Alberta Revises Bulletin Related to Replacement Parts for Gas Fired Appliances

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In June 2017, Alberta Municipal Affairs – Safety Services issued the second revision to its Gas Safety Information Bulletin G-01-03-B149 [Rev 2] entitled “Replacement Parts for Gas Fired Appliance”.

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BCSA Revises Hazardous Location Requirements

British Columbia - BCSAOn 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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BSCA Updates Recommendations for Annual Servicing for Gas Appliances

British Columbia - BCSAOn 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:

  • General Gas Furnace Checklist
  • General Gas Boiler Checklist
  • General Hot Water Heater Checklist
  • Gas Fireplace Cleaning and Servicing
  • Signs that servicing is required immediately
  • Natural Gas or Propane Leaks

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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