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Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Nick Shrewsbury-Gee )
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 16, 2024
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1.1 Applicable equipment

This Standard applies to newly produced, outdoor cooking specialty gas appliances, hereinafter referred to as “appliances”, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials.

Note: Appliances submitted for examination under this Standard are classified as portable or stationary. These products are not intended for commercial use.

1.2 Applicable equipment for recreational vehicle

This Standard applies to recreational vehicle gas outdoor cooking appliances.

1.3 Non-applicable equipment

This Standard does not apply to

a) appliances for installation in or on a boat;

b) appliances for installation in the interior living space of a recreational vehicle; and

c) fryers/smokers for installation on a recreational vehicle.

1.4 Outdoor cooking specialty gas appliance

An appliance can be a

a) fryer;

b) boiler;

c) smoker;

d) tabletop gas grill incorporating an open top broiler, top burner(s), griddle, or any combination;

e) combination of any of the above; or

f) recreational vehicle outdoor cooking specialty gas appliance.

Note: A tabletop gas grill is not a built-in type.

1.5 Fuel systems

Appliances can be for connection to

a) a fixed fuel piping system, including a recreational vehicle’s low-pressure liquefied petroleum (LP) gas system; or

b) a self-contained LP gas or propane gas supply system of a single cylinder with a maximum size of 20 lb (9.1 kg) of fuel.

1.6 Fuel types

This Standard applies to appliances operating at inlet gas pressures not to exceed 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) for connection to a fixed fuel piping system for use with

a) natural gas;

b) LP gases; and

c) LP gas-air mixtures.

1.7 Self-contained systems

This Standard also applies to appliances designed for connection to a self-contained LP gas and propane gas supply systems (see Clause 4.54)

a) operating at regulated outlet pressures not to exceed 1 psi (6.9 kPa); or

b) operating at regulated outlet pressures in excess of 1 psi (6.9 kPa) but not greater than 10 psi (69 kPa).

Notes:

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

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

1.8 Pressure references

Throughout this Standard, gauge pressures are designated in pounds per square inch (psi) and kilopascals (kPa). The terminology “psig” is not used. Where “psi” is used, it is understood to be pound per square inch gauge. Absolute pressures are not used in this Standard.

1.9 Measurement units

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 (see Clause 8).

1.10 LP gas cylinder label

Annex A contains the LP gas cylinder label.

1.11 Conversion kits

Annex B contains provisions for outdoor cooking specialty gas appliance conversion kits.

1.12 Smart-enabled appliances

Annex D contains provisions that are applicable to a smart-enabled appliance.

1.13 Items unique to the United States

Clause 7 contains provisions that are unique to the United States.

1.14 Items unique to Canada

Clause 8 contains provisions that are unique to Canada.

1.15 Non-applicable standard

An appliance covered by this Standard need not comply with the provisions of CAN1-2.21.

1.16 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] (Colin Moorhouse)
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 17, 2024
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1.1 Inclusions

This Code contains the requirements for fuel-burning appliances and equipment located downstream of the manual shut-off valve specified in Clause 6.18.2 of CSA B149.1.

1.2 Exclusions

This Code does not apply to

a) installations in marine pipeline terminals;

b) gas where used as a feedstock in petroleum refineries or chemical plants;

c) gas designated for storage or handling, or both, at propane gas bulk plants;

d) gas where used for natural gas for vehicles;

e) a new appliance that is certified to an approved Standard;

f) a manually operated appliance with an input not exceeding 20 000 Btu/h (6 kW) used for industrial applications;

g) other fuels not covered in this Code and used in combination with gas; and

h) a certified appliance when changing the fuel type with a certified conversion kit for the appliance.

1.3 Fuel

When another fuel is used in the installation and in combination with gas, the safe operation of that fuel needs to be approved.

1.4 Application

Requirements contained in this Code apply only to that portion of an appliance using gas as defined in Clause 1.7, atmosphere gas, and reaction gas.

1.5 Types of appliances and controls

The requirements contained in this Code apply to

a)  an appliance that is not certified to an approved Standard;

b)  a previously certified or previously field-approved appliance where the certification or approval has been voided due to a modification of the appliance installation or control system; and

c) programmable logic controllers or microprocessor-based controls used for flame safety and fuel/air ratio control.

1.6 Hierarchy

 For an appliance for which there is an approved standard, the requirements in this Code may replace or supplement the requirements in an approved standard to achieve a field approval under this Code, with the permission of the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).

