2019 Assessment Recommendation Code Updates

Added 6 New ARC Codes

New codes in 2019
ARC	Description
2.3141	USE BATTERY STORAGE FOR DEMAND CONTROL
2.3142	USER BATTERY STORAGE FOR POWER QUALITY ISSUES
4.66xx	Industrial Internet of Things Sensors (IIOT)
4.661x	USE IIOT SENSORS AS ALARMS
4.662x	USE IIOT SENSORS FOR DUTY CYCLE DETERMINATION
4.663x	USE IIOT SENSORS FOR TRENDING ANALYSIS

Merged Similar ARC Codes

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Old codes and their merged replacements
Old ARC	Old Description	Merged ARC	Merged Description
2.2131	INSULATE STEAM / HOT WATER LINES	2.2136	INSTALL / REPAIR INSULATION ON STEAM LINES
2.2132	REPAIR FAULTY INSULATION ON STEAM LINES	2.2136	INSTALL / REPAIR INSULATION ON STEAM LINES
2.2133	REPAIR LEAKS IN LINES AND VALVES	2.2135	REPAIR AND ELIMINATE STEAM LEAKS
2.2135	REPAIR AND ELIMINATE STEAM LEAKS	2.2135	REPAIR AND ELIMINATE STEAM LEAKS
2.2411	USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT COMBUSTION AIR	2.2414	USE WASTE HEAT FROM HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT
2.2412	USE FLUE GAS HEAT TO PREHEAT BOILER FEEDWATER
2.2413	USE HOT FLUE GASES TO PREHEAT WASTES FOR INCINERATOR BOILER
2.2431	RECOVER HEAT FROM TRANSFORMERS	2.2437	RECOVER WASTE HEAT FROM EQUIPMENT
2.2432	RECOVER HEAT FROM OVEN EXHAUST / KILNS
2.2433	RECOVER HEAT FROM ENGINE EXHAUSTS
2.2434	RECOVER HEAT FROM AIR COMPRESSOR
2.2435	RECOVER HEAT FROM COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS
2.2436	RECOVER HEAT FROM REFRIGERATION CONDENSERS
2.2437	RECOVER WASTE HEAT FROM EQUIPMENT
2.2512	INCREASE INSULATION THICKNESS	2.2515	USE OPTIMUM THICKNESS INSULATION
2.2515	USE OPTIMUM THICKNESS INSULATION
2.2516	USE ECONOMIC THICKNESS OF INSULATION FOR LOW TEMPERATURES
2.2513	COVER OPEN TANKS WITH FLOATING INSULATION	2.2514	COVER OPEN TANKS
2.2513	COVER OPEN TANKS	2.2514	COVER OPEN TANKS
2.3211	USE POWER FACTOR CONTROLLERS	2.3212	OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR
2.3212	OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR	2.3212	OPTIMIZE PLANT POWER FACTOR
2.4131	REPLACE OVER-SIZE MOTORS AND PUMPS WITH OPTIMUM SIZE	2.4131	REPLACE OVER-SIZE MOTORS AND PUMPS WITH OPTIMUM SIZE
2.4132	SIZE ELECTRIC MOTORS FOR PEAK OPERATING EFFICIENCY	2.4131	REPLACE OVER-SIZE MOTORS AND PUMPS WITH OPTIMUM SIZE
2.4141	USE MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS OR AFD FOR VARIABLE PUMP, BLOWER AND COMPRESSOR LOADS	2.4146	USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE OR MULTIPLE SPEED MOTORS ON EXISTING SYSTEM
2.4142	USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE MOTOR-GENERATOR SET
2.4143	USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE THROTTLING SYSTEM
2.4144	USE ADJUSTABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE TO REPLACE MECHANICAL DRIVE
2.4231	REDUCE THE PRESSURE OF COMPRESSED AIR TO THE MINIMUM REQUIRED	2.4239	ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USAGE
2.4232	ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USED FOR COOLING, AGITATING LIQUIDS, MOVING PRODUCT, OR DRYING	2.4239	ELIMINATE OR REDUCE COMPRESSED AIR USAGE
2.6216	SHUT OFF COOLING WATER WHEN NOT REQUIRED	2.6218	TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE
2.6217	SHUT OFF ALL LABORATORY FUME HOODS WHEN NOT IN USE
2.6218	TURN OFF EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE
2.7111	REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS	2.7111	REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS
2.7112	REDUCE EXTERIOR ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM SAFE LEVEL	2.7111	REDUCE ILLUMINATION TO MINIMUM NECESSARY LEVELS
2.7142	UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS	2.7142	UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS
2.7143	USE MORE EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE	2.7142	UTILIZE HIGHER EFFICIENCY LAMPS AND/OR BALLASTS
2.7314	REDUCE VENTILATION AIR	2.7314	REDUCE VENTILATION AIR
2.7315	REDUCE BUILDING VENTILATION AIR TO MINIMUM SAFE LEVELS	2.7314	REDUCE VENTILATION AIR
2.7443	INSTALL AIR SEALS AROUND TRUCK LOADING DOCK DOORS	2.7447	INSTALL VINYL STRIP / HIGH SPEED / AIR CURTAIN DOORS
2.7445	INSTALL WEATHER STRIPPING ON WINDOWS AND DOORS
2.7447	INSTALL VINYL STRIP / HIGH SPEED / AIR CURTAIN DOORS
3.5311	RECOVER AND REUSE WASTE MATERIAL	3.5311	RECOVER AND REUSE WASTE MATERIAL
3.5312	SALVAGE AND RE-USE PROCESS WASTE	3.5311	RECOVER AND REUSE WASTE MATERIAL

