CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code Quiz & Flashcards

Which organization approves the consensus standards development process for CSA Group standards?

How many editions of CSA-B52 are there?

What does CSA-B52 provide the minimum requirements for?

According to the standard, who is responsible for ensuring that the maintenance is done by a certified person?

If no operation and maintenance manual exists, what should be followed for maintenance?

What does the short clause in the standard specify?

According to the text, which of the following is NOT true about the Mechanical Refrigeration Code?

What is the purpose of the Mechanical Refrigeration Code according to the text?

Which clause in the Mechanical Refrigeration Code describes the requirements for refrigeration system selection and application?

According to the text, which refrigerants are typically not used in new installations anymore?

Approval and Standards

The consensus standards development process for CSA Group standards is approved by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC).
There are currently five editions of the CSA-B52 standard.

CSA-B52 Overview

CSA-B52 provides minimum requirements for the design, installation, and maintenance of refrigeration systems and equipment.
Responsibility for ensuring that maintenance is performed by a certified person lies with the owner or operator of the refrigeration system.

Maintenance and Manuals

In the absence of an operation and maintenance manual, maintenance should follow the manufacturer's recommendations or established industry practices.
A short clause in the standard specifies essential safety measures that must be adhered to during the operation of refrigeration systems.

Mechanical Refrigeration Code

It is NOT true that the Mechanical Refrigeration Code creates exclusive guidelines for only one type of refrigeration system.
The purpose of the Mechanical Refrigeration Code is to ensure safe and effective refrigeration practices and the protection of public health.

System Selection and Refrigerants

Section 4 of the Mechanical Refrigeration Code outlines requirements for refrigeration system selection and application.
Certain refrigerants, including those with high global warming potential, are typically not used in new installations anymore due to environmental concerns.

Test your knowledge on the scope and content of the CSA-B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code with this quiz. Learn about the similarities between CSA-B51 and CSA-B52 and understand how references are written in the code.