Maintenance Procedures – Propane Facility System Guidelines

 In October 2017, Technical Safety BC issued a detailed technical manual entitled “Maintenance Procedures – Propane Facility Systems Guidelines”.  This document was published to help propane bulk plant operators set up operations and maintenance procedures to address new requirements set forth in the 2015 edition of the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code.  As a companion to the Guidelines, Technical Safety BC also issued a sample Audit Checklist.

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Technical Safety BC Issues Directive on Propane Facility Operations and Maintenance Procedures

On October 20, 2017, Technical Safety BC issued a Directive regarding the requirements for Propane Facility Operations and Maintenance Procedures in British Columbia.  New requirements set forth in the 2015 edition of the B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code come into effect in British Columbia as of November 1, 2017.  This directive provides details on the new requirements.

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BCSA Now Technical Safety BC

On September 19, 2017, the BC Safety Authority (BCSA) announced that it is adopting a new operating name and identity.  From now on, BC Safety Authority will be known as “Technical Safety BC“.  Along with a name change, Technical Safety BC also has a new logo.

Over the coming months, Technical Safety BC will be updating its website and forms to reflect its new identity.

Click here for a link to the media release from their website.

BCSA Updates Directive on Approved Certification Marks for Gas Appliances

British Columbia - BCSAOn August 15, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) published the sixth  revision to its Directive D-G5 051201 2 (Rev 6) entitled “Approved Certification Marks for Gas Appliances.

This Directive clarifies the various certification marks for gas appliances which are acceptable for use in British Columbia.

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BCSA Clarifies Bonding Requirements

British Columbia - BCSAOn August 14, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) published Information Bulletin IB-GA 2017-04 entitled “Electrical Bonding Requirements for Gas Piping or Tubing Systems.

This Directive clarifies the requirements for the bonding of gas systems as per the 2015 edition of the B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.

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BCSA Issues Bulletin on Propane Vapourizer Emergency Shutdown System Requirements

On August 14, the BC Safety Authority issued a Bulletin to address clearance requirements for emergency shutdown systems on tank systems connected to direct-fired vapourizers.  The amendments to the requirements ensure compliance in limited installations, such as at construction sites.

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BCSA Updates List of Recognized Certificates for Transfer of Propane

British Columbia - BCSAOn June 23, 2017, the British Columbia Safety Authority (BCSA) published the first revision to its Directive D-GA 2017-01 (Rev 01) entitled “Recognized Certificates for Transfer of Propane”.

This Directive identifies which training courses related to the transfer of propane are recognized by BCSA for use in British Columbia.  This amendment added Fuels Learning Centre’s ASME tank evacuation course (SO03).  The Directive recognizes the following Fuels Learning Centre courses:

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BSCA Identifies Requirements for Incident and Hazard Reporting – Gas

British Columbia - BCSAOn 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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BSCA Identifies Requirements for Incident and Hazard Reporting – Boilers/Pressure Vessels

British Columbia - BCSAOn 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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BCSA Updates Bulletin on Clearance to Regulator or Over Pressure Relief Devices

British Columbia - BCSAOn 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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