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1.1 General

This Standard covers wrought steel buttwelding fittings, including extruded headers, primarily intended for use in oil or gas pipeline systems.

Note: Induction and cold bends are covered in CSA Z245.16 and CSA Z245.17, respectively.

1.2 Size, grade, and category

1.2.1 Size

This Standard covers fittings in sizes from NPS 1/2 to NPS 60 (see Table A.1).

1.2.2 Grade

Other than sour service, this Standard covers fittings from Grade 207 to Grade 690. For sour service, this Standard covers fittings from Grade 207 to Grade 483.

Note: The standard grades are Grades 207, 241, 290, 317, 359, 386, 414, 448, 483, 550, 620, and 690 (see Table 1); however, intermediate grades can be used in accordance with Clause 9.2.2.

1.2.3 Category

This Standard covers fittings in the following categories:

Category I: fittings without requirements for proven notch-toughness properties; and

Category II: fittings with requirements for proven notch-toughness properties.

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

1.3 Assemblies

This Standard does not cover assemblies.

Note: An assembly means a grouping of fittings or flanges, or both, joined by one or more circumferential welds.

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.

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1.1 General

This Standard covers wrought steel welding neck and blind flanges primarily intended for use in oil or gas pipeline systems.

1.2 Size, grade, nominal pressure class, and category

1.2.1 Size

This Standard covers flanges in sizes from NPS 1/2 to NPS 60. (See Table A.1.)

1.2.2 Grade

For other than sour service, this Standard covers flanges from Grade 248 to Grade 690. For sour service, this Standard covers flanges from Grade 248 to Grade 483.

Note: The standard grades are Grades 248, 290, 317, 359, 386, 414, 448, 483, 550, 620, and 690 (see Table 4); however, intermediate grades may also be used.

1.2.3 Nominal pressure class

This Standard covers flanges having cold working-pressure ratings designated by nominal pressure classes from PN 20 to PN 420. The standard nominal pressure classes are shown in Table 1. (ASME class designations are shown in Table B.1.)

1.2.4 Category

This Standard covers flanges in the following categories:

a) Category I: flanges without requirements for proven notch-toughness properties; and

b) Category II: flanges with requirements for proven notch-toughness properties.

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

1.3 Assemblies

This Standard does not cover assemblies.

Note: An assembly is a grouping of fittings or flanges, or both, joined by one or more circumferential welds.

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.

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1.1 General

This Standard covers steel valves primarily intended for use in oil or gas pipeline systems. The Scope as presented within the valve reference standard(s) takes precedence without restriction insofar as there is no conflict with the governing installation code and this Standard as agreed to with the purchaser. The valve reference standards, which have been adopted in their entirety, are as per the following except as noted within this Standard. This Standard provides modification or additional content as deemed applicable by the user:

a) API 6D;

b) API 599;

c) API 600;

d) API 602;

e) API 608; and

f) API 609.

Note: Items a) to f) all default to ASME B16.34 for pressure/temperature ratings, materials, and other basic elements of valve design and construction.

1.2 Size, nominal pressure class, and category

1.2.1 Size

This Standard covers valves in the sizes specified in the scope of the valve reference standards. (See Clause 5.3 and informative Table A.1)

1.2.2 Nominal pressure class

This Standard covers valves in the scope of the valve reference standards. (See Clause 5.2 and informative Table B.1).

1.2.3 Category

This Standard covers valves in the following categories:

a) Category I: valves without requirements for proven notch-toughness properties (for design temperatures at or above –29 °C); and

b) Category II: valves with requirements for proven notch-toughness properties (for design temperatures at or above –45 °C).

Note: This Standard is not applicable for temperatures below –45 °C.

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.

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Origin: CSA
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1.1
This Standard applies to encapsulated isolating transformers for use as a circuit continuity device, intended to be installed in airport field lighting series circuits for use in nonhazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.2
This Standard applies to transformers that consist of electrically separated primary and secondary coils that are wound upon a core, the assembly being enclosed in a waterproof case with molded on lead connectors. The primary coil is connected into the series circuit and the secondary coil to the light fixture lead by means of plug/receptacle connectors.

