New ammonia safety orders

Technical Safety BC has issued two new safety orders regarding ammonia in refrigeration plants.

Safety Order SO-BP-2021-01: Secondary Coolant

• Safety Order
• Compliance Method Declaration – Secondary Coolant form (FRM-1734-00)
• Compliance Declaration – Secondary Coolant form (FRM-1735-00)

Safety Order SO-BP-2021-02: Emergency Discharge Line

• Safety Order
• Compliance Method Declaration – Emergency Discharge Line form (FRM-1736-00)
• Compliance Declaration – Emergency Discharge Line form (FRM-1737-00)

On March 16 2021, we hosted a live webinar that went over these safety orders in detail. If you missed it, you can still view a recording of the webinar.

Failure to comply with the requirements of these safety orders may result in enforcement action under the Safety Standards Act and associated regulations. For more information regarding Technical Safety BC and progressive enforcement, please visit our enforcement page.

If you have any questions, contact BPVR support.

Hamid Azarnoush, Senior Safety Officer,  Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Refrigeration

Thank you for your continued commitment to Safe technical systems. Everywhere.