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Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Pablo Fernandez Marchi)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 17, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers the manufacturing of factory-made cold bends, primarily intended for use in oil or gas pipeline systems.

1.2 Size, grade, and category

1.2.1 Size

This Standard covers cold bends having specified outside diameters (ODs) from 21.3 to 1219 mm (NPS 1/2 to NPS 48). The standard ODs are provided in CSA Z245.1 Table B.1.

1.2.2 Grade

For other than sour service, this Standard covers bends from Grade 241 to Grade 690. For sour service, this Standard covers bends from Grade 241 to Grade 483.

Note: The standard grades are 241, 290, 359, 386, 414, 448, 483, 550, 620, and 690 (see Table 3); however, intermediate grades can be used in accordance with Clause 8.2.2.

1.2.3 Category

This Standard covers cold bends in the following categories:

a) Category I: Cold bends without requirements for proven notch toughness properties; and

b) Category II: Cold bends with requirements for proven notch toughness properties for the cold bend body and cold bend weld.

Note: A cold bend cannot be classified as Category II if it has not been notch-toughness tested.

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.

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Pablo Fernandez Marchi)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 17, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers the manufacturing of factory-made induction bends, primarily intended for use in oil or gas pipeline systems.

1.2 Size, grade, and category

1.2.1 Size

This Standard covers induction bends having specified outside diameters (ODs) from 60.3 to 1524 mm (NPS 2 to NPS 60). The standard ODs are provided in CSA Z245.1 Table B.1.

1.2.2 Grade

For other than sour service, this Standard covers bends from Grade 241 to Grade 690. For sour service, this Standard covers bends from Grade 241 to Grade 483.

Note: The standard grades are 241, 290, 359, 386, 414, 448, 483, 550, 620, and 690 (see Table 3); however, intermediate grades can be used in accordance with Clause 8.2.2.

1.2.3 Category

This Standard covers induction bends in the following categories:

a) Category I: induction bends without requirements for proven notch toughness properties; and

b) Category II: induction bends with requirements for proven notch toughness properties for the induction bend body and induction bend weld.

Note: An induction bend cannot be classified as Category II if it has not been notch-toughness tested.

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.

Categories: Electrical
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 18, 2025
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This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.

This International Standard deals with the safety of electric deep fat fryers having a recommended maximum quantity of oil not exceeding 5 l, frying pans, woks and other appliances in which oil is used for cooking, and intended for household use and similar use, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.

Appliances intended for normal household and similar use and that may also be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms are within the scope of this standard. However, if the appliance is intended to be used professionally to process food for commercial consumption, the appliance is not considered to be for household and similar use only.

As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the 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.

NOTE 101 Attention is drawn to the fact that

– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may 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.

NOTE 102 This standard does not apply to

– deep fat fryers for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-37);

– commercial multi-purpose cooking pans (IEC 60335-2-39);

– 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).

[Add the following]

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

Products covered by the scope of this Standard are also subject to the requirements of CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Oreste Simonetta)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 22, 2025
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This Standard applies to electric ironers covers the above-noted products that are intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Adam Lawrence)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 22, 2025
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[Modify Note 2]

Replace “IEC 61058-1-1” with “CSA C22.2 No. 61058-1-1:17 (R2022)”

[Add the following paragraphs at the end of this clause]

This Part 1 Standard specifies general requirements for certain types of products. These requirements can also be applied to specific end-use products when referenced explicitly in the relevant product standard. Individual product standards may supplement, modify, or omit general rules in Part 1 to establish the specific requirements for each product type.

This standard applies to the safety of equipment designed and constructed for installation and use in compliance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I.

It also includes controls designed to manage (monitor and/or control) the energy consumption of components and systems (load management) or power sources.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Oreste Simonetta)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 22, 2025
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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.

Replacement:

This part of IEC 61558 deals with the safety of shaver transformers, power supply units incorporating a shaver transformer, and shaver supply units. Shaver transformers incorporating electronic circuits are also covered by this standard.

