control systems).

S1-1.3

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This Supplement does not apply to

containment structures that are covered in the CSA N287 series of Standards but does apply to containment components;

system complementary design features that are covered in CSA N290.16; or

sensing elements of instruments.

S1-1.4  

[Current clause in CSA N285.0:23 is applicable]

S1-1.5

[Current clause in CSA N285.0:23 is applicable]

S1-1.6

[Current clause in CSA N285.0:23 is applicable]

1.1 Application

This Standard applies to

a)  permanently moored floating near-shore facilities used for pre-treatment of natural gas, liquefication of natural gas, storage of LNG, or offloading of LNG;

b)  purpose-built floating LNG facilities and repurposed LNG carriers (e.g., LNG carriers);

c)  ship-to-shore interfaces  (e.g., gas supply and electrical connection); and

d)  station keeping systems (e.g., tethering structure and mooring systems).

Note: Refer to Figure 1 for CSA standards that addresses minimum standards onshore LNG facilities, marine structures associated to onshore LNG facilities and near-shoreline LNG plants.

1.2 Other LNG applications

CSA Z276.1 contains additional requirements for LNG loading operations.

1.3 Exceptions

This standard does not apply to

a)  onshore LNG facilities (refer to CSA Z276);

b)  offshore LNG facilities;

c)  LNG carriers design;

d)  floating facilities used for the purpose of LNG regasification (i.e., floating storage and regassification units (FSRU)).

e)  associated marine structures (e.g., piers, wharves, or jetties), refer to CSA Z276.1; and

f)   gravity-based structures.

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.

1.1 General

This Standard applies to the design, characteristics, construction, installation, dismantling, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of tower cranes.

This Standard applies to tower cranes powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines and any variations thereof that retain the same fundamental characteristics. The scope includes cranes of these types that adjust operating radius by means of a

a) boom-luffing mechanism;

b) trolley traversing a horizontal boom; or

c) a combination of the two.

This Standard is also intended to cover self-erecting tower cranes. Tower cranes can be mounted on fixed or travelling bases. Additional mounting means can include arrangements that permit the crane to climb in the structure being built or that permit increasing the tower height as the structure rises.

1.2 Purpose

This Standard is designed to

a) guard against and minimize injury to workers, and otherwise provide for the protection of life, limb, and property by prescribing safety requirements;

b) provide direction to owners, employers, supervisors, crane erectors, operators, and others concerned with, or responsible for, its application; and

c) guide governments and other regulatory bodies in the development, promulgation, and enforcement of appropriate safety directives.

It is also expected that this Standard will have a major application in industry, serving as a guide to manufacturers, purchasers, and users of the equipment.

1.3 Application

This Standard applies to new and existing tower cranes unless otherwise specified in this Standard.

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.

1.5 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.

1.1  General

This Standard includes requirements for the safe operation of various types of suspended equipment (see Figure 1) used to gain access to interior or exterior, or both, sides, ceilings and soffits of buildings or structures. Much of the equipment referred to in this Standard is designed, installed, inspected, and tested in accordance with CAN/CSA-Z271 and other referenced standards. This Standard does not apply to crane-suspended platforms or baskets (see CSA Z150), multi-point bridge platforms, or hanging scaffolds.

Note: While this Standard is not intended to cover equipment design and building provisions, both CAN/CSA-Z271 and this Standard contain necessary information for design and operation of suspended equipment.

1.2  Application

This Standard specifies the safety requirements for suspended equipment that is normally used for, but whose use is not limited to, window cleaning, exterior building cleaning, painting, application of sealants and insulation, brickwork, repointing, renovations, inspection, and related building/structure maintenance.

Figure 1

Various types of suspended equipment

(See Clause 1.1.)

1.3 Development of new equipment or practices

This Standard is not intended to prevent the development of new equipment or practices or to prescribe specifically how innovations should be handled.

Notes:

The use of practices, equipment, or safety devices that are different from those described in this Standard may be deemed to meet the requirements of this Standard, provided that it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the authority having jurisdiction, or the certification agency acting on its behalf, that these differences will not impair the suitability of the equipment or safety devices, or their intended use.

