Section 19 - Oil and Gas Facilities
Scope
General
Classification of Oil and Gas Facilities

Section 19 - Oil and Gas Facilities - Scope

19-000 Scope (see Appendix B19)


(1) This Code applies to electrical installations used in the search, transmission, or production of oil, natural gas and related hydrocarbons.
(2) This Code does not apply to electrical installations used in:
(a) petroleum refineries;
(b) petrochemical facilities;
(c) gas distribution systems operated by a gas utility at a pressure of 700 kPa or less for the purpose of distributing gas to consumers in all or part of a municipality; and;
(d) fuel supply systems for equipment.
(3) This Code is supplementary to, or amendatory of, the requirements of the CEC
(4) For additions, modification, renovations to, or operation and maintenance of existing facilities employing the Division system of classification for Class I locations, the continued use of the Division system of classification shall be permitted.
(5) Where the Division system of classification is used for Class I locations, as permitted by Subrule (4), the rules found in Annex J19 shall apply.
(6) Notwithstanding subrule (5), equipment permitted in the Rules for installations in Class I Zone 2 locations shall also be permitted for installations in Class I Division 2 locations.

19-002 Interpretation requirement was added or amended

This Code and any standards referenced herein do not make or imply any assurance or guarantee by the authority adopting this Code with respect to life expectancy, durability or operating performance of equipment and materials referenced herein.