Standards

1.1 These requirements cover solar trackers intended for installation as fixed trackers which are not attached to buildings, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Trackers intended to be installed in an area where public access is anticipated shall be evaluated for all mechanical hazards as defined in this standard. Trackers intended to be installed in an area where public access is restricted by fence, secured location, etc. should be evaluated with consideration given to the mechanical hazard requirements of this standard. These requirements also cover freestanding trackers, which are by design not required to be mechanically secured in position.

1.1 This standard identifies the required information on the production and measurement tolerances of nameplate rating of flat plate photovoltaic (PV) modules. 1.2 This standard identifies five rating conditions under which the performance parameters of PV modulesshall be reported.

This International Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the design qualification and type approval of concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules and assemblies suitable for long-term operation in general open-air climates as defined in IEC 60721-2-1. The test sequence is partially based on that specified in IEC 61215-1 for the design qualification and type approval of flat-plate terrestrial crystalline silicon PV modules. However, some changes have been made to account for the special features of CPV receivers and modules, particularly with regard to the separation of on-site and in-lab tests, effects of tracking alignment, high current density, and rapid temperature changes, which have resulted in the formulation of some new test procedures or new requirements.

1.1 These requirements cover aluminum (ERMC-A) and stainless steel (ERMC-SS) electrical rigid metal conduit, nipples, elbows, and couplings in 12 – 155 (3/8 – 6) trade sizes for use as metal raceway for the installation of wires and cables in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, NOM- 001-SEDE, Standard for Electrical Installations, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (see Reference Item No. 1, Annex A). It is the user’s responsibility to determine the appropriate product for the application.

1.1    These requirements cover industrial control panels intended for general industrial use, operating from a voltage of 1000 volts or less. This equipment is intended for installation in ordinary locations, in accordance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, where the ambient temperature does not exceed 40°C (104°F) maximum.

This CARICOM Regional Standard establishes requirements for environmental management systems (EMS) to enable tourism establishments to formulate a policy, objectives and minimum performance requirements based on best environmental management practice.

It is intended for establishments providing tourism related services that wish to implement and maintain an EMS and demonstrate such conformance.

This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

This standard specifies requirements for an energy management and efficiency programme to be implemented at tourism establishments. It provides the basis to enable these tourism establishments to review their energy consumption and implement efficiency measures thus minimizing energy use.

This standard does not apply to organizations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

This CARICOM Regional Standard provides requirements for implementation and maintenance of a food safety and sanitation programme for tourism establishments.

While these requirements may be applicable to other establishments where food is prepared and served, for the purposes of this document the standard applies to all food premises which are part of the tourism establishment.

This standard applies to structures, and food transport vehicles and associated equipment, fixtures and fittings used by the food business in the tourism establishment.

This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

This CARICOM Regional Standard specifies requirements for a water treatment management and efficiency programme for tourism establishments including:

a)    the definition of terms common to water service providers;

b)    basic requirements for drinking water supply and treatment systems;

c)     guidelines for objectives, service assessment criteria and related performance indicators;

d)    benchmarks for measuring performance of water management, treatment and efficiency.

This standard does not apply to:

a)    organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service; and

b)    objectives set forth by the national water authority and other relevant agencies which are to be achieved through implementation of national standards and compliance obligations. 

This CARICOM Regional Standard provides requirements for the implementation and maintenance of a solid waste management programme for tourism establishments.

This standard does not apply to:

a)    organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service; and

b)    solid solutions, solids in solutions and non-solid waste.

EXAMPLE   Solid solutions include construction steel, brass and amalgam waste which may arise from construction, plumbing, dentistry and other activities.