The Government of Prince Edward Island had updated their Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act to adopt the 2015 versions of the B149 codes.
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Government of Prince Edward Island Updates Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulations
The Government of Prince Edward Island had updated their gas regulations to adopt the 2015 versions of the B149 codes.
Health Canada Issues Alert Related to Unodourized Propane Sold in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
This Alert notifies consumers that propane manufactured by Crescent Point Energy between April 2009 and October 2015 may not have been odourized or may not have had sufficient levels of odourant added.
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Services Issues Notice of Expiration of Variance.
This Notice confirms that Gas Variance VAR-GAS-01-13 [Rev 1] will expire on June 30, 2016. This variance is related to site-specific gas-fired process equipment where gas is used for fuel purposes.
BCSA Issues Directive Related to the Filling of Propane Cylinders at Unattended Card/Key Lock Facilities
This Directive ( D-GA-2015-04) clarifies the requirement that propane cylinders MAY NOT be filled at automotive card/key lock only installations.
Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Services Issues Bulletin Related to Fuel Gas Pressure Piping in Plants
This Bulletin (G-03-11-ABSA [Rev1]) clarifies the requirements for fuel gas service pressure piping above and below 15 psi (103 kPa).
ABSA Issues Information Bulletin Related to Servicing Intervals for PRVs on Tanks of 2,500 USWG and Less
This Information Bulletin (IB15-012) was issued jointly by Alberta Municipal Affairs, Safety Services and Alberta Boilers Safety Association (ABSA). The Information Bulletin confirms and clarifies the requirements for PRV replacement and inspection intervals on propane tanks up to 2,500 USWG, which was addressed in Safety Tips issued on August 13, 2015.
SaskPower Issues Bulleting Related to Upcoming Gas Code Meetings
This Bulletin (01-2015) provides a schedule of upcoming meetings being held to discuss the changes taking effect once the 2015 versions of B149.1, B149.2 and B149.3 codes are adopted. The adoption of the 2015 codes is anticipated for January 1, 2016.
Measurement Canada Releases Revision 6 of Bulletin C-03 Related to the Filling of Propane Cylinders
This is an updated Bulletin (C-03 Rev 6) describing the methods which may be used to fill propane cylinders in a retail setting, the information that must be provided to the customer, and the pricing methods that may be used.
Nova Scotia Labour & Advanced Education Issues Directive Related to Flare Stacks and Vehicle Parking at Bulk Plants
This Directive (FSD 2015-003) clarifies the requirement that propane may not be released to the atmosphere and that an approved flare stack must be used to burn off propane from tanks requiring emptying prior to repairs. In addition, the Directive clarifies that only vehicles required for the operation of the bulk plant be parked within the fenced area. Employee and visitor parking is not allowed in the fenced area.