Machinery Room Ventilation Analysis Tool

Version: 2.33

The idea and the majority of the work for developing a ventilation analysis tool to determine if ventilation systems met the codes and standards at the time
the ventilation system was built was provided by Ron Worley. More than 2000 hours was put into research to find the applicable codes and standards and
the development of the tool. Doug Reindl collaborated and provided expertise on this project and also led the peer review with eight registered professional
engineers.

Ventilation is an important safety system for machinery rooms that house industrial refrigeration systems. Machinery room ventilation systems provide a
number of functions that can be categorized based on the operating modes identified below. Key aspects of the ventilation design requirements found in
one commonly used design standard for industrial refrigeration systems, IIAR 2, are summarized later in this document.

This ventilation analysis tool includes anhydrous ammonia as one of the refrigerant choices. Some facilities using anhydrous ammonia may be subject to
regulatory requirements such as OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard [29 CFR 1910.119] as well as EPA's Risk Management Program [40
CFR Part 68]. For those covered processes, employers/operators are required to document the design and design basis for their machinery room
ventilation systems [see 29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(E) and 40 CFR 68.65(d)(1)(v)]. The intent of this tool is to provide sufficient information to serve as the
basis for documenting the ventilation systems for machinery rooms housing such covered processes.

Included in the latter sections of this spreadsheet is a summary of the key ventilation requirements given in IIAR 2 (provided with permission from IIAR).
The specific requirements for machinery room ventilation in other codes and standards can be obtained by contacting the relevant code/standard
developer. For the IMC, contact the International Code Council (www.iccsafe.org). For , Standard 15, contact ASHRAE (www.ashrae.org). For the UMC
and CMC, contact IAPMO (www.iapmo.org). For Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B52, contact CSA (www.csa.ca).
Overview:
Collectively, these documents establish what OSHA refers to as industry Recognized as Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP). It is
important to keep in mind that codes and standards are not static but frequently change. In many cases, changes to codes and standards do not
retroactively apply the updated or new requirements to existing systems. Although an existing system may not be subject to these revised or new
requirements, it is important for owners and design professionals to consider whether implementing the revised requirements to an existing system will
materially enhance safety. In that case, a business decision may prompt the upgrade. Finally, codes and standards will dictate that revised requirements
must be implemented when substantive changes are made to a machinery room or system.

The summaries included in this spreadsheet are NOT necessarily all inclusive with the controls and other design requirements related to machinery room
ventilation systems (e.g. discharge locations, etc.). This spreadsheet is focused on the calculations related to both non-emergency and emergency
ventilation requirements for machinery rooms using ammonia and other refrigerants.

Users of this tool must carefully review the information provided in the "DISCLAIMER" tab of this tool prior to its use.

This spreadsheet is intended to summarize ventilation rate requirements for industrial refrigeration machinery rooms using ammonia and/or non-
ammonia refrigerants. It allows users to input information for a given machinery room being evaluated and it compares actual installed equipment with
codes and standards requirements based on the user's selected codes or standards that are or were in force for the location at the time of installation. The
non-emergency ventilation rate calculations for temperature control assume all equipment within the space, as-noted, is operating and producing heat. As
Summary: such, the ventilation rate is based on a peak load of operable equipment within the space. The tool allows "standby" equipment to be documented;
however, equipment listed only in the "standby" category are not included in the peak heat load for the non-emergency ventilation rate calculations.

Machinery Room - Emergency

ventilation modes of - Non-emergency Intermittent, or Normal (also known as Temperature Control)
operation: - Non-emergency Continuous, or Minimum Continuous

Exhaust
Fan
Sensor
Relief Vent Main
Roof line

L
Relief Vent
Run - outs
NH3
Sensor
Panel
25 ppm

Electrical
Shutdown

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 Ventilation System Comparative Evaluation
Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
The Code or Standard selected for Ventilation Installed vs. Design Basis Comparison: IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)
Room Name: Ammonia Building Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia
Intermittent Ventilation: Do all Exhaust Fans have Discharge Are all Exhaust Fans Non-
Yes Yes
(Temperature Control) Velocity of 2500 FPM? sparking construction?
Installed Intermittent Exhaust Air: 38,000 ft3 / min 17,932 l/s
Design Basis Intermittent: (104°F max temp) 22,092 ft3 / min 10,425 l/s
Intermittent Exhaust Air Exceeds Minimum by: 15,908 ft3 / min 7,507 l/s
Installed Intermittent Supply Air: 38,010 ft3 / min 17,937 l/s
Check Negative Pressure, Supply Fan Air Exceeds Exhaust Fan Air by: 10 ft3 / min 5 l/s

Minimum Continuous Do all Exhaust Fans have Discharge Are all Exhaust Fans Non-
Yes Yes
Ventilation: Velocity of 2500 FPM? sparking construction?
Installed Continuous Exhaust Air: 520 ft3 / min 245 l/s
Design Basis Continuous: (0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s
Continuous Ventilation Exceeds Minimum by: 20 ft3 / min 9 l/s
Installed Continuous Supply Air: 520 ft3 / min 245 l/s
Check Negative Pressure, Supply Fan Air Exceeds Exhaust Fan Air by: 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s