1.3
Transformers constructed to meet the requirements of this Standard are suitable for continuous outdoor service in ambient temperatures from a minimum of –55 °C to a maximum of +65 °C and for direct earth burial or placement in a housing (junction box) of an airport lighting raceway system.

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.

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This International Standard covers electrical mobile motor-operated vacuum cleaners Equipment Protection Level (EPL) Dc.

1DV DR Modification of Clause 1 to replace it with the following:

1DV.1 This International Standard covers electrical mobile motor-operated vacuum cleaners Equipment Protection Level (EPL) Dc for use in Zone 22 locations.

This includes dust extractors, for wet suction or dry suction, intended for commercial indoor use with or without attachments, to collect combustible dust in an explosive dust   atmosphere.

1DV.2 This includes dust extractors, for wet suction or dry suction, intended for commercial indoor use with or without attachments, to collect combustible dust in an explosive dust   atmosphere.  Vacuum cleaners intended for Zone 22, Group IIIC are not permitted in the US because there are only Zone 20 and Zone 21 locations for this dust group.

This document supplements and modifies the requirements of IEC 60079-0. Whenever a requirement of this standard is in conflict with a requirement of IEC 60079-0, the requirement   of this standard will take precedence.

1DV.3 This document supplements and modifies the requirements of IEC 60079-0 UL 60079-0 and CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0. Whenever a requirement of this standard is in conflict with a requirement of IEC 60079-0 UL 60079-0 or CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0, the requirement   of this standard will take precedence.

The following power systems are covered:

– mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances.

This document does not cover specific hazards associated with extreme ambient temperatures (less than –20 °C or higher than 40 °C) unless otherwise marked by the manufacturer as given in IEC 60079-0. The temperatures shall not exceed the temperature range of –20 °C to +60 °C.

1DV.4 This document does not cover specific hazards associated with extreme ambient temperatures (less than –20 °C or higher than 40 °C) unless otherwise marked by the manufacturer as given in IEC 60079-0 UL 60079-0 or CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0. The temperatures shall not exceed the temperature range of –20 °C to +60 °C.

1DV.5 This document does not cover specific hazards associated with the suction of flammable liquids.

This document does not cover motorized cleaning heads for which additional requirements are under consideration.

 

This document does not apply to

– back-pack vacuum cleaners;
– vacuum cleaners with a traction drive;
– vacuum cleaners and water-suction cleaning appliances for household use (IEC 60335-2-2 CSA-E60335-2-2, CSA C22.2 No. 243 / UL 1017);
– floor treatment machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-67, IEC  60335-2-72) with or without a traction drive
– spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68 CSA C22.2 No. 60335-2-68 / UL 60335-2-68);
– hand-held mains-operated electrical garden blowers, vacuums and blower vacuums (IEC 60335-2-100 CSA C22.2 No. 243 / UL 1017);
– hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools (IEC 62841 series CSA C22.2 No. 60745 (all parts), UL 60745 (all parts), CAN/CSA E1029 (all parts), UL987, CSA C22.2 No. 71.2, CSA C22.2 No. 62841 (all parts), UL 62841 (all parts);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601-1 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60601-1 / UL 60601-1, AAMI ES 60601-1);
– machines designed for use in corrosive environments;
– machines designed for picking up flammable liquids or combustible liquids with a flash point below 55 °C;
– machines designed for use in explosive environments due to the presence of explosive substances or pyrotechnical products, or unstable chemical substances.

1DV.6 Where references are made to IEC and ISO standards, the reference requirements found in these standards apply as modified by any applicable US or Canadian National Differences for the standard (see Clause 2).

 

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1.1
This Standard applies to devices intended to potentially remove/reduce airborne particulate matter, VOCs, or microorganisms from the air in indoor residential and commercial with self-contained or duct-mounted applications.