Deleted 45 Unused ARC Codes

Codes removed in 2019
ARC	Description
2.2125	REPLACE BAROMETRIC CONDENSERS WITH SURFACE CONDENSERS
2.2493	USE RECOVERED HEAT FROM LIGHTING FIXTURES FOR USEFUL PURPOSE
2.5197	AVOID ELECTRICALLY-POWERED ANIMATED DISPLAYS
2.8224	SHUT DOWN TRUCK ENGINES WHILE LOADING, UNLOADING, OR WAITING
2.8225	SCHEDULE REGULAR MAINTENANCE TO MAINTAIN TRUCK ENGINES
3.1112	USE DEDICATED PRESSES FOR EACH COLOR
3.1113	USE GLASS MARBLES TO RAISE FLUID LEVELS OF CHEMICALS TO THE BRIM TO REDUCE CONTACT WITH ATMOSPHERIC OXYGEN
3.1132	USE CRYOGENIC STRIPPING
3.1141	SCHEDULE JOBS TO MINIMIZE THE NEED FOR CLEANUP (COLORS)
3.1142	SCHEDULE PRODUCTION RUNS TO MINIMIZE COLOR CHANGES
3.1151	TREAT DESULFURIZATION SLAG IN A DEEP QUENCH TANK INSTEAD OF SPRAYING WATER ONTO AN OPEN PILE TO REDUCE AIR EMISSIONS
3.1153	ALTER PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY USE OF DESULFURIZING AGENT (CALCIUM CARBIDE)
3.1195	USE SILHOUETTE ENTRY COVER TO REDUCE EVAPORATION AREA
3.1224	MECHANICALLY AND AIR AGITATE RINSE TANKS FOR COMPLETE MIXING
3.1225	USE A STILL RINSE AS THE INITIAL RINSING STAGE
3.1226	USE COUNTER CURRENT WASHING IN PHOTO PROCESSORS
3.1243	PRE-INSPECT PARTS TO PREVENT DRAG-IN OF SOLVENTS / CLEANERS
3.1246	LOWER THE CONCENTRATION OF PLATING BATHS
3.1295	USE SQUEEGEES TO PREVENT CHEMICAL CARRY-OVER
3.1311	OPTIMIZE DYE DESIGN
3.2131	INSTALL MIXERS ON EACH CLEANING TANK
3.2132	INCREASE FREEBOARD SPACE / INSTALL CHILLERS ON VAPOR DEGREASERS
3.2133	ELIMINATE CHEM ETCHING & PLATING BY USING ALTERNATIVE PRINT TECHNOLOGIES(PRE SENSITIZED LITHO, PLASTIC, OR PHOTO POLYMER)
3.2137	USE INDUCTION FURNACES INSTEAD OF ELECTRIC ARC OR CUPOLA FURNACES TO REDUCE DUST AND FUMES
3.2163	USE INK WATER RATIO SENSOR
3.2175	USE AUTOMATED PLATE BENDERS
3.5141	RECOVER DYE FROM WASTE WATERS
3.5214	AVOID CONTAMINATION OF FLASHING / REJECT S AND USE AS FEED STOCK
3.5247	SEPARATE IRON FROM SLAG AND REMELT
3.7111	USE VACUUM FOR SPILL CLEANUP INSTEAD OF ABSORBENT
3.7114	USE SQUEEGEES TO RECOVER CLINGING PRODUCT PRIOR TO RINSING
3.7126	USE PEEL COATINGS ON RAW MATERIALS
3.7136	MARKET WASTE MATERIALS AS CLEAN-UP RAGS
3.7192	USE DRY CLEANING METHODS WHENEVER POSSIBLE
3.7194	USE DISPOSABLE LINERS IN TANKS
3.7215	AVOID INSERTING OVERSIZED OBJECT TO REDUCE PISTON EFFECT
3.8114	AUTOMATE PAINT MIXING-USE COMPRESSED AIR BLOWOUT FOR LINE CLEANING PRIOR TO SOLVENT CLEANING
3.8212	USE WATER-BASED IMAGE PROCESSING CHEMICALS
3.8213	USE WATER BASED OR GREASELESS BINDERS TO INCREASE WHEEL LIFE
3.8222	USE REACTIVE RINSING TO EXTEND BATH LIFE
3.8223	USE NON-PHENOLIC STRIPPERS TO REDUCE TOXICITY ASSOCIATED WITH PHENOL AND ACID ADDITIVES
3.8226	USE CYANIDE FREE SOLUTIONS WHENEVER POSSIBLE
3.8227	REPLACE CADMIUM-BASED SOLUTIONS WITH ZINC SOLUTIONS
3.8311	USE SILVER FREE FILMS
4.461	REMOVE HOT SLAG BEFORE IT HARDENS

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