Colombia

Colombia’s industrial refrigeration sector is growing, driven by agriculture, food processing, and pharmaceuticals. Ammonia remains the refrigerant of choice for large-scale systems, though safety standards are still developing. Current regulations combine local requirements with international references, leaving room for more comprehensive adoption of global codes. Industry stakeholders are increasingly aware of the need to strengthen safety frameworks and technical training.

Colombia

Equipment Design

General Equipment Design (list)

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE; however, if customer desire we apply ASME Sec VIII for Vessels,

Existing systems

Operating Procedures

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE

Decommissioning or retiring of systems and associated equipment (list)

NONE

Existing standards for EXISTING NH3 industrial refrigeration systems? (YES or NONE)

NONE

NONE;
General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

General Requirements for Existing systems

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for NH3 Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment (list)

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

Installation of equipment

Installation and Startup and associated equipment (list)

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE

Installation of insulation systems for NH3 Refrigeration Systems.

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE

Machinery Room Design

Machinery Rooms Design (list)

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE

New installation

codes and standards for Newly Installed NH3 systems, (list)

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

Existing Standars for NEWLY INSTALLED NH3 industrial refrigeration systems (Yes or NONE)

NONE

Inspection, Testing and Maintenance for NH3 Refrigeration Systems and associated equipment (list)

NONE

Piping and valves

Design and Installation of PIPING AND VALVES

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE; however, if customer desire we apply ASME B31.5 and ANSI IIAR 2

Inspections, Maintenance and Testing requirements for PIPING AND VALVES

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE

Marking / Identification requirements for PIPING AND VALVES (list)

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

None, However we apply if customer wants, Marking according ANSI IIAR 2

Materials of Construction for PIPING AND VALVES

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE; however, if customer desire we apply ASME B31.5 and ANSI IIAR 2

System Design (General)

General System Design (list)

General aspects are mentioned in NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149, for specific issues it is possible to use IIAR standards but it is not mandatory for any system in the country.

NONE, however, we try to follow the IIAR-ANSI 2

System Safety (Overall)

Are there any "Authorities ", (AHJ, as defined in IIAR 1) in your country or local region that have an influence in any aspects of design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of Ammonia sy...

NONE

Are there any Licensing Requirements applicable to operating an ammonia refrigeration system in your country? IF YES, Please describe.

Are there any regulations implemented in your country dependent on ammonia charge in the refrigeration system? If so, please describe (optional)

NTC 6228 – based on ISO 5149

Are there any regulations in your country applicable to Ammonia Refrigeration Systems? (i.e., PSM / RMP in USA; Contractor's liabilities; etc.) If so, please describe (optional)

Describe any regulatory trends affecting Ammonia Refrigeration Systems at the Federal Level in your country (optional)

Colombia has a control policy to use ammonia for any case, for refrigeration use we need a certification of defense ministry that authorizes this use after a methodical evaluation.