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Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Leonard Letea)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 3, 2026
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1.1

This Standard applies to motor-operated vacuum cleaners and blower cleaners, and to household use floor sweepers and floor finishing machines to be employed in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and NFPA 70.

 

1.2

These requirements cover:

a) Vacuum cleaners, including central vacuum cleaners, ash vacuum cleaners and vacuum cleaners with steam cleaning attachments, for:

1) Household or commercial use;

2) Marine or RV installation;

3) Portable, stationary or fixed appliances;

4) Wet or dry pick-up;

5) Indoor or outdoor use;

6) Coin-operation; and

7) Battery-operation, including automatic battery powered floor cleaners 

 

b) Blower cleaners for:

1) Household or commercial use;

2) Indoor or outdoor use

2.1) Coin-operation; and

3) Battery-operation

 

c) Floor sweepers for:

1) Household use; and

2) Battery-operation

 

d) Floor finishing machines including floor polishers, floor scrubbers, floor sanders, rug shampooers, extraction-type floor cleaning machines, rug and floor washers and similar machines, for:

1) Household use;

2) Indoor or outdoor use; and

3) Battery-operation

 

e) Current-carrying hoses and wall valves for:

1) Household use;

2) Wet or dry pick-up; and

3) Indoor use

 

f) Battery-operated cleaners as noted in (a) – (d), including:

1) automatic battery powered floor cleaners for:

i) Household or commercial use;

ii) Units with a mass of 20 kg (44 lbs) or less, not including the docking station; and

iii) Indoor use only

 

1.3

These requirements do not cover appliances rated more than 250 V. An appliance that utilizes some other source of energy, such as gas or steam, in addition to electric energy is to be investigated under these requirements and under such additional requirements as are applicable to the appliance under consideration.

 

1.4

These requirements do not cover appliances for use in locations such as those areas of hospitals, laboratories, institutions, and the like where dispersion of pathological, chemical, physical, radioactive or other agents could produce a risk to health. Appliances intended for use in such locations are investigated under these requirements and under such additional requirements as are applicable to the appliance, with appropriate consideration being given to the specific intended use.

 

1.5

These requirements apply only to a specific type or types of appliances, such as a vacuum cleaner or floor finishing machine, if the requirement is so identified by specific reference to the type or types involved. Absence of such specific reference or use of the term "appliance" indicates that the requirement applies to all appliances covered by this Standard.

 

1.6

This Standard does not apply to:

 

a) Internal-combustion engine powered floor cleaning machines for industrial/commercial use with or without traction drive, such as floor buffers, scrubbers, sweepers, spray extraction machines, and polishers, (UL/ULC (ORD) 558, UL/CSA 60335-2-67, UL/CSA 60335-2-68, UL/CSA 60335-2-72;

 

b) Battery-operated floor cleaning machines for industrial/commercial use with traction drive; (UL 583, UL/CSA 60335-2-72);

 

c) Commercial robotic floor treatment machines (CSA/ANSI C22.2 No. 336);

 

d) Commercial floor finishing machines (UL 561, CSA C22.2 No. 10, UL/CSA 60335-2-67, UL/CSA 60335-2-68, UL/CSA 60335-2-72); and

 

e) Steam cleaners (CSA C22.2 No. 64, CSA E60335-2-54, UL 499). For steam cleaners with suction, the vacuum function is covered by this Standard.

 

1.7

These requirements do not cover machines that generate pressure in excess of 2.5 MPa (360 psi).

 

1.8

Specific constructions, tests, markings, guards, and the like are detailed for some common designs. Specific features and appliances not covered are to be given appropriate consideration. See Marking, Section 11.

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Babak Owlam)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 3, 2026
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1.1

This Standard applies to newly produced gas-fired low-pressure steam and hot water boilers with gas inlet pressure ratings not exceeding 0.5 psi (3.5 kPa) and having input ratings of less than 12 500 000 Btu/h (3 663 389 W) (see Clause 3), hereinafter referred to as boilers,* constructed entirely of new unused parts and materials,

a) for operation at or below the following pressures and temperatures:

i) steam heating boilers: 15 psi (103.42 kPa) steam pressure;

ii) hot water heating boilers:

1) 160 psi (1.10 MPa) water pressure; and

2) 250 °F (121 °C) water temperature;

 

iii) hot water supply boilers:

1) 160 psi (1.10 MPa) water pressure; and

2) 250 °F (121 °C) water temperature;

 

b) for use with

i) natural gas;

ii) propane gas;

iii) LP gas-air mixtures; and

 

c) for recreational vehicle installation for use with

i) propane gases only; and

ii) natural gas and propane gases when provision is made for the simple conversion from one gas to the other.

