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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On February 23, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued the fourth revision to Information Bulletin B-G5 041108 4 (Rev. 04) entitled “Gas Operating Permit Requirements and Requirements for Operating Permit Holders to Obtain an Installation Permit”.
This revised bulletin clarifies BCSA requirements with respect to gas operating permits and permit holders wanting to perform gas installations.
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On February 23, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued a revision to Information Bulletin B-G5 071019 3 (Rev. 01) entitled “Annual Servicing for Gas Appliances”.
This revised bulletin outlines the items that home owners should ensure are covered in annual servicing of gas appliances. The bulletin provides service checklists covering several areas including:
The bulletin also reminds home owners that the servicing and maintenance of gas appliances must be completed by a certified gas fitter employed by a BCSA licenses gas contractor.
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On February 1, 2017, TSSA amended their Propane Code Adoption Document. This document adopts the 2015 versions of the B149 codes into regulation and provides additional requirements specific to compliance with theses national codes in Ontario. This Code Adoption Document (CAD) revokes previously published versions, including the CAD published on September 15, 2016.
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On January 20, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) issued Safety Order SO-GA 2017-01 entitled “Installation or Use of Natural Gas and Propane Fireplaces Manufactured by Security Fireplaces – Models SRGH36, SBGH36, DV73 and DV71″.
This safety order requires all existing fireplaces identified in the Order be immediately disconnected from the gas supply and permanently removed from service by a licensed gas contractor.
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Following the adoption of the 2015 versions of the B149 Codes, TSSA is offering Propane Industry Workshops in 2017. The purpose of the workshops (dates and locations to be determined) is to help propane industry personnel to understand the impact of the new code requirements adopted into provincial regulation.
On September 15, 2016, TSSA has amended their Propane Code Adoption Document. This document adopts the 2015 versions of the B149 codes into regulation and provides additional requirements specific to compliance with theses national codes in Ontario.
In July 2016, British Columbia became the next jurisdiction (and one of the last) to adopt the new 2015 versions of the CSA B149 codes. On July 28, 2016, Rich Coleman, Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minster Responsible for Housing and Deputy Premier amended the Gas Safety Regulation, BC Reg. 103/2004. The adoption of the codes will take effect on November 1, 2016 with the rest to be adopted one year later on November 1, 2017.
On November 1, 2016, the following CSA codes will be adopted:
One year later, on November 1, 2017, the following CSA codes will be adopted:
• CSA-B149.2-15 Propane Storage & Handling Code; and
• CSA-Z662-15 Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems
The CSA-B149.1-15 was published by the Canadian Standards Association in August 2015. Each Province and Territory of Canada puts into law (adopts) the various Codes on their own specific regulatory schedule. The Gas Safety Act also amends specific clauses within the Code body to address regional requirements.
APPENDIX 1 of BC Reg. 103/2004 provides the specific clauses that are amended in CSA-B149.1 Natural Gas & Propane Installation Code including:
To assist you in understanding the more significant changes in the B149.1, the following is a list of key changes within the 2015 version of the code including:
One of the key additions within the 2015 version of the CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code is the requirement for documented operating procedures and ongoing maintenance procedures. The delay in adoption will allow operators of propane filling plants and refill centres to come into compliance with the new requirements.
Please note that the above is not a complete listing of all of the amendments to the Codes. Each person using the Code must be in possession of the 2015 edition to identify all amendments.