Fume Hoods and Associated Exhaust Systems

Designation Number:
CSA Z316.5
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Edition
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This Standard applies to all types of laboratory fume hoods, excluding fume hoods. 

This Standard specifies 

a) safety requirements for fume hoods, their users, and service personnel; 

b) test methods for assessing fume hood performance; 

c) requirements for the selection, use, and maintenance of fume hoods; 

d) requirements for the education of fume hood users and maintenance personnel; and 

e) requirements regarding information to be exchanged between suppliers and users of fume hoods to ensure that installation, function, and maintenance are compatible with the intended use

Project need:

To support innovation in the field of fume hoods and exhaust systems by providing a risk assessment for appropriate devices similar to fume hoods in the Canadian context. To update the current standard due to new technology (new edition

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