Ref. No.

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Fuels Safety Program FS-254-20

Publication Date:
Propane Code Adoption December 8th, 2020
Document Amendment Effective Date:
February 8th, 2021

IN THE MATTER OF:

Technical Standards and Safety Act 2000, S.O. 2000, c. 16,

Ontario Regulation 223/01 (Codes and Standards Adopted by Reference), and
Ontario Regulation 211/01 (Propane Storage and Handling)

The Director for the purposes of Ontario Regulation 211/01 (Propane

Storage and Handling), pursuant to section 9(1) of Ontario Regulation
223/01 (Codes and Standards Adopted by Reference), hereby provides
notice that the PROPANE CODE ADOPTION DOCUMENT published by
the Technical Standards and Safety Authority and dated June 1, 2001, as
amended, is further amended as follows:

All sections of the Propane Code Adoption Document previously published are revoked and
replaced with the following:

Notes:
All deleted clauses and Appendices are now contained in CSA-B149.1-20, B149.2-20 and B149.5-20
except for clause 6.11 and Annex P which were deleted from the CAD as per the recommendations of the
Propane RRG Working Group.

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 Background:

This amendment to the Propane Code Adoption Document (CAD) revokes and replaces the previous
amendment (FS-224-17, dated April 10, 2017). Background information is included for the provisions.

This CAD amendment adopts new requirements approved by the CSA B149.1, B149.2 and B149.5
Code Committees for the 2020 Code that are considered important to be implemented in Ontario now
and addresses gaps in the current codes to enhance safety.

Major changes in this version include the following:

• Adoption of B149.2- 20 for propane storage and handling requirements (Item 1)
• Adoption of, B149.5- 20 for propane vehicle conversion requirements (Item 2)
• Adoption of B149.1- 20 for appliances and equipment on highway vehicles, mobile units, etc.
when propane is used for fuel purpose (Item 3)
• Adoption of TSSA-FA-2020 - Field Approval Code for appliances on those units that are not
approved (Item 4)
• Adoption of Mobile Food Service Equipment Code for appliances on those units that are not
approved (Item 5)

1. The CSA Standard B149.2-20 “Propane Storage and Handling Code” published in January 2020
by the Canadian Standards Association is adopted with the following amendments:

1.1 Clause 3 is amended by revoking the definitions of “Appliance”, “Approved”, and “Authority
having jurisdiction”

1.2 Clause 3 is amended by adding the following definitions:

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Authority having jurisdiction — the Director designated for the purposes of O. Reg.
211/01 (Propane Storage and Handling).

Cylinder exchange - a type of a propane cylinder handling facility where propane in

refillable cylinders are sold or otherwise distributed to an end user.

1.3 Clause 4.1.4 is revoked and the following substituted:

4.1.4
Where a conflict exists between the manufacturer’s certified instructions and this Code,
the requirements of this Code shall prevail unless otherwise approved by the authority
having jurisdiction.

1.4 Clause 4.2.3 is revoked and the following substituted:

4.2.3
The approval of the assembly or construction of an appliance is subject to the authority
having jurisdiction. (See TSSA Field Approval Code, TSSA-FA-2020).

1.5 Clause 6.5.2.6 is amended by adding the following:

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 6.5.2.6.3

Cylinder exchange shall have cylinders stored in no more than four (4) cabinets and each
cabinet shall contain no more than 500 lbs of propane.

Δ1.6 Clause 7.1 is amended by adding

7.1.17
All installed tanks shall require a recorded tank inspection every 10 years, in
accordance with National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) inspection and
acceptance criteria.

1.7 Clause 7.2 is amended by adding

7.2.6
Pressure relief valves (PRV) of tanks shall be visually inspected periodically to ensure
that there are no impediments that will prevent them from operating properly. The
frequency of the periodic visual inspection depends on the operating environment and the
manufacture’s recommendation.

7.2.7

The PRV inspection shall be recorded at a minimum interval of every five (5) years. The
record shall include the date of inspection and the person carrying out the inspection. The
inspection will ensure that:

o The outlet and, where applicable, weep hole are open and free to discharge;
o There are no signs of corrosion, cracks, debris, tampering, or other mechanical
damage;
o There is no leakage;
o The discharge is directed to a safe location, and any piping installed is adequately
supported and does not obstruct the discharge;
o The seal (where applicable) has not been broken;
o The rain cap, where applicable, has been installed.

