Polypropylene (PP) subsurface stormwater management crates

Designation Number:
CSA B185
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
ICS code(s):
91.140.80
83.080.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

This Standard applies to underground stormwater geo-cellular module cells and accessories, made of injection-moulded polypropylene (PP), and specifies requirements for

a)         materials and manufacture;

b)         design and structural integrity, including durability and longevity;

c)         storage capacities and tolerances; and

d)         accessibility for inspection.

 

Stormwater crates covered by this standard are intended for stormwater management (i.e., collection, detention, retention, storage, and infiltration) for underground applications (e.g., landscaping, pedestrian and vehicular traffic areas) in commercial, residential, agricultural, and roadway installations, including parking lots.

 

Project need:

To support innovation in the field of stormwater management systems by providing requirements for the construction/use of PP crates for subsurface stormwater applications in the Canadian context. This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of a member of the B184 Technical Committee. It will provide the industry with new performance specifications for stormwater PP crates. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: a) ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users, b) addressing needs of regulators by providing suitable requirements; and c) supporting certification bodies.

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