1.2
This standard applies to powered:

a) extra-low and low voltage electrostatic air cleaners
b) ionizing air cleaners
c) photocatalytic oxidizer type air cleaners
d) UV (ultraviolet) devices that emit UVC radiation between 100 and 280 nm

1.3
This Standard does not apply to unpowered air filters.

1.4
This Standard applies to cord-connected and permanently-connected equipment operating at nominal supply voltages up to 600 V, single-phase or polyphase, that is intended to be installed or used in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.5
This standard also applies to products powered by Universal Serial Bus (USB) supply source and rechargeable batteries.

1.6
This Standard does not apply to electrostatic air cleaners for use in hazardous locations or in atmospheres defined as hazardous by the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

1.7
This Standard does not specify requirements for the effectiveness of air cleaners with respect to the removal of airborne particles.

1.8
This Standard does not apply to electrostatic air cleaners intended for industrial use.

1.9
This Standard does not apply to air cleaners for residential use that are designed to generate ozone intentionally.

1.10
This Standard does not apply to ozone generators, and/or devices intentionally using ozone to treat or condition air, designed exclusively to be connected to air duct systems.

1.11
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.

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Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 16, 2024
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1.1

This standard applies to electric vehicle energy management system(s) (EVEMS) product, sub-assemblies of matched assembly systems, and associated software, that provide functional safety control of electrical parameters intended to permit a demand factor to be applied to a calculated load for electric vehicle power transfer system equipment (EVPTSE), rated 1000 Volts ac or 1500 Volts dc or less, installed in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, CSA C22.1, and, the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. An EVEMS may be equipped with other functionalities including non-safety control and communication.

1.2

The equipment to which the requirements of this standard apply is intended for use in indoor and outdoor nonhazardous locations.

1.3

This standard also includes a verification protocol, to validate the conditions listed in Electric Vehicle Energy Management Systems requirements of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, or the National Electrical Code are met, when EVEMS is implemented in accordance with the Electrical Code requirements for Canada and the USA. Refer to Section 0, Introduction.

1.4

The requirements of this standard do not apply to:

Equipment, sub-assemblies, or portions of software of EVEMS that do not perform load functional safety control if they are already covered by existing electrical equipment standards.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) contained in CSA C22.2 No. 280/UL 2594/NMX-J-677-ANCE (which does not contain EVEMS functionality)

Personnel Protection Systems for Electric Vehicle Supply Circuits as covered in CSA C22.2 No. 281.1/UL 2231-1 /NMX-J-668/1-ANCE and CSA C22.2 No. 281.2/UL 2231-2/NMX-J-668/2-ANCE.

Battery Chargers as covered by CSA C22.2 No. 346

Electric Vehicle Power Export Equipment (EVPE) equipment contained in CSA C22.2 No. 348/UL 9741 (which does not contain EVEMS functionality).

Wireless Power Transfer equipment contained in CSA C22.2 No. 61980-1 (which does not contain EVEMS functionality).

Wireless Power Transfer equipment is contained in UL 2750.

DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles contained in ANCE NMX-J-817/CSA C22.2 No.346/UL2202 (which does not contain EVEMS functionality).

1.5

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. 

Contact: [email protected] (Zaeem Khalid)
Origin: CSA
Close date: Sep 16, 2024
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0.1 General

This Standard provides a common set of safety indicators for use in process, operations, and safety management for passenger and transit railway systems in Canada.

0.2 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 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.

0.3 Units of measure

This Standard uses SI units as the units of record. All values reported shall include a unit of measurement.

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1.1 Application of exemption quantities or clearance levels

This Guideline addresses the application of exemption quantities or clearance levels for the release of waste and other materials containing, or potentially containing, nuclear substances. In this Guideline, such materials are referred to as “impacted materials”.

In this Guideline, “nuclear substances” encompasses those defined by the Nuclear Safety and Control Act, with the exception of Deuterium.

This Guideline has been developed to address the application of the Nuclear Substances and Radiation Devices Regulations (NSRDR), but it may also be used for guidance on the application of other exemption quantities or clearance levels.

