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Draft Amendment to C22.1

Draft Amendment to C22.1

IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1, is applicable, except as follows. 

Replacement of the third paragraph:

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

Addition:

This document specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of hand fed, shredders/chippers with an integral electric motor, with or without vacuum assisted collection, which are designed to reduce organic material to smaller pieces and are used in a stationary position by an operator standing on the ground. This document applies to shredders/chippers with feed intake openings or feed safety openings that in total will fit into a square of 250 mm × 250 mm.

NOTE 101 The requirements for the measurement of the square of 250 mm × 250 mm are specified in 19.101.1.

In this document, shredders/chippers are referred to collectively as machine(s).

This document does not cover requirements for
– machines powered by combustion engines; or
– machines driven by an external power source; or
– machines with powered discharge intended to broadcast material or load vehicles; or
– machines with mechanically powered feed intake or attachments; or
– wood chippers for forestry, agriculture, horticulture and landscaping

CSA Scope

1.2 Applicable hydrogen generators

Canadian and US deviation

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In Canada, This Standard applies to the safety of hydrogen gas generation systems intended for installation and use in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.3 Applicable ion transport mediums

Canadian and US deviation

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 - solid oxide electrolyte material

1.6 Excluded hydrogen generators

Canadian and US deviation

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ISO Scope

1.1 Applicable equipment

This Standard applies to newly produced direct gas-fired circulating heaters (see Clause 3, Definitions) of 400,000 Btu (117 228 W) or less, hereinafter referred to as heaters, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials and primarily intended for permanent installation with a fixed piping system in Agricultural Animal Confinement Buildings (see Clause 3, Definitions).  All the products of combustion generated by the heater are released into the area being heated.

These requirements apply to heaters having a gas supply pressure rating not exceeding 1/2 psi (3.45 kPa) at the gas inlet of the heater.

This Standard applies to self-contained heaters with integral means for air circulation.

This Standard applies to heaters having an air outlet temperature of 350 F (176.5 C) above room temperature or less (see Clause 5.8.2).
 

1.2 Excluded equipment

This Standard does not apply to heaters utilized in other agricultural-related buildings where appropriate ventilation is not provided. This Standard does not apply to heaters intended for use as primary heating in green houses.

This Standard does not apply to heater intended for use in buildings for human habitation or sleeping quarters. 

This Standard does not cover heaters employing a flameless catalytic combustion process, heaters for use with liquid phase fuel gases, or infrared type heaters.

1.3 Applicable fuel types   

Heaters covered by this Standard are intended for use with natural or propane gases.

1.4 Construction requirements

The construction of heaters for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 4.

Special construction provisions applicable to a heater for outdoor installation are outlined under Clauses 4.1.5, 4.2.5, 4.2.6, 4.4, 4.6.3, 4.8.4 and 4.21.4.

Special construction provisions for heaters intended for installations subject to high pressure external washdown are outlined under Clauses 4.1.7 and 4.20.1

1.5 Performance requirements

The performance of heaters for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 5.

1.6 Reference standards      

Clause 2 contains a list of standards specifically referenced in this Standard, and sources from which these reference standards may be obtained.

1.7 Pressure references

All references to “psi” throughout this Standard are to be considered gauge pressure unless otherwise specified.

1.8 Measurement units

This Standard contains SI (Metric) units corresponding to the yard/pound quantities, the purpose being to allow the standard to be used in SI (Metric) units. (IEEE/ASTM SI 10, American National Standard for Metric Practice, or ISO 80000-1:2009, Quantities and units – Part 1: General, is used as a guide in making metric conversion from yard/pound quantities.) If a value for a measurement and a corresponding value in other units are stated, the first stated value is to be regarded as the requirement. The given corresponding value may be approximate. If a value for a measurement and a corresponding value in other units are both specified as a quoted marking requirement, the first stated unit, or both, are to be provided.

1.9 Identification of requirements and recommendations

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.

