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Gas Technician III
Learning Package
Module 4 - Utilization Codes,

Acts & Regulations
Contents
Learning Outcomes: ....................................................................................................................... 3
Acts, Regulations, and Standards: ................................................................................................. 4
Scope of Certificate - Gas Technician 3 (G3) .................................................................................. 6
Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01: ................................................................................................ 8
Propane Storage and Handling Regulation: ................................................................................... 9
B149:20 Codebook Series: ........................................................................................................... 10
Scope of a Code ........................................................................................................................... 11
B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation: Code: ............................................................. 13
B149.1:20 – Definitions:............................................................................................................... 15
B149.1:20 - General ..................................................................................................................... 25
B149.1:20 - Pressure Controls ..................................................................................................... 30
B149.1:20 - Specific Appliances ................................................................................................... 33
B149.1:20 - Venting/Air Supply.................................................................................................... 37
B149.1:20 - Natural Gas Compressors ......................................................................................... 41
B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code:......................................................................... 43
Governing Bodies & Testing Organizations ................................................................................. 51
Module 4 Review Quiz ................................................................................................................. 52
For use with Instructor facilitated © 2021. Gas Technician III Learning Package by Clarke Petty Version 6.0
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 We are already aware from Module One that there
Learning are numerous regulations associated with health and
Outcomes: safety. We learned that health and safety regulations
are built on the foundation of the Occupational Health
and Safety Act.
Similarly, there are numerous regulations, codes, and standards associated with the
manufacturing, testing, installation, and servicing of natural gas and propane
appliances, components, and equipment. As Gas Technicians, we must be familiar with
these legal requirements and understand that the requirements are built on the
foundation of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000.
In addition to fuel safety regulations, we must be aware of National/Provincial Building

Codes. Building Codes may also have an impact on the way in which gas-fired
equipment is installed. Building Codes include requirements associated with chimneys,
chimney clearances, and ventilation.
After completion of this module you will understood the purpose of and be able to
locate information within the following documents:
The Technical Standards & Safety Act, 2000
The Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01
The Propane Storage and Handling Regulation 211/01
The Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01
The B149.1:20, B149.2:20, and B149.3:20 Code Book Series
The Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption Document
The Propane Code Adoption Document
Identify governing bodies and testing organizations.
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 In this module you will be referencing the Act,
Acts, regulations, and codes associated with our work as
Gas Technicians in the Province of Ontario.
Regulations, and
Standards:
Note: To complete this module it is necessary for you to

have the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code, the B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code
(Figure 4-1 & 4-2) and the “Ontario Code Adoption
Documents” for use with the CSA B149 Code Series as well
as the Ontario Acts and Regulations.
Figure 4-1 B149.1:20 Codebook
Figure 4-2 B149.2:20 Codebook
The Ontario supplement is used in conjunction with the B149:20 codebooks. The
supplement contains the following documents:
Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000
Ontario Regulation 212/01 - Gaseous Fuels
Ontario Regulation 211/01 - Propane Storage and Handling
Ontario Regulation 184/03 - Amending O Reg. 215/01
Ontario Regulation 215/01 - Fuel Industry Certificates
Ontario Regulation 223/01 - Codes & Standards Adopted by Reference
Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption Document
Propane Code Adoption Document
Note: The supplement pages can be inserted directly into the Code for easy reference
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Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000
Regulations associated with our work as Gas Technicians are built on the
Technical
foundation of the Technical Standards and Safety Act. Strict regulation Standards
and
ensures that minimum standards and practices are met for the protection Safety Act
of the public, the environment, and the economy.

Figure 4-3
The Technical Standards and Safety Act is the first and primary set of legal TSS Act
requirements. It enables or gives authority to the regulations, codes, standards and

manufacturer’s instructions. The Act specifies duties, responsibilities, and rights as a
certificate holder and contractor. The Technical Standards and Safety Act was
accepted into law in Ontario on June 27th, 2001.
The Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01
The Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01 specifies the certification The Fuel
Industry
requirements to work on hydrocarbon-fuelled appliances and equipment. It Certificates
Regulation
specifies your rights, duties, and responsibilities as a certificate holder. 215/01
A certificate proves that the holder has achieved a recognized level of skill Figure 4-4
Reg 215/01
and knowledge and is permitted to conduct the tasks specified within the
scope of the certificate.
The "scope of certificate" or scope of work specifies what you can and cannot do as a
holder of a particular certificate. Every certificate has limitations. If work beyond the
scope of a particular certificate needs to be undertaken, an additional certificate of
qualification may be required. Subsection 20, 21 and 22 specify the limitations for Gas
Technicians (G.1, G.2 & G.3). The paragraphs indicate what additional certificate(s) of
qualification is required, such as electrician, sheet metal worker, plumber, or
refrigeration mechanic, where work exceeds the scope of a Gas Technician
The following is an excerpt from the Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01-
section 22. (1) Indicating the scope of certificate for a Gas Technician 3. As a Gas
Technician 3 certificate holder, you must be fully aware of what you can and cannot
do.
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Excerpt from ONTARIO REGULATION O. Reg. 215/01 incorporating Director’s orders dated June
27,2001. © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2000 *This is an unofficial version of Government of Ontario legal
Materials. It is not a legal document. The authoritative text is set out in the official version
Scope of Certificate - Gas Technician 3 (G3)

