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ComplianceKnowledgeCenter.com
Canadian Regulatory Compliance for Stationary Battery Systems
North American Update
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What is Compliance?
In general:
compliance means conforming to a rule, such as:
a specification, policy, standard or law.
For End Users:
Regulatory compliance describes the goal that corporations aspire to achieve to ensure that personnel are aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws, codes and regulations.
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Areas of Code Compliance for Standby Power Battery Rooms
Fire Code :Battery Electrolyte Spill Containment &
Neutralization
Safety Regulations:Eye Wash & Personal
Safety Equipment
Building Code:Seismic Battery
Racking Requirements
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Dangers in a Battery Room
Regulated Materials Sulfuric Acid Lead
Hazards Chemical (Toxic & Corrosive) Electrical Explosive Gas Seismic
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Is Compliance Making You Crazy?
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Signage
Spill Containment & Neutralization
Aisle Mats
HazMat Spill Cleanup Kit
Eyewash or Shower
Hydrogen Gas Monitor
Ventilation
Personal SafetyEquipment
Areas of Battery Room Compliance
Terminal Insulation &
Barriers
Battery Rack Seismic Certification
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What are Standards?
A published specification that establishes a common language
Contains technical information or other precise criteria to follow
Designed to be used as:
A Guideline, Rule, or Definition
Best Practice
Can be Adopted as an Enforceable Code
Institutes that Create Standards
CSA Canadian Standards Association
Ulc Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
IEEE Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
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Standards Organizations
CSA (Canadian Standards Association) Electrical Safety: Z462-08 Section 6.3 Battery and Battery Rooms (Electrical Safety, PPE)
ICC (International Code Council) International Fire Code 608 (Spill Containment, Signage, Thermal Runaway, Spill
Kits, Gas Monitoring)
NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) NFPA 1 Article 52 (Spill Containment, Signage, Thermal Runaway, Spill Kits, Gas Monitoring) NFPA 70E Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Article 320 (Training, Terminal Covers,
Ventilation, Spill Control, PPE)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers) IEEE 1578 Recommended Practice for Stationary Battery Electrolyte Spill Containment
and Management (Spill Containment) IEEE 484 Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Vented
Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications (PPE, Spill Containment, Ventilation) IEEE 1187 Recommended Practice for Installation Design and Installation of Valve-
Regulated Lead-Acid Batteries for Stationary Applications (PPE, Spill Containment, Ventilation)
IEEE 1657 Recommended Practice for Personnel Qualifications for Installation and Maintenance of Stationary Batteries (Training, PPE)
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What are Codes? Codes are Laws which are Adopted by All levels of Government
Sources of Codes:
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
ICC International Code Council
International Building Code (IBC)
California Building Code (CBC)
International Fire Code (IFC)
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA 70)
Uniform Fire Code (NFPA 1)
Enforceable by Law Mandatory Requirement
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Building Inspector
Fire Inspector
OSHA Inspector
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Codes Considered in DesigningStandby Power Systems Model Codes
International Building Code
2012 current version, previous 2009 & 2006 versions
NEW Battery Rack Seismic Testing Requirements
tri-axial shake table tested and certified
National Electrical Code
NFPA 70
Uniform Fire Code
NFPA Chapter 52
Still recognized in certain areas
International Fire Code
2012 Section 608, current version
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Canadian Regulations
Ministry of the Environment Clean Water Act
Environmental Protection Act
NFC (The National Fire Code of Canada) OH5 Hazardous Substances Containment
Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations 49 CFR Hazardous Materials Regulations (Transportation, Training, Spill
Containment, Signage)
Canada Occupational Health And Safety Regulations
SOR/86-304 Warning of Hazardous Substances 10.13 (Signage, Eyewash, Training)
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Ontario Regulation 67/93 - Health Care And Residential Facilities (Signage & PPE)
Ontario Health and Safety Reg 851 (Shower/Eyewash)
R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.1 (MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheets)
Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 Ontario Regulation 213/07 - Fire Code (Spill Containment)
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608.1 Scope
Stationary storage battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L)for flooded lead-acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) and valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA)
2012 International Fire Code (IFC) Section 608
Stationary Storage Battery Systems
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Verify with AHJ
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Copyright 2011 EnviroGuard. All Rights Reserved.