Do all Exhaust Fans have Discharge Are all Exhaust Fans Non-
Emergency Ventilation: Yes Yes
Velocity of 2500 FPM? sparking construction?
Installed Emergency Exhaust Air: 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
N/A 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
Design Basis Emergency:
(30 ACH) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
Emergency Exhaust Air Exceeds Minimum by: 0 ft / min
3
0 l/s
Installed Emergency Supply Air: 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
Check Negative Pressure, Supply Fan Air Exceeds Exhaust Fan Air by: 0 ft / min
3
0 l/s

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 Facility Information and Design Notes

Facility Name:
Street:
City, State
Zip Code
Country

Machinery Room Name: Ammonia Building

Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia
Date of Evaluation: 30-Apr-17

Year of Installation or Modification:

Code or Standard in effect in the Year listed: IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)

Prepared by:
Title:
Company Name:

Click here if you are unsure what code applies to your location.
Design Basis and Evaluation Summary:

In the data/analysis worksheets that follow, the following color scheme is used to differentiate user-input data cells from
calculated output data cells.
Input data Output data

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 Machinery Room Installation and Weather Data
Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
Room Name: Ammonia Building IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)
Machinery Room Information: Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia

Physical Dimensions:
Specify input method for machinery room physical information Floor area
Note: Cells with formating are cells not used when certain selections are made throughout the spreadsheet.

North wall = ft 0.00 m

East wall = ft 0.00 m
Input Data

South wall = ft 0.00 m

West wall = ft 0.00 m
Floor Area = 1,000.00 ft 2 93 m2
Wall height = 20.00 ft 6.10 m

Area = 1,000 ft2 93 m2

Volume = 20,000 ft3 566 m3

Detector Information:
Detector installed that activates Ventilation & supervised alarm? Yes
Maximum detector setpoint allowed by code and/or standard = 150 ppm 150 ppm
Setpoint activating Emergency Ventilation & supervised alarm = 150 ppm 150 ppm

MR Location and Occupancy Information:

Is Machinery Room in a basement? Yes
Design Occupancy = 5 persons 5 persons

Refrigeration System Charge = 10,000 lb 4,535 kg

Is this surface sunlit?

Sunlit roof width = ft 0 m
Sunlit roof length = ft 0 m
Roof area sunlit = 0 0 m2
Roof

ft2
Roof U Factor = Btu/hr-ft2-°F 0 WT/m2-°C
Roof color = 0
Roof solar effects = 0 °F 0 °C
Roof transmission load = 0 Btu/hr 0 WT

Is this surface sunlit?

North

North wall solar effects = 0 °F 0 °C

North wall transmission load = 0 Btu/hr 0 WT

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 Machinery Room Installation and Weather Data
Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
Room Name: Ammonia Building IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)
Machinery Room Information: Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia

Is this surface sunlit?

Sunlit east wall length = ft 0 m
Sunlit east wall height = ft 0 m
East wall area sunlit = 0 ft2 0 m2
East

East wall U Factor = Btu/hr-ft2-°F 0 WT/m2-°C

East wall color = 0
East wall solar effects = 0 °F 0 °C
East wall transmission load = 0 Btu/hr 0 WT

Is this surface sunlit?

Sunlit south wall length = ft 0 m
Sunlit south wall height = ft 0 m
South

South wall area sunlit = 0 ft2 0 m2

South Wall U Factor = Btu/hr-ft2-°F 0 WT/m2-°C
South Wall Color = 0
South Wall Solar Effects = 0 °F 0 °C
South Wall Transmission Load = 0 Btu/hr 0 WT

Is this surface sunlit?

Sunlit west wall length = ft 0 m
Sunlit west wall height = ft 0 m
0 0 m2
West

West wall area sunlit = ft2

West Wall U Factor = Btu/hr-ft2-°F 0 WT/m2-°C
West Wall Color = 0
West Wall Solar Effects = 0 °F 0 °C
West Wall Transmission Load = 0 Btu/hr 0 WT

Room Envelope Heat Load = 0 Btu/hr 0 kW

Design Heat Load = 572,625 Btu/hr 168 kW

Weather Information:
Design Outside Air: Toa,db 80.0 °F 27 °C
Design Supply Air Temp.: Tsa,db 80.0 °F 27 °C
Max Machinery Room Design Air Temp.: Tmr,db 104 °F 40 °C

Note - IIAR 2A requires the 1% design weather condition be used. The 1% condition is the dry bulb temperature exceeded 1% of the year (88 hrs). Design weather
data is available in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals. The Handbook also includes 0.4% and 2% design conditions.

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 Machinery Room Electric Motors Installation
Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
Room Name: Ammonia Building IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)
Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia

Operating Operating h Motor Load Standby Standby h (% Motor Load

Equipment #
(HP) (% Eff) (Btu/hr) (HP) Eff) (Btu/hr)

1 1500 85.0% 572,625 -

2 - -
3 - -
4 - -
5 - -
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Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
Room Name: Ammonia Building IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)
Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia

Operating Operating h Motor Load Standby Standby h (% Motor Load

Equipment #
(HP) (% Eff) (Btu/hr) (HP) Eff) (Btu/hr)

49 - -
50 - -
51 - -
52 - -
53 - -
54 - -
55 - -
56 - -
57 - -
58 - -
59 - -
60 - -
61 - -
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85 - -
86 - -
87 - -
88 - -
89 - -
90 - -
91 - -
92 - -
93 - -
94 - -
95 - -
TOTAL MOTORS 1,500 572,625 0 0

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Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
Room Name: Ammonia Building IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)
Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia

