Summary of Topics

This Second Edition of CAN/ULC S4400 dated December 13, 2023 includes the following changes:

– Corrected cross reference; 6.4

– Removal of reference to Canada Labour Code; 17.2

– Revision to the Scope; 1.3(b) and 1.5

– Removal of EPL Gb and Gc references; 20.6

– Removal of Security Content previously located in Part III

– Revision to allow equipment that has been tested to have an equivalent level of safety as would be prescribed for the room in which the hazardous process is located; 7.4 and 7.5

– Updated References throughout the Standard

1 Scope

1.1 This Standard establishes a minimum level of protection and safety of occupants, buildings or parts thereof, which are utilized for the cultivation and ancillary activities associated with cannabis plants and cannabis products. See Annex A (Informative), Explanatory Materials, Clause A1.1

1.2 This Standard provides minimum requirements for devices, equipment, and systems utilized for cannabis cultivation and ancillary activities and addresses the risks of fire, electric shock, injury to persons and explosion associated with these devices, equipment and systems.

1.3 This Standard does not address the following:

1. a) General fire prevention or building construction features that are normally a function of building and fire codes;

2. b) The efficacy or consumption of the cannabis plant or cannabis products;

3. c) Premises used exclusively for operational activities such as office space, call centres, and retail outlets, used for the distribution, marketing, or sale of cannabis, except as defined in Clause 4;

4. NOTE 1: Shipping and receiving of products from the production facility for further distribution are not considered as retail outlet.

5. NOTE 2: See Annex A (Informative) Explanatory Materials, Clause A1.3(c).

6. d) The transportation of cannabis or cannabis related products;

7. e) Occupational health and safety requirements governing cannabis workers and personnel except as identified in Clauses 2 and 2;

8. f) Security of the supply chain monitoring system, including cybersecurity and notifications; and

9. g) Outdoor grow area (including cannabis and industrial hemp).

10. h) The requirements of this Standard are not intended to apply where Canadian laws and regulations permit the growth of plants within a dwelling unit or residential occupancy for recreational, medicinal or personal purposes.