B214-16
Superseded
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.
Installation code for hydronic heating systems
Hardcopy , PDF
22-07-2021
English, French
01-01-2016
Preface
1 Scope
2 Reference publications
3 Definitions
4 General requirements
5 Heating equipment
6 Circulators (circulating pumps)
7 Expansion tanks
8 Distribution piping
9 Pipe, tube and tubing
10 Fittings
11 Valves
12 System controls
13 Hydronic space heating
14 Radiant heating
15 Heat exchangers
16 Indirect-fired domestic hot-water heaters
17 Snow and ice melt
18 Auxiliary systems
Annex A (informative) - Storage-type dual-purpose water
heater selection and site documentation
Annex B (informative) - Heat-transfer fluids
Annex C (informative) - Radiant cooling
Annex D (informative) - Minimum flow rates for heat
distribution tubing
Preface This is the fourth edition of CSA B214, Installation code for hydronic heating systems. It supersedes the previous editions, published in 2012, 2007, and 2001. The main changes from the previous edition are as follows: a) clarification of the use of storage-type dual-purpose water heaters; b) clarification of oxygen diffusion barriers; c) clarification of requirements for hydronic fluid quality; d) inclusion of polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tubing and tubing fittings; e) clarification of requirements for return-water low-temperature protection; f) clarification of insulation requirements; g) clarification of requirements for tube fasteners; h) inclusion of snow and ice melting systems as stand-alone systems; i) clarifications of auxiliary systems; j) clarification of radiant under-floor heating and floor surface temperatures; k) revisions to nominal tube sizing in Table 1; l) revisions to loop lengths for snow and ice melt systems in Table 3; m) inclusion of Annex C with guidelines related to radiant surface cooling; and n) inclusion of Annex D with guidelines related to minimum flow rates for heat distribution. Scope 1.1 This Code sets out the minimum provisions for the installation, extension, alteration, and renewal of hydronic heating systems. 1.2 This Code applies to open and closed hydronic heating systems. These systems include a) hydronic space heating; b) radiant heating (wall, floor, ceiling); c) convectors; d) fan coils; e) combination potable water heating and space heating (combo) systems; f) integrated mechanical systems; g) indirect-fired domestic water heating; h) pool and spa heating; i) snow and ice melt systems; and j) other auxiliary systems. 1.3 The terms \"pipe\" and \"piping\", as well as \"tube\" and tubing\", are used interchangeably in this Code, unless otherwise stated. 1.4 In this Code, \"shall\" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Code; \"should\" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and \"may\" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Code. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 1.5 The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Code. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.
Preface This is the fourth edition of CSA B214, Installation code for hydronic heating systems. It supersedes the previous editions, published in 2012, 2007, and 2001. The main changes from the previous edition are as follows: a) clarification of the use of storage-type dual-purpose water heaters; b) clarification of oxygen diffusion barriers; c) clarification of requirements for hydronic fluid quality; d) inclusion of polyethylene of raised temperature (PE-RT) tubing and tubing fittings; e) clarification of requirements for return-water low-temperature protection; f) clarification of insulation requirements; g) clarification of requirements for tube fasteners; h) inclusion of snow and ice melting systems as stand-alone systems; i) clarifications of auxiliary systems; j) clarification of radiant under-floor heating and floor surface temperatures; k) revisions to nominal tube sizing in Table 1; l) revisions to loop lengths for snow and ice melt systems in Table 3; m) inclusion of Annex C with guidelines related to radiant surface cooling; and n) inclusion of Annex D with guidelines related to minimum flow rates for heat distribution. Scope 1.1 This Code sets out the minimum provisions for the installation, extension, alteration, and renewal of hydronic heating systems. 1.2 This Code applies to open and closed hydronic heating systems. These systems include a) hydronic space heating; b) radiant heating (wall, floor, ceiling); c) convectors; d) fan coils; e) combination potable water heating and space heating (combo) systems; f) integrated mechanical systems; g) indirect-fired domestic water heating; h) pool and spa heating; i) snow and ice melt systems; and j) other auxiliary systems. 1.3 The terms \"pipe\" and \"piping\", as well as \"tube\" and tubing\", are used interchangeably in this Code, unless otherwise stated. 1.4 In this Code, \"shall\" is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the Code; \"should\" is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and \"may\" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Code. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application. 1.5 The values given in SI units are the units of record for the purposes of this Code. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.
