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Resource Compliance and CalCA will be hosting ammonia refrigeration training days in December 2013 and January 2014. English and Spanish classes are available! When: English Thursday December 5th, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday January 16th, 2014 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Spanish Thursday December 6th, 2013 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Friday January […]
Question: Do I have to provide safe access to all of my ammonia refrigeration equipment? Answer: According to current codes and standards, the answer is a resounding YES! The 2013 California Mechanical Code states the following under General Requirements: 1106.3 Access. An unobstructed readily accessible opening and passageway not less than 36 inches (914 mm) in width […]
As always, ammonia made the headlines this past week. Check out some of the stories that you might have missed in the latest Ammonia Week in Review… RETA 2013 National Conference – RETA’s 2013 National Conference program is a reflection of our theme — we are BUILDING A SOLID FOUNDATION. The carefully crafted 2013 program provides […]
A busy week in the world of anhydrous ammonia! Make sure you didn’t miss anything by checking out the latest Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Gas Leak in Andhra Plant; 30 Hospitalized – At least 30 workers at a private agri-marine processing plant at Indukurpet mandal of the district were today hospitalized after inhaling leaked ammonia […]
Several large scale leaks occurred in over the past week. We have them summarized for you in the latest Ammonia Week in Review… Ammonia Leak at Shanghai Refrigeration Plant Kills 15 – A liquid ammonia leak from a refrigeration unit at a cold storage facility in Shanghai on Saturday has killed 15 people and injured 26 […]