22. (1) A person who is the holder of a G.3 certificate may, under the *general
supervision1 of a person who is the holder of a G.1, G.2 or DA certificate, carry out the
following functions on a propane or natural gas appliance that falls within the scope of the
supervising certificate holder’s certificate, but only if the person has demonstrated the
essential skills required to perform such work and has had that experience documented and
signed-off by the supervising certificate holder in a form as set out and published by the
director:
1. Install, test, activate or purge gas piping or tubing that is less than two and one-half
inches in diameter or a component in a piping or tubing system to an appliance
downstream of a natural gas meter or propane service valve up to an appliance control
valve.
2. Reactivate a previously installed or converted appliance.
3. Clean and lubricate an appliance.
4. Clean, remove or replace a vent connector, venting or a draft control device. O. Reg.
215/01, s. 22 (1).
(2) A person referred to in subsection (1) shall not perform the initial activation of a new
appliance or a newly converted appliance. O. Reg. 215/01, s. 22 (2).
(3) A person who is the holder of a G.1, G.2, DA, GP or IMT certificate is responsible for
any work carried out by a person who is the holder of a G.3 certificate who is under his or
her supervision. O. Reg. 215/01, s. 22 (3).
a. A person who is the holder of a G.3 certificate may, under the *direct supervision2 of
a person who is the holder of a G.1, G.2 or DA certificate, carry out any of the
functions that fall within the scope of the supervising certificate holder’s certificate.
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* Careful attention must be paid to the definitions of “General Supervision” and “Direct
Supervision” found at the beginning of the regulation.
1. “general supervision” means the supervision by a supervising certificate holder who may
or may not be on site but who is readily available to assist a trainee;
2. “direct supervision” means the supervision by a supervising certificate holder who is on

site in close proximity to a trainee and is available to assist and supervise the trainee;
The Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01 is accepted by and applies to the following
regulations and codes:
Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01.
Propane Storage and Handling Regulation 211/01
CSA B149.1, B149.2, and B149.3 Codebook series.
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Gaseous  The Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01 specifies
Fuels
important duties and responsibilities for all parties
Regulation
involved in activities related to appliances, equipment,
212/01:
components and accessories where gaseous fuels are
used for fuel purposes.
The regulation includes definitions of unacceptable immediate and non-immediate hazardous

conditions. It specifies your duties and responsibilities should you find an
appliance or work in an unacceptable condition. The regulation also indicates Gaseous
Fuels
your responsibility when initially putting an appliance into use after it has been Regulation
connected to a new gas supply, off-site testing and approval of appliances, as well
as contractor registration requirements.
Figure 4-5
The Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01 applies to: Reg 212/01
The installation, testing, maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, inspection and

use of appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where gaseous fuels are to
be used for fuel purposes.
The installation of vehicle refueling appliances (VRA’s) without storage, having a total
flow rate below 1.0 cubic metre/minute (35 cubic feet/minute).
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Propane  The Propane Storage and Handling Regulation
Storage and 211/01 specifies duties and responsibilities for Gas
Handling
Technicians, contractors, distributors, owners and
Regulation:
users involved with:
The storage, handling, transportation and transfer of

propane.
The installation of appliances, equipment, components, accessories and containers on

highway vehicles, recreational vehicles, mobile housing, outdoor food service
Propane
units, and wash-mobiles when propane is to be used for fuel purposes. Storage &
Handling
Regulation
The installation of containers and equipment to be used for propane in
distribution locations and filling plants and on tank trucks, tank trailers, and
Figure 4-6
cargo liners and the conversion of highway and industrial vehicles to propane Reg 211/01
from gasoline or other hydrocarbon fuels.
The Propane Storage and Handling Regulation 211/01 is similar to the Gaseous Fuels
Regulation 212/01 in that it also includes: definitions of unacceptable immediate and non-
immediate hazardous conditions, your duties and responsibilities should you find an
appliance or work in an unacceptable condition, as well as your duties and responsibilities
when initially putting an appliance into use after it has been connected to a new gas
supply, off-site testing and approval of appliances, contractor registration requirements.
Standards:
There are numerous references to Standards made throughout the B-149 Codes. Where a
reference to a particular Standard is made, it is sometimes necessary to refer to that
Standard in order to comply with the requirements of the Code. Only the Standard would
contain the necessary information required for compliance.
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 It is essential in our work as Gas Technicians to be
B149:20
able to locate information in codebooks. The three most
Codebook
commonly referenced codebooks associated with our
Series:
work are the B149.1:20, B149.2:20, and B149.3-20.
B149.1:20 - Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code:
Normally, residential natural gas and propane installations will require you to
reference the B149.1:20 Code.
B149.2:20 - Propane Storage and Handling Code:
The storage, handling, and transfer of propane will require you to reference the
B149.2:20 Code.
B149.3:20 - Code for the Field Approval of Fuel-Related Components On Appliances and
Equipment:
The B149.3:20 contains requirements for field construction of appliances and

additional requirements for field construction of high pressure or high input
appliances.
It is your responsibility as a Gas Technician to determine which of the B149 Codes is

suitable for a particular application. In some cases referencing more than one Code
may be required.
The Code referencing examples in this module are geared towards learning
necessary referencing skills as well as gaining essential insight into the B149:20
Codes. Code related issues form a major part of our work, and consequently, a
major part of any TSSA examination for Gas Technician Certification. It is very
important that you familiarize yourself with the major clauses of the B149 Codes
and answer all of the Code related questions that follow. Remember when you are
working in the field to always refer to the latest official B149 Code(s). The examples
that follow are not legal documents.
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Scope of a Code
To determine which of the B149 Codes is suitable for a particular application you
would check the “Scope of the Code” which is located at the beginning of each Code.
The scope indicates what the Code applies to and what it does not apply to.
The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 1 - Scope" of the
B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code or "Clause 1 - Scope" of the
B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code.
1. What does the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code apply to?
a. appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where gas is to be used

for fuel purposes
b. piping and tubing systems extending from the termination of the utility
installation or from the distributor’s propane tank
c. vehicle-refuelling appliances and associated equipment meeting the

requirements of a general purpose appliance to fill a natural-gas-fuelled
vehicle
d. all of the above
2. Which of the following Codes applies to the storage, handling, transportation, and
transfer of propane?
a. B149.1:20
b. B149.2:20
3. Does the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code apply to propane
used as refrigerant?
a. yes
b. no
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4. Does the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code apply to marine or
pipeline terminals or petroleum refineries?
a. no
b. yes
5. Does the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code apply to stationary
gas engines and turbines?
a. yes
b. no
6. The installation, operation, and maintenance of containers and equipment to be

