 ANSI/IIAR 1-2012 Definitions and

Terminology Used in IIAR Standards

 Needed for Consolidation of Terms
 Provided to ASHRAE for their use
Introducing ANSI/IIAR 2-2014

ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 ● For the Safe and Efficient Use of Natural Refrigerants
 ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 Standard for Safe Design of
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
 The workhorse of the suite
 How systems and auxiliary systems are designed
 New – more later
 Overview of the New IIAR - 2
➢ 136 pages - Extensive revision
➢ Document reorganized - Most existing material retained -
clarification of existing material
➢ Scope expanded to include safety topics
➢ Consistent with other codes, standards, and regulations
➢ Moved some content to other IIAR Standards and added
content from IIAR Bulletins
➢ Added new content and hot issues
ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 ● For the Safe and Efficient Use of Natural Refrigerants
 ANSI/IIAR 3-2012 Ammonia Refrigeration
Valves
 A Standard for the Manufacturers of Valves
 Under Revision, target is 2017
 IIAR 4 – Installation of Closed-Circuit
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
 Published in 2015
 Covers installation specific topics
 Much material from prior versions of IIAR 2
 ANSI/IIAR 5-2013 Startup and Commissioning of Ammonia
Refrigeration Systems
 Provides the MINIMUM CRITERIA for startups
 Shall be used to establish Startup SOP
 Details safety checks before and after charging
 Emphasizes information/steps required before starting
 Details leak and pressure testing, evacuation and charging
 IIAR 6 – Inspection Testing and Maintenance of
Ammonia Refrigeration Systems
Currently Under Development
 Provide minimum criteria - what to check and how often to check it.
 Provide the criteria based on equipment and supporting equipment
 Will be written with regard to both large corporate systems as well as
“Mom and Pop” facilities
 Will NOT detail the means and methods to correct identified problems
 Will use much of Bulletin 109 &110 material
 Many iterations so far – has been difficult
 Targeted Completion 2017
 ANSI/IIAR 7-2013 - Developing SOPs for Ammonia
Refrigeration Systems
 Every system must have SOPs
 Establishes the minimum criteria for what should
be included in an SOP
 Draws a “line in the sand” about what is adequate
 Provides additional guidance if a facility is PSM
and RMP regulated
 IIAR 8 – Decommissioning of Ammonia
Refrigeration Systems
 Details the steps involved for complete facility
shut down
 Pump down with minimum residual charge or
nitrogen charge
 Addresses regulatory issues such as transfer of
ownership and “de-listing”
 Addresses situations where equipment is “moth-
balled”
 Published 2015
 IIAR Suite of Standards
Standards Currently Under Development
IIAR 6 – 20xx: Working Title: Maintenance and Inspection
of Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration Systems

IIAR 9 – 20xx: Working Title:

Application of Recognized and Generally Accepted Good
Engineering Practices for Closed-Circuit Ammonia Refrigeration
Systems

IIAR C2 – 20xx: Working Title: CO2 Refrigeration

IIAR Standards● For the Safe and Efficient Use of Natural Refrigerants
IIAR Standards Adopted By Code or
Proposed for Adoption
• International Fire Code
o 2015 edition: IIAR 2-2014 and IIAR 7-2013
o 2018 edition: IIAR 2-2014, IIAR 7-2013 and IIAR 8-2015
o 2021 edition: IIAR 6 needs to be proposed
• NFPA 1 Fire Code
o 2015 edition: IIAR 2-2008 and IIAR 7-2013.
o 2018 edition: IIAR 2-2014, IIAR 7-2013, IIAR 8-2015.
o 2021 edition: IIAR 6 needs to be proposed
• International Mechanical Code
o 2015 edition: IIAR 2-2014
o 2018 edition: IIAR 2-2014, IIAR 3-2012, IIAR 4-2015, IIAR 5-2013
• Uniform Mechanical Code
o 2015 edition: IIAR 2-2008, IIAR 3-2012, IIAR 5-2013
o 2018 edition: IIAR 2-2014, IIAR 3-2012, IIAR 4-2015, IIAR 5-2013
• National Electric Code
o 2017 edition: IIAR 2-2014
ANSI/IIAR 2-2014 ● For the Safe and Efficient Use of Natural Refrigerants