1.7 Gas type

When the term “gas” is used, the requirements of this Code include, and apply equally to, any of the following gases or mixtures of them: natural gas, manufactured gas, propane, propane air, propylene, butane (normal butane or isobutane), butylene, hydrogen and hydrogen – natural gas blends.

1.8 Units of measure

The values given in yard/pound units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.9 Biogas

When using digester gas, landfill gas or biogas, this Code is to be used in conjunction with CSA B149.6.

1.10 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.

Origin: CSA
Close date: May 21, 2024
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This Code specifies objective-based requirements for system interoperability and for the safety, security, and privacy of persons and/or property against vulnerabilities of an intelligent building system (IBS) network. This Code also specifies requirements for resource efficiency and indoor air quality.

This Code outlines operational requirements for IBS networks in relations to the following data-centric criteria:

a)    data protection;
b)   data collectors;
c)    data flow;
d)   data management; and
e)    data integrity.

1.1 Inclusions

This Code applies to the following which should be considered to meet the objectives of this Code:  

a)    all type of data (including personal data) collected, processed, stored, or transmitted by the IBS network;

b)   all devices and systems that collect, process, store, or transmit data from building systems connected physically and/or logically to the IBS network;

c)    all devices and systems intended to be connected to the IBS network; and

d)   all resources required to manage or use the IBS network.

Notes:

1)    Devices or systems that are disconnected and reconnected periodically are within the scope of this document. Systems or devices with no intention to reconnect are considered outside its scope.

2)    Cloud-connected systems are included as part of the IBS network.

1.2 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.

Categories: Energy
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 21, 2024
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1.1
1.1.1
This Standard applies to packaged heat/energy-recovery ventilators (HRVs/ERVs) that consist of factory- assembled elements, including fans or blowers, in which heat or heat and moisture are transferred between two isolated airstreams.

1.1.2
This Standard specifies laboratory methods of test and procedures for rating the apparent effectiveness and recovery efficiency of HRVs/ERVs. Procedures for determining air movement capabilities and the leakage of air from one airstream to another are also included.

1.1.3
Packaged HRVs/ERVs that use a refrigeration cycle or circulating fluid to transfer heat between two isolated airstreams may be rated using this Standard.

1.2
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.

Origin: CSA
Close date: May 24, 2024
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1.1 Management requirements for facilities collecting, processing, storing, and using human blood components for transfusion

This Standard provides management requirements for facilities that collect, process, store, and use human blood components for transfusion. It addresses issues of safety, efficacy, and quality for recipients, safety of donors, management of blood components, and safety of facility personnel and others who are exposed to or potentially affected by blood components.

1.2 Scope

This Standard applies to blood centres, transfusion services, and to any other organization that collects, processes, stores, or uses human blood components for transfusion.

1.3 Requirements for storage and use of blood products

It also includes requirements for the storage and use of blood products, when such products are within the responsibility of an organization that is covered by this Standard.

Note: While this Standard does not specifically apply to organizations that manage blood products but not blood components (e.g., a hospital pharmacy), these organizations are encouraged to review the relevant requirements for blood products and incorporate them as appropriate into their procedures.

1.4 Activities within the scope of the Standard

As a management standard, this Standard is not intended to replace detailed specifications and operating procedures; rather, it is intended for use in their preparation. It includes requirements for policies and procedures, quality management, personnel, physical plant, and equipment. In addition, this Standard outlines specific requirements to be included in the facility’s operating procedures for the following activities:

a) donor selection for allogeneic blood collection;

b) collection of blood components for transfusion;

c) preparation of blood components;

d) testing and labelling of blood components;

e) release, storage, packing, and transportation;

f) requests, pre-transfusion testing, selection of components, and acceptance criteria;

g) transfusion;

h) autologous blood collection and transfusion;

i) apheresis donation;

j) transfusion service responsibilities regarding blood products used in the facility;

Note: This Item refers to blood products that are managed directly through the transfusion service, as opposed to those managed by other services, e.g., the pharmacy.

k) directed donations and designated donations;

l) pre-assessed donor programs;

m) home transfusion;

n) adverse event monitoring and corrective action;

o) removal of unsafe components and donors from the blood supply;

p) record management; and

q) validation and maintenance of computer systems.

1.5 Exclusions

This Standard does not include requirements for activities associated with

a) the collection of plasma for use in the manufacture of plasma products; and

b) the processing, manufacture, or commercial distribution of blood products, including solvent detergent plasma.