Operating Operating h Motor Load Standby Standby h (% Motor Load

Equipment #
(HP) (% Eff) (Btu/hr) (HP) Eff) (Btu/hr)

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 Machinery Room Ventilation System Installation
Facility Name: 0 Date: 30-Apr-17
Room Name: Ammonia Building Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)

List the exhaust fan CFM available for each mode of operation
Exhaust Fan Information
Intermittent Ventilation Operation Minimum Continuous Ventilation Emergency Ventilation Operation
Discharge Discharge Discharge
Non-Sparking Intermittent Velocity > Non-Sparking Continuous Velocity > Non-Sparking Emergency Velocity >
# Exhaust Fan Name Type Construction? CFM 2500 FPM? Construction? CFM 2500 FPM? Construction? CFM 2500 FPM?
1 - Yes 38,000 Yes Yes 520 Yes Yes 10,000 Yes
2 - - - - - -
3 - - - - - -
4 - - - - - -
5 - - - - - -
6 - - - - - -
7 - - - - - -
8 - - - - - -
9 - - - - - -
10 - - - - - -
Total Exhaust Fan Operation Yes 38,000 Yes Yes 520 Yes Yes 10,000 Yes

List the supply fan CFM available for each mode of operation
Supply Fan Information
Intermittent Ventilation Operation Minimum Continuous Ventilation Emergency Ventilation Operation

# Supply Fan Name Type Intermittent CFM Continuous CFM Emergency CFM
1 - 38,010 520 10,000
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Total Supply Air Operation 38,010 520 10,000

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 Machinery Room Ventilation Codes and Standards Summary
Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
Refrigerant Evaluated: Ammonia IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)

Machinery Room Design and Installation Summary

For Room Name: Ammonia Building
Machinery Room Area = 1,000 ft2 93 m2
Machinery Room volume = 20,000 ft3 566 m3
Detector installed that activates Ventilation & supervised alarm? Yes Yes
Maximum detector setpoint allowed by code and/or standard = 150 ppm 150 ppm
Setpoint activating Emergency Ventilation & supervised alarm = 150 ppm 150 ppm
Is Machinery Room in a basement? Yes Yes
Design Occupancy = 5 persons 5 persons
Installed Refrigerant system charge (largest system) = 10,000 lb 4,535 kg
Installed total machinery room motor HP = 1,500 HP 1,119 kW
Installed machinery room motor heat load = 572,625 Btu/hr 168 kW
Installed machinery room envelope heat load = 0 Btu/hr 0.00 kW
Total Installed machinery room design heat load = 572,625 Btu/hr 168 kW

Ventilation Summary:
Exhaust Fans:
Installed total non-emergency intermittent CFM = 38,000 ft3 / min 17,932 l/s
Installed total continuous CFM = 520 ft / min
3 245 l/s
Installed total emergency CFM = 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Supply Air:
Installed total non-emergency intermittent CFM = 38,010 ft3 / min 17,937 l/s
Installed total continuous CFM = 520 ft / min
3 245 l/s
Installed total emergency CFM = 10,000 ft / min
3 4,719 l/s

Codes and Standards Ventilation Rate Requirements

IIAR 2 (1992-1998)
Normal (Temperature Control) Ventilation:
Normal Intermittent Ventilation: (18°F temp rise) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (18°F temp rise) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s

Continuously Operating Ventilation: (When machinery room is in a basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

(0.5 CFM/ft2) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (When machinery room is in a basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

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Emergency Ventilation: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

IIAR 2 (1999-2009)
Normal (Temperature Control) Ventilation:
Normal Ventilation: (18°F temp rise) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (18°F temp rise) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s

Continuously Operating Ventilation: (When machinery room is in a basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

(0.5 CFM/ft2) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (When machinery room is in a basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement (larger of):

(Refrigerant quantity) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
Emergency Ventilation: -or-
(Room volume * 0.2) 4,000 ft3 / min 1,888 l/s

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

IIAR 2-2008 Addendum A (2010-2013)

Normal (Temperature Control) Ventilation (larger of):
(104°F max temp) 22,092 ft3 / min 10,425 l/s
Normal Ventilation: -or-
(20 ACH) 6,667 ft3 / min 3,146 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (104°F max temp) 22,092 ft3 / min 10,425 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

N/A 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
Continuously Operating Ventilation:
(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: N/A 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

(1 Fan Failure & 20 ACH) 6,667 ft3 / min 3,146 l/s

Design Basis Emergency:
(30 ACH) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

IIAR 2-2014 (2014-Present)

Normal (Temperature Control) Ventilation (larger of):

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(104°F max temp) 22,092 ft3 / min 10,425 l/s
Normal Ventilation:

Design Basis Intermittent: (104°F max temp) 22,092 ft3 / min 10,425 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(20 CFM/person when occupied) 100 ft3 / min 47 l/s
- or -
Continuously Operating Ventilation: (0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

N/A 0
Design Basis Emergency:
(30 ACH) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

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IMC (2000-2011)
Normal (Temperature Control) Ventilation:
Normal Ventilation: (Max 18°F temp rise when occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (Max 18°F temp rise when occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Normal Continuous Ventilation Requirement (larger of):

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s

Continuously Operating Ventilation: (20 CFM/person when occupied) 100 ft3 / min 47 l/s
- or -
(0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

