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Canadian Regulatory Requirements for
Stationary Battery Systems
North American Update
What Factors Drive the Need for Compliance?
Regulatory
Complying with National
& Provincial Codes
“Going Green”
Proactively Reducing
Environmental Impact
Corporate Social
Responsibility
Responsible for
Employee & Community
End Users Responsible for “Cradle-to-Grave” Liability
Cradle-to-Grave Liability Considerations
� Transportation
� Employee Safety
� Incident Reporting
� Environmental Protection
� Hazardous Waste
Installation OperationEnd of
Usable Life
End User Responsibility
Dangers in a Battery Room
Regulated Materials• Sulfuric Acid• Lead
Hazards• Chemical (Toxic & Corrosive)• Electrical• Explosive Gas• Physical (Lifting & Slip)
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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
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 Standards?
� A published specification that establishes a common language, and contains a technical specification or other precise criteria and is designed to be used consistently, as a rule, a guideline, or a definition.
� CSA – Canadian Standards Association
� American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
� ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials
� Ulc – Underwriters Laboratories of Canada
What is a Code or Regulation?
� Created by a delegate of the Parliament
� Mandatory requirement
� a form of law
� The operational and enforceable part of a law
� Complies with an applicable Act.
� Code/Regulatory source is often originates from Standards doctrine
� IEEE, CSA, NFPA
Regulations adopt Model Standards
� Developed through committee and national organizations
� Based on standards and international code associations.
� CSA – Canadian Standards Association
� ICC – International Code Council (International Fire Code)
� IFC 608 Stationary Storage Battery Systems
� NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
� NFPA 1 Chapter 52 Stationary Lead-Acid Battery Systems
Federal Regulatory Agencies in Canada
� Environment Canada (EC)
� Ministry of the Environment
� Coordinates environmental policies and programs.
� Transport Canada
� Safety standards and regulations on transportation of dangerous
goods.
� Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS)
� Work-related illnesses and injuries.
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)
Regulated Materials
� Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (www.ccohs.ca)
� WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)
� Class D – Div. 2 Toxic – Lead
� Class E - Corrosives – Sulfuric Acid
Quebec Hazardous Material Regulation
� Prevent damage to the environment and wildlife
� Section 8. No one may emit, deposit, discharge or release a hazardous material into the environment or into a sewage system…
� Section 9. Every person who accidentally releases a hazardous material into the environment shall immediately
� (1) stop the spill;
� (2) inform the Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment
and Parks; and
� (3) recover the hazardous material and remove all contaminated
material that is not cleaned or treated on site.
608.5 Spill control and neutralization
An approved method and materials for the control and neutralization of a
spill of electrolyte shall be provided in areas containing lead-acid, nickel-
cadmium or other types of batteries with free-flowing liquid electrolyte.
Exception: VRLA …shall not require spill control. (Check with AHJ on local
applicability).
608.5.1 Nonrecombinant battery neutralization (Flooded)
… capable of neutralizing a spill from the largest lead-acid battery to a pH
between 7.0 and 9.0.
608.5.2 Recombinant battery neutralization (VRLA)… capable of neutralizing a spill of 3 percent of the capacity of the largest VRLA cell or
block…
Per IFC 608: All VRLA systems REQUIRE neutralization.
International Fire Code (IFC) Section 608
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� 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)?
Who Enforces the Need for Compliance?
Green Policy
Corporate Standards
Hazardous Materials
Management
Safety RegulationsFire Inspectors
CanOHS. Inspectors
EH&S Directors, LEED Certification
Facility Owners & Insurers
Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Regulatory
Going Green
CorporateResponsibility
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
Purpose & Terminology for Spill Containment
Neutralization
Method and materials for the neutralization of a release of electrolyte.
Spill Control
Method and materials for the control of a spill of electrolyte.
Barriers
Full spill control will typically require 4” high barriers.
Liner
Acid resistant liner to contain and control electrolyte spills.
Pillows
Pillows filled with chemicals to neutralize and absorb spilled electrolyte.
� 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
Type of Neutralization Systems
Passive Neutralization
ALWAYS Ready
(Neutralizes upon Contact)
Reactive Neutralization
Manually Applied
(MUST be Trained to Use)
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?
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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Battery Room Signage
� Signs shall be posted at each door.
� Room Contains Lead Acid Battery System
� Energized electrical circuits
� Battery electrolyte solutions are corrosive liquids
� Clearly mark location of:� Eye Wash Station
� Fire Extinguisher
� First Aid Kit
� Exits
� Spill Cleanup Kit
Canada OHSR - SOR/86-304
Ontario Regulation 67/93
IFC Section 608.6
Canada OHSR - SOR/86-304
Ontario Regulation 67/93
IFC Section 608.6
Spill Clean-up Kits
Typical Personal Protection and Spill Response!� D.O.T. container� Neutralizing Pillows or SOCS� Acid Absorbent & Neutralizer� Full body coveralls� Headgear and face shield� Rubber boots� Goggles� Rubber gloves� Shovel and brush� Duct tape� pH test kit
� ONLY trained personnel are authorized to perform spill clean-up.
Ontario Regulation 67/93
National Fire Code – OH5
CSA Electrical Safety: Z462-08
Ontario Regulation 67/93
National Fire Code – OH5
CSA Electrical Safety: Z462-08
Eyewash Stations
OSHA requires ANSI Z358.1 Standard
Within 25 feet of battery work.
Plumbed shower stations:
� 30 gpm
Wall-mount stations:
� 0.4 gpm for 15 min.
Eyewash bottles (1 qt.)
� Ideal for personal protection
� Should not be stand-alone
Canada OHSR - SOR/86-304
Ontario Reg 851
Canada OHSR - SOR/86-304
Ontario Reg 851
Battery Terminal Covers
Features:
� Clear PVC
� Low Flame Spread LOI >32
� UL 94V-0
� Five Different Sizes
Provide:
� Insulate terminals and intercell connectors
� Meet NFPA 70E and OSHA Regulations
Include with ALL Battery Systems!
CSA Z462-08 Section 6.3
NFPA 70E
CSA Z462-08 Section 6.3
NFPA 70E
Hydrogen Detection Units
Hydrogen Gas Monitor Applications
� Ensure code compliance
� Continuous monitoring of Hydrogen Gas
� Early warning of hydrogen gas presence
� Turn off chargers
� Turn on secondary ventilation
Ventilate Room per Code� < 1.0% of H2 of total volume
� Same for Cabinets
Electrical Safety
� Insulated Tools
� Battery Blankets
� HV Mats
30.0kVA Floor Mat
Battery Blanket
Insulated Tools
Required Training
� Hazard Communication
� Battery and Battery Room Safety
� Transportation of Hazardous Material
� Battery Spill Response Awareness
� Packaging and Handling
� NFPA 70E Electrical Safety
� Electrical PPE
� Arc Flash Hazards
� Lock-out/Tag-out
� And more…
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/
Acknowledgements
� Battery Council International
� Veolia Environmental Services
� References:
� “An Update on the Codes, Standards and Guides Applicable to
Stationary Lead-Acid Batteries” by J. Allen Byrne