Information on the relationship between rope access and the equipment covered in this Standard and CAN/CSA-Z271 can be found in Annex C.

1.4  Precedence

Where the requirements of this Standard are at variance with the requirements of other standards or codes referred to in this Standard, the requirements of this Standard take precedence.

Note: Refer to applicable jurisdictional building codes for information relevant to requirements for installations on buildings.

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

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.

1.1 Inclusions

1.1.1 Vehicle maintenance

This Code applies to the portions of a battery electric and hybrid vehicle maintenance, depot, and support facilities where vehicles are charged, stored, maintained, repaired and areas and systems ancillary thereto. If a vehicle being maintained has multiple fuels and one of the fuels is compressed hydrogen gas, then the requirements of B401.3 Code would apply.

Note: See Annex D for explanatory material.

1.1.2 Vehicle parking

This Code also contains information on private parking structures where battery electric and hybrid vehicles are parked or stored, including areas and systems ancillary thereto. See Annex C.

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

other fuels used for vehicles;

natural gas vehicle maintenance facilities, which are covered in CSA B401.1;

propane vehicle maintenance facilities, which are covered in CSA B401.2; or

compressed hydrogen vehicle maintenance facilities, which are covered in CSA B401.3.

1.3 Purpose

The purpose of this Code is to provide reasonable means to manage the risks associated with the maintenance, repair, and storage of battery electric and hybrid vehicles.

Note: See Annex D for explanatory material.

1.4 Terminology

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

1.5 Units of record

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 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 D for explanatory material.

This Standard applies to polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulating tape for use at a maximum temperature of 60, 80, 90 or 105°C, and voltage of 600V or 1000V, for insulating joints and splices in wires and cables, in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. 

1.1 General

This Standard addresses the special requirements of plumbing systems pertinent to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of health care facilities (HCFs). This Standard specifies requirements for the following in HCFs:

a) water supply systems, including domestic cold water systems and hot water systems;

b) plumbing fixtures and fittings;

c) drainage systems;

d) risk management;

e) monitoring and maintenance of water systems;

f) infection control;

g) business continuity planning;

h) specialized water systems (e.g., reverse osmosis, deionized, distilled);

i) hydraulic fire protection systems;

j) environmental sustainability; and

       k) appropriate climate change mitigation, adaptation and resilience                     measures.

Note: Special requirements for plumbing systems apply in HCFs because of the need to protect occupants of the facility and the adjacent surroundings from

a) infectious diseases;

b) hazards created by improper temperatures, leaks, and inadequate drainage; and

c) adverse conditions created by the failure or improper operation of plumbing systems.

1.2 Supplemental requirements

This Standard supplements the relevant standards and other applicable requirements for plumbing systems, fixtures, and fittings in general building applications.

Notes:

1) Relevant plumbing standards for plumbing fixtures and fittings can be found in the National Plumbing Code of Canada, adopted provincial/territorial plumbing codes, or both; local codes and bylaws; and other communications from authorities having jurisdiction.

2) Applicable requirements for plumbing systems are also contained in the National Building Code of Canada.

1.3 Intended use

This Standard is not intended to preclude the use of design concepts and the adoption of construction, installation, operations, and maintenance procedures more stringent than those specified in this Standard and in the documents listed in Clause 2.

1.4 Exclusions

This Standard does not apply to medical gas systems.

Note: See CSA Z7396.1 for pipelines for medical gases, medical vacuum, medical support gases, and anaesthetic gas scavenging systems.

1.5 Class of HCFs

This Standard applies to all Class A, Class B, and Classes C-1 and C-2 HCFs, unless specifically noted otherwise.

Note: Some requirements may be waived for critical HCF Classes as determined by the application of engineering principles and in consultation with the administrator and the authority having jurisdiction.

1.6 Retrofitting of existing systems

The requirements of this Standard apply to the retrofitting of existing systems when

a) an existing HCF is

i) extended; or

ii) undergoing material alteration or repair; and

b) the multidisciplinary team (MDT) determines that the plumbing in the existing facility is adversely affected.

1.7 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.

1.8 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.