Public Review Announcement for CSA Z317.2
Public Review Announcement for CSA Z317.2:Special requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems in health care facilities
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) is pleased to announce that the draft new edition of CSA Z317.2 Special requirements for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems in health care facilities, is now at Public Review.
Public Review comments will be accepted until June 5th, 2019.
As with every standard, CSA Z317.2 is a living document, and the new edition contains new and revised material to make it a better and more comprehensive Standard. The current draft reflects the best efforts of the committee that developed it, the Technical Subcommittee on Special Requirements for HVAC Systems in Health Care Facilities, under the jurisdiction of the Technical Committee on Health Care Facilities and the Strategic Steering Committee on Health Care Technology. This new edition provides updated guidance on requirements for the planning, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of HVAC systems in HCFs. It is important to note that
Call for Expressions of Interest
CHES is seeking an ‘Expressions of Interest’ from our Corporate/Associate members for 3 members to sit on the Corporate Member Advisory Council. This Advisory Council reports to the CHES Board of Directors through a Council liaison that is voted into the position by other members of the Council.
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: APRIl 30, 2019
Call for Nominations
Call for nominations for the following CHES National Board positions.
• Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Secretary
A member in the Regular Membership Classification is eligible for office. Candidates must be active in, and a participating member of the Society for a minimum of two years. Candidate should be in compliance with all provisions of the By-Laws, having the ability to carry out the fundamental duties of the assignments of the Board. Candidates should obtain the approval of their superior for permission to serve on the Board.
Nominations can be received either by:
• Members identifying and nominating eligible qualified candidates
• Members who are interested in standing may submit their own name as a candidate
Nominations must be received by April 30, 2019 and should be sent by email to:
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Mitch Weimer
Chairman, Nomination & Elections Committee
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Building Member Expertise: Spring Calendar
| April 15-16, 2019 | Red Deer AB | CHES AB Chapter Conference |
| April 17, 2019 | Webinar |
Simple and Permanent Reduction in Steam Line Losses |
| April 23, 2019 | Winnipeg MB | CHES MB Chapter Education Day |
| May 1, 2019 | Montréal QC | Souper-Conférence |
| May 5-7, 2019 | Monction NB | CHES Maritime Chapter Conference |
| May 15, 2019 | Webinar | Infection Prevention and Control During Construction Training |
| May 26-28, 2019 | Penticton BC | CHES BC Chapter Conference |
| May 29-30, 2019 | Penticton BC | CHES Healthcare Construction Course |
| June 2-6. 2019 | Hamilton ON | CHES ON Chapter Conference |
| June 12, 2019 | Webinar | NAPRA Compliant Pharmacy Cleanrooms |
CSA Z8000
CSA Standard Z8000-18 Canadian Healthcare Facilities Planning Design and Construction has been publicly released and is available in the CSA Store
