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March 2024
When filling propane containers, always use the liquid level valve to identify when the container is full. Using the float gauge is unacceptable due to its unreliability in indicating container capacity. The liquid-level valve is a requirement, not discretionary.
Members have indicated that some provincial regulators are requesting a doubling of barriers to meet a B149.2 code requirement that is no longer relevant.
B149.2 clause 7.19.4.2
2015 stated:
2020 states:
Notice the areas underlined in the 2015 and 2020 editions of the B149.2 code. The width is no longer stated in the 2020 edition because it had been identified as an issue.
The barrier requirements stated in the old code were removed because they did not fit a standard-sized “Jersey Barrier” and in some cases, members were being asked to double up the barrier to provide adequate protection. With the provinces accepting the 2020 codes, the width base is no longer required.
Provincial requirements for reduced loads due to the spring thaw are as follows:
BC – Load Restrictions (gov.bc.ca)
AB – Road restrictions and bans – Overview | Alberta.ca
SK – Seasonal Trucking Weights | Truck Weight Classifications and Restrictions in Saskatchewan | Government of Saskatchewan
MB – Manitoba’s Spring Road Restriction (SRR) Program | Transportation and Infrastructure | Province of Manitoba (gov.mb.ca)
ON- Ontario Seasonal Loads | View Live Ontario Seasonal Loads | Ontario 511 (511on.ca)
QC – Thaw – load restrictions – Transports et Mobilité durable Québec (gouv.qc.ca)
NB – New Brunswick Spring Weight Restrictions (gnb.ca)
PEI – Seasonal Weight Restrictions | Government of Prince Edward Island
NS – Spring Weight Restrictions | novascotia.ca
NL – no spring weight restriction policy
The next edition of B149.2 is now available: Propane storage and handling code (New Edition). Members are encouraged to review the draft edition and submit commentary directly into the document by clicking the “Submit Comment” link or emailing your comments to CPA’s VP of Regulator Affairs and Safety Robert Loenhart. Public review is open until March 25, 2024.
Last week, a draft of the revised B149.1:25 Natural gas and propane installation code (New Edition) was posted for a 60-day public review. Public review is open until April 29, 2024. You are encouraged to review the draft and submit your comments directly into the document by clicking the “Submit Comment” link at the bottom of the relevant section. You may also submit your comments to CPA’s VP of Regulator Affairs and Safety Robert Loenhart.
Past changes to the code requirements forced provinces to create a deadline to complete PRV replacements. The code states that tanks greater than 2500 USWG must be replaced every 10 years, while the tank requirements for those less than 2500 USWG must be completed every 25 years.
The following are province-specific deadlines for when industry must be up-to-date on these replacement activities.
British Columbia: Directive: Propane storage tank pressure relief valve servicing and inspection intervals | TSBC
Alberta: Servicing of Pressure Relief Valves on Propane Storage Tanks| ABSA
Saskatchewan: Propane tanks – Servicing Intervals for Pressure Relief Valves on Tanks 2500 USWG and Less |TSASK
Manitoba: Servicing Intervals for Pressure Relief Valves on Tanks 2500 USWG and Less |ITS
Ontario: Propane Code Adoption Document Amendment |TSSA
Quebec: InfoC3H8-2 février 2024 (cyberimpact.com)
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador expect industry to be current as per the B51 regulatory requirements.
As spring approaches and the days get longer and warmer, people are getting excited about summer activities like camping, BBQing, and relaxing on patios. Now is the perfect time to contact your customers to schedule cylinder-fill training needs before the busy season begins. The Propane Training Institute is your go-to source for all propane training needs, including a Train-the-Trainer program for new-trainer onboarding. Reach out to the PTI Team today to ensure your readiness for the upcoming season!
Alberta Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Date: June 13, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm MT
British Columbia Committee Meeting Virtual Meeting Date: June 20, 2024 Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am PT
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Save the date! Canada’s second annual National Propane Day is Wednesday, March 20. Taking place on the third Wednesday of every March, NPD is an opportunity to celebrate Canada’s propane industry and promote awareness about all the amazing benefits of propane.
When: April 5, 2024 Time: 8:00 am – 9:30 am Where: Charlotte Marriott City Centre
When: May 14-16, 2024 Where: Ottawa Marriott Hotel 100 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON
When: June 4-5, 2024 Where: Rodd Brudenell River Resort 86 Dewars LN, Cardigan, PE
When: June 19-20, 2024 Where: Sheraton Fallsview 5875 Falls Avenue, Niagara Falls, ON