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Definitions (IIAR 6, Part 4)

October 1st, 2019

Words matter. Consequently, ANSI/IIAR 6-2019 has introduced thirty-one new definitions in Chapter 2. Eventually, these definitions will be moved to ANSI/IIAR 1 American National Standard for Definitions and Terminology Used in IIAR Standards when that document is next revised, but until that time, Chapter 2 is a necessary resource for those wanting to implement IIAR […]

Ammonia Week in Review | September 27, 2019

September 27th, 2019

A shelter-in-place is issued after an ammonia leak in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review… One Person Taken to Hospital after Ammonia Leak at Tyson Foods in Lancaster County – Dispatchers asked people in the immediate area to shelter in place and keep their doors and windows shut. […keep reading] 2019 Stanislaus Chemical Safety […]

2019 Stanislaus Chemical Safety Day

September 25th, 2019

8th Annual Stanislaus Chemical Safety Day When: November 7, 2019 Time: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Breakfast at 7:00 – Lunch at 11:50) Location: Stanislaus County Fairgrounds | 900 N. Broadway Ave., Turlock, CA 95380 Stop by the Resource Compliance booth to say hello; we look forward to seeing you! Click here for additional details about the event, or click here to register. This […]

Ammonia Week in Review | September 20, 2019

September 20th, 2019

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

Purpose, Scope, and Applicability (IIAR 6, Part 3)

September 17th, 2019

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. According to §1.1, the purpose of IIAR 6 is to specify “minimum requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance for closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration systems”. Notice that there are no qualifiers for […]