used for propane at customer locations, in distribution locations and filling plants is
covered in which Code?
a. B149.1:20
b. B149.2:20
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B149.1:20  Normally, residential natural gas and
Natural Gas propane installations will require you to
and reference the B149.1:20 Code and we will be
Propane referencing it extensively in this module.
Installation:
Code:
The B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code is accepted in Ontario
under the Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01 and only as amended by the Gaseous
Fuels Code Adoption Document
Before referencing the B149.1:20 Code, you must ensure that you check the
amendments indicated in the Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption Document supplement
entitled "Gaseous Fuels CAD Amendment " The amendments can be printed and
inserted at the front of your B149.1:20 Code. Individual insertable pages from CSA
can also be purchased.
Cross out any amended clauses (if applicable) in the Code and then either insert
the amendment page into the Code at the amended section or make a reference
to the Gaseous Fuels CAD Amendment.
Ensure to include all amendment references.
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The B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code contains the following
information in 10 Clauses:
CLAUSE CONTENTS
SCOPE
1
Scope of the Code.
2
REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
DEFINITIONS
3
Definitions
GENERAL
4 General requirements regarding the approval and installation of appliances, accessories,
components, equipment, and materials.
PRESSURE CONTROLS
5 Requirements on allowable pressures in various types of buildings, and devices used to control
pressures.
GAS PIPING SYSTEMS

Minimum requirements for the material, size, pressure allowance at specific locations,
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installation, protection, testing, purging, and identification of piping and tubing systems, hose
and fittings.
INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF APPLIANCES

Minimum installation requirements for boilers, pressure boosters, carbon dioxide generators,
7 conversion burners, commercial cooking appliances, residential ranges, clothes dryers,
furnaces, heaters, decorative appliances and gas logs, hot-plates, incinerators, lighting,
refrigerators, direct vent appliances, and stationary engines, and propane engines in buildings.
VENTING SYSTEMS AND AIR SUPPLY FOR APPLIANCES

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Minimum requirements for venting systems and air supply for appliances.
NATURAL GAS COMPRESSORS AND CYLINDERS

9 Minimum requirements for installation of natural gas compressors, and cylinder filling, storage
and utilization.
RESIDENTIAL FUELLING APPLIANCES (RFAS) AND VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCES (VFAS) USED
FOR NATURAL GAS WITHOUT STORAGE
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Minimum requirements for the installation of Vehicle Refueling Appliances without storage
facilities.
Table 4-1 B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code Clauses
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B149.1:20 – Whenever a word in the Code appears in bold italic
Definitions: type, it indicates that that particular word or term

appears in the definition pages of the Code. Both
common and unusual terms are given a specific
meaning that is necessary for correct interpretation of
the Code.
The definitions in Clause 3 of the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code are
listed alphabetically. Many definitions are grouped under a general category with the
general category listed alphabetically.
When searching for a particular definition, you may need to locate a general category first
and then find the particular definition listed alphabetically under the general category.
The following table shows the general categories and particular terms defined under them.
Familiarizing yourself with this table will make locating many definitions easier.
Air supply Appliance Building

Combustion air Category I Aircraft hangar
Appliance
Excess air Category II Assembly building
Appliance
Flue gas dilution air Category III Care or detention occupancy building
Appliance
Ventilation air Category IV Commercial building
Appliance
Fuelling appliances Industrial building
Residential building
Burner Chimney Draft

Fan assisted Factory-built Chimney
Forced draft Masonry or Mechanical
concrete
Natural draft Metal (smokestack) o Forced
o Induced
Natural
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Flue damper Garage Heater
Automatic Private Catalytic
Manually operated Repair Construction
Storage Direct-fired make-up air (DFMAH)
Direct gas-fired process air heater
(DFPAH)
Infrared
Radiant
Ignition Pilot Pressure Regulator