Draft Amendment to C22.1

1.1

This Standard specifies the requirements for 600 V single-conductor, thermoplastic-insulated wires and cables, for use as follows:

a) In Canada, in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part I;

b) In Mexico, in accordance with NOM-001-SEDE, Standard for Electrical Installations; and

c) In the United States, in accordance with ANSI/NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC).

Note: See Annex A for the complete list of wire types and voltage ratings covered by this Standard and the specific electrical codes for which they are intended.

1.2

This Standard also specifies the requirements for submersible-pump cables, with or without jackets (see Section 7). No type-letter designations are assigned to these cables.

1.3

In Mexico, the requirements for multiple-conductor thermoplastic-insulated and -jacketed cables rated 600 V are specified in Annex B.

In Canada and the United States, requirements for multiple-conductor thermoplastic-insulated and -jacketed cables are covered in other standards.

1.4

Products for which this Standard provides requirements might have applications not described in the electrical codes listed in Clause 1.1.

1.1

This Standard specifies the requirements for single-conductor and multiple-conductor thermoset-insulated wires and cables rated 600 V, 1000 V, 2000 V, and 5000 V, for use in accordance with the rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, in Canada, Standard for Electrical Installations, NOM-001-SEDE, in Mexico, and the National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70, in the United States of America.

See Annex A for the complete list of types and voltage ratings covered by this Standard and the specific electrical codes for which they are intended, and Annex B for a summary of construction and test requirements for these types.

1.2

Table 1 provides a summary of the maximum conductor temperature, voltage ratings, and the number of insulated conductors for the types to which this Standard applies.

1.3

This Standard also specifies the requirements for submersible pump cables, with or without jackets, in Deep Well Submersible Water-Pump Cable, Section 7. No type-letter designations are assigned to these cables.

1.4

Products within this Standard might have applications not covered by the electrical codes listed in 1.1.

1.1 Inclusions

This Standard provides requirements for benchmark energy factor (BEF) assessment intended for wastewater treatment (WWT) facilities with the following characteristics:

a)    continuous systems operating with primary, secondary, and disinfection treatment stages;

b)    average daily wastewater flows >2.3 million L per day (MLD);

c)    average influent biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) between 30 and 1000 mg/L; and

d)    average effluent BOD level >0 mg/L.

Note: Refer to Table 4 regarding facility types by treatment level and effluent values.

1.2 Exclusions

This Standard is not intended to be used for the following:

a)    upstream sewage collection network and downstream effluent discharge pumping system;

Note: Use CSA C504 for BEF pumping system assessment. Design of the effluent discharge system should minimize energy requirements in consideration of effluent quality and the receiving environment.

b)    potable water treatment and distribution utilities;

c)    facultative waste stabilization ponds (i.e., lagoons); and

d)    industrial wastewater treatment.

1.3 Terminology

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

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

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

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

1.1 General

The test method in this Standard determines the wind pressure resistance of photovoltaic roof assembly when subjected to dynamic wind loading cycles induced by actuators in laboratory conditions.

1.2 Inclusions

This Standard applies to photovoltaic arrays with tilt angle no greater than 35o from roof surface, constructed on partially attached (hybrid) or adhesive applied membrane-roofing system (PARS and AARS).

1.3 Exclusions

This Standard is not applicable to photovoltaic arrays constructed on mechanically attached membrane roofing systems (MARS), vegetated roof assemblies (VRA), protected membrane roofs or loose-laid membrane roofing systems.

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.

1.5 Units of measure

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

Note: 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.

Note: Tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

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

1.1

This Standard provides requirements for the materials used for concrete containment structures, which include, but are not limited to, the following structural and non-structural elements:

a) concrete;

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

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

d) non-metallic liners and coating systems,

e) joint sealants and waterstops ;and

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

Note: For material requirements for safety-related structures, refer to CSA N291.

1.2

This Standard is applicable to existing and new nuclear power plants. It is not the intent that the requirements of this Standard be applied retroactively to existing nuclear power plants, unless as agreed to by the AHJ.

