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Propane and Natural Gas Regulations

Ontario

Propane/Natural Gas licenses and Records of Training (ROT’s) in Ontario are outlined in Ontario Regulation 215/01
Link: http://www.tssa.org/regulated/fuels/fuelsSafety.asp?loc3=act   and click on pdf  file near bottom the of the page

Common Inquiries

ICE Certificates (ICE, ICE-IV) – Section 27 & 28
Cylinder Filling (PPO3) – Section 36
Construction Heater and Torch Operation (CH-01, CH-02) – Sec 47 & 48
Tar Pot Operation (RE-O) – Sec 51
Three year renewal – Sec 54

Nova Scotia

Propane/Natural Gas licenses for Nova Scotia are outlined in N.S. Regulation 186/2006 sections 11 to 30.
Link: http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/regulations/regs/fsfuelsf.htm

Common Inquiries

Gas Technician Licenses (G1, G2, G3) – Sec 11-17
Gas Certificates - Class B, C, D, E, F, G Sec. 21-30
3 Year Renewal - Sec 29
Fees – Sec 66,67

To obtain a Gas Certificate, individuals must apply to the Province using the Access Nova Scotia form (link below) and write a provincial exam

Link: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/forms/pdf/fuel_safety/Fuel_Safety_Certification_Application.pdf

New Brunswick

Propane/Natural Gas licenses for New Brunswick are outlined in the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act O.C. 84-608

Link: http://www.gnb.ca/0062/regs/84-176.htm

For application for a gas license Link:
http://app.infoaa.7700.gnb.ca/gnb/Pub/EServices/ListServiceDetails.asp?ServiceID1=4378&ReportType1=All

Common Inquiries

Gas Licenses are outlined in Sections 16 -19
Fees – Sec 37

Newfoundland and Labrador

Propane and Natural Gas licenses for Newfoundland and Labrador are outlined in the Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Compressed Gas Regulation

http://www.hoa.gov.nl.ca/hoa/regulations/rc969119.htm

Common Inquiries

Gas licenses are outlined in Sections 61-81

Prince Edward Island

Section 9.16 - Pg 41

http://www.gov.pe.ca/law/regulations/pdf/B&05G.pdf

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Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and Regulations

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods is regulated by Transport Canada whose web site is http://www.tc.gc.ca/tdg/menu.htm

The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act outlines the requirements for transporting dangerous goods.

Link: http://www.tc.gc.ca/acts-regulations/GENERAL/t/tdg/act/tdg.htm

Common Inquiries.

Requirement for training certificate: Sec 6.1
3 Year Expiry – Sec 6.5

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 Occupational Health and Safety Acts and Regulations

Ontario

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Statutes/English/90o01_e.htm

Ontario Regulation 851 Industrial Establishments

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Regs/English/900851_e.htm#BK4

Ontario Regulation 213/91 Construction Projects

http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/DBLaws/Versions/Regs/English/910213_eV005.htm

New Brunswick

http://www.gnb.ca/0062/regs/91%2D191.htm

Nova Scotia

Link to N.S. Occupational Safety General Regulations:
http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/regulations/regs/ohsgensf.htm

Newfoundland and Labrador

Link to Newfoundland and Labrador Occupational Health and Safety Act

http://www.hoa.gov.nl.ca/hoa/statutes/o03.htm

Link to Occupational Health and Safety Regulations:

http://www.hoa.gov.nl.ca/hoa/regulations/rc961165.htm

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 WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System)

WHMIS is a federal program regulated under Provincial jurisdictions.

Ontario

In Ontario WHMIS legislation falls under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation 860.
Link: http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/statutes/english/elaws_statutes_90o01_e.htm

Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia WHMIS Regulation 196/88 falls under Sec 82 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Link: http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/regulations/regs/ohs6489.htm

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