 

The construction of boilers is covered under Clause 4 and the performance of boilers is covered under Clause 5.

* See Clause 7.2 for boilers covered in Canada that exceed the above limits in gas inlet pressure and/or input ratings.

Rationale: RFC#31, RFC#44 and RFC#42

1.2

This Standard applies to indoor boilers, of other than the direct vent type that are categorized according to vent pressure and temperature as either Category I, Category II, Category III, or Category IV (see Clause 3), and to outdoor type boilers.

1.3

This Standard also applies to direct vent boilers (see Clause 3). A direct vent boiler anticipated by this Standard is essentially a balanced flue appliance with the air intake and vent outlet in proximity. Other designs are subjected to such additional tests as believed necessary at the discretion of the certification body.

Rationale: Part of RFC#48, as editorial change.

1.4

If a value for measurement as given in this Standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value is the specification.

1.5

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

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

1.6

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

1.7

Clause 7 contains clauses unique to, and required by, Canada.

1.8

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.

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Mark Duda)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 8, 2026
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1 Inclusions

This Document establishes requirements for:

a)   hydrogen fuel cell powered rolling stock, including retrofit and new-build units;

b)   the onboard compressed hydrogen gas fuel storage and delivery system from the refuelling receptacle to the fuel cell power system; and

c)   the proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell power systems.

Notes:

1)   Rolling stock may have additional power source(s). For onboard lithium-ion batteries, see CSA TS-602.

2)   This document is limited to the scope indicated above and it is assumed that integrators apply other standards and regulations as needed, for example AAR MSRP-M and AAR M-1004 (for freight applications) or APTA PR-PS-WP-007 (for passenger applications), etc.

1.2 Exclusions          

This Document does not:

a)   include requirements for hydrogen internal combustion engines;

b)   include requirements for fuel cell power system technologies other than PEM;

c)   include requirements for liquid hydrogen or cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel systems;

d)   apply to wayside or mobile refuelling equipment;

e)   address systems related to interchange to the extent that they are covered by AAR specifications; and

f)    address hazards, risks, or requirements for components and systems that are typical and common to diesel-powered rolling stock.

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 measure

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] (Mark Duda)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 8, 2026
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Canadian / US deviation

[Add the Note 1 after the third paragraph]

Note 1: Additional information for hybrid systems containing hydrogen fuel cell equipment can be found in CSA TS-601.

[Add the following to the scope]

For the purposes of this Technical Specification, hybrid traction systems are categorized as follows:

a) Non-plug-in hybrid system:

A traction system in which the onboard rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) is intended to be charged only by energy generated or recovered onboard the vehicle (e.g., from an onboard power generation unit or through regenerative braking).

A non-plug-in hybrid may include a physical charging interface intended exclusively for maintenance, commissioning, or emergency use. However, such an interface shall not be used in normal service operation and shall not be considered a means for routine traction battery charging.

 

b) Plug-in hybrid system:

A traction system in which the onboard RESS is designed to be charged both from onboard energy sources and from an external electric power supply intended for regular operational use.

This document applies to batteries which are used for traction power at any time, whether the batteries provide additional functions as well.

 

Notes:

This document does not apply to batteries solely used for auxiliary power as these batteries are covered by UL 1973 and NFPA 130.

 

This document is limited to the scope indicated above and it is assumed that integrators apply other standards and regulations as needed, for example AAR MSRP-M and AAR M-1004 (for freight applications) or APTA PR-PS-WP-007 (for passenger applications), etc.

 

The document does not include requirements for other batteries chemistry beyond the lithium-ion family.

This document does not apply to the recharging interface to the wayside connector.

This document does not apply to any wayside batteries.

Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 11, 2026
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1   Scope

1.1   This document specifies requirements for flow control devices that can be connected by the user either directly, by means of a probe or a gas-specific connector, or indirectly by means of a low-pressure hose assembly conforming with ISO 5359 to:

a) a terminal unit conforming with ISO 9170-1 of a medical gas pipeline system conforming with ISO 7396-1:2016;

b) the pressure outlet of a regulator conforming with ISO 10524-1:2018; or
c) to the pressure outlet of a valve integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) conforming with ISO 10524-3 (see 5.2 gas inlets).
 
1.2   This document applies to the following types of flow control devices (FCDs):

a) flowmeters;

b) flowgauge FCDs; and
c) fixed orifice FCDs.

NOTE Flow control devices that are classed as medical electrical equipment can be subject to additional requirements of IEC 60601-1.