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2012 Edition along with GEN INS 1 is still active. (10/2016) French Edition issued on 01-12-2016. (01/2017)
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Supersedes |
CSA B139 : 2015 | INSTALLATION CODE FOR OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT |
ASTM F 876 : 2017 : REDLINE | SPECIFICATION FOR CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE (PEX) TUBING |
ANSI Z21.10.1 : 2014 | GAS WATER HEATERS, VOLUME 1, STORAGE WATER HEATERS WITH INPUT RATINGS OF 75,000 BTU PER HOUR OR LESS |
ASTM D 2467 : 2015 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
ASTM F 439 : 2013 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
CSA B137.3 : 2009 GEN INS 1 11 | RIGID POLYVINYLCHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR PRESSURE APPLICATIONS |
C22.1-15 | Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (23rd Edition), Safety Standard for Electrical Installations |
CSA B51 : 2014 | BOILER, PRESSURE VESSEL, AND PRESSURE PIPING CODE |
ASTM F 441/F441M : 2015 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Plastic Pipe, Schedules 40 and 80 |
ASTM F 2623 : 2015-01 | SPECIFICATION FOR POLYETHYLENE OF RAISED TEMPERATURE (PE-RT) SDR 9 TUBING |
ANSI Z21.10.3 : 2015 | GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS, VOLUME 3, STORAGE WATER HEATERS WITH INPUT RATINGS ABOVE 75,000 BTU PER HOUR, CIRCULATING AND INSTANTANEOUS |
CSA 4.3 : 2014 | GAS-FIRED WATER HEATERS, VOLUME 3, STORAGE WATER HEATERS WITH INPUT RATINGS ABOVE 75,000 BTU PER HOUR, CIRCULATING AND INSTANTANEOUS |
ASTM D 2464 : 2015 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Threaded Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80 |
CSA B137.10 : 2009 GEN INS 1 11 | CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE/ALUMINUM/CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE (PEX-AL-PEX) COMPOSITE PRESSURE-PIPE SYSTEMS |
DIN 16893:2000-09 | CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE (PE-X) PIPES - DIMENSIONS |
ASTM F 1282 : 2017 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Polyethylene/Aluminum/Polyethylene (PE-AL-PE) Composite Pressure Pipe |
ASME B16.15 : 2013 | CAST COPPER ALLOY THREADED FITTINGS: CLASSES 125 AND 250 |
ASME B16.18 : 2012 | Cast Copper Alloy Solder Joint Pressure Fittings (B16.18 - 2012)<br> |
CSA C22.2 No. 108 : 2014 | LIQUID PUMPS |
CSA C13256.2 : 2001 | WATER-SOURCE HEAT PUMPS - TESTING AND RATING FOR PERFORMANCE - PART 2: WATER-TO-WATER AND BRINE-TO-WATER HEAT PUMPS |
ASTM F 1281 : 2017 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Crosslinked Polyethylene/Aluminum/Crosslinked Polyethylene (PEX-AL-PEX) Pressure Pipe |
CSA C448 SERIES : 2016 | DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS |
ASTM B 88 : 2016 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Seamless Copper Water Tube |
CSA 4.1 : 2014 | GAS WATER HEATERS, VOLUME 1, STORAGE WATER HEATERS WITH INPUT RATINGS OF 75,000 BTU PER HOUR OR LESS |
ASTM D 2466 : 2017 : REDLINE | Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 40 |
CSA B137.11 : 2009 GEN INS 1 11 | POLYPROPYLENE (PP-R) PIPE AND FITTINGS FOR PRESSURE APPLICATIONS |
CSA B139 : 2015 | INSTALLATION CODE FOR OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT |
CSA B137.9 : 2009 GEN INS 1 11 | POLYETHYLENE/ALUMINUM/POLYETHYLENE (PE-AL-PE) COMPOSITE PRESSURE-PIPE SYSTEMS |
ASTM A 105/A105M : 2014-11 | SPECIFICATION FOR CARBON STEEL FORGINGS FOR PIPING APPLICATIONS |
ASME B16.51 : 2013 | Copper and Copper Alloy Press-Connect Pressure Fittings |
DIN 16892:2000-07 | CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE (PE-X) PIPES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, TESTING |
ASHRAE 55 : 2017 | THERMAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR HUMAN OCCUPANCY |
ASME PV CODE SET : 2017 | BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE - COMPLETE SET |
CSA B137.5 : 2009 GEN INS 1 11 | CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENE (PEX) TUBING SYSTEMS FOR PRESSURE APPLICATIONS |
ASME B16.22 : 2013 | WROUGHT COPPER AND COPPER ALLOY SOLDER-JOINT PRESSURE FITTINGS |
CSA B137.6 : 2009 GEN INS 1 11 | CHLORINATED POLYVINYLCHLORIDE (CPVC) PIPE, TUBING, AND FITTINGS FOR HOT- AND COLD-WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS |
CSA B140.10 : 2006 | OIL-FIRED WARM-AIR HEATING APPLIANCES FOR MOBILE HOUSING AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES |
ASME B16.3 : 2016 | MALLEABLE IRON THREADED FITTINGS: CLASSES 150 AND 300 |
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