On April 4, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued Information Bulletin IB-GA 2017-03 entitled “Incident and Hazard Reporting to BCSA Gas”.
This bulletin clarifies how to report incidents and hazards to the BC Safety Authority (Gas). The bulletin also provides detailed definitions of what constitutes incidents and hazards.
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On April 4, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued Information Bulletin IB-BP 2017-01 entitled “Incident and Hazard Reporting to BCSA Boilers, Pressure Vessels, Piping and Fittings”.
This bulletin clarifies how to report incidents and hazards to the BC Safety Authority (Boilers/Pressure Vessels). The bulletin also provides detailed definitions of what constitutes incidents and hazards.
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On February 25, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued the third revision to Information Bulletin B-G5 051206 4 (Rev. 03) entitled “Clearance to Regulator or Over Pressure Relief Device”.
This revised bulletin clarifies the clearance requirements for a regulator or over pressure relief device as indicated in Table 5.2 of the B149.1 Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code, the code requirements prevail unless otherwise approved.
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On February 25, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued the first revision to Information Bulletin IB-GA 2013-01 (Rev. 01) entitled “Pipe Sizing and Pressure Drop Requirements”.
This revised bulletin clarifies the requirement that when a conflict arises between the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the B149.1 Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code, the code requirements prevail unless otherwise approved.
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On February 25, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued the first revision to Information Bulletin IB-GA 2013-02 (Rev. 01) entitled “Portable Appliance and Fan Effects on Buildings”.
This revised bulletin clarifies the potential of carbon monoxide accumulation when using portable air conditioning units, clothes dryers, or circulating fans that continuously exhaust warm air to the outside without fresh air being brought in to replace it.
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On February 25, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued the first revision to Information Bulletin IB-GA 2013-03 (Rev. 01) entitled “Hazardous Location Requirements – Gas Equipment Installations”.
This revised bulletin clarifies what must be done a gas appliance not certified for a hazardous location has been installed in a hazardous location as defined by the B149.1 and B149.2 codes.
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On February 23, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued a revision to Information Bulletin B-G5 071108 5 (Rev. 01) entitled “Gas line Pressure Regulator Sizing Requirements.”
This revised bulletin outlines the requirements for gas line pressure regulator sizing in order to maintain a constant downstream pressure in the system.
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On February 23, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued Information Bulletin IB-GA 2017-02 entitled “Gas Fired Heaters Used Indoors.”
The bulletin provides guidance in the proper use of gas fired heaters used indoors or under covered areas, such as tents and awnings.
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On February 23, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued Information Bulletin IB-GA 2017-02 entitled “Gas Dryer Venting System Maintenance.”
The bulletin discusses the important role regular maintenance plays in the prevention of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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On February 23, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued the second revision to Information Bulletin B-G5 051206 6 (Rev. 02) entitled “Gas Safety Certification of Recreational Vehicles”.
This revised bulletin clarifies the requirements related to the resale of vehicles equipped with gas systems and appliances and the recommendations for Propane System Re-certifications. The revised bulletin provides a link to a document “BC Safety Authority Advises: Propane Inspections Mandatory” published by the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia which provides additional information regarding the certification of recreational vehicles.
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