Intermittent Continuous High pressure regulator
Interrupted Expanding Line pressure regulator
Intermittent Lock Up (positive shut-off)
regulator
Interrupted Service regulator
Proved
Valve Vent
Back check Type B
Cylinder Type BH
Emergency shut-off Type BW
Excess flow Type L
Fast-closing
Hydrostatic relief
Internal
Internal excess
flow
Internal relief
Line relief
Lubricated plug
type
Safety shut-off
Stop-fill valve
Test firing (firing
valve)
Table 4-2 Definitions Grouped Under General Categories
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The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 3 - Definitions" of the
B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
1. Which of the following defines a burner in which the combustion air is supplied by a
mechanical device such as a fan or blower at sufficient pressure to overcome the
resistance of the burner only?
a. forced draft burner
b. natural draft burner
c. fan assisted burner
d. direct fired burner
2. Which of the following defines a burner in which the combustion air is supplied by a
mechanical device such as a fan or blower at sufficient pressure to overcome the
resistance of the burner and the appliance?
a. forced draft burner
b. natural draft burner
d. pressure burner
3. Which of the following defines the air required for satisfactory combustion of gas,
including excess air?
a. combustion air
b. excess air
c. secondary air
d. flue gas air
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4. Which of the following defines the air that is admitted to a space containing an
appliance to replace air exhausted through a ventilation opening or by means of
exfiltration?
a. combustion air
b. excess air
c. ventilation air
d. secondary air
5. Which of the following defines an appliance that operates with a non-positive vent
static pressure and with a flue loss not less than 17 per cent?
a. category I appliance
b. category IV appliance
c. category II appliance
d. category III appliance
6. Which of the following defines an appliance that operates with a positive vent static
pressure and with a flue loss less than 17 per cent?
a. category I appliance
b. category IV appliance
c. category II appliance
d. category III appliance
7. Which of the following defines an appliance intended to supply hot liquid or vapour
for space heating, processing or power purposes?
a. infrared heater
b. roof top unit
c. boiler
d. indirect fired heater
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8. Which of the following defines an overpressure protection device that functions as a
second gas pressure regulator in series with the primary gas pressure regulator?
a. Overpressure shut-off device
b. Monitoring regulator
c. Overpressure protection device
9. Which of the following defines the part of a piping or tubing system, which conveys
gas from the main piping or tubing or header to an appliance or appliances?
a. drop line
b. branch line
c. vent line
d. main supply
10. Which of the following defines the ambient air that is admitted to a venting system
at the draft hood, draft diverter or draft regulator?
a. ventilation air
b. flue gas dilution air
c. combustion air
d. secondary air
11. Which of the following defines any building or part thereof used by a gathering of
persons for civic, political, travel, religious, social, educational, recreational or like
purpose, or for the consumption of food or drink?
a. residential building
b. commercial building
c. industrial building
d. assembly building
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12. Which of the following defines any building or part thereof used by persons for
whom sleeping accommodation is provided but who are not harboured or detained
to receive medical care or treatment or are not involuntarily detained?
a. recreational building
b. residential building
c. medical building
d. industrial building
13. Which of the following defines any building used in connection with production or
process work or with storage or warehousing?
a. institutional building
b. commercial building
c. industrial building
d. office building
14. Which of the following defines any building used in connection with direct trade with
or service for the public?
a. institutional building
b. industrial building
c. commercial building
d. residential building
15. Which of the following defines a housekeeping unit used or intended to be used as a
domicile by one or more persons, and usually containing cooking, eating, living,
sleeping, and sanitary facilities?
a. residential building
b. industrial building
c. institutional building
d. dwelling unit
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16. Which of the following defines the constituents resulting from the combustion of gas
with the oxygen of the air and includes inert gases, but excludes excess air?
a. gaseous products
b. ventilation products
c. flue gas products
d. combustion products
17. Which of the following defines “the governmental body responsible for the
enforcement of any part of the B149.1 Code or the official or agency designated by
that body to exercise such a function”?
a. Authority Having Jurisdiction
b. Standards Council
c. Canadian Standards Council
d. American Propane Association
18. Which of the following defines a flame, which is used to ignite a gas/air or
propane/air mixture at the main burner or burners?
a. Bunsen flame
b. pilot
c. luminous flame
d. main flame
19. Which of the following defines an automatic valve that has a closing time of less than
5 seconds upon being de-energized?
a. hydrostatic valve
b. safety shut-off valve
c. fast-opening valve
d. fast-closing valve
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20. Which of the following defines a pilot that burns without turndown throughout the
entire time the burner is in service, whether the main burner is firing or not?
a. intermittent pilot
b. interrupted pilot
c. continuous pilot
d. expanding pilot
21. Which of the following defines a pilot that is automatically lighted each time there is
a call for heat and that is cut off automatically at the end of the trial-for-ignition
period of the main burner?
c. continuous pilot
d. expanding pilot
22. Which of the following defines a pilot that is automatically lighted each time there is
a call for heat and that burns during the entire period that the main burner is firing?
c. continuous pilot
d. expanding pilot
23. Which of the following defines an appliance regulator?
a. a pressure regulator located in the valve train of an appliance
b. a pressure regulator installed on a service line to control the pressure of the

gas delivered to the customer
c. a pressure regulator installed in a piping or tubing system downstream of the

service regulator and upstream of the appliance regulator, also known as a
second-stage regulator for propane
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24. Which of the following defines a regulating device that is adjusted to deliver gas at
atmospheric pressure within its flow rating?
a. appliance regulator
b. zero governor
c. service regulator
25. Which of the following defines a burner equipped with a constant ignition source and
a flame arrestor, intended to burn the escaping (discharged) gas during purging
operations?
a. atmospheric burner
b. purge burner
d. power burner
26. Which of the following defines a pocket in a piping system designed for the collection
of dirt and from which the dirt can be removed?
a. dirt pocket
b. dust pocket
c. drip pocket
d. both a and b
27. Which of the following defines a stationary device used to divert the flow of fluid
(air, water, or steam) and flue gases (in the case of a flue baffle) or used to shield
parts of an appliance from the effects of flame (in the case of a flame baffle) or heat
(in the case of a heat baffle)?
a. diverter
b. baffle
c. flow restrictor
d. shield
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28. Which of the following defines that portion of a venting system designed to convey
flue gases directly to the outdoors from either a vent connector or an appliance
when a vent connector is not used?
a. chimney
b. stack
c. vent
d. draft hood
29. Which of the following defines an appliance in which the combustion products or
flue gases are intermixed with the medium being heated?
a. indirect-fired appliance
b. forced draft furnace
c. direct-fired appliance
d. hydronic heating boiler
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B149.1:20 - General
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with the Annexes located at the at the back of
the Code and the table of contents at the front of the Code, to assist you in locating
information within the Code.
The best way to find specific information is to start with the table of contents. Use the
table of contents to assist you in locating the answers to the following questions.
The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 4 - General" of the
B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
1. What must be provided where an appliance is installed on a roof exceeding 13 ft (4

m) in height from grade to roof elevation?
a. a fixed access to the roof
b. approved securing bolts
c. service elevator
d. a provision for lifeline attachment
2. A clear and unobstructed passageway to an appliance shall be provided. What are

the height and width requirements for this passageway?
a. at least 30 inches (762 mm) high and 36 inches (900 mm) wide
b. at least 32 inches (813 mm) high and 26 inches (660 mm) wide
c. at least 36 inches (900 mm) high and 34 inches (863 mm) wide
d. at least 36 inches (900 mm) high and 36 inches (900 mm) wide
3. Where an appliance is installed on a roof, what should the minimum distance be

