1. minimum energy-efficient requirements for the design and construction, and a plan

for operation and maintenance of

1. new buildings and their systems,
2. new portions of buildings and their systems,
3. new systems and equipment in existing buildings, and
4. new equipment or building systems specifically identified in the standard that are

part of industrial or manufacturing processes

and

1. criteria for determining compliance with these requirements.

2.2

The provisions of this standard do not apply to

1. single-family houses, multifamily structures of three stories or fewer above grade,

manufactured houses (mobile homes), and manufactured houses (modular) or

1. buildings that use neither electricity nor fossil fuel.

2.3

Where specifically noted in this standard, certain other buildings or elements of buildings

shall be exempt.

2.4

This standard shall not be used to circumvent any safety, health, or environmental requirements.

This standard does not apply to the following:

a)            goods or classes of goods for which labelling requirements have been prescribed in national regulations issued by other Government Ministries and agencies; inter alia:
i)             goods or classes of goods for food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices;
ii)            goods or classes of goods for pesticides and toxic chemicals.
b)            goods or classes of goods for which specific labelling requirements have been prescribed in compulsory National Standards; and
c)            goods or classes of goods for agricultural produce.

NOTE 1 Regulatory activities (including standards-related matters) pertaining to food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices fall under the purview of the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Health which is so empowered under the Food and Drugs Act, (Chapter 30:01) and relevant regulations.

NOTE 2 Regulatory activities (including standards-related matters) pertaining to pesticides and toxic chemicals fall under the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Health which is so empowered under the Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Act, (Chapter 30:03) and relevant regulations.

d)            goods intended for export only which comply with the requirements of standards or laws on labelling enforced in the country to which they are being exported;
e)            goods that are sold unpackaged, or in an open or uncovered package;
f)            goods that are weighed, measured or counted in the presence of the purchaser with or without being packaged;
g)            gift-wrapped goods; and
h)            markings on shipping containers.

This standard does not apply to the following:

a)            goods or classes of goods for which labelling requirements have been prescribed in national regulations issued by other Government Ministries and agencies; inter alia

i)             goods or classes of goods for food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices;

ii)            goods or classes of goods for pesticides and toxic chemicals.

b)            goods or classes of goods for which specific labelling requirements have been prescribed in compulsory National Standards; and

c)            goods or classes of goods for agricultural produce.

NOTE 1 Regulatory activities (including standards-related matters) pertaining to food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices fall under the purview of the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Health which is so empowered under the Food and Drugs Act, (Chapter 30:01) and relevant regulations.

NOTE 2 Regulatory activities (including standards-related matters) pertaining to pesticides and toxic chemicals fall under the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division, Ministry of Health which is so empowered under the Pesticide and Toxic Chemicals Act, (Chapter 30:03) and relevant regulations.

It outlines the compulsory requirements for the aforementioned products as well as the mechanisms to demonstrate compliance to these requirements and also includes measures to be taken in the event of non-compliance.

This standard does not apply to secondary packaging which does not come into contact with food (for example, outer wrappers or cartons. It also does not apply to packing material used as stuffing to prevent damage to products during transportation and storage.

a) redesigning of refrigerant systems;
b) installation of cooling systems;
c) system operation and maintenance;
d) inspection and preventative maintenance;
e) record keeping and documentation;
f) recovery, recycling and reclaiming;
g) handling, transportation and storage of refrigerants;
h) disposal of refrigerants and refrigeration systems;
i) retrofitting and alternatives;
j) safety requirements;
k) training and certification;
l) regulatory framework; and
m) natural and flammable refrigerants.

This standard establishes chemical and labelling requirements for general purpose cleaning, bleaching and disinfecting products (including dilutable products) for use in Trinidad and Tobago.

This standard applies to the following products:

1. a)            general purpose cleaners, including but not limited to multipurpose and multi-surface cleaners;

EXAMPLE             Products for cleaning floors, kitchens, countertops, sinks and hard surfaces such as stovetops, cooktops, and microwaves etc.

1. b)            disinfectants including disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) in liquid, powder, cream, tablet and gel forms;
2. c)            hand dishwashing detergents in liquid, cream, paste and gel forms;
3. d)            automatic dishwasher detergents;
4. e)            bleaching agents including calcium hypochlorite in solution, granular, tablet, foam, cream, powder formats and bleaching gel pens;
5. f)            engine degreasers;
6. g)            automotive cleaners in liquid, cream, gel formats for multipurpose applications;
7. h)            spot or stain removers;
8. i)             aerosols that function as general purpose cleaners; and
9. j)             sanitizers not designed for human application.

