B52-99 (R2004)
1. Scope
1.1 Purpose
The purpose of this Code is to provide minimum requirements for the design,
construction, installation, and maintenance of those mechanical refrigeration
systems included in Clause 1.2, so as to minimize the risk of human injury.
Note: This Code does not directly address protection of property and
preservation of the environment, which may be addressed in other Acts,
Regulations, Codes, and Standards.
1.2 General
1.2.1
Except as provided for in Clause 1.2.2, this Code applies to the design,
construction, installation, inspection, and maintenance of every refrigeration
system, as provided for by the Act and defined in this Code.
1.2.2
This Code does not apply to the use of water or air as a refrigerant, nor to
bulk-storage gas tanks that are not permanently connected to a refrigeration
system, nor to refrigeration systems installed on railroad cars, motor
vehicles, motor-drawn vehicles, aircraft, or ships, nor to refrigeration
systems used for air conditioning systems in private residences, unless
otherwise provided for by the Act.
1.2.3
This Code applies to
(a) all refrigeration systems installed subsequent to its adoption. This
includes refrigeration systems installed in new or existing premises. It also
applies to all premises, including the machinery room, if required, in which a
refrigeration system is to be installed;
(b) refrigeration systems that undergo a substitution of refrigerant. This
includes the requirements on premises as noted in Item (a); and
(c) those parts of a refrigeration system that are replaced in, or added to,
refrigeration systems installed prior to its adoption.
Note: When adding or replacing parts (see Item (c)), consideration should be
given to the requirements on premises as noted in Item (a).
1.2.4
The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only. Conversion factors are provided in
Appendix D.
SDO:
CSA
Language:
English
ICS Codes:
71.100.45;
27.200;
97.040.30
Status:
Withdrawn
Publish date:
1999-09-29
Standard Number:
B52-99 (R2004)