NOTE 1 Safety includes electrical, thermal, mechanical and chemical aspects.

Unless otherwise specified, from here onward, the term transformer covers shaver transformers and power supply units incorporating shaver transformers and shaver supply units.

This part is applicable to stationary, single phase air-cooled (natural or forced), independent or associated dry- type transformers. The windings may be encapsulated or non-encapsulated.

This standard is applicable to transformers and power supply (linear) with internal operational frequencies not exceeding 500 Hz.

This standard used in combination with Part 2-16 for switch mode power supply units (SMPS) is also applicable to power supplies with internal operational frequencies higher than 500 Hz. Where the two requirements are in conflict the most severe take precedence.

The rated supply voltage does not exceed 250 V a.c., and the rated supply frequency does not exceed 500 Hz.

The rated output is not less than 20 VA and does not exceed 50 VA.

The no-load output voltage does not exceed 275 V a.c and the rated output voltage does not exceed 250 V a.c.

This part is not applicable to external circuits and their components intended to be connected to the input and output terminals or socket-outlets of the transformers.

Transformers covered by this part are used in applications where double or reinforced insulation between circuits is required by the installation rules for bathrooms and similar locations, or by the appliance specifications.

NOTE 2 Transformers covered by this part may be flush or surface mounted or incorporated in luminaires, mirrors, and other equipment containing one or more socket-outlet(s).

NOTE 3 Attention is drawn to the following:

- for transformers intended to be used in vehicles, on board ships, and aircraft, additional requirements (from other applicable standards, national rules, etc.) may be necessary;

- measures to protect the enclosure and the components inside the enclosure against external influences such as fungus, vermin, termites, solar-radiation, and icing should also be considered;

 

- the different conditions for transportation, storage, and operation of the transformers should also be considered;

- additional requirements in accordance with other appropriate standards and national rules may be applicable to transformers intended for use in special environments.

NOTE 4 Future technological development of transformers may necessitate a need to increase the upper limit of the frequencies, until then this part may be used as a guidance document.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Claudia Hamza)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 23, 2025
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This standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken in measuring the performance of LED drivers commonly used in general lighting, exterior lighting, roadway lighting, and similar applications. The scope includes LED drivers that may have these characteristics:

A. Input supply voltage up to 600 VDC or 600 VAC (60 or 50/60 Hz)

B. Output open-circuit voltage of 600 V or less

C. Constant-current or constant-voltage direct current (DC) output

D. Fixed, pulse-width modulation (PWM), or programmable (tunable or dimmable) output power

E. External (standalone) or internal (enclosed in luminaire)

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Adam Lawrence)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 29, 2025
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1.1
This Standard applies to indoor or outdoor meter-mounting devices, and combination meter-mounting devices.
These devices can be single position or multiple positions, either as complete self-contained devices or provided as part of service equipment for use in nonhazardous locations and are intended to be used in accordance with CSA
C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (CE Code, Part I).

1.2
This Standard applies to devices for use with watt-hour meters, demand meters, time switches, current transformers, test switches, instruments, and similar devices rated at 320 A or less per meter-mounting device, 600 V or less (300 V or less for combination meter-mounting device), single or polyphase, and multiple-position metermounting
devices with an overall current rating of 600 A or less (320 A maximum per position).

1.3
This Standard applies to sub feed meter-mounting devices that have provision for the main load terminations and for one sub feed termination.

1.4
This Standard applies to the meter-mounting device portion when supplied as a part of service or other equipment where applicable.

1.5
Non-combination meter-mounting devices, as applied to by this Standard, are not intended to be used as loadmaking or load-breaking devices.

1.6
This Standard applies to transformer-rated meter-mounting devices that consist of current transformers, metersockets, and optional test switches, mounted in the same enclosure rated 600 A or less and 600 V (nominal) or
less.

1.7
This standard does not apply to products under the scope of CSA C22.2 No. 229.

1.8
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.

