Applicable Legislation

3. TECHNICAL STANDARDS AND SAFETY AUTHORITY

Many ice Arenas use industrial refrigeration plants registered with the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. Facilities using refrigeration equipment exceeding 200 horsepower must employ TSSA-certified operators. However, TSSA regulations focus on refrigeration rooms and do not cover overall facility air quality.

Ice arena refrigeration mechanical rooms are considered sealed areas that should not allow toxic chemicals to leach outside the room. Ice arena operators that use ammonia as the primary refrigerant are required to have and maintain ammonia sensors with audible and visible alarms.

Public health inspectors should not enter refrigeration mechanical rooms, but should notify supervisors if they suspect a hazard.