 
1.3   This document applies to flow control devices for the following gases:

— oxygen;

— oxygen 93 %;
— nitrous oxide;
— medical air;
— carbon dioxide;
— oxygen/nitrous oxide mixture 50/50 (% volume fraction);
— oxygen-enriched air;
— helium;
— xenon; and
— specified mixtures of the gases listed above.

NOTE Flow control devices can be available for other gases.

 
1.4   This document does not apply to flow control devices that are:

a) for use with gases for driving surgical tools;

b) an integral part of a regulator (see ISO 10524-1:2018); or
c) an integral part of a valve with integrated pressure regulator (VIPR) (see ISO 10524-3).
Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Nick Shrewsbury-Gee )
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 17, 2026
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CSA B139.1.0:24

General requirements for large installations

1 Scope

1.1 Installation requirements for large oil-burning equipment

This Code specifies minimum requirements for the installation of large oil-burning equipment.

Note: The intent of this Code is to apply to multi-unit residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings in accordance with the provincial building code or, in the absence of such regulation, the National Building Code of Canada.

1.2 Installation of oil-fuelled appliances and equipment

This Code applies to the installation of appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where oil is used for fuel purposes in applications that include

a)          space heating;

b)          service water heating;

c)          power generation; and

d)          process application.

1.3 Installation and alteration requirements for oil-burning equipment

This Code provides minimum requirements for installing or altering all stationary and portable oil-burning equipment, including

a)          furnaces;

b)          process furnaces;

c)          boilers;

d)          water heaters;

e)          vehicle heaters;

f)           construction heaters; and

g)           stationary internal combustion engines when used for shaft-power applications for buildings.

Note: For installation of internal combustion engines for emergency power applications, see also CSA C282 and CSA Z32. Both these Standards refer to the CSA B139 Series for installation of accessories such as fuel tanks and piping.

1.4 Ancillary equipment installation requirements

This Code provides minimum requirements for installing or altering ancillary equipment, including

a)          piping and tubing systems;

b)          pumps;

c)          control devices;

d)          venting systems;

e)          accessories;

f)           heat distribution systems that affect the proper operation of the oil-burning equipment;

g)           central oil distribution systems; and

h)          underground supply tanks, aboveground outdoor tanks, and aboveground tanks installed inside of buildings.

1.5 Maintenance requirements for oil-burning equipment

This Code provides requirements for the maintenance of the most commonly used types of oil-burning equipment.

1.6 Recommended precautions for filling tanks

This Code provides recommended precautions for filling tanks (see Annex G).

1.7 Items not applicable

This Code does not apply to

a)          process equipment installed in refineries;

b)          appliances installed in park model trailers, recreational vehicles, and marine craft;

c)          portable devices such as lamps, blowtorches, melting pots, and weed burners;

d)          integral fuel tanks of 45 L (10 gal) capacity or less on internal combustion engines; or

e)          portable oil-burning equipment within the scope of CAN/CSA-B138.1/CAN/CSA-B138.2.

Note: For reference, the terms “park model trailers” and “recreational vehicles” are as defined in the CAN/CSA-Z241 Series and CSA Z240 RV Series.

1.8 Terminology

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.

1.9 Dual measurements

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.

Figure 1

Applicability guidance diagram

 (See Clause 0.)

 

CSA B139.1.1:24

General requirements for stationary engines

1 Scope

1.1 Installation requirements for oil-fuelled stationary engines

This Code specifies minimum requirements for the installation of oil-fuelled stationary engines used for

a)          the generation of electrical power for buildings;

b)          the generation of electrical power in accordance with CSA C282;

c)          the generation of electrical power in accordance with CSA Z32; and

d)          directly connected shaft power for building equipment, industrial equipment, and emergency equipment.

Note: Examples of “building equipment” include air compressors and refrigeration equipment; “industrial equipment” includes pumps, compressors, and hoisting equipment; and “emergency equipment” includes fire pumps. This Note does not impose limits on types of driven equipment.

1.2 Relationship with CSA B139.1.0

The requirements of CSA B139.1.0 apply in addition to this Code. Where a conflict or inconsistency exists between CSA B139.1.0 and this Code, the requirements of this Code take precedence.

1.3 Terminology

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.

1.4 Dual measurements

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.

 

CSA B139.1.2:24

General requirements for special installations

1 Scope

1.1 Oil-burning appliances and equipment installation

This Code applies to the installation of appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where oil is used for fuel purposes in

a)          used-oil-burning appliances;

b)          central oil distribution systems;

c)          construction heaters and fuel systems; and

d)          vehicle heaters.

1.2 Field installation of burners and combustion control systems

This Code provides minimum requirements for the field installation of burners and their combustion control systems.