Emergency Ventilation: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

IMC (2012-Present)
Normal (Temperature Control) Ventilation:
Normal Ventilation: (Max 18°F temp rise when occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (Max 18°F temp rise when occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Normal Continuous Ventilation Requirement (larger of):

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
- or -
Continuously Operating Ventilation: (20 CFM/person when occupied) 100 ft3 / min 47 l/s
- or -
(0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

(Non-ammonia refrigerant qty) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Emergency Ventilation:

(Ammonia 30 ACH) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Design Basis Emergency: (Ammonia 30 ACH) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

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ASHRAE 15 (1992-2000)
Intermittent Temperature Control Ventilation :
Intermittent Operating Ventilation: (Max 18°F temp rise when occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (Max 18°F temp rise when occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
- or -
Continuously Operating Ventilation: (20 CFM/person when occupied) 100 ft3 / min 47 l/s
- or -
(0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

Emergency Ventilation: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

ASHRAE 15 (2001-Present)
Temperature Control Ventilation :
(Max 18°F temp rise when occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s
Intermittent Operating Ventilation: - or -
(122°F max) 12,624 ft3 / min 5,957 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (122°F max) 12,624 ft3 / min 5,957 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
- or -
Continuously Operating Ventilation: (20 CFM/person when occupied) 100 ft3 / min 47 l/s
- or -
(0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (0.5 CFM/ft2 when occupied) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

Emergency Ventilation: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

UMC (1988-1993), Adopted by California

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:
Emergency Ventilation: (12 ACH) 4,000 ft3 / min 1,888 l/s

Design Basis Emergency: (12 ACH) 4,000 ft3 / min 1,888 l/s

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UMC & CMC (1994-Present)
Temperature Control Ventilation:
Non-emergency intermittent: (104°F max temp) 22,092 ft3 / min 10,425 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (104°F max temp) 22,092 ft3 / min 10,425 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
- or -
Continuously Operating Ventilation: (0.5 CFM/ft2) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s
- or -
(Maintaining negative 0.05" H2O) 292

Design Basis Continuous: (0.5 CFM/ft2) 500 ft3 / min 236 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

Emergency Ventilation: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant quantity) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

CSA B52 (1995-1998)

Temperature Control Ventilation :
Intermittent Operating Ventilation: (18°F Temp rise in operation/occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (18°F Temp rise in operation/occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
- or -
Continuously Operating Ventilation: (Machinery Room in a Basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
- or -
(0.5 CFM/ft2 in operation/occupied) 500 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (Machinery Room in a Basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

(Refrigerant Qty <= 15,400 lbs) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
Emergency Ventilation: - or -
(Refrigerant Qty > 15,400 lbs) 9,283 ft3 / min 4,381 l/s

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant Qty <= 15,400 lbs) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

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Facility Name: 0 Date: April 30, 2017
CSA B52 (1999-Present)
Temperature Control Ventilation :
Intermittent Operating Ventilation: (18°F Temp rise in operation/occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Design Basis Intermittent: (18°F Temp rise in operation/occupied) 29,456 ft3 / min 13,900 l/s

Continuous Ventilation Requirement:

(NO detector and/or setpoint > max) 0 ft3 / min 0 l/s
- or -
Continuously Operating Ventilation: (Machinery Room in a Basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
- or -
(0.5 CFM/ft2 in operation/occupied) 500 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Design Basis Continuous: (Machinery Room in a Basement) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

Emergency Ventilation Requirement:

(Refrigerant Qty <= 15,400 lbs) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s
Emergency Ventilation: - or -
(Refrigerant Qty > 15,400 lbs) 9,283 ft3 / min 4,381 l/s

Design Basis Emergency: (Refrigerant Qty <= 15,400 lbs) 10,000 ft3 / min 4,719 l/s

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4.3 Ventilation

4.3.1
In order to be considered a “Non-Hazardous (Unclassified) Location”, in accordance with the National Electric Code (see 6.9) the
machinery room shall be provided with an independent mechanical ventilation system (see 6.5) operated according to one of the
alternates described in paragraph 4.3.2 or 4.3.3.
Where a mechanical ventilation system is not provided in accordance with this standard, the room shall be considered a Class I,
Group D, Division 2 location. All electrical equipment in the room shall conform to the requirements for a Class I, Group D, Division
2 location, per the latest edition of the National Electric Code (see 6.9).

4.3.2
When provided with a continuously operated, independent mechanical ventilation system, the ventilation rate shall be the larger of
the two rates described in paragraph 4.3.3.1.

4.3.3
The room may be provided with an independent mechanical ventilation system actuated automatically by vapor detector(s) and also
operable manually. The typical recommended actuation level of the detection device is a setting less than 400 ppm. Where multiple
alarm levels are desired, it is suggested that a setting below 1500 ppm be employed to avoid the point at which humans could be
seriously affected. Further, to avoid potentially flammable situations, and where there exist no possible human affects, a setting below
40,000 ppm is suggested. 40,000 ppm represents approximately 25% of the level of the lower limit of flammability. The design
ventilation rate shall be the larger of the two rates described in paragraph 4.3.3.1.