Note: Plasma for use in the manufacture of a drug for human use is covered under the Blood Regulations.

1.6 Use of shall, should, and may

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.

Origin: CSA
Close date: May 24, 2024
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1.1 Exigences en matière de gestion pour les établissements prélevant, traitant, entreposant et utilisant les produits sanguins labiles humains à des fins de transfusion

Cette norme traite des exigences en matière de gestion pour les établissements qui prélèvent, traitent, entreposent et utilisent les produits sanguins labiles humains à des fins de transfusion. Elle aborde les questions touchant l’innocuité, l’efficacité et la qualité de ces produits pour les receveurs, la sécurité des donneurs, la gestion des produits sanguins labiles et la sécurité du personnel de l’établissement et de toute autre personne exposée aux produits sanguins labiles ou susceptible d’en subir les effets.

1.2 Domaine d’application

Cette norme vise les établissements du sang, les services transfusionnels, en plus de toute autre organisation qui prélève, traite, entrepose ou utilise les produits sanguins labiles humains à des fins transfusionnelles.

1.3 Exigences relatives à l’entreposage et à l’utilisation des produits sanguins stables

Elle comprend aussi des exigences relatives à l’entreposage et à l’utilisation des produits sanguins stables lorsque de tels produits sont du ressort d’une organisation visée par cette norme.

Note : Bien que cette norme ne s’applique pas spécifiquement aux organisations qui gèrent des produits sanguins stables mais pas de produits sanguins labiles (p. ex., une pharmacie d’hôpital), ces organisations sont invitées à étudier les exigences pertinentes concernant les produits sanguins stables et à les intégrer, s’il y a lieu, à leurs procédures.

1.4 Activités au sein du domaine d'application de la norme

À titre de norme de gestion, cette norme ne vise pas à remplacer des consignes ou procédures opératoires détaillées, mais plutôt à servir à leur préparation. Elle comprend les exigences relatives aux politiques et aux procédures, à la gestion de la qualité, au personnel, aux installations physiques et à l’équipement. En plus, cette norme précise les exigences particulières à incorporer aux procédures opératoires de l’établissement pour les activités suivantes :

a) sélection des donneurs pour le prélèvement sanguin allogénique;

b) prélèvement des produits sanguins labiles à des fins transfusionnelles;

c) préparation des produits sanguins labiles;

d) analyse et étiquetage des produits sanguins labiles;

e) mise en circulation, entreposage, emballage et transport;

f) requêtes, épreuves prétransfusionnelles, sélection des composants et critères d’acceptation;

g) transfusion;

h) prélèvement et transfusion du sang autologue;

i) aphérèse;

j) responsabilités des services transfusionnels à l’égard des produits sanguins stables utilisés dans l’établissement;

Note : Cet alinéa concerne les produits sanguins stables gérés directement par l’entremise du service transfusionnel, par opposition à ceux gérés par d’autres services, p. ex., la pharmacie.

 

k) dons dirigés et dons désignés;

l) programmes de donneurs pré-évalués;

m) transfusion à domicile;

n) surveillance des effets indésirables et mesures correctives;

o) exclusion du sang, des produits sanguins labiles et des donneurs non sécuritaires du système d’approvisionnement en sang;

p) gestion des dossiers; et

q) validation et entretien des systèmes informatiques.

1.5 Activités exclues

Cette norme ne traite pas des exigences relatives aux activités suivantes :

a) le prélèvement du plasma destiné à la fabrication de produits plasmatiques; et

b) le traitement, la transformation ou la distribution commerciale des produits sanguins stables, y compris le plasma traité au solvant-détergent.

Note : Le plasma destiné à la fabrication de médicaments pour usage humain est assujetti aux dispositions du Règlement sur le sang.

1.6 Utilisation des termes doit, devrait et peut

Dans cette norme, le terme « doit » indique une exigence, c.-à-d., une prescription que l’utilisateur doit respecter pour assurer la conformité à la norme; « devrait » indique une recommandation ou ce qu’il est conseillé, mais non obligatoire de faire; et « peut » indique une possibilité ou ce qu’il est permis de faire.

Les notes qui accompagnent les articles ne comprennent pas de prescriptions ni de recommandations. Elles servent à séparer du texte les explications ou les renseignements qui ne font pas proprement partie de la norme.