1.3

This Standard is used in concert with the other N287 Series of Standards as applicable.

1.4

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

In this Standard, “shall be considered” or “shall consider” means that the user evaluates the impact and documents any decisions.

Note: Examples can include no action, operating procedures, or design features.

1,1

Cette norme stipule des exigences relatives aux matériaux utilisés pour les enceintes de confinement en béton, qui visent de manière non limitative les éléments structuraux et non structuraux suivants :

a) béton;

b) armatures (précontraintes et non précontraintes);

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

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

e) garnitures de joint et arrêts d’eau; et

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

Note : Pour les exigences relatives aux matériaux utilisés pour les ouvrages liés à la sûreté, se reporter à CSA N291.

1,2

Cette norme s’applique à des centrales nucléaires existantes et nouvelles. Ce n’est pas le but des exigences de cette norme de s’appliquer rétroactivement à des centrales nucléaires existantes, à moins que l’AC en convienne.

1,3

 La présente norme est utilisée conjointement avec les autres normes de la série N287, le cas échéant.

1,4

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

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

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

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

1,5

Dans cette norme, le terme « doit être considéré » ou « doit considérer » signifie que l’utilisateur évalue les conséquences de toute décision et les documente.

Note : Des exemples pourraient notamment être « ne rien faire », des procédures d’exploitation ou des caractéristiques de conception.

CSA Scope:

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This document provides the requirements and test methods for the safety performance of high pressure gas valves that are used in gaseous hydrogen stations of up to the H70 designation and at flow capacities up to and including 300 g/s.

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NOTE  For North American application, all references to rated pressure are considered to be equivalent to maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP).

ISO Scope:

This document provides the requirements and test methods for the safety performance of high pressure gas valves that are used in gaseous hydrogen stations of up to the H70 designation.

This document covers the following gas valves:
— check valve;
— excess flow valve;
— flow control valve;
— hose breakaway device;
— manual valve;
— pressure safety valve;
— shut-off valve.

1.1
These requirements cover liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit in the 3/8 – 4 (12 – 103) trade sizes of Type LFNC-A (Layered), Type LFNC-B (Integral), and Type LFNC-C (Corrugated) constructions. The conduit is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC), the CE Code, Part 1, and the Mexican Electrical Code, NOM-001-SEDE. The values in parentheses are metric trade designators of conduit.

1.2
Conduit covered by this Standard is intended for use in wet, dry, or oily locations at a maximum of 60°C (140°F), unless otherwise marked. (See Section 6.)

1.3
Fittings for liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit are covered in UL 514B, CSA C22.2 No. 18.3, or NMX-J-017-ANCE.

ANSI/CAN/CSA ISO 12617:16 (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.

Draft Amendment to C22.1

Draft Amendment to C22.1

1.1 Code scope

This Code covers the protection from lightning of

a) recreational, residential, institutional, medical, agricultural, industrial, commercial, military, and telecommunications buildings and structures;

b) tall, slender structures such as smokestacks, silos, tanks, towers, masts, and poles;

c) immobile property such as equipment, tents, fences, trees, and solar arrays; and

d) high-risk structures with dangerous contents such as explosives and flammable goods.

1.2 Electrical equipment protection limitation

This Code covers the protection from lightning of structures housing electrical generation, transmission, and distribution systems, as well as structures housing communication systems, but not the equipment or installation requirements for such systems.

1.3 Exclusions and limitations

This Code does not cover installation requirements for early streamer emission systems or charge dissipation/charge transfer systems. No recognized standards body or testing agency exists for Canadian installations of these devices.

1.4 Non-mandatory sections

This Code also contains non-mandatory sections devoted to the nature of lightning and the general principles upon which lightning protection is based, so that the user of the Code will be able to assess the need for lightning protection in the case of any given structure (see Annexes A through D).

1.5 Terminology and application of terms

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.

1.6 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.

Draft Amendment to C22.1

Draft Amendment to C22.1