Ammonia leak at a community centre
June 2, 2022
Boiler, PV and Refrigeration
Reference Number:
II-1385649-2022 (#28171)
Location: Vancouver
Regulated industry sector: Boilers, Pressure Vessel & Refrigeration - Refrigeration system
Incident overview
Ammonia was released into the atmosphere after a safety relief valve opened to depressurize the community centre’s refrigeration system. The community centre and the neighboring high school were evacuated.