Contact: [email protected] (Marc Karam)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 30, 2025
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This document specifies principles, requirements and guidelines for adaptation to climate change. This includes the integration of adaptation within or across organizations, understanding impacts and uncertainties and how these can be used to inform decisions.

This document is applicable to any organization, regardless of size, type and nature, e.g. local, regional, international, business units, conglomerates, industrial sectors, natural resource management units.

This document can support the development of sector-, aspect- or element-specific climate change adaptation standards.

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Pablo Fernandez Marchi)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 30, 2025
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1.1 Minimum requirements

This Standard sets out minimum requirements for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, abandonment, and safety of hydrocarbon storage in underground reservoir formations and associated equipment. The equipment considered includes

a) storage wellhead and Christmas tree assemblies;

b) wells and subsurface equipment; and

c) safety equipment, including monitoring, control, and emergency shutdown systems.

Note: Hydrocarbons covered by this Standard are restricted to natural gas.

1.2 Scope diagram

The scope of this Standard is shown in Figure 1.

1.3 Exclusions

This Standard does not apply to

a) underground storage facilities for gases or fluids other than hydrocarbons, such as storage facilities used for air storage, unless these fluids are used specifically for the displacement of stored hydrocarbons;

b) underground storage facilities used for storing substances other than hydrocarbons, such as reaction chambers and waste disposal facilities;

c) underground storage in overburden materials involving the use of tanks, such as gasoline tanks;

d) design and fabrication of pressure vessels that are covered by pressure vessel codes;

e) heat exchangers, pumps, compressors, and piping in processing plant facilities, manufacturing plants, or industrial plants that are covered by appropriate codes;

f) gathering lines, flow lines, metering, compressors, and associated surface equipment beyond the first emergency shutdown valve (ESV) or block valve; and

g) storage of hydrocarbons containing hydrogen sulphide in concentrations greater than 10 mol/kmol.

1.4 Innovations

It is not the intent of this Standard to prevent the development of new equipment or practices, nor to prescribe how such innovations should be handled.

1.5 Precedence

Where the requirements of this Standard differ from the requirements of other standards or codes referenced herein, the requirements of this Standard take precedence.

1.6 Applicability

The requirements of this Standard do not apply retroactively to existing installations and installations under construction at the time of publication, but they do apply to the extension, replacement, maintenance, and upgrading of such installations.

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.

Contact: [email protected] (Marc Karam)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 30, 2025
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Ce document spécifie les principes, les exigences et les lignes directrices en matière d'adaptation au changement climatique. Cela comprend l'intégration de l'adaptation au sein ou entre les organisations, la compréhension des impacts et des incertitudes et la manière dont ceux-ci peuvent être utilisés pour éclairer les décisions.

Ce document s'applique à toute organisation, quels que soient sa taille, son type et sa nature, par exemple les unités commerciales locales, régionales, internationales, les conglomérats, les secteurs industriels, les unités de gestion des ressources naturelles.

Ce document peut soutenir l'élaboration de normes d'adaptation au changement climatique spécifiques à un secteur, à un aspect ou à un élément.

Categories: Electrical
Contact: [email protected] (Hang Do)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Mar 31, 2025
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1.1 

This Standard applies to single- or multiple-conductor, round, flat, or coiled appliance wiring material products classified as follows:

a) Class I — internal wiring of equipment (single- or multiple-conductor constructions with or without an insulating covering, covering or jacket):

i) Group A — not subject to mechanical abuse; and

ii) Group B — potentially subject to mechanical abuse;

 

b) Class II — external/interconnecting wires (single- or multiple-conductor constructions with a jacket):

i) Group A — not subject to mechanical abuse; and

ii) Group B — potentially subject to mechanical abuse.

Notes:

a) As there is a great variety of applications for appliance wiring material products, the use of such a product should be evaluated with the design and construction of the end-use application in mind and should not be judged solely by the requirements of this Standard.

b) Class I, II, or I/II products may be Group A, B, or A/B.

c) Group markings (A, B, or both) relate to tests performed on the individual insulated conductors. Group marking that includes both A and B means all insulated conductors pass Group B tests.

d) See Clause 4.2.

