Ammonia Week in Review | September 20, 2019

A sports center is evacuated after an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…

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Ammonia Leak Triggers Evacuation of the Comox Valley Sports Centre – Deputy fire chief Dennis Henderson said staff from the arena did a great job evacuating patrons from the facility which includes two arenas, a 25-metre pool, wellness centre and sauna. […keep reading]

Resource Compliance Hosts 1st RETA Chapter Meeting in New Office – President and Senior Engineer, Peter Thomas, led the training on Chapter 9 of RETA Book 2. […keep reading]

Hazmat Team Called to Puyallup Farm Twice in Same Day – The Pierce County hazmat team went to the farm along 52nd Street East twice on Friday due to possible ammonia leaks. […keep reading]

Purpose, Scope, and Applicability (IIAR 6, Part 3) – Chapter 1 of ANSI/IIAR 6 Standard for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems addresses the Purpose, Scope, and Applicability of the standard. […keep reading]

Fire Crews Investigate ‘Minor’ Ammonia Leak at Farquharson Arena – Hazardous material crews investigated an ammonia leak at Farquharson arena in London’s Old South neighbourhood on Sunday afternoon, with neighbours briefly asked to “shelter in place” as the London fire department dealt with the issue. […keep reading]

24 People Evaluated after Ammonia Exposure in Sidney – A total of 24 people were treated by the Sidney Fire Department after an anhydrous ammonia exposure at restaurant in Sidney on Wednesday, the Sidney Fire Department said. […keep reading]

DFD Responds to Hazmat Situation – An investigation into the odor revealed anhydrous ammonia was coming from a semi tanker trailer that was parked in the area next to three homes, two of which were occupied at the time. […keep reading]