Collection search - Elevator and terminal blueprints, plans [architectural record, technical drawing]

This accession consists of about 35 terminal transfer elevators and some primary/process elevators from across the country (from Prince Rupert Grain to Halifax Grain Elevator). The plans also include elevators that have been torn down or no longer in service such as Manitoba Pool 3 & Sakatchewan Pool 6 in Thunder Bay, Montreal Elevator 5, etc. Plans/blueprints range from original construction of elevators to equipment upgrades pertaining to aspiration, elevation, cleaning etc.

The plans/blueprints range in size from large plans (48"x32") to small prints and schematics (8.5"x11"). The plans/blueprints are arranged by elevator.

Until about 1985, these plans/blueprints were requested from the elevators by the CGC to assist in determining compliance with the equipment requirements of section 56 (1) of the Canada Grain Act and were reviewed by senior weighing staff for the appropriateness of equipment to be installed or the design/layout of proposed modifications to allow for the efficient and accuate weighing, sampling, inspection, grading, drying, cleaning and accommodation of all grain, grain products and screenings received into or discharged from the elevator.

After about 1985 the CGC changed its procedures, conducting mostly visual inspections and/or testing and no longer maintained copies of elevator plans/blueprints which were returned to the facility after review by the department.