1.2 

This Standard also applies to appliance wiring material products that have a jacket or overall insulating covering and are used to connect or interconnect data processing and similar systems in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.

1.3 

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 

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] (Sarah Chung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers chlorinated polyvinylchloride (CPVC) pipe, tubing, and fittings in the following sizes and uses:

a) SDR 11, and Schedules 40 and 80 pipe in pipe sizes whose dimension ratio does not exceed 11, for use in hot- and cold-water distribution systems at a maximum working pressure of 690 kPa and a maximum working temperature of 82 °C; and

b) SDR 13.5 and SDR 21 for use only in cold-water distribution and water service systems at a maximum working pressure of 2170 kPa and 1380 kPa, respectively, and a maximum working temperature of 23 °C.

Note: This Standard does not specify requirements for venting of combustion gases. In Canada, ULC S636 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. In the United States, UL 1738 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases.

1.2 Requirements

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, quality of work, dimensions and tolerances, hydrostatic sustained pressure strength, thermocycling resistance, solvent cement, joint strength, and markings.

Contact: [email protected] (Sarah Chung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 Scope of this Standard

This Standard specifies requirements for thermoplastic pressure piping. It includes reference publications, definitions, abbreviations, general requirements for materials and manufactured pipe and fittings, relevant test methods, and marking requirements.

Notes:

1) The terms “pipe” and “piping” are used interchangeably in the CSA B137 Series.

2) The terms “tube” and “tubing” are used interchangeably in the CSA B137 Series.

3) The terms "pipe” and “piping” are not interchangeable with the terms “tube” and “tubing” in the CSA B137 Series except where noted within the specific product standard.

4) This Standard does not specify requirements for venting of combustion gases. In Canada, ULC S636 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. In the United States, UL 1738 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases.

1.2 Intent of this Standard

This Standard is intended to be used in conjunction with one of the other Standards in the CSA B137 Series to form a complete Standard for a particular product.

Contact: [email protected] (Taurai Kurebwa)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 Purpose

This Standard is intended to support the use of technology in the provision of home and community care, and in making investments that will improve the quality of care while prioritizing the safety, security, and privacy of both clients and care providers and their personal health information.

1.2 Application

The standard provides requirements and recommendations for technology to support the continuum of care of clients being supported in the home and community care settings. This includes, but is not limited to mechanisms for evaluation, selection, procurement, infrastructure requirements, set-up, implementation, information management, data management, data entry, transfer, storage, emergency planning, communication and maintenance.

This standard is intended for all those who are directly or indirectly associated with the support and use of technology in home and community care environments. This includes governments, institutions (both public and private), service providers, other partners (e.g., designers, manufacturers, suppliers), clients and their care partners assisting in home and community care.

AnchorAnchor1.3 Limitations

This Standard does Anchornot address requirements for

a)    HCC technology purchased privately;

Note: HCC technology purchased privately as part of a contract with an HCC organization will be subject to the requirements of the standard.

b)   the management of medications, medication devices and systems, and medication reconciliation (see CAN/HSO 34014:2019);

c)    home hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis (see CSA Z364.5 and CSA Z364.6).

Note: This standard is complementary to CSA Z364.5 and Z364.6.

d)   direct client care; and

Note: Direct client care includes professional practice guidance (e.g. wound care by nurse) and clinical care.

e)    The standard will apply in general to the HCC technology which incorporate AI  however does not specifically look at the unique considerations likely required for technology of this nature.

Note: This is considering the urgency of how AI is shaping health care.

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.

AnchorAnchor1.5 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.

 

Contact: [email protected] (Sarah Chung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers polyethylene (PE) pipe and tubing, and fittings for use in transporting potable or non-potable water in applications such as water mains, water service lines, building supply lines, wastewater forcemains, reclaimed water, irrigation, district energy, or water-based ground source geothermal systems, in either buried, submerged, or above-ground installations.