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4.3.3.1
The mechanical ventilation required to exhaust a potential accumulation of refrigerant due to leaks or a rupture of the
system shall be capable of removing air from the machinery room in the following minimum quantity:
Q = 100 x G0.5 (cfm)
[Q = 70 x G0.5 (I/s)]
Where,
Q = airflow in cubic feet per minute (litres per second)
G = is the mass of refrigerant in pounds (kilograms) in the largest system, any part of which is located in the machinery
room.
A sufficient part of the mechanical ventilation shall be operated to provide normal volumes equal to the larger of the
following:
a) 0.5 cfm per square foot (2.54 I/s per square meter) of machinery room area.
b) A volume required to maintain a maximum temperature rise above ambient of 18°F (10°C), based on all of the heat-
producing machinery in the room.

4.3.3.2
To obtain the reduced air flow for normal ventilation, partial operation of a multiple fan system or multi-speed fans may
be used, controlled by a thermostat and/or an ammonia detector.

4.3.4
In basements, the ventilation system shall be operated continuously at the larger of the ventilation rates described in 4.3.3.1.

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4.3.5
A supervised alarm system shall be activated when the ammonia leak detector is activated or when the mechanical ventilation system
fails so that corrective action can be taken. Periodic tests of the detectors, alarm system and mechanical ventilation system shall be
performed, as recommended by the manufacturer.

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6.2 Ventilation

6.2.1.1
In order to be considered a "Non-Hazardous (Unclassified) Location,” in accordance with the National Electric Code (8.9), the
machinery room shall be provided with an independent mechanical ventilation system (8.5) operated according to either 6.2.3.1 or
6.2.3.2.

6.2.1.2
Where a mechanical ventilation system is not provided in accordance with this standard, the room shall be considered a Class 1,
Group D, Division 2, location. All electrical equipment in the room shall conform to the requirements for a Class 1, Group D, Division
2 location, per the governing edition of the National Electric Code (8.9).

6.2.1.3
A supervised alarm system shall be activated when the ammonia leak detector is activated or when the mechanical ventilation system
fails so that corrective action can be taken.

6.2.3.1
The machinery room shall be provided with an independent mechanical ventilation system actuated automatically by vapor
detector(s) and also operable manually.

6.2.3.1.1
The typical recommended actuation level of the detection device is a setting less than 400 ppm; however, activation levels
shall be set as required by the jurisdictional authority.

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6.2.3.1.2
Where one or more alarm levels are used, the level actuating the ventilation system shall not exceed 1000 ppm.

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6.2.3.2
When continuously operated (without automatic actuation), the mechanical ventilation shall be at the emergency ventilation rate as
specified in paragraph 6.2.3.3.

6.2.3.3
The emergency mechanical ventilation rate shall be the larger of the following two rates:

6.2.3.3.1
Q = 100*G0.5 (ft3 ⁄ min)
[Q = 0.70*G0.5 (m3 ⁄ s )]
Where,
Q = airflow in ft3/min (m3/s)
G = the mass of refrigerant in lb (kg) in the largest system, any part of which is located in the machinery room.

6.2.3.3.2
Q = V × 0.2 (ft3 ⁄ min)
[Q = V x 0.003 (m3 / s)]
Where,
Q = airflow in ft3/min (m3/s)
V = room volume in ft3 (m3)

6.2.3.4

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A normal (non-emergency) ventilation rate shall be operated to provide normal ventilation volumes equal to the larger of the
following:

6.2.3.4.1
0.5 ft3/min per ft2 (0.003 m3/s per m2) of machinery room area.

6.2.3.4.2
A volume required to maintain a maximum temperature rise above ambient of 18°F (10°C), based on all the heat
producing machinery in the room.

6.2.3.5
To obtain the reduced airflow for normal ventilation, partial operation of a multiple fan system or multi-speed fans may be controlled
manually or by a thermostat and/or an ammonia detector.

6.2.3.6
In basements, the ventilation system shall be operated continuously at the emergency ventilation rate in 6.2.3.3.

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13.1 Room Layout

13.1.1.2
All machinery rooms shall be equipped with at least one ammonia detector connected to a supervised alarm.

13.2 Ventilation

13.2.1.1
In order to be considered a “Non-Hazardous (Unclassified) Location,” in accordance with the National Electric Code [ref.4.1.5], the
machinery room shall be provided with an independent mechanical ventilation system operated according to either 13.2.3.1 or
13.2.3.2.

13.2.1.2
Where a mechanical ventilation system is not provided in accordance with this standard, the room shall be considered a Class 1,
Group D, Division 2, location. All electrical equipment in the room shall conform to the requirements for a Class 1, Group D, Division
2 location, per the governing edition of the National Electric Code [ref.4.1.5].

13.2.1.3
A supervised alarm system shall be activated when the ammonia leak detector is activated or when the mechanical ventilation system
fails so that corrective action can be taken.

13.2.3.1
The machinery room shall be provided with an independent mechanical ventilation system actuated automatically by vapor
detector(s) and also operable manually.

13.2.3.1.1

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The typical recommended actuation level of the detection device is a setting less than 400 ppm; however, activation levels
shall be set as required by the jurisdictional authority.

13.2.3.1.2
Where one or more alarm levels are used, the level actuating the ventilation system shall not exceed 1000 ppm.

13.2.3.2
When continuously operated (without automatic actuation), the mechanical ventilation shall be at the emergency ventilation rate as
specified in paragraph 13.2.3.3.

13.2.3.3

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The emergency mechanical ventilation rate shall be the larger of the following two rates:

Q = 100*G0.5 (ft3 ⁄ min)

[Q = 0.70*G0.5 (m3 ⁄ s )]
Where,
Q = airflow in ft3/min (m3/s)
G = the mass of refrigerant in lb (kg) in the largest system, any part of which is located in the machinery room.