Les notes au bas des figures et des tableaux font partie de ceux-ci et peuvent être rédigées comme des prescriptions.

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

Categories: Electrical
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 24, 2024
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1 Scope

This European Standard applies to cast aluminium alloy enclosures pressurized with dry air, inert gases, for example sulphur hexafluoride or nitrogen or a mixture of such gases, used in indoor or outdoor installations of high-voltage switchgear and controlgear above 1 kV, where the gas is used principally for its dielectric and/or arc-quenching properties with rated voltages

Above 1kV and up to and including 52 kV and with gas-filled enclosures with design pressure higher than 300 kPa relative pressure (gauge);

And with rated voltage above 52 kV.

The enclosures comprise parts of electrical equipment not necessarily limited to the following examples:

Circuit-breakers
Switch-disconnectors
Disconnectors
Earthing switches
Current transformers
Voltage transformers
Surge arrestors
Busbars and connections
Etc.

The scope also covers pressurized components such as the centre chamber of live tank switchgear, gas-insulated current transformers, etc.

Categories: Energy
Contact: [email protected] (Colin Moorhouse)
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 24, 2024
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1.1 General

This Standard specifies the minimum design, construction, operation, maintenance, and emergency response requirements for the storage, handling, and dispensing of aviation fuels at aerodromes.

1.2 Inclusions

This Standard specifies requirements for

a) the safety of aerodrome employees and the travelling public;

b) the provision of clean, dry, and on-specification aviation fuel; and

c) the protection of property and the environment associated with the storage, handling, and dispensing of aviation fuels.

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.

1.4 Units of measurement

The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purpose of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Categories: Energy
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 25, 2024
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1.1 Inclusions

This Standard is intended for refrigerated facilities with the following characteristics:

a) Refrigerated storage and refrigerated processing facilities for food and beverage products.
b) Vapour-compression cycle and providing cooling by convection or conduction.
c)Refrigerated zone volume equal to or greater than 283 m3 (10,000 ft3).
d) Greater than 50% of the facility floor area being refrigerated.

Note: Refer to CSA C500.1 for assessing the BEF of the refrigeration system only. For example where the non-refrigerated floor area exceeds 50%.

1.2 Exclusions

This Standard is not intended for use for the following systems:

a) Stand-alone packaged walk-in cooler and freezer units.
b) Mobile refrigeration units.
c) Cryogenic freezing processes.
d) Grocery and retail facilities

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.

1.4 SI 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.

Categories: Electrical
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 25, 2024
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2.1 Type of Equipment

This Standard applies to welded composite enclosures of cast and wrought aluminium and aluminium alloy enclosures pressurized with dry air, inert gases, eg, sulphur hexafluoride, carbon tetrafluoride, or nitrogen or a mixture of such gases, used in indoor or outdoor installations of high-voltage switchgear and controlgear, where the gas is used principally for its dielectric and/or arc-quenching properties, with rated voltages

(a) 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV and with gas-filled compartments with design pressure greater than 3 bar (gauge); and
(b) 72.5 kV and above.

The enclosures comprise parts of electrical equipment not necessarily limited to the following examples:

- Circuit-breakers;
- Switch-disconnectors;
- Disconnectors;
- Earthing switches;
- Current transformers;
- Voltage transformers;
- Surge arresters;
- Busbars and connections.

The scope covers also pressurized components such as the centre-chamber of live tank switchgear and controlgear, gas-insulated current transformers, etc.

2.2 Production

The production of the enclosures shall be in accordance with documented welding procedures which shall be carried out by well trained and supervised welding personnel. Where international standards (ISO or CEN) are not available, National Standards may be used.

NOTE - This standard will be revised as soon as possible when ISO or CEN standards covering the various aspects are available.

2.3 Quality Assurance

It is the intention of this standard, that the switchgear manufacturer shall be responsible for achieving and maintaining a consistent and adequate quality of product.

Sufficient examinations shall be made by the enclosure manufacturer to ensure that the materials, production and testing comply in all respects with the requirements of this standard and ISO 6213:1983. Inspection by the user's inspectors shall not absolve the switchgear manufacturer from his responsibility to exercise such quality assurance procedures as to ensure that the requirements and the intent of this standard are satisfied.

NOTE - The manufacturer should have a quality assurance program registered to the applicable ISO 9000 series Standards.

Canadian Deviations are included in this Standard.