1.2 Requirements

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, quality of work, dimensions, sustained pressure, environmental stress cracking, and markings.

Contact: [email protected] (Sarah Chung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) injection-moulded fittings that have gasketed joints and are intended for use in pressure applications such as water mains, water service piping, process piping, and fire lines. Fittings covered by this Standard are suitable for use with PVC pipes having outside diameter dimensions of cast iron pipe. Only one pressure rating, 1620 kPa at 23 °C (PC 235), is covered in this Standard and is suitable for use with compatible outside diameter PVC pipes having a dimension ratio (DR) of 18 or more.

Note: Where PVC fittings are to be used in applications other than those involving water, the manufacturer should be consulted.

1.2 Requirements

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, quality of work, long-term performance under sustained hydrostatic pressure, dimensions, markings, and injection-moulding quality.

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Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers rigid polyvinylchloride (PVC) pipe and fittings intended for use in pressure applications such as water mains, water service piping, and process piping. The fittings covered by this Standard include moulded, solvent-cemented, gasketed, or threaded fittings, and fittings that have been fabricated for use with any joining method.

Notes:

Where PVC pipe and fittings are to be used in non-water applications, the manufacturer should be consulted.

This Standard does not specify requirements for venting of combustion gases. In Canada, ULC S636 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases. In the United States, UL 1738 specifies testing and marking requirements for pipe, fittings, and accessories intended for venting of combustion gases.

1.2 Requirements

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, quality of work, dimensions, solvent cement, and markings for pipe and fittings. Requirements for hydrostatic sustained pressure, extrusion, impact resistance, and quality are also specified for pipe.

Contact: [email protected] (Sarah Chung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers molecularly oriented polyvinylchloride (PVCO) pipe intended for use in pressure applications such as water mains, sewer force mains, and process piping.

Note: This Standard does not address chemical compatibility between PVCO pipe and process fluids. Where PVCO pipe is to be used in non-water applications, the manufacturer should be consulted.

1.2 Joining method

PVCO complying with this Standard is not suitable for solvent cementing and is intended to be joined by gasketed joints.

1.3 Requirements

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, quality of work, dimensions, markings, hydrostatic sustained pressure, extrusion, impact resistance, and quality for PVCO pipe.

Contact: [email protected] (Sarah Chung)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Apr 1, 2025
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1.1 General

This Standard covers polyethylene/aluminum/polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) macrocomposite pipe consisting of a welded aluminum tube laminated by a melt adhesive to layers of polyethylene (PE) inside and outside the aluminum tube. The pipes covered in this Standard are pressure rated for 1380 kPa at 23 °C, 1035 kPa at 60 °C, or 690 kPa at 82 °C.

Systems are intended for use in potable water distribution systems or other applications, including municipal water service lines, reclaimed water distribution, radiant panel heating systems, hydronic baseboard heating systems, snow and ice melting systems, building services piping, compressed air distribution, ground source geothermal systems, underground irrigation, and compressed gas distribution (not including fuel gases), provided that the PE-AL-PE systems comply with the applicable code requirements. Residential and commercial systems are included.

Note: The complete structure, consisting of the aluminum, melt adhesive, and layers of PE intimately bonded together, is known as pipe. For the purposes of this Standard, the layer of welded aluminum, or the internal or external layer of PE, is known as a tube. Tubes, intimately bonded together by the melt adhesive, form a pipe.

1.2 Requirements

The Standard specifies requirements for materials, quality of work, dimensions, thermocycling resistance, sustained pressure performance, delamination resistance, and marking.

Notes:

1) In developing the hydrostatic design basis for PE-AL-PE pipes, in accordance with CSA B137.0, pressure has been substituted for fibre stress.

2) The pressure rating of PE-AL-PE pipes is contingent on the thickness of the aluminum metal reinforcing layer.

Pipes having the same dimension ratio but different metal reinforcing layer thicknesses will have different pressure ratings. The dimension ratio therefore cannot be used, as it is with homogeneous walled pipes, to assess changes in pressure rating with wall thickness variation.