Q = V × 0.2 (ft3 ⁄ min)

[Q = V x 0.003 (m3 / s)]
Where,
Q = airflow in ft3/min (m3/s)
V = room volume in ft3 (m3)

13.2.3.4
A normal (non-emergency) ventilation rate shall be operated to provide normal ventilation volumes equal to the larger of the
following:
a. 0.5 ft3/min per ft2 (0.003 m3/s per m2) of machinery room area.
b. A volume required to maintain a maximum temperature rise above ambient of 18°F (10°C), based on all the heat producing
machinery in the room.

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13.2.3.5
To obtain the reduced airflow for normal ventilation, partial operation of a multiple fan system or multi-speed fans may be controlled
manually or by a thermostat and/or an ammonia detector.

13.2.3.6
In basements, the ventilation system shall be operated continuously at the emergency ventilation rate in 13.2.3.3.

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13.2 Refrigerant Detection

Each refrigerating machinery room shall contain at least two refrigerant detectors that actuate an alarm and mechanical ventilation.

13.2.1 Alarm

13.2.1.1
A monitored location shall be notified when the ammonia leak detector is activated so that corrective action can be taken.
NOTE:
“Monitored” is defined as a means of continual oversight such as pagers, on-site staff, third party alarm service or a
responsible party.

13.2.1.2
The detectors shall activate visual and audible alarms inside the refrigerating machinery room and outside each entrance
to the refrigerating machinery room.

13.2.3.1
One detector shall be utilized to activate an alarm and actuate the normal mechanical ventilation system (at its maximum
design capacity) at a value not greater than the corresponding TLV-TWA.

13.2.3.2

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The second detector shall be utilized to activate an alarm and actuate the emergency mechanical ventilation system at a
level not exceeding 1000 ppm.
Note:
Additional ammonia detectors can be utilized to monitor refrigerant levels exceeding the range of the detectors in 13.2.3.1
and 13.2.3.2.

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13.3 Ventilation

13.3.1
Each refrigerating machinery room shall be vented to the outdoors by means of mechanical ventilation systems actuated
automatically by refrigerant detector(s), temperature sensors, and also operable manually. The mechanical ventilation systems shall
be designed to produce a normal ventilation rate as required by Section 13.3.8, and an emergency ventilation rate as required by
section 13.3.9. The mechanical ventilation systems shall be powered independently of the machine room machinery, and shall not be
subject to emergency shutdown controls.

13.3.2
Multiple fans or multispeed fans are allowed in order to produce the emergency ventilation rate and to obtain a reduced airflow for
normal ventilation. (See Section 13.3.8) Ventilation fans shall be selected such that the failure of any single fan does not diminish the
total ventilation rate to less than 20 Air Changes per Hour (ACH). Fans that are used for normal ventilation and which are also used
for emergency ventilation must be controlled such that the emergency rate is achieved when required, regardless of room
temperature.

13.3.3
Provision shall be made for inlet air to replace that being exhausted. Inlet air makeup shall be designed to provide a negative pressure
in the machinery room with a maximum negative pressure of 0.25 in. water column.

13.3.7.1
All exhaust fans shall discharge up vertically with a minimum discharge velocity of 2500 FPM.

13.3.7.2

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All exhaust fans shall be equipped with non-sparking blades.

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13.3.8
Normal Mechanical Ventilation

13.3.8.1
Normal mechanical ventilation design capacity shall be the greater of:
a. 20 Air Changes per hour (20 ACH) based on the total gross volume of the machinery room.
b. The volume required to limit the room temperature to 104°F (40°C) taking into account the ambient heating effect of
all machinery in the room and with the ventilation air entering the room at a 1% ASHRAE design. In the areas where
ambient conditions could exceed 99°F, the emergency ventilation system is permitted to be used to supplement the
normal ventilation during extreme conditions.
EXCEPTION:
A reduced normal ventilation rate can be used on applications where a means of cooling is provided or room electrical
equipment is designed to accommodate temperatures exceeding 104°F (40°C), in accordance with UL and NEC
standards.

13.3.8.2
To obtain the reduced airflow to maintain space temperatures for normal ventilation, partial operation of a multiple fan
system or multi-speed fans can be utilized.

13.3.8.3
Normal ventilation need not be continuous and shall be actuated by:
a. Space temperature (thermostat).
b. A refrigerant detector at a value not greater than the corresponding TLV-TWA.
c. Manual controls.

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13.3.9
Emergency Mechanical Ventilation

13.3.9.1
Emergency mechanical ventilation systems shall be capable of providing at least one air change every two minutes, which
is 30 air changes per hour (30 ACH) based on the gross machinery room volume.

13.3.9.2
Emergency mechanical ventilation shall be actuated by
a. A refrigerant detector at a level not exceeding 1000 ppm.
b. Manual controls

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6.13 Ammonia Detection and Alarm

6.13.1 General.
Machinery rooms shall be provided with ammonia detection and alarm in accordance with Sections 17.2–17.6 and the following
features:
1. At least one ammonia detector shall be provided in the room or area.
2. The detector shall activate an alarm that reports to a monitored location so that corrective action can be taken at an indicated
concentration of 25 ppm or higher.
3. Audible and visual alarms shall be provided inside the room to warn that access to the room is restricted to authorized personnel
and emergency responders when the alarm has activated. Additional audible and visual alarms shall be located outside of each
entrance to the machinery room.

