CSA B52 has specific provisions for the use of hydrocarbon refrigerants. Design, construction, installation and maintenance of mechanical refrigeration systems, so as to minimize the risk of injuries to workers and the general public. The owner must comply with CSA B52 requirements in its entirety. There are requirements in CSA B52 not addressed in this document such as electrical requirements, mechanical room requirements, and those related to gas detectors etc. CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code describes requirements for mechanical refrigeration installations and is adopted by the Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation under the Safety Codes Act.
The primary objective of this Handbook is to provide both novice and experienced users of CSA B52 with a concise, user-friendly guide to understanding and implementing the requirements of CSA B52. Preface: This is the third edition of CSA B52HB, A practical handbook for implementing CSA B52:18, Mechanical refrigeration code.It supersedes the previous editions published in 20.
