This Safety Tip confirms the requirement that propane tanks of up to 2,500 USWG in capacity must have the PRV replaced every 25 years and that a periodic visual inspection must be conducted every 5 years. Industry is required to have a compliance plan in place by December 31, 2015 and that ALL tanks must be in compliance by no later than May 31, 2024.
Category Archives: Regulatory Bulletins & Directives
BCSA Issues Bulletin Adopting New Versions of Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Codes
This Bulletin (IB-BP 2015-01) announces the adoption of updated Boiler, Pressure Vessel & Refrigeration codes referred to in regulation including the 2014 version of the B51 code.
BCSA Issues Bulletin Related to Emergency & Natural Disaster Protocol for Electrical & Gas Equipment Safety
This Bulletin (IB-EL/GA 2015-04) clarifies the procedures for recommissioning gas and electrical equipment following a natural disaster.
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Services Issues Variance Related to Site-Specific Gas-Fired Process Equipment
This Variance (VAR-GAS-01-13 [Rev 1]) covers engineered designs of uncertified site-specific equipment, components and accessories where gas is to be used for fuel purposes for non-certified process gas-fired equipment of all heat inputs for which there is no approved standard.
BCSA Issues Directive Related to the Permit Requirements for Propane Tanks
This Directive (D-BP-2015-01) clarifies that propane pressures vessels require an operating permit.
Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education Issues Directive Related to the Enforcement of Section 87 of the Regulations
This Directive (FSD 2015-002) serves as a notice that the enforcement of Section 87 of the regulations will be delayed until June 30, 2016.
Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education Issues Directive Related to the Field Approval of Uncertified Equipment
This Directive (2015-001) clarifies the requirements to apply for the field approval of uncertified gas-burning equipment.
BCSA Issues Directive Related to Using Gas Appliances in Show Rooms
This Directive (G-GA 2015-02) clarifies the requirements related to utilizing gas appliances in retail show rooms.
Nova Scotia Labour and Advanced Education Issues Bulletin Related to Vapourizers and Heavy End Traps
This Bulletin (FS15-01) clarifies the requirements for direct-fired vapourizers to be equipped with traps, filters or other means to trap heavy ends.
Manitoba Office of the Fire Commissioner Issues Advisory Related to Press-Connect Fittings
This Advisory (OFC ITSM 15-001) clarifies the conditions under which press-connect fittings may be used in natural gas and propane gas systems.