Objective 01: Codes and Standards

Question 1

Which jurisdiction’s codes and standards must a new plant be designed and installed according to?

Answer 1

Provincial

Question 2

Which version of codes and standards must a new plant adhere to?

Answer 2

The newest version

Question 3

Does each engineering discipline have its own codes and standards?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What do provincial jurisdictions require companies obtain before they can work on buildings or facilities?

Answer 4

Work permits

Question 5

What are different codes that work permits fall under?

Answer 5

1. Electrical
2. Plumbing
3. Building
4. Fire
5. Gas

Question 6

What general standards must new plants adhere to?

Answer 6

1. Environmental
2. Air
3. Water and wastewater
4. Transportation

Question 7

What local standards must new plants adhere to?

Answer 7

1. Traffic
2. Noise
3. Odour
4. Appearance

Question 8

What are the benefits of new plants obtaining a permit?

Answer 8

1. The installation conforms to construction and safety standards accepted under the Safety Codes Act
2. Certified code officers do inspections

Question 9

Which Canadian codes and standards are typically referenced with regard to steam and pressure plant legislation

Answer 9

1. CSA B51 - Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code
2. CSA B52 - Mechanical Refrigeration Code
3. CSA Z662 - Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems

Question 10

Which Internationally accepted codes and standards apply to power boilers, pressure vessels, and pressure piping?

Answer 10

ASME BPVC