between the appliance and the edge of the roof or other hazard?
a. 4 feet (1.2 m)
b. 12 feet (3.6 m)
c. 6 feet (2 m)
d. 6 inches (15 cm)
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4. What is the minimum required access-opening dimension to a space in which an
appliance is located?
a. 20 inches by 36 inches (508 mm x 900 mm)
b. 24 inches by 36 inches (600 mm x 900 mm)
c. 24 inches by 30 inches (610 mm x 760 mm)
d. 30 feet by 30 inches (914 cm x 750 mm)
5. Before leaving an installation, the installer shall ensure that an appliance, accessory,
component, or equipment installed by him complies with the Code requirements.
Who is responsible for ensuring that the appliance is in safe working order?
a. the installer
b. the person initially activating appliance
c. the current resident owner
d. the local utility company
6. When the installation or conversion of an appliance constitutes a conversion from
another form of energy, what shall the installer do, at the time of installation or
conversion, in the case of a fuel oil tank?
a. shut off tank outlet valve, remove filter and plug or cap valve outlet
b. advise the owner/operator of the tank in writing that the tank is required to be
removed in accordance with Fuel Oil Regulation
c. remove the fill pipe and cap or plug the exposed fill pipe opening to an inside
tank
d. all of the above
7. When an appliance is converted from the gas specified on the rating plate, the
conversion shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's certified instructions.
What is required if there are no manufacturer's instructions for conversion of the
appliance?
a. the converted appliance shall be checked by G1
b. the converted appliance shall be approved
c. the converted appliance shall be leak tested
d. appliances are not to be converted
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8. Under what Code must electrical connections between an appliance and building
wiring comply with?
a. Local Electrical Code
b. B149.1:20
c. B149.2:20
9. What type of information is contained in Table 4.1?
a. electrical connection information
b. combustion air requirements
c. vent connector clearance information
d. appliance clearance reduction information with specific forms of protection
10. What is required where the heat exchanger of a furnace installed in a dwelling unit is
found to be defective?
a. the heat exchanger shall be welded
b. the furnace shall be replaced
c. the heat exchanger shall be repaired permanently
d. the heat exchanger shall be replaced
11. When an appliance is installed on a roof in which water stands, what shall be
provided?
a. railings on all open sides
b. an enclosure permitting easy access
c. ground fault interrupter (GFI)
d. a suitable anti-skid walkway shall be provided
12. Ductwork shall not be connected to an appliance unless which of the following is
observed?
a. the appliance is designed for indoor use only
b. a blower fan is incorporated into the appliance
c. the appliance is approved for use with ductwork
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13. Who is responsible for the odorization of propane?
a. the installer
b. the producer or processor
c. the transportation company
14. An appliance shall not be installed outdoors unless which of the following is
observed?
a. the appliance is protected from the weather
b. the appliance is supplied with a flexible hose
c. the appliance is approved for outdoor use
15. On completion of an installation, what shall the installer do with the manufacturer’s
instruction booklet supplied with the appliance?
a. ensure the instructions are filed at the office
b. ensure the instructions are left in service vehicle
c. ensure the instructions are left with the user
d. ensure the instructions are read carefully
16. What are the requirements for personnel performing installation, operation, and
maintenance work?
a. they shall be properly trained in such functions
b. they shall work in a skillful manner
c. they shall pay careful attention to the arrangement of the installation.
d. all of the above
17. Who shall instruct the user in the safe and correct operation of a newly installed
appliance?
a. the appliance manufacturer
b. the TSSA
c. the installer of the appliance
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18. What are the requirements when a vehicle ceases to be used as a mobile home or
recreational vehicle and is placed at a location in a permanent fixed manner?
a. the system must comply with the B149.2:20 Code
b. the system must comply with the B149.3:20 Code
c. the system must comply with the B149.1:20 Code
19. Which of the following cannot be used for leak detection of natural gas or propane?
a. soap solution
b. a match, candle, flame, or other source of ignition
c. electronic detection equipment
20. Can an appliance be installed in a location that has an environment corrosive to an

appliance or venting system?
a. yes
b. no
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B149.1:20 - Pressure Controls
The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 5 - Pressure Controls"
of the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
1. Clause 5.1 specifies the requirements for pressure inside buildings. According to
Table 5.1, what is the indicated maximum pressure allowed in one or two family
dwellings and row housing?
a. 5.0 psig (35 kPa)
b. 66.0 psig (450 kPa)
c. 2.0 psig (14 kPa)
d. 20 psig (140 kPa)
2. What is the maximum pressure allowed in a building under construction? (Propane
construction heater application)
a. 5.0 psig (35 kPa)
b. 25.0 psig (175 kPa)
c. 2.0 psig (14 kPa)
3. With respect to venting pressure controls, can a safety limit or safety relief device be
bypassed or isolated?
a. yes
b. no
c. yes, but only by an approved isolator
4. In a residential application, using propane, propane vapour pressure in a gas piping
system between the first-stage pressure regulator and second-stage propane
regulator shall not be higher than what pressure?
a. 2 psig (14 kPa)
b. 10 psig (70 kPa)
c. 5 psig (35 kPa)
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5. For applications using propane, a line pressure regulator installed within a one- or
two-family dwelling or row housing shall not be located more than how many feet
from the point where the propane supply enters the dwelling?
a. 3 ft (1m)
b. 10 ft (3m)
c. 6 ft (2m)
d. 20 ft (6m)
6. Which type of pressure regulation shall be utilized on all permanent propane