6.13.2 Alarm Response

6.13.2.1
Detection of ammonia concentrations less than 25 ppm requires no alarm.

6.13.2.2
*Detection of ammonia concentrations equal to or exceeding 25 ppm shall activate visual indicators and audible alarms as
specified in Section 6.13.1. The visual indicator and audible alarm shall be permitted to automatically reset if the
ammonia concentration drops below 25 ppm.

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6.13.2.3
*Detection of ammonia concentrations equal to or exceeding 150 ppm (1/2 IDLH) shall activate visual indicators and an
audible alarm and shall activate emergency ventilation, where required, in accordance with Section 6.14.7. Once activated,
emergency ventilation shall continue to operate until manually reset by a switch located in the machinery room.

6.13.2.4
*Detection of ammonia concentrations that exceed a detector’s upper detection limit or 40,000 ppm (25% LFL),
whichever is lower, shall activate visual indicators and an audible alarm and shall activate emergency ventilation, where
required, in accordance with Section 6.14.7. Once activated, emergency ventilation shall continue to operate until
manually reset by a switch located in the machinery room. In addition, the following equipment in the machinery room
shall be automatically de-energized:
1. Refrigerant compressors.
2. Refrigerant pumps.
3. Normally closed automatic refrigerant valves that are not part of an emergency control system.

6.14 Ventilation

6.14.1 *Ventilation for Occupants.

In occupied conditions, outdoor air shall be provided at a rate of not less than 0.5 cfm/ft2 (0.0025 m3/s • m2) of machinery room
area or 20 cfm (0.009 m3/s) per occupant, whichever is greater.

6.14.2 General Exhaust and Air Conditioning Equipment.

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Machinery room exhaust fans and air conditioning equipment that is not intended for exhausting ammonia vapor shall be de-
energized, and fan dampers, where provided, shall close upon detection of ammonia in accordance with Section 6.13.2.2.

6.14.3 Exhaust Ventilation.

Machinery rooms shall be vented to the outdoors by means of a mechanical exhaust ventilation system.

6.14.3.1
Mechanical exhaust ventilation systems shall be automatically activated by ammonia leak detection in accordance with
Section 6.13 or temperature sensors and shall be manually operable.

6.14.3.3
Exhaust air ducts from the machinery room shall serve only the machinery room.

6.14.3.4
*Machinery room exhaust shall vent to the outdoors no fewer than 20 ft (6 m) from a property line or openings into
buildings.

6.14.3.5
Machinery room exhaust shall discharge vertically upward with a minimum discharge velocity of 2,500 ft/min (762
m/min) at the required emergency ventilation flow rate.

6.14.3.6
Machinery room exhaust fans, regardless of function, shall be equipped with nonsparking blades.

6.14.3.7

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*Emergency exhaust fan motors located in the air stream or inside the machinery room shall be of the totally enclosed
type. Fan motors meeting this requirement are not required to be listed for use in hazardous (classified) locations.

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6.14.4 Fan Options.

Multiple fans or multispeed fans shall be permitted to provide both temperature control exhaust ventilation in accordance with
Section 6.14.6 and emergency exhaust ventilation in accordance with Section 6.14.7. Fans used for both temperature control and
emergency ventilation shall be controlled in a manner that provides equal to or greater than the emergency ventilation rate when
emergency ventilation is activated.

6.14.5 Inlet Air

6.14.5.1
Outdoor make-up air shall be provided to replace air being exhausted and shall maintain negative pressure in the
machinery room, not to exceed 0.25 in. (6.4 mm) water column relative to the adjacent areas with a machinery room
door, including the outdoors.

6.14.5.2
Make-up air supply locations in the machinery room shall be positioned to prevent short-circuiting of the make-up air
directly to the exhaust.

6.14.5.3
Make-up air openings shall be covered with a corrosion-resistant screen of not less than ¼ in. mesh or equivalent
protection.

6.14.5.4
Intakes for make-up air shall be positioned to draw uncontaminated outdoor air.

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Intakes for make-up air to the machinery room shall serve only the machinery room.

6.14.5.6
Motorized louvers or dampers, where utilized, shall fail to the open position upon loss of power.

6.14.5.7
Where direct openings or openings with ducts are not provided to supply make-up air, make-up air shall be provided by
fans or fans with ducts.

6.14.6 Temperature Control Ventilation

6.14.6.1
*Temperature control mechanical ventilation design capacity shall be the volume required to limit the room dry bulb
temperature to 104°F (40°C), taking into account the ambient heating effect of machinery in the room and with the make-
up air entering the room at a 1% design dry bulb temperature. The emergency ventilation system shall be permitted to be
used to supplement temperature control ventilation, and vice versa.

EXCEPTION: A reduced temperature control ventilation rate shall be permitted where a means of cooling is provided or
room electrical equipment and wiring is designed to accommodate temperatures exceeding a dry bulb temperature of
104°F (40°C), in accordance with UL listings and the Electrical Code.

6.14.6.2
Partial operation of a multiple-fan system or multi-speed fans shall be permitted to deliver the temperature control
ventilation design capacity.

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6.14.6.3
Temperature control mechanical ventilation shall be continuous or shall be activated by both of the following: 1. A
thermostat measuring space temperature. 2. A manual control switch provided in accordance with Section 6.12.2, where
temperature control ventilation is designed to contribute to emergency ventilation.

