Transport Canada has proposed changes to the requirements of TDG training programs and instructors who offer TDG training. Interested parties have until March 22, 2016 to submit their comments.
Category Archives: Regulatory Bulletins & Directives
Northwest Territories Public Works and Services Issues Notice Related to Electrical Equipment Near Gas Equipment
This Notice provides clarification of the requirements related to distances between arc-producing electrical equipment and a combustible gas relief device or vent, as per the requirements of the B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation code.
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Services Adopts 2015 Versions of B149 Codes
Alberta Municipal Affairs has updated their gas regulations to adopt the 2015 versions of the B149 Codes. The updated regulations take effect on January 1, 2016.
BCSA Issues Revision to Directive Related to Gas Notification Requirements for Completion, Installation or Alteration
This Directive (D-GA 2015-03 Rev 1) clarifies the notification requirements that permit holders must comply with when submitting declarations for installation permits of gas systems.
Transport Canada Proposes Changes to TDG Regulations Related to Propane Shipped on a Passenger-Carrying Ferry
Transport Canada has proposed amendments to the Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations specifically related to transporting propane on passenger carrying ferrys. Most of the changes focus on travel distance variances between TDG regulations and international regulations.
SaskPower Releases Updated Code of Practice Related to B149.1
SaskPower issues a Code of Practice document which provides details on the requirements related to propane and natural gas installations. This newest version incorporates new and updated requirements related to the 2015 version of the B149.1 Natural Gas & Propane Installation code.
SaskPower Releases Updated Code of Practice Related to B149.2
SaskPower issues a Code of Practice document which provides details on the requirements related to propane storage and handling. This newest version incorporates new and updated requirements related to the 2015 version of the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling code.
SaskPower Releases Updated Code of Practice Related to B149.3
SaskPower issues a Code of Practice document which provides details on what is required for the field approval of fuel-related components on appliances and equipment. This newest version incorporates new and updated requirements related to the 2015 version of the B149.3 code.
SaskPower Issues Bulletin Adopting 2015 Versions of B149 Codes
This Bulletin (01-2016) confirms that the 2015 Versions of the B149 codes have been adopted into regulation effective January 1, 2016.
TSSA Issues Advisory Related to Calculations Used for Unvented Heaters in Livestock Facilities
This Advisory (FS-214-14 R1) is related to new calculations that must be completed for livestock facilities that vent combusted products into the barn space. The Code Adoption Document (CAD) outlining these requirements was to take effect on January 1, 2016, but has now been delayed until further notice.