installations?
a. not less than two-stage regulation
b. not less than three-stage regulation
c. not less than single-stage regulation
7. Clause 5.5 specifies the requirements for the venting of pressure control devices.
According to Clause 5.5.1, except where permitted by the Code, pressure controls
should be vented separately to a safe location outdoors by a bleed vent line made of
which of the following materials?
a. steel pipe, copper, seamless aluminum or steel tubing
b. only steel piping
c. neoprene piping
d. only black iron piping
8. What must the outdoor vent termination of regulators and line relief devices be
equipped with?
a. removable end for cleaning
b. a means to prevent the entry of water, insects or foreign material
c. a cap not exceeding 2 inches (50 mm) in diameter
d. a ninety degree elbow pointed down
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9. The discharge from relief devices shall terminate outdoors with the clearances
specified in Table 5.3. According to this table, what is the required clearance from a
building opening for natural gas (up to and including 1900 SCF/H)?
a. 3 feet (1m)
b. 6 feet (1.8m)
c. 9 feet (2.7m)
d. 10 feet (3m)
10. Can a pressure regulator be bypassed?
a. yes
b. yes, but only temporarily
c. no
11. A pressure regulator shall be of the lock-up (positive shut-off) type.
a. true
b. false
12. A hydrostatic relief valve (to relieve at a safe location outdoors) shall be installed
between each pair of shut-off valves on a propane liquid piping system. What is the
minimum start-to-discharge pressure setting of such a hydrostatic relief valve?
a. 375 psig (2500 kPa)
b. 500 psig (3500 kPa)
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B149.1:20 - Specific Appliances
The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 7- Installation of
Specific Types of Appliances" of the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.
(Note: Clause 6 - Piping and Tubing Systems, Hose, And Fittings will be covered in
Module 8 of this course.)
1. Clause 7.1 specifies the requirements for the installation of boilers. Except when
permitted by Clause 4.13.2, what is the minimum clearance required from a boiler to
combustible material?
a. vertical - 18 inches (450 mm) ; sides and rear, 18 inches (450 mm) ; front, 24
inches (609 mm)
b. vertical - 18 inches (450 mm) ; sides and rear, 48 inches (1200 mm) ; front, 48
inches (1200 mm)
c. vertical - 18 inches (450 mm) ; sides and rear, 18 inches (450 mm) ; front, 48
inches (1200 mm)
d. vertical - 12 inches (304 mm) ; sides and rear, 18 inches ; (450 mm) front, 48
inches (1200 mm)
2. The concentration of carbon dioxide produced by carbon dioxide generators used in

a greenhouse must not exceed what level in parts per million (ppm)?
a. 3000.0 ppm
b. 500.0 ppm
c. 5000.0 ppm
d. 300.0 ppm
3. A moisture exhaust duct for domestic type clothes dryers shall not terminate within
how many feet in any direction of a service regulator or fresh air intake?
a. 10 feet (3 m)
b. 3 feet (1 m)
c. 6 feet (1.8 m)
d. 8 feet (2.4 m)
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4. An automatically controlled converted forced air furnace shall be equipped with a
high temperature limit control in which the maximum setting must not exceed what
temperature?
a. 300.0 0 F. (149.0 0 C.)
b. 250 0 F. (121.0 0 C.)
c. 200.0 0 F. (93.0 0 C.)
d. 400.0 0 F. ( 204.0 0 C.)
5. Can a direct-fired make-up air heater (DFMAH) supply make-up air to an area where
sleeping accommodation is provided?
a. yes
b. no
6. Can an unvented infrared heater be installed in a detention occupancy building?
a. yes
b. no
7. Decorative appliances and gas logs must be installed in accordance with what type of
instructions?
a. the home owner’s installation instructions
b. the manufacturer’s certified installation instructions
c. the installer’s installation instructions
8. A pool heater installed outdoors must be located a minimum of what distance from
any property line?
a. 48 inches (1200 mm)
b. 18 inches (450 mm)
c. 18 feet (5.4 m)
d. 12 inches (300 mm)
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9. Except when permitted by Clause 4.13.2, the minimum clearance to combustible
material for an under-fired storage type water heater shall be how many inches?
a. 2 inches (50 mm)
b. 18 inches (457 mm)
c. 12 inches (304 mm)
d. 5 inches (127 mm)
10. How shall a suspended unit heater be supported?
a. firmly with metal hangers or brackets
b. firmly with course threaded nuts and bolts
c. firmly with type D rope
11. Can a water heater be installed in a bedroom?
a. yes
b. no
c. no, unless it is a direct vent type
12. What must be provided to the space occupied by a pressure booster to prevent any
accumulation of gas should leakage occur?
a. air for combustion
b. circulation fan
c. ventilation air
13. An instantaneous-type (tankless) water heater, unless certified for installation on a

combustible wall, shall be provided with appropriate protection as specified in which
Code Table ?
a. Table 4.1
b. Table 5.2
c. Table 6.1
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14. Can a residential range be installed in a bed-sitting room?
a. yes, providing that it is used for space-heating purposes
b. no
c. yes, providing that it is not required to be used for space-heating purposes
15. Can a conventional water heater be installed in a bathroom?
a. yes
b. no
16. In which of the following areas can a horizontal furnace be installed?
a. in a crawl space
b. suspended from a floor
c. suspended from ceiling
d. any of the above
17. Can Decorative air be taken from an enclosure containing a duct furnace?
a. yes
b. no
18. Can a boiler be installed on a combustible floor?
a. no
b. yes
c. yes, if the boiler is certified for installation on a combustible floor
19. The products of combustion from a decorative appliance must enter into which of
the following?
a. a vent or chimney
b. the room containing appliance
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B149.1:20 - Venting/Air Supply
The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 8 - Venting Systems
and Air Supply for Appliances" of the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation
Code.
1. According to Table 8.1- Combustion/Dilution Air Requirements for Appliances Having

