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The International Code Council (ICC) recently released their publication of the 2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC) and it contains three noteworthy changes/clarifications that will impact ammonia refrigeration systems built under the jurisdiction of this code. As we look ahead to 2019, when the IMC will be adopted, it is valuable to be aware of these […]
The International Code Council (ICC) recently released their publication of the 2018 International Building Code (IBC) and while this code has less provisions than the Fire or Mechanical Codes that directly impact ammonia refrigeration systems, there are several noteworthy excerpts. If you own or operate an ammonia refrigeration system, we recommend taking note of the […]
Title 8 CCR §5189(d)(3)(A)(8) and Title 29 CFR §1910.119(d)(3)(i)(H) requires that “information pertaining to the equipment in the process shall include: Safety systems (e.g. interlocks, detection or suppression systems)”. At minimum, Safety Systems documentation must identify and summarize all Safety Systems associated with the chemical process. Once developed, this documentation will serve as a useful […]
The recent release of ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 has provided the ammonia refrigeration industry with much needed direction on the topic of ammonia detection in a refrigerated facility. Prior to the release of this document, IIAR 2 only addressed ammonia detection within the context of a machinery room and left the requirements of “other than machinery rooms” […]