1.1 These requirements cover check valves of 1 NPS and larger, used in piping systems supplying water
for fire protection service.
1.2 The check valves covered by these requirements are intended for installation and use in accordance
with the Standards for:
a) Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam, NFPA 11;
b) Installation of Sprinkler Systems, NFPA 13;
c) Installation of Standpipe and…
Design and construction of low-rise residential and small buildings to resist high wind
1 Scope
1.1 General
This Standard contains best practice guidance for the design and construction of low-rise, wood-frame buildings to withstand high winds corresponding to EF-2 tornado-level wind speeds, assumed to be associated with a reference velocity pressure of 1 kPa. The guidance in this Standard is based on, and written to, supplement the requirements specified in Part 9 of the National…
1 Scope
1.1 General
This standard specifies the requirements for electric vehicle cables rated up to 1000V AC and DC intended
to be part of a cord set carried in the vehicle for connection to a charging station or for permanent or
temporary connection to Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) or for connection to the branch circuit
supplying the EVSE or vice versa for use in accordance…
Consensus Standards — Development and Maintenance Process
This document describes the consensus standardization process established by the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ) to meet the accreditation requirements of the standards development organizations of the Standards Council of Canada (SCC). This process is based on the requirements and guidelines set out in the document Canadian Standards Development — Requirements & Guidance —…
Metallic and Nonmetallic Safety Cans for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
1.1 This standard sets forth minimum requirements for metallic and nonmetallic safety cans:
a) With a maximum capacity of 5.3 US gallons (20 L);
b) With a minimum capacity of 8 US fl oz (236 mL);
c) That are intended to store and handle flammable and combustible liquids;
d) That are intended for commercial and industrial applications; and
e) That are equipped with self-closing lids or valves…
fireplaces and appliances intended to be vented through the throat of a masonry fireplace. These
appliances are designed for burning solid fuels such as wood and coal.
1.2 This Standard covers catalytic combustors utilized with fireplace inserts.
1.3 Fireplace inserts and hearth-mounted stoves as covered by this standard are not certified for
installation in factory-built fireplaces within…
NORME SUR LES FOYERS ENCASTRABLES ET LES POÊLES SUR SOCLE
1.1 La présente norme s’applique aux poêles sur socle et aux foyers encastrables préfabriqués pour les
foyers en maçonnerie et les appareils dans lesquels l’évacuation d’air se fait par la gorge du foyer en
maçonnerie. Ces appareils sont conçus pour brûler des combustibles solides comme du bois et du
charbon.
1.2 Cette norme porte sur les chambres de combustion catalytiques utilisées avec les…
1.1 These requirements apply to Factory-Built Type A Chimneys, which do not require field fabrication.
The chimneys are typically intended for use with gas and liquid fuel-fired residential appliances and
building heating equipment, where the appliance or equipment flue-gas temperatures do not exceed
540 °C.
1.2 The chimneys are typically intended for use in accordance with regulatory Codes,…
1.1 These requirements apply to factory-built chimney assemblies which do not require field fabrication.
1.2 The factory-built chimney assemblies are for use with gas, liquid and solid fuel-fired residential
appliances and building heating equipment, where the flue-gas temperatures normally do not exceed
650 ºC.
1.3 The factory-built chimney assemblies are intended for installation and use in…
1.1 These requirements cover the design and construction of Type L vents intended for the venting of
flue gases having temperatures not exceeding 300 °C, from fuel-burning appliances certified for use with
Type L vents. The vents may also be used where Type B gas vents are used. They are intended for
installation in buildings to provide a passageway for conveying flue gases to the outer air…