1.3 Relationship with CSA B139.1.0

The requirements of CSA B139.1.0 apply in addition to this Code. Where a conflict or inconsistency exists between CSA B139.1.0 and this Code, the requirements of this Code take precedence.

1.4 Terminology

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.

1.5 Dual measurements

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.

 

CSA B139.2:24

Installation code for oil-burning equipment for residential and small commercial buildings

1 Scope

1.1 Oil-fired appliances and equipment installation

This Code applies to the installation of appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where oil is used for fuel purposes in applications that include

a)          space heating;

b)          service water heating; and

c)          small process application.

1.2 Installation of appliances and associated equipment in small buildings

This Code applies to the installation of appliances and associated equipment where

a)          the building is a residential or commercial building as defined by the National Building Code of Canada, does not exceed three storeys in building height, and does not exceed 600 m2 (6458 ft2) in building area;

b)          the individual or total appliance fuel input rating does not exceed 9.5 L/h (2.5 GPH);

c)          the maximum fuel input rate to all appliances connected to a common chimney does not exceed 205 kW (700 kBtu/h);

d)          supply tanks do not exceed an individual capacity of 2500 L (550 gal) or a total capacity of 5000 L (1100 gal) for each premises; and

e)          no fuel pumps other than appliance integrally mounted fuel pumps are used.

Note: The intent of this Code is to apply to residential buildings and small commercial buildings in accordance with the provincial building code or, in the absence of such regulations, in accordance with Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada.

1.3 Installation and alteration of oil-burning equipment

This Code provides minimum requirements for installing or altering all stationary and portable oil-burning equipment, including

a)          furnaces;

b)          boilers; and

c)          water heaters.

1.4 Ancillary equipment installation requirements

This Code provides minimum requirements for installing or altering ancillary equipment, including

a)          piping and tubing;

b)          control devices;

c)          venting systems;

d)          accessories;

e)          heat distribution systems that affect the proper operation of the oil-burning equipment; and

f)           aboveground supply tanks that have a maximum individual capacity of 2500 L (550 gal) and a maximum total capacity of 5000 L (1100 gal).

Note: Underground fuel oil tank installations of any size and aboveground installations over 2500 L (550 gal) are covered by CSA B139.1.0, CSA B139.1.1, and CSA B139.1.2.

1.5 Maintenance requirements for oil-burning equipment

This Code provides requirements for the maintenance of the most commonly used types of oil-burning equipment.

1.6 Recommended precautions for filling tanks

This Code provides recommended precautions for filling tanks (see Annex G of CSA B139.1.0).

1.7 Exclusions

This Code does not apply to

a)          process equipment installed in refineries;

b)          appliances installed in park model trailers, recreational vehicles, and marine craft;

c)          portable devices such as lamps, blowtorches, melting pots, and weed burners; or

d)          installations supplying oil-fuelled stationary engines.

Note: For reference, the terms “park model trailers” and “recreational vehicles” are as defined in the CSA Z241 Series and CSA Z240 RV Series.

1.8 Terminology

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.

1.9 Dual measurements

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.

1.10 Figures and tables

Figures and tables that are referenced with the prefix “B” are to be found in Annex B of CSA B139.1.0.

Note: For example, a reference in this Code to “Table B.1” means Table B.1 of CSA B139.1.0.

Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 20, 2026
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1 Scope

1.1 Design

This Standard provides criteria and requirements for the design of a durable building and its building elements. Designers will need to factor into their designs predicted environmental loads and action effects resulting from climate change.

Note: Provisions for operation, maintenance, repair and renovation of a building and its building elements are found in Annex I.

1.2 Building and building elements

This Standard applies to the building and to building elements that

a) are required to resist loads from the structure environment and the effects of those loads;

b) are exposed to exterior space or the ground;

c) separate interior space from exterior space or separate interior space from the ground; or

d) separate environmentally dissimilar interior spaces.

1.3 Inclusions

This Standard includes the following:

definitions for performance, failure, service life, and other concepts related to the durability of a building or building element;

fundamental durability requirements for the design of a new building and building elements;

criteria for the design for durability of a building and building elements, including requirements for design life, estimated service life, and predicted service life; criteria for construction processes that affect durability;

provisions for construction review; and

guidance on the use of this Standard to

i) select a design life for a building and building elements;

ii) determine an estimated service life or predicted service life;

iii) assess structure environments; and

iv) understand degradation mechanisms, such as predicted service life.

 

1.4 Usage

This Standard is intended to be used by owners, designers, and constructors working from design conception to building completion and handover.