6.14.7 Emergency Ventilation

6.14.7.1
*Emergency mechanical ventilation systems shall provide not less than 30 air changes per hour based on the gross
machinery room volume. The emergency ventilation system shall be permitted to include temperature control ventilation
fans that meet the requirements of Section 6.14.3.7 and Section 6.14.6.3, Item 2.

EXCEPTION: Where approved, emergency mechanical ventilation shall not be required for a limited-charge
refrigeration system that will not yield an ammonia concentration exceeding 40,000 ppm in the machinery room
following a release of the entire charge from the largest independent refrigerant circuit, based on the volume calculation
determined in accordance with Section 5.3. The designer shall provide a copy of the calculations to be retained at the site.

6.14.7.2
Emergency mechanical ventilation shall be activated by both of the following:
1. Ammonia leak detection complying with Section 6.13.
2. A manual control switch provided in accordance with Section 6.12.2.

6.14.7.3

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Emergency ventilation shall be powered independently of the equipment within the machinery room and shall continue
to operate regardless of whether emergency shutdown controls for the machinery room have been activated.

6.14.7.4
A monitored location shall be notified upon loss of power to or failure of the emergency mechanical ventilation system.

Chapter 17. Ammonia Detection and Alarms

17.1 Scope.
Ammonia leak detection and alarms located in “Machinery Rooms” shall comply with Section 6.13 and Sections 17.2–17.6 of this
chapter. Ammonia leak detection and alarms in “Areas Other Than Machinery Rooms” shall comply with Section 7.2.3, Section
7.3.1.2.3, and this chapter. Ammonia leak detection and alarms for “Packaged Systems” shall comply with Section 14.4 and this
chapter.

17.2 Power for Detectors and Alarms.

The power supply for the ammonia detectors and alarms shall be a dedicated branch circuit. In the event of a loss of power on other
circuits or an emergency shutdown of refrigeration equipment, the ammonia detection and alarm system shall remain on. In the event
of a loss of power to the ammonia detection and alarm system, a power failure trouble signal shall be sent to a monitored location.

17.3 Testing

17.3.1 Schedule.

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A schedule for testing ammonia detectors and alarms shall be established based on manufacturers’ recommendations,
unless modified based on documented experience.

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17.3.2 Minimum Test Frequency.

Where manufacturers’ recommendations are not provided, ammonia detectors and alarms shall be tested at least
annually.

17.4 Detector Placement

A leak detection sensor, or the inlet of a sampling tube that draws air to a leak detection sensor, shall be mounted in a position where
ammonia from a leak is expected to accumulate. In rooms equipped with continuous exhaust ventilation, the location of leak
detection sensors and sampling tubes shall take into account the air movement toward the inlet of the ventilation system. Leak
detection sensors and sampling tube inlets shall be positioned where they can be accessed for maintenance and testing.

17.5 *Alarms.
The audible alarms providing notification shall provide a sound pressure level of 15 decibels (dBA) above the average ambient sound
level and 5 dBA above the maximum sound level of the area in which it is installed.

17.6 Signage.
Ammonia leak detection alarms shall be identified by signage adjacent to visual and audible alarm devices.

17.7 Detection and Alarm Levels.

Where this standard specifies an ammonia detection and alarm concentration, the operational criteria shall be as specified in this
section.

EXCEPTION: Where approved, alternatives to fixed ammonia leak detectors shall be permitted for areas with high humidity or other
harsh environmental conditions that are incompatible with detection devices.

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We would like to acknowledge and thank the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) for granting permission to include
the following excerpts from its Standard 2.

Summary of Key Ventilation Provisions

17.7.1 Level 1 Ammonia Detection and Alarm.

Level 1 ammonia detection and alarm shall have the following features:
1. At least one ammonia detector shall be provided in the room or area.

2. The detector shall activate an alarm that reports to a monitored location so that corrective action can be taken at an
indicated concentration of 25 ppm or higher.

17.7.2 Level 2 Ammonia Detection and Alarm.

Level 2 ammonia detection and alarm shall have the following features:

1. At least one ammonia detector shall be provided in the room or area.

2. The detector shall activate an alarm that reports to a monitored location so that corrective action can be taken at an
indicated concentration of 25 ppm or higher.

3. Audible and visual alarms shall be provided inside the room to warn that, when the alarm has activated, access to the
room is restricted to authorized personnel and emergency responders.

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We would like to acknowledge and thank the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) for granting permission to include
the following excerpts from its Standard 2.

Summary of Key Ventilation Provisions

17.7.3 Level 3 Ammonia Detection and Alarm.

Level 3 ammonia detection and alarm shall have the following features:

1. At least one ammonia detector shall be provided in the room or area.

2. The detector shall activate an alarm that reports to a monitored location so that corrective action can be taken at an
indicated concentration of 25 ppm or higher.

3. Audible and visual alarms shall be provided inside the room to warn that, when the alarm has activated, access to the
room is restricted to authorized personnel and emergency responders. For machinery rooms, additional audible and
visual alarms shall be located outside of each entrance to the machinery room.

4. Upon activation of the alarm, control valves feeding liquid and hot gas to equipment in the affected area shall be closed.
Refrigerant pumps, nonemergency fans, or other motors that are part of the ammonia refrigeration equipment in the
room shall be de-energized.

5. Upon activation of the alarm, emergency exhaust systems, where required, shall be activated.

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