Notes:

For the purposes of this Guideline, in Canada, the federal AHJ is the CNSC

Examples of other exemption quantities or clearance levels include specific criteria set by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and the criteria provided in IAEA No. GSR Part 3

 

1.2 Strategies and methodologies for the exemption or clearance process

This Guideline includes strategies and methodologies to optimize efforts and confidence levels of the exemption or clearance process, including

a) determining appropriate exemption quantities, conditional clearance levels, or unconditional clearance levels;

b) providing sampling and analysis techniques for assessing the radiological status of materials identified for exemption or clearance; and

c) applying decision techniques for evaluating sampling and analysis results against the exemption quantities or clearance levels.

1.3 Types of materials

This Guideline addresses exemption or clearance of

a) moderate and bulk quantities of solids, including

i) materials and equipment;

ii) building structures (in-situ) and building materials from demolition activities; and

iii) lands (in-situ) and excavated soils; and

 

b) non-effluent liquids.

Notes:

This Guideline addresses the radiological properties of materials intended for exemption or clearance.

This Guideline also covers radiological aspects of impacted materials with mixed contaminants; that is, materials that contain, or might contain, both nuclear substances and hazardous, chemical, or biological components

 

1.4 Exclusions

This Guideline does not address:

Exemption or clearance of the following types of materials:

Category I, II, or III material as defined in the Nuclear Security Regulations;

liquid or gaseous effluents from nuclear facilities;

For requirements and guidance on effluents from nuclear facilities, see the CSA N288 Series of Standards.

naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) or technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material (TENORM) other than NORM or TENORM that is or has been associated with the development, production, or use of nuclear energy;

Notes:

In Canada, NORM and TENORM are addressed by Health Canada in Canadian Guidelines for the Management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) and are regulated by Provincial and Territorial governments.

While this Guideline is not applicable to the management NORM or TENORM, the principles in this Guideline can be useful for their management.

effluents directly resulting from patients who have received medically administered nuclear substances; and

remains of deceased nuclear medicine patients from medical facilities.

aspects related to safeguards;

non-radiological aspects of materials with mixed contaminants; and

application of the concept of exclusion, as defined by the AHJ.

1.5 CSA N292.0

This Guideline is used in conjunction with CSA N292.0, as applicable.

1.6 Users

This Guideline applies to organizations or facilities of all sizes that generate, handle, process, transport, store, and dispose of nuclear substances.

Note: Examples of facilities include, but are not limited to, nuclear reactors, waste management facilities, research institutes, medical facilities, manufacturing facilities, laboratories, and industrial facilities.

1.7 Terminology

In this Guideline, “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 Guideline.

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1.1 Application des quantités d’exemption ou des niveaux de libération.

Cette ligne directrice traite de l’application des quantités d’exemption ou des niveaux de libération pour le rejet de déchets et d’autres matières contenant ou susceptibles de contenir des substances nucléaires. Dans cette ligne directrice, ces matières sont appelées « matières contaminées ».

Dans cette ligne directrice, les « substances nucléaires » englobent celles qui sont définies dans la Loi sur la sûreté et la réglementation nucléaires, à l’exception du deutérium.

Cette ligne directrice a été élaborée pour traiter de l’application du Règlement sur les substances nucléaires et les appareils à rayonnement (RSNAR), mais elle peut également servir de guide pour l’application d’autres quantités d’exemption ou niveaux de libération.

Notes :

Dans le contexte de cette ligne directrice, au Canada, l’autorité compétente fédérale est la CCSN.

Des exemples d’autres quantités d’exemption ou niveaux de libération comprennent des critères spécifiques élaborés par l’autorité compétente (AC) et les critères fournis dans le Nº GSR partie 3 de l’AIEA.

 

1.2 Stratégies et méthodologies pour le processus d’exemption ou de libération

Cette ligne directrice comprend des stratégies et des méthodologies visant à optimiser les efforts et les niveaux de confiance du processus d’exemption ou de libération, notamment :

a) en établissant des quantités d’exemption, des niveaux de libération conditionnelle ou des niveaux de libération inconditionnelle;

b) en proposant des techniques d’échantillonnage et d’analyse pour l’évaluation de l’état radiologique des matières identifiées comme candidates à l’exemption ou la libération; et

c) en appliquant des techniques décisionnelles permettant d’évaluer les résultats en fonction des quantités d’exemption et des niveaux de libération.