Draft Control Devices, if the total input of the appliances was 150,000 Btuh, what
would be the required free area of the air supply opening or duct opening?
a. 36 square inches (23000 mm2)
b. 18 square inches (12000 mm2)
c. 22 square inches (14000 mm2)
d. 25 square inches (16000 mm2)
2. A square or rectangular shaped duct shall only be used when the required free area
of the air supply opening is which of the following sizes?
a. 9 square inches or larger (5800 mm2)
b. 10 square inches or larger (6444 mm2)
c. 12 square inches or larger (7733 mm2)
d. 19 square inches or larger (12244 mm2)
3. Excluding the listed exceptions in the Code, what must every appliance be connected
to?
a. type C vent
b. type B Vent
c. an effective chimney or vent
d. heat resistant PVC venting
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4. A vent or chimney shall provide effective venting and shall be designed and
constructed to do which of the following?
a. withstand all weather conditions
b. not to rust
c. remove all flue gases to the outdoors
d. provide adequate draft under all weather conditions
5. The type of venting system to be used is indicated in which of the following tables?
a. table 8.2
b. table 8.3
c. table 8.4
d. table 8.5
6. According to Table 8.5, what type of venting system is to be used with a listed
category I appliance?
a. type BH vent
b. type B vent
c. type BW vent
7. On a roof with a 12/12 pitch and no obstructions what would be the minimum
vertical distance in feet from the roof up to the lowest opening in top of vent?
a. 3 feet (1 m)
b. 4 feet (1.2 m)
c. 5 feet (1.5 m)
d. 6 feet (1.8 m)
8. In addition to the manufacturer's instructions, which of the following ULC Standards
must a metal chimney liner be installed in accordance with?
a. ULC-S635
b. S609-1989
c. CAN/ULC-S110-M1986
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9. Which of the following appliances can be installed without an outdoor air supply,
where there are no other appliances within the structure or enclosure?
a. single water heater
b. single furnace
c. single water heater with input of 50,000 Btuh or less
d. furnace with input under 50,000 Btuh
10. An air supply inlet opening from the outdoors must be located not less than which of
the following heights above the outside grade level?
a. not less than 12 in (300 mm)
b. not less than 6 in (152 mm)
c. not less than 8 in (203 mm)
d. not less than 4 in (101 mm)
11. Air supply shall be provided in accordance with which of the following clauses for an
appliance or a combination of appliances having a total input of up to and including
400 000 Btuh (120 kW)?
a. clause 8.2
b. clause 8.3
c. clause 8.4
d. a and b
12. Air supply shall be provided in accordance with which of the following clauses for an
appliance or a combination of appliances exceeding 400 000 Btuh (120 kW)?
a. clause 8.2
b. clause 8.3
c. clause 8.4
d. a and b
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13. Appliance vent connector clearance reductions with specific forms of protection are
in indicated in which of the following tables?
a. table 8.3
b. table 8.5
c. table 8.6
d. table 8.7
14. Appliance vent connector clearances are indicated in which of the following tables?
a. table 8.3
b. table 8.5
c. table 8.6
d. table 8.7
15. Vents constructed using plastic piping shall be certified to which ULC standard?
a. S892
b. SABS
c. ULC S636
d. Plastic vent prohibited
16. Can an air supply for an appliance be interfered with?
a. Yes
b. No
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B149.1:20 - Natural Gas Compressors
The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 9- Natural Gas
Compressors" of the B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code.
1. A natural gas compressor shall only be installed in which of the following areas?
a. residential or industrial occupancies
b. industrial occupancies
c. residential occupancies
…..as defined in the National Building Code of Canada, unless otherwise approved.
2. A natural gas cylinder shall be fabricated, tested, inspected and legibly marked in
accordance with which of the following requirements?
a. Compressed Gas Association
b. TDG Regulations of Transport Canada
c. Pressure Vessels Act
3. Cylinders shall be selected and filled in accordance with the which requirements?
a. a TDG Regulations of Transport Canada
b. a cylinder shall be given a thorough rinse
c. a cylinder shall be remarked for identification
d. a cylinder shall be given a new pressure relief valve
4. Where must natural gas cylinders which have been in service and are not
connected for use be stored?
a. indoors in a storage cabinet
b. outdoors in a storage cabinet in compliance with 9.4.3.
c. outdoors
d. indoors
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5. A natural gas cylinder may be used indoors to supply natural gas for welding,
cutting and preheating when portability is necessary, and the cylinder, regulating
equipment, and manifold are not located where they are subject to damage or to
temperatures in excess of which of the following temperatures?
a. 200°F (93 °C)
b. 250°F (121 °C)
c. 125°F (51 °C)
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B149.2:20
 The B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code
Propane
is accepted in Ontario under the Propane Storage and
Storage and
Handling Handling Regulation 211/01 and only as amended by
Code: the Propane Code Adoption Document.
Before referencing the B149.2:20 Code, you must ensure that you check the
amendments indicated in the Propane Code Adoption Document supplement.
Cross out any amended clauses in the Code and then insert the amendment page into
the Code at the amended section.
The B149.2:20 Code applies to:
the storage, handling, transportation, and transfer of propane;
propane used as an engine fuel in other than motor vehicles; and
the installation, operation, and maintenance of containers and equipment to be

used for propane at customer locations, in distribution locations and filling
plants.
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The B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code contains the following
information in 9 Clauses:
CLAUSE CONTENTS
SCOPE
1
Scope of the Code.
2 Reference Publications
DEFINITIONS
3
Definitions, abbreviations, and reference publications.
GENERAL
4 General Requirements regarding the approval and installation of appliances, accessories, components,
equipment, and materials.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPANE AND EQUIPMENT

5 Requirements for the odorization of propane, the filling and protection of containers, and the use of
equipment
CYLINDER SYSTEMS
6 Requirements for cylinders, cylinder filling, storage, transportation, and installation, and the equipment
used with cylinder systems.
TANK SYSTEMS, FILLING PLANTS AND REFILL CENTRES

7 Requirements for propane tanks, fittings, and equipment, the filling, installation and location of consumer
tanks, container filling plants, container refill centres, and the installation of dispensing devices.
TANK TRUCKS, TANK TRAILERS AND CARGO LINERS