The building durability plan is reflected in contract documents as assemblies and specifications. Constructor activities implement the plan by executing the contract documents.

1.5 Exclusions

The following are not within the scope of this Standard:

a) durability of mechanical systems, electrical systems, and services in buildings; and

b) durability of building finishes, except those providing a performance control function.

Notes:

Although the Standard does not specifically address mechanical systems, electrical systems, and services, such systems and services should be taken into account in an integrated design for durability of a building and building elements. Design for replacement and renewal is particularly important when the design life of the building exceeds the estimated service life or the predicted service life of building mechanical systems

The loads on a building and building elements that result from the operation of mechanical and electrical systems and services should be considered along with the structure environment and structural loads.

An example of a performance control function for a building finish would be a coating applied to a metallic building element that provides corrosion protection.

1.6 Warranty disclaimer

Determining the design life of a building or the predicted service life of a building element, execution of a design, or construction of the design under the auspices of this standard do not constitute either an implied or expressed warranty regarding the service life of the building or its elements.

The design life establishes a target performance level, and building elements are selected accordingly based on information available to designers and constructors at the time. Adhering to the procedures described in this Standard will optimize the likelihood of successfully matching the product to its performance requirements.

If warranties related to service life of buildings or building elements are requested by owners or operators of buildings, they may be sought specifically from product suppliers and installers at the time of construction, and paid for at the market rate. Design services provided according to this standard are not the equivalent of a warranty or guarantee.

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 (nonmandatory) to define their application.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Leonard Letea)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 20, 2026
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IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows: 
Addition: 
This document applies to oscillating multifunction tools. 

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Mario Rizkallah)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 21, 2026
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1.1 General

1.1.1 Purpose

This Standard specifies laboratory test methods and procedures for determining operational performance indicators of Thermal Energy Storage System’s (TESS) used for space heating applications in residential, commercial and institutional buildings.

This standard includes an informative annex to introduce basic building TESS grid services functions, including building TESS equipment communication.

1.1.2 Applicability

a)    This Standard applies to packaged building TESS that can be tested in laboratory environment. The system is either a factory pre-assembled unit or a unit assembled on-site in the laboratory test facility from factory-supplied components.

b)   The TESS is charged electrically and discharged thermally. The energy shall be stored as latent heat or as sensible heat or as a combination of the two.

c)    The TESS is charged by electric-resistance heating, and the electric resistance mechanism is an integral part of or is located inside the TESS.

d)   The TESS is discharged with a heat transfer fluid that enters the system through a single inlet and leaves the system from a single outlet. TESS having more than one inlet and/or outlet shall be tested according to this standard, but each flow configuration involving a single inlet and a single outlet must be tested separately. The heat transfer fluid may be either a non-condensing gas or a liquid.

·    Note: for more clarification, refer to Annex F

1.1.3 Exclusions

This Standard does not apply to:

a)    TESS that are charged by a thermal input other than integrated electric resistive heating.

b)   TESS where the thermal storage medium leaves the extent of the system (e.g. hot water storage tanks).

c)    TESS that are only used for domestic hot water.

d)   TESS that are only used for cooling.

e)    TESS that are intended for use in industrial or power generation applications.

f)    Long-term or Annual/Seasonal TESS

g)    Room TESS

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

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.

1.3 Units of measure

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard.

2 Reference publications

This Standard refers to the following publications, and where such reference is made, it shall be to the edition listed below, including all amendments published thereto.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Simon Khavandi)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jul 21, 2026
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1.1 This standard provides the minimum requirements for electric machines for use in hazardous locations in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®) as follows:

a) Class I, Division 2;

b) Class II, Division 2;

c) Class III, Division 1 and 2.

Note 1: The term “electric machine” applies to both motors and generators.

Note 2: In the US, the application “hazardous locations” is referred to as “hazardous (classified) locations”.

Note 3: NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, and NEC® are registered trademarks of the National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA.

1.2 This standard also applies to the same types of electric machines indicated in 1.1 for installation and use in Zone 2 or Zone 22 hazardous locations in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code® (NEC®).

Note: In US and Canada, the installation codes permit the use of appropriately rated Division 2 motors in Zone 2 and Zone 22 areas.

1.3 This standard applies to both horizontal and vertical electric machines that have fractional and integral horsepower ratings.

1.4 This standard applies to electro-mechanical brakes intended to either hold a stopped motor from turning or to slow a motor and load to a stopped condition.

1.5 This standard does not apply to the following electric motors and generators:

a) Intrinsically Safe;

b) Explosionproof;

c) Purged and Pressurized; or

d) Dust-Ignitionproof.