Canadian Regulatory Compliance for Stationary Battery Systems North American Update

Canadian Regulatory Compliance for Stationary Battery Systems North American Update ComplianceKnowledgeCenter.com

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.

Areas of Code Compliance for Standby Power Battery Rooms Safety Regulations: Eye Wash & Personal Safety Equipment Fire Code : Battery Electrolyte Spill Containment & Neutralization Building Code: Seismic Battery Racking Requirements

Dangers in a Battery Room Regulated Materials Sulfuric Acid Lead Hazards Chemical (Toxic & Corrosive) Electrical Explosive Gas Seismic 0 3 2 W

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Areas of Battery Room Compliance Ventilation Hydrogen Gas Monitor Signage HazMat Spill Cleanup Kit Personal Safety Equipment Eyewash or Shower Terminal Insulation & Barriers Spill Containment & Neutralization Aisle Mats Battery Rack Seismic Certification

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

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)

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

Codes Considered in Designing Standby 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

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)

2012 International Fire Code (IFC) Section 608 Stationary Storage Battery Systems 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)

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Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)? 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. Copyright 2011 EnviroGuard. All Rights Reserved.

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

The Problem? Damage to Rack & Floor Substrate

The Problem? Damage to Environment

Purpose & Terminology for Spill Containment Spill Control (IFC 608) Method and materials for the control of a spill of electrolyte. Neutralization (IFC 608) Method and materials for the neutralization of a release of electrolyte. Pillows Pillows filled with chemicals to neutralize and absorb spilled electrolyte. Barriers Full spill control will typically require 4 high barriers. Liner Acid resistant liner to contain and control electrolyte spills.

Type of Neutralization Systems Reactive Neutralization Manually Applied (MUST be Trained to Use) Passive Neutralization ALWAYS Ready (Neutralizes upon Contact)

Importance of ULc for Spill Containment Tested by globally recognized lab a tested & proven means of containment Reduces Risk / Liability Streamlines Fire Permit Sign-off and Future Inspection

Room or Rack Spill Containment? Room Containment Rack Containment

Type of Neutralization Systems Passive Neutralization ALWAYS Ready (Neutralizes upon Contact) Reactive Neutralization Manually Applied (MUST be Trained to Use)

Due Diligence Checklist Site Assessment Yes 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?

Required Battery Room Safety Equipment 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 Thermal Runaway Protection IFC IFC Battery Terminal Covers NFPA 70E, Acid-resistant Aisle Mats Smoke Detectors Fire Extinguishers Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) TBD IFC, NFC NFC NFPA 70E, Ontario Reg 67/93

References BCI (Battery Council International) http://www.batterycouncil.org Environment Canada http://www.ec.gc.ca Transport Canada http://www.tc.gc.ca Province of British Columbia Environment Management Act, Reg 449/2004, Recycling Regulation http://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 Environment http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/environment Canadian Battery Association http://canadianbatteryassociation.ca/

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