TSSA To Adopt CSA B149.2-15 Code

The Ontario Technical Services & Safety Authority (TSSA) will adopt the CSA B149.2-15 code on July 1, 2017 and have a issued new Code Adoption Document for the propane industry: FS-224-17.

Significant changes include:

Exemption of vehicular protection for cylinders of 20 lb or less stored in cabinets (Item 1.12)
New requirements for inspection and replacement of relief valves (Item 1.15), including:

Pressure relief valve (PRV) inspection shall be recorded at a minimum interval of every five (5) years.
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.
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.