EXAMPLE:            Tyre, engine, dashboard, console, carpet, upholstery, oven, window, floor, bathroom, fabric and kitchen cleaners etc.

TTCS 21:2023 also applies to the concentrated versions of the products mentioned above and cleaning wipes and disinfecting wipes (or pads) related to the aforementioned products.

This standard does not apply to the following products:

1)            automotive hard paste waxes with no cleaning or disinfecting properties;

2)            automotive rubbing or polishing compound with no cleaning or disinfecting properties;

3)            floor polishes and waxes with no cleaning or disinfecting properties;

4)            alcohol-based and non-alcohol based handrubs or hand sanitizers;

5)            fabric softeners with no cleaning or disinfecting properties;

6)            liquid sodium hypochlorite solutions which are covered under the national standard TTCS 1, Sodium hypochlorite solution (Liquid chlorine bleach) – Compulsory requirements;

7)            laundry detergents (pods, bars, liquids and powders) which are covered under the national standard TTCS 7, Laundry detergents – Compulsory requirements

8)            cosmetics;

9)            cleaning products primarily intended for use on human beings and animals;

10)         pesticides which are covered under the national standard TTS 76: Part 8, Requirements for labelling- Part 8: Labelling of retail packages of pesticides;

11)         products covered under any other national standards; and

12)         products covered under national primary or secondary legislation issued by other Government Ministries and agencies.

This document applies to the constituent materials, plant and equipment and production control systems used in the production of ready-mixed concrete.

This standard applies to ready-mixed concrete orders where the minimum compressive cylinder strength is specified by the purchaser. It does not apply to ready-mixed concrete orders where the purchaser specifies the mixture proportions, also referred to as prescribed mixes.

NOTE  This standard covers options A and C for ASTM C94/C94M and the designed mix of BS EN 206. Further information on the ASTM C94/C94M ordering options is outlined below:

–           Option A – This scenario applies where the producer assumes full responsibility for the selection of the proportions of the concrete mixture with the minimum compressive strength specified by the purchaser;

–           Option B – This scenario applies where the purchaser assumes responsibility for the proportioning of the concrete mixture; and

–           Option C – This scenario applies where the producer assumes full responsibility for the selection of proportions for the concrete mixture with the minimum allowable cement content and minimum compressive strength specified by the purchaser.

This document provides a framework for assessing compliance with the purchaser’s requirements. This document does not specify general, minimum quality requirements for ready-mixed concrete but assesses compliance on the basis of conformance to purchaser’s requirements. In addition, this document does not apply to the following:

–           concrete used in the construction of transportation infrastructure including highways, bridges, pavements and tunnels;

–           concrete used in the production of precast beams and columns;

–           non-volumetric site mixed concrete; and

–           the placement, consolidation, curing or protection of ready-mixed concrete.

NOTE: Ready-mixed concrete is produced to meet the purchaser’s requirements and the intended application, thus the properties of individual orders of ready-mixed concrete may vary.

This standard also outlines the mechanism to demonstrate compliance to the purchaser’s requirements and includes measures to be taken in the event of non-compliance.

This standard applies to appliances intended for use at either of the following nominal supply voltages:

1. 115 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %; or
2. 230 volts, with a relative tolerance of ± 6 %.

NOTE  These nominal supply voltages have been declared by the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission (T&TEC) in their publication entitled “Wiring for Light and Power”. The Electricity Supply Rules made under Section 15 of the Electricity (Inspection) Act Chapter 54:72 provides for variations of six percent above or below the declared voltages.

This standard does not apply to appliances designed exclusively for industrial purposes or appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, e.g. the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (caused by dust, vapour or gas).

This standard does not apply to electrical lighting products or electrical accessories or components.

a)  600/1000 V cables, wire armoured and oversheathed, having single-core, two-, three-, four- and five-core stranded copper conductor;
b)  600/1000 V multicore auxiliary cables, wire armoured and overheathed, stranded copper conductor; and
c)  1900/3300 V cables, wire armoured and oversheathed, having single-core or three-core stranded copper conductor.

This standard is applicable to electric cables that are designed for a maximum sustained conductor temperature of 90 °C and for a maximum short-circuit conductor temperature of 250 °C (for a maximum of 5 s).

NOTE Limitation on the temperature of the cables may be imposed in situations where they might be touched or where they could touch other materials.