1.3 Types de matériaux

Cette ligne directrice traite de l’exemption ou de la libération :

a) de quantités modérées et en vrac de matières solides, y compris :

i) les matériaux et les équipements;

ii) les structures (in situ) et les matériaux de construction provenant d’activités de démantèlement; et

iii) les sols (in situ) et les sols excavés; et

 

b) les liquides non effluents.

Notes :

Cette ligne directrice traite des propriétés radiologiques des matières destinées à l’exemption ou à la libération.

Cette ligne directrice traite également des aspects radiologiques des matières contaminées comportant des contaminants mixtes, c’est-à-dire des matières qui contiennent ou pourraient contenir à la fois des substances nucléaires et des composants dangereux, chimiques ou biologiques.

 

 

1.4 Exclusions

Cette ligne directrice ne traite pas de ce qui suit :

Exemption ou libération des types de matières suivantes :

matières de catégorie I, II, ou III telles que définies dans le Règlement sur la sécurité nucléaire;

effluents liquides ou gazeux des installations nucléaires;

Pour les exigences et les conseils concernant les effluents des installations nucléaires, voir la série de normes CSA N288.

matières radioactives naturelles (MRN) ou matières radioactives naturelles améliorées technologiquement (MRNAT) autres que les MRN ou les MRNAT qui sont ou ont été associées au développement, à la production ou à l’utilisation de l’énergie nucléaire;

Notes :

Au Canada, les MRN et les MRNAT sont traités par Santé Canada dans les Lignes directrices canadiennes pour la gestion des matières radioactives naturelles (MRN) et sont réglementées par les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux.

Bien que cette ligne directrice guide ne concerne pas à la gestion des MRN ou des MRNAT, les principes qu’elle contient sont susceptibles d’être utiles pour leur gestion.

effluents provenant directement de patients ayant reçu des substances nucléaires administrées à des fins médicales; et

restes des patients décédés ayant subi un traitement en médecine nucléaire, en provenance d’une installation médicale.

aspects liés aux mesures de protection;

aspects non radiologiques des matières contenant des contaminants mixtes; et

l’application du concept d’exclusion, tel que défini par l’autorité compétente.

1.5 CSA N292.0

Cette ligne directrice est utilisée conjointement avec CSA N292.0, le cas échéant.

1.6 Utilisateurs

Cette ligne directrice s’applique aux organisations ou aux installations de déchets de toutes tailles qui génèrent, manipulent, traitent, transportent, stockent et éliminent des substances nucléaires.

Note : Les exemples d’installations comprennent, mais sans s’y limiter, les réacteurs nucléaires, les installations de gestion des déchets, les instituts de recherche, les établissements médicaux, les sites de production, les laboratoires et les installations industrielles.

1.7 Terminologie

Dans cette ligne directrice, « 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.

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1.1
This standard applies to the overhead contact system and traction power supply to the locomotive, using a single-phase alternating supply (AC) at 25 kV or 2x25 kV nominal voltage, 60 Hz, for new installations and modification to existing system.

1.2 
This standard has been written primarily for use in the development of conventional railway freight and mainline/commuter passenger services. However, the use of the standard is recommended for development of special services, such as rapid transit, wherever possible.

1.3 

1.3
The standard covers design considerations in the following selected areas of railway electrification:

a) Electric rail traction power system studies;
b) vertical and horizontal clearances;
c) overhead contact systems;
d) interference with railway signaling circuits;
e) interference with communication circuits;
f) utility interface-unbalance and harmonics;
g) grounding and bonding; and
h) the overall traction power system performance as it relates to system reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety (RAMS)

1.4 
The clauses contained in this standard do not constitute complete design or construction specifications for railway electrification.

1.5
Conditions not covered by this standard may be governed by the appropriate requirements or other standards and documents in common use or as required by constituted authority.

1.6 
In addition to the reference publications listed in Clause 2, the standards and guidelines of the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association (AREMA), the Association of American Railroads (AAR), the European Norms (EN), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and the Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC) may be used in areas not included in this standard.

