Appendix A - Acronyms

AI
artificial intelligence
ANSI
American National Standards Institute
BTU
British Thermal Unit
CCUS
carbon capture, utilization and storage
CEC
Canadian Electrical Code
CNZEAA
Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act
CSA
Canadian Standards Association
ECM
electronically commutated motors
EMS
energy management system
HVAC
heating, ventilation and air conditioning
ID
inside diameter
IoT
Internet of Things
IPS
Iron Pipe Size
LEED
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
MEWP
mobile elevated work platform
NBC
National Building Code of Canada
NECB
National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings
NFPA
National Fire Protection Association
NPC
National Plumbing Code of Canada
OD
outside diameter
OEM
original equipment manufacturer
OHS
Occupational Health and Safety
OSV
oil safety valves
PPE
personal protective equipment
PEX
cross-linked polyethylene
TDG
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
ULC
Underwriters Laboratory of Canada
UV
ultraviolet
WETT
Wood Energy Technology Transfer
WHMIS
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
ZCB
Zero Carbon Building
ZEV
zero-emission vehicles