Technical Safety BC (British Columbia) has issued two new safety orders regarding ammonia in refrigeration plants. Failure to comply with the requirements of these safety orders may result in enforcement action under the Safety Standards Act and associated regulations.
These two (2) safety orders are:
- Safety Order SO-BP-2021-01: Secondary Coolant
- Safety Order SO-BP-2021-02: Emergency Discharge Line
Both orders require facilities to update their ammonia refrigeration processes if not already compliant with the requirements found in these orders. Here is a breakdown of the new requirements…