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1.1
This Standard applies to nonmetallic or composite mechanical protection tubing (MPT), and nonmetallic, composite or metallic fittings, and clamps used for the support, routing and mechanical protection of conductors, wires, and cables. The MPT, fittings, and clamps are intended to be used to interconnect separate component assemblies or consoles of electrical devices, such as robotics, medical or X-ray equipment. The mechanical protection afforded the internal wiring contained within the tubing is considered equivalent to the protection provided by a type SJT flexible cord. Mechanical protection tubing (MPT) may be submitted without fittings, clamps, etc.

1.2
The MPT, fittings, and clamps covered by this Standard are not intended for use as a wiring method in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CE Code), Part I and NOM-001-SEDE Standard for Electrical Installations.

1.3
This Standard does not include standard trade sizes. The MPT, fittings, and clamps from different manufacturers are not interchangeable unless the combination of MPT, fittings, and clamps are determined to be in accordance with this Standard.

1.4
This Standard does not apply to tubing with slit or split wall constructions, electrical nonmetallic tubing, liquid tight flexible non-metallic conduit, flexible metal conduit, liquid-tight flexible metal conduit, jacketed or unjacketed metallic conduit, or EMI/RFI shielding conduits. 

This Standard does not apply to fittings for use with cable or conduit, liquid-tight flexible nonmetal conduit, electrical nonmetallic tubing, flexible metal conduit, liquid-tight flexible metal conduit, jacketed or unjacketed metallic conduit, or EMI/RFI shielding conduits and strain-relief of a fitting.

Note 1: Insulating bushings to provide strain-relief for flexible cord and single conductors are covered in the Standard for Insulating Bushings,  UL 635.

Note 2: Flexible aluminum and steel conduit is covered in the Standard for Flexible Metal Conduit, UL 1 or Flexible metal conduit and liquid-tight flexible metal conduit, CSA-C22.2 No. 56, 

Note 3: Liquid-tight flexible metal conduits are covered in the Standard for Liquid-Tight Flexible Metal Conduit, UL 360, or Flexible metal conduit and liquid-tight flexible metal conduit, CSA-C22.2 No. 56.

Note 4: Fittings for use with cable and conduit are covered in the Standard for Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings, CSA-C22.2 No. 18.3, UL 514B, NMX-J-017-ANCE

Note 5: Liquid-tight flexible nonmetallic conduit is covered in the Standard for Liquid-Tight Flexible Nonmetallic Conduit, CSA C22.2 No. 227.2.1, UL 1660, NMX-J-764-ANCE

Note 6: Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing is covered in UL 1653, CSA C22.2 No. 227.1, NMX-J-851-ANCE

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Close date: Sep 22, 2024
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1.1 Standard for gas food service equipment

This Standard applies to newly produced gas food service equipment providing coverage for ranges and unit broilers, baking and roasting ovens, counter appliances, deep fat fryers, kettles, steam cookers, steam generators, tableside cooking appliances (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as either (1) “appliances” constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials for use in food service centers of commercial, industrial, institutional and public assembly buildings, or (2) “outdoor appliances” constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials for outdoor use and/or for installation in either carts or trailers. Appliances covered under this Standard are for use with:

a)  natural gas;

d)  propane gas;

e)  liquefied petroleum (LP) gases (see Clause 5.2-e);

f)  a tableside cooking appliance only, for use with butane gas;

g) LP gas-air mixtures; and

h)   natural gas and convertible to either propane gas or LP gases.

The construction of gas food service equipment for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 4.

The performance of gas food service equipment for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 5.

