Question: What is the correct NFPA 704 placard for an ammonia refrigeration system? Answer: This question has caused enormous confusion in the ammonia refrigeration industry, so I will attempt to bring some clarity to the issue. ANSI/IIAR 2-2008 Addendum B §13.1.10.4 requires that “Refrigerating systems shall be provided with approved informative signs, emergency signs, charts and […]
Ammonia gets caught in a regulatory bind in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… OSHA Cites Oklahoma Food Processor Over Ammonia Refrigeration Systems – The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued seven citations at an Oklahoma pork processing plant, recommending $51,000 in fines. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak Raises Questions re: Inspections – When was the last time someone died in […]
Ammonia keeps emergency responders busy in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… Ammonia Leak Reported At R.C. Bottling Plant Near Airport – Emergency crews have responded to an ammonia leak near the Louisville Airport at the 7up / R.C. bottling group in the 6200 block of Strawberry Lane. […keep reading] Ammonia Leak At New Bedford Business – An ammonia leak […]
Since 1994, ammonia refrigeration systems subject to the requirements of the Uniform Mechanical Code or California Mechanical Code have been required to install an Ammonia Diffusion Tank for the purpose of relief valve termination. Originally, the codes required the following: 1994 UMC §1119 Ammonia Discharge Ammonia systems shall be provided with an emergency discharge into a tank of water provided exclusively for […]
Ammonia creates panic in this week’s edition of the Ammonia Week in Review…… 130 People Evacuated After Ammonia Leak – Early Saturday morning, McBride’s Volunteer Fire Department helped evacuate 130 people – nearly 20 per cent of the Village of McBride – after an ammonia leak was detected at the Robson Valley Recreation Centre. […keep reading] Flowers Tyson Food Plant Evacuated – The Tyson […]
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