Ministry of the Environment
Fire Department code enforcement
CanOHS Inspector
HazMat Inspector
Insurance Carrier inspectors
Loss Prevention
Facility Owners and Managers
Real Estate Professionals
Environmental Compliance Manager
Corporate Health and Safety
Site Security and Human Resources
Environmental Health and Safety
Outside Environmental or Safety Auditor
Water Quality Inspectors
Fish and Game
Site Safety Manager
Any AHJ can require Spill Containment.
Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)?
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What is Considered a Battery Spill?
Unintentional release of hazardous material.
Common causes: Installation and Removal
Handling (drops or punctures)
Improper installation or support
Operational Over-charging / charger failure
Thermal runaway
Battery Explosion (hydrogen)
Jar crack due to plate growth
Seismic events
Maintenance
Water additions (electrolyte overflow)
Jar Crack (punctures or unapproved cleaning fluids)Source: IEEE
Most spills occur during installation & maintenance. - IEEE
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The Problem? Damage to Rack & Floor Substrate
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The Problem? Damage to Environment
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Purpose & Terminology for Spill Containment
Neutralization (IFC 608)Method and materials for the neutralization of a release of electrolyte.
Spill Control (IFC 608)Method and materials for the control of a spill of electrolyte.
BarriersFull spill control will typically require 4 high barriers.
LinerAcid resistant liner to contain and control electrolyte spills.
PillowsPillows filled with chemicals to neutralize and absorb spilled electrolyte.
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Type of Neutralization Systems
Passive NeutralizationALWAYS Ready
(Neutralizes upon Contact)
Reactive NeutralizationManually Applied
(MUST be Trained to Use)
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Tested by globally recognized lab a tested & proven means of
containment
Reduces Risk / Liability
Streamlines Fire Permit
Sign-off and Future Inspection
Importance of ULc for Spill Containment
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Room or Rack Spill Containment?
Room Containment Rack Containment
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Type of Neutralization Systems
Passive NeutralizationALWAYS Ready
(Neutralizes upon Contact)
Reactive NeutralizationManually Applied
(MUST be Trained to Use)
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Due Diligence Checklist Site AssessmentYes No Questions
Do you know and understand your safety and health responsibilities?
Do you have definite procedures in place to identify and control hazards?
Have you integrated safety into all aspects of your work?
Do you set objectives for safety and health just as you do for quality, production, and sales?
Have you committed appropriate resources to safety and health?
Have you explained safety and health responsibilities to all employees and made sure that they understand it?
Have employees been trained to work safely and use proper protective equipment?
Is there a hazard reporting procedure in place that encourages employees to report all unsafe conditions and unsafe practices to their supervisors?
Are managers, supervisors, and workers held accountable for safety and health just as they are held accountable for quality?
Is safety a factor when acquiring new equipment or changing a process?
Do you keep records of your program activities and improvements?
Do you keep records of the training each employee has received?
Do your records show that you take disciplinary action when an employee violates safety procedures?
Do you review your OSH program at least once a year and make improvements as needed?
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Requirement Regulatory
Spill Control IFC, Ontario Reg 213/07
Neutralization IFC, Ontario Reg 213/07
Spill Clean-up Kit IFC, Ontario Reg 213/07
Eyewash Station Ontario Reg 851
Battery Room Signs IFC, SOR/86-304, 67/93
Hydrogen Gas Monitoring IFC
Thermal Runaway Protection IFC
Battery Terminal Covers NFPA 70E,
Acid-resistant Aisle Mats TBD
Smoke Detectors IFC, NFC
Fire Extinguishers NFC
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) NFPA 70E, Ontario Reg 67/93
Required Battery Room Safety Equipment
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References
BCI (Battery Council International)http://www.batterycouncil.org
Environment Canadahttp://www.ec.gc.ca
Transport Canadahttp://www.tc.gc.ca
Province of British Columbia
Environment Management Act, Reg 449/2004, Recycling Regulationhttp://www.bclaws.ca/EPLibraries/bclaws_new/document/ID/freeside/449_2004
Product Stewardship for Lead-Acid Batteries:http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/recycling/batt/index.htm
Ontario Ministry of the Environmenthttp://www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment
Canadian Battery Associationhttp://canadianbatteryassociation.ca/
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ComplianceKnowledgeCenter.com
Thank You
Bill Ryan
Email: [email protected]
Call: 800-206-9884
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