1.2 Gas inlet pressures

The maximum allowable gas inlet pressures for the allowable fuels are as follows:

 a)  natural gas, 10.5 in wc (2.61 kPa);

d)  propane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

e)  liquefied petroleum (LP) gases, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

f)  a tableside cooking appliance only, for use with butane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa) ;

g) LP gas-air mixtures, 9.0 in wc (2.24 kPa); and

 

1.3 Gas manifold pressures

The maximum allowable gas manifold pressures for the allowable fuels are as follows:

 a)  natural gas, 10.5 in wc (2.61 kPa);

d)  propane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

e)  liquefied petroleum (LP) gases, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

f)  a tableside cooking appliance only, for use with butane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa) ;

g) LP gas-air mixtures, 9.0 in wc (2.24 kPa); and

 

1.2 Conformity of food service appliances to applicable requirements

All food service appliances (see Clause 3) conform to the applicable requirements under Clauses 4 and 5. In addition, for requirements specific to product type also see:

 

a)           Clause 6, Range and Unit Broilers construction,

b)           Clause 7, Range and Unit Broilers performance,

c)           Clause 8, Baking and roasting ovens construction,

              d)Clause 9, Baking and roasting ovens performance,

e)           Clause 10, Deep fat fryers construction,

f)            Clause 11, Deep fat fryers performance,

g)           Clause 12, Counter or Floor Mounted appliances, construction,

h)Clause 13, Counter or Floor Mounted appliances, performance,

i)            Clause 14, Kettles, Steam Cookers and Steam Generators, construction,

              j)Clause 15, Kettles, Steam Cookers and Steam Generators, performance,

k)           Clause 16, Tableside cooking appliances, construction,

              l)Clause 17, Tableside cooking appliances, performance,

m)         Clause 18, Outdoor appliances, carts and trailers, construction; and,

            n)Clause 19, Outdoor appliances, carts and trailers, performance.1.3 Outdoor appliance towing regulations

An outdoor appliance includes an appliance that is intended to be towed behind a vehicle. This Standard does not address the issues of road performance or Department of Transportation (Federal, State, Canadian, or Provincial) rules and regulations concerning trailers.

1.4 Permanent gas distribution system in carts and trailers

 

This Standard covers the permanent gas distribution system used in any cart or trailer that is being submitted for evaluation under this Standard.

 

1.5 LP Gas supply systems

This Standard covers appliances that have an LP supply system including fixed piping systems, self-contained supply systems with a minimum and maximum size of XXX and XXX respectively and remote cylinders with flexible hose connections.

1.6 Exclusions for mobile structures and appliances

 

This Standard is not intended for appliances that are:

a) for use in mobile structures with walls on all four sides and a permanent roof;

b) separate for mounting on a trailer or cart; or

c) carts or trailers that are without appliances.

 

1.7 Electrical equipment, wiring, and accessories in appliances

This Standard also covers all electrical equipment, wiring, and accessories built in or supplied for use with an appliance. It covers only such appliances with electrical equipment, wiring, and accessories that are installed in accordance with the NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1, as applicable.

 

1.8 Operational voltage

This Standard does not limit the voltages allowable for the proper operation of the appliance.

 

1.9 Electrical appliance sections

This Standard also covers appliances with incorporate dedicated electrical cooking sections that are evaluated in accordance with CSA-C22.2 No. 3 or CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-102

1.10 Reference to psi in the standard

All references to psi through this Standard are considered gauge pressure unless otherwise specified.

1.11 Standard for portable tableside cooking appliance with self-contained butane gas fuel supply

This Standard covers a portable tableside cooking appliance equipped with a self-contained butane gas fuel supply with inputs not greater than 15,000 Btu/Hr(4,396 W).

 

A portable tableside cooking appliances is for use by commercial restaurants and may be used indoors, outdoors, or both.  A portable tableside cooking appliance covered under this Standard is not for household use.

1.13 Items unique to the United States

Annex A contains items that are unique to the United States.

1.14 Annex B contains items that are unique to Canada.

Annex B contains items that are unique to Canada.

1.15 List of specifically referenced standards and their sources

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

1.16 Special construction provisions for convertible appliances

Special construction provisions applicable to an appliance convertible for use with natural gas and LP gases are outlined under Clauses 4.9.3, 4.14.1, and 4.35.2-h(3).

1.17 Special construction provisions for appliances with optional conversion kit

Special construction provisions applicable to an appliance designed for use with an optional conversion kit are outlined under Annex C.

1.18 Interpretation of terms and annex designation

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.

 

1.19 Units of measurement in Standard

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.