Categories: Electrical
Origin: CSA
Close date: May 25, 2024
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2.1 Type of Equipment

This Standard applies to fusion welded wrought steel enclosures pressurized with dry air, inert gases, eg, sulphur hexafluoride, carbon tetrafluoride, or nitrogen or a mixture of such gases, used in indoor or outdoor installations of high-voltage switchgear and controlgear, where the gas is used principally for its dielectric and/or arc-quenching properties, with rated voltages

(a) 1 kV and up to and including 52 kV and with gas-filled compartments with design pressure greater than 3 bar (gauge); and
(b) 72.5 kV and above.

The enclosures comprise parts of electrical equipment not necessarily limited to the following examples:

-Circuit-breakers
- Switch-disconnectors
- Disconnectors
- Earthing switches
 Current transformers
- Voltage transformers
- Surge arresters
- Busbars and connections

The scope also covers pressurized components such as the centre chamber of live tank switchgear, gas-insulated current transformers, etc.

2.2 Production

The production of the enclosures shall be in accordance with documented welding procedures which shall be carried out by well trained and supervised welding personnel. Where international standards (ISO or CEN) are not available national standards may be used.

NOTE - The standard will be revised as soon as possible when ISO or CEN standards covering the various aspects are available.

2.3 Quality Assurance

It is the intention of this standard that the switchgear manufacturer shall be responsible for achieving and maintaining a consistent and adequate quality of product.

Sufficient examinations shall be made by the enclosure manufacturer to ensure that the materials, production and testing comply in all respects with the requirements of this standard and ISO 6213:1983. Inspection by user's inspectors shall not absolve the switchgear manufacturer from this responsibility to exercise such quality assurance procedures as to ensure that the requirements and intent of this standard are satisfied.

NOTE - The manufacturer should have a quality assurance program registered to the applicable ISO 9000 series standards.

Canadian Deviations are included in this Standard.

Origin: CSA
Close date: May 27, 2024
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The scope of these projects it to complete the international adoptions of all the standards listed in Annex A. 

Origin: CSA
Close date: May 27, 2024
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The scope of these projects it to complete the international adoptions of all the standards listed in Annex A. 

Origin: CSA
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The scope of these projects it to complete the international adoptions of all the standards listed in Annex A. 

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The scope of these projects it to complete the international adoptions of all the standards listed in Annex A. 

Origin: CSA
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The scope of these projects it to complete the international adoptions of all the standards listed in Annex A. 

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The scope of these projects it to complete the international adoptions of all the standards listed in Annex A. 

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The scope of these projects it to complete the international adoptions of all the standards listed in Annex A. 

Origin: CSA
Close date: May 31, 2024
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1.1 Inclusions

This Standard specifies the requirements for the design, manufacture, construction, modification, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors.

1.2 Exclusions

This standard does not address;

the requirements for abnormal or unusual conditions that are not specifically provided for;

all prescribed details of engineering and construction;

all safety issues associated with passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors

1.3 Equipment covered

For this Standard, passenger ropeways and passenger conveyors include

reversible passenger ropeways with single- or double-track ropes;

fixed and detachable grip circulating above-surface monocable, bi-cable, and tri-cable ropeways, including cabin ropeways, chair ropeways, and similar devices;

surface ropeways, including T-bar ropeways, J-bar ropeways, platter ropeways, and similar devices;

tows, including wire and fibre rope tows;

tows for secondary carriers; and

devices with a moving flexible element that

transport passengers uphill for recreational or sport activities; or

are used as loading conveyors.

1.4 Freight

Freight may be carried on the equipment, provided that allowance has been made in the design and required precautions are taken.

1.5 Funicular railways

This Standard may be adopted for use with funicular railways and self-powered reversible passenger ropeways.

1.6 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] (Stephanie D’Addese)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Jun 4, 2024
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1.1

This Standard specifies requirements for evaluating adhesives used to bond solid wood materials in structural wood products intended for limited moisture exposure applications.

Note: See Annex D for additional information on limited exposure and other moisture exposure categories for structural wood adhesives.

 

1.2

This Standard specifies requirements for evaluating the resistance of adhesives to

shear caused by compression loading, under both dry and re-dry conditions;

delamination during accelerated exposure to wetting and drying; and

deformation under static shear loading during exposure to heat or high humidity.

 

1.3

This Standard is not intended for assessment of the effects of chemical treatments of wood on adhesive performance.

 

1.4

In CSA Standards, “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; “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and “can” is used to express possibility or capability. 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.