7.2.8
Tanks of greater than 2,500 USWG shall have the relief valves rebuilt/certified or
replaced every 10 years. All overdue relief valves shall be rebuilt/certified or replaced by
May 1, 2024.

7.2.9
Tanks of 2,500 USWG or less shall have the relief valves rebuilt/certified or replaced
every 25 years. All overdue relief valves shall be rebuilt/certified or replaced by May 1,
2027.

7.2.10
Tank owners shall have a plan that provides an achievable pathway for full compliance
as per Clause 7.2.8 and 7.2.9 within the implementation periods stated above.

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 7.2.11

Within a ten (10) year period from the implementation of these requirements (seven [7]
years for tanks of greater than 2500 USWG), each owner should keep records of the
PRV* for each in-service tank, including

o The name of the PRV manufacturer;

o The date on which the PRV was put into service;
o Approval stamp - the PRV must have the UL code symbol on it in accordance with
the applicable design code (ANSI/UL 132);
o A record that the set pressure of the PRV meets the specified requirements for the
tank;
o A record that the relief capacity in SCFM air conforms to the appropriate rate for the
size of the tank; and
o Records of this information shall be held by the distributor and may be kept in hard
copy or electronic format.

*Not all valves will have a name plate. If there is no nameplate the markings are stamped
into the body of the valve. All valves should be marked with the manufacturer’s name or
an abbreviation, the manufacturer’s part number, set pressure, capacity, date or date
code for year of manufacture, and the UL rating code symbol.

2. The CSA Standard B149.5-20 “Installation code for propane fuel systems and containers
on motor vehicles” published in January 2020 by the Canadian Standards Association is
adopted with the following amendments:

2.1 Clause 3 is amended by revoking the definitions of “Approved” and “Authority having jurisdiction”.

2.2 Clause 3 is amended by adding to it the following definition:

Authority having jurisdiction — the Director designated for the purposes of O. Reg.
211/01 (Propane Storage and Handling).

2.3 Clause 4.1.5 is revoked and the following substituted:

4.1.5
Where a conflict exists between the manufacturer’s certified instructions and this code,
the requirements of this code shall prevail unless otherwise approved by the authority
having jurisdiction.

2.4 Subclause 5.12 is amended by adding the following:

5.12.6
Fuel systems shall be inspected every five years in accordance with B149.5-20 Annex E.

5.12.7
A label applied in accordance with 5.13.1 shall show an expiry date of 5 years after the
date of conversion or inspection.

5.12.8
Where a label described in 5.13.1 is missing or lost, a new label may be applied showing
the remaining time until expiry without a vehicle inspection, provided that documentation
is provided of the vehicle conversion or most recent vehicle inspection date.

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 5.12.9
The inspection required in 5.13.6 shall be carried out by a holder of a valid Internal
Combustion Alternate Fuel Technician, Propane (ICE-P) certificate. The inspection shall
be carried out at a registered vehicle conversion centre.

5.12.10
Propane conversion centres shall keep records of the vehicles that have been converted
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or inspected. Records shall include
1. Date of conversion/inspection,
2. VIN number, licence plate number and the make and model of vehicle,
3. TSSA label numbers (TSSA issued door label and window label
number),
4. Certificate holder name who did the conversion, and
5. Bill of Materials (BOM) of the conversion.

Δ 3. The CSA Standard B149.1- 20 “Natural gas and propane installation code” published in
January 2020 by the Canadian Standards Association is adopted for the installation requirements
for mobile homes and recreational vehicles.

Δ 4. The TSSA Field Approval Code, TSSA-FA-2020, is adopted for the approval of assembly or
construction of an appliance.

Δ 5. The TSSA Mobile Food Service Equipment Code, TSSA-MFSE- 2020, is adopted for the
approval of mobile food service equipment.

These amendments are effective February 8th, 2021.

Signed at Toronto this eighth day of December, 2020.

ORIGINAL SIGNED
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Sam Sadeghi
Director, O. Reg. 211/01 (Propane Storage and Handling)

Any person involved in an activity, process or procedure to which this document applies shall comply with this document.
This document was developed in consultation with the TSSA Propane Council and the TSSA Propane Risk Reduction Group

Fuels Safety Program, Technical Standards and Safety Authority

345 Carlingview Drive, Toronto, ON M9W 6N9 Tel: (416) 734-3300 Fax: (416) 231-7525

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