As we have summarized in a previous blog post, the CalARP regulation (Title 19 CCR, Division 2, Chapter 4.5) closely models USEPA’s RMP regulation (Title 40 Part §68) with the most notable difference being that the CalARP chemical list is longer and the threshold quantities are lower when compared to RMP. With regard to anhydrous […]
The RMP regulation (Title 40 CFR §68) is divided into three program levels: Program 1, Program 2, and Program 3. The requirements of each program level differ in that Program 3 is more stringent than Program 2 which is more stringent than Program 1. The following flow chart which was obtained from General Guidance on […]
Pressure vessels are used pervasively in the ammonia refrigeration industry for a variety of different functions. It is required that every vessel be constructed in accordance with ASME B&PV Code Section VIII, Division 1. The quickest way to verify that the design and construction requirements have been met is by inspecting the vessel nameplate. The […]
OSHA (Title 29 CFR 1910.134 and Title 8 CCR §5144) requires employers to develop a Respiratory Protection Program and provide respirators to employees “when such equipment is necessary to protect the health of such employee”. Ammonia refrigeration operators and technicians must utilize respirators for a variety of their job functions including, but not limited to: […]
Every closed-circuit ammonia refrigeration system utilizes oil for compressor lubrication. Facilities typically maintain new oil onsite in 55-gallon drums. We have observed that it is common practice for many facilities to store reserve oil inside the machinery room. ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 §6.4 addresses the storage of combustible materials inside the machinery room. This section requires that: […]
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