8 Requirements for the tanks, timings, and equipment used on tank trucks, tank trailers, and cargo liners,
and the parking, repair and servicing of such vehicles.
VAPORIZERS
9
Requirements for indirect and direct-fired vaporizers and their installation.
Table 4-3 B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code Clauses
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The answers to the following questions can be found in "Clause 3 - Definitions" of the
B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code.
1. Which of the following defines a container designed and manufactured in accordance

with a cylinder specification authorized for the containment and transportation of
propane under the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations of Transport
Canada?
a. enclosure
b. cylinder
c. tank
d. holder
2. Which of the following defines a dwelling that consists of a vehicular portable

structure built on a chassis and designed to be used with or without a permanent
foundation and for connection to indicated utilities?
a. dwelling unit structure
b. mobile home
c. double wide home
d. expandable room-section home
3. Which of the following defines (with respect to propane storage) — the class of
container for the storage of propane, designed and fabricated in accordance with CSA
B51?
a. enclosure
b. cylinder
c. tank
d. holder
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4. Which of the following defines a pressure-relief valve installed in a liquid propane
line?
a. hydrostatic relief valve
b. safety shut-off valve
c. excess flow valve
d. stop-fill valve
5. Which of the following defines a portable structure intended as temporary

accommodation for travel, vacation, or recreational use. Such a structure includes a
travel trailer, motorized home, slide-in camper, chassis-mounted camper, or tent
trailer?
a. dwelling unit structure
b. double wide home
c. expandable room-section home
d. recreational vehicle
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The answers to the following questions can be found in Clauses 4 to 9 of the B149.2:20
Propane Storage and Handling Code
1. A regulator installed outdoors or in an unheated area shall be positioned so that the

bonnet vent opening discharges in which of the following positions?
a. vertically downward
b. vertically upwards
c. horizontally right
d. horizontally left
2. Refillable cylinders shall be manufactured, tested, inspected, requalified, and marked

in accordance with which of the following requirements?
a. the requirements of CSA B339
b. the requirements of CSA B123.
c. the requirements of CSA B383
3. Can refillable cylinders be refilled if they are due for

requalification as prescribed by requirements of CSA B339?
a. Yes
Figure 4-12
b. No Refillable Propane
Cylinder
c. Yes, but only by licensed Gas Technician
4. The relief valve of a cylinder shall have direct communication with which of the
following at all times?
a. liquid space of the cylinder
b. liquid or vapour space of the cylinder
c. vapour space of the cylinder
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5. A cylinder shall be filled by which of the following methods?
a. weight only
b. volume only
c. either weight or volume
6. According to Table 6.1, what is the maximum permitted filling density of a cylinder by
weight for propane gas with a relative density of 0.51?
a. 51% water weight capacity
b. 42% water weight capacity
c. .51% water weight capacity
7. According to Table 6.2. when a propane cylinder is equipped

with a fixed liquid level gauge designed for the cylinder,
what is the maximum permitted filling density of the
propane cylinder by volume?
a. 86% maximum fill level
b. 83% maximum fill level
c. 80% maximum fill level
d. .51 maximum fill level

Figure 4-13 Propane
8. Except as permitted by the B149.2 Code, a cylinder that Filling Station
contains propane liquid or vapour shall not be stored or
used where?
a. in a residential building
b. in a commercial building
c. in a detention center
d. inside any structure
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9. Each cylinder on a construction site shall be equipped with which of the following?....
designed to protect the cylinder valve when in use?
a. double valves
b. a collar
c. side handles
10. In regards to the transportation of cylinders - propane is a dangerous good under

which of the following regulations?
a. Propane Transportation Association of Canada
b. TSSA
c. Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Regulations of Transport Canada
11. In regards to liquid-level gauges on tanks - what must every propane tank be equipped
with?
a. at least one liquid level gauge of the rotary type, slip tube, of fixed level type
b. at least one pressure gauge of the rotary type, slip tube, of fixed level type
c. at least one back-check and excess flow valve
12. In regards to a dispensing system - A propane dispensing system shall be located at

least 10 ft (3 m) from which of the following?
a. a property line
b. a drainage basin or ditch
c. any noncombustible building wall
d. all of the above
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13. It shall be the responsibility of the installer of a piping or tubing system to perform
pressure tests in accordance with which of the following clauses…… and to ensure that
the piping or tubing system is gas-tight at the completion of the tests?
a. Clause 6.22.2 of the CSA B149.3
b. Clause 6.22 of the CSA B149.2
c. Clause 6.22.2 of CSA B149.1
14. Tables located in the appendices of the B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code
contain useful propane combustion and property data. According to Table I.1 how
many ft3 of propane vapour would be produced from 1 gallon of propane liquid at 600
F?
a. 44 ft3
b. 185 ft3
c. 8.5 ft3
d. 5.1 ft3
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Governing Bodies & Testing Organizations
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is an independent, not-for-profit safety
organization mandated to deliver specific public safety programs and services under Ontario's
Safety and Consumer Statutes Administration Act. The organization is the sole authority
responsible for the administration and enforcement of programs and services under the new
Technical Standards and Safety Act which was proclaimed in the Ontario Legislature on June 27,
2001.
The following organizations are currently designated by the Standards Council of Canada to
certify gas appliances, equipment, components and accessories. Their symbols are normally
found on the appliance rating plate or component. The letter “C” next to the symbol indicates
the equipment has been certified for use in Canada.
Underwriter's
Intertek Testing
Laboratories of
Services
Canada (ULC)
CSA International
OTL-OMNI
Test
Underwriter's
TSSA Field
Laboratories
Approved
Inc
Warnock Hersey
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Module 4 Review Quiz
1. What does it mean whenever a word in the Code appears in bold italic type?
a. it indicates that the particular word or term appears in the definition pages of
the Code
b. It means to pay close attention to the spelling
c. It makes the code easier to read
d. It does not mean anything
2. What does the Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01 specify?
a. the certification requirements to work on hydrocarbon-fuelled appliances and

equipment and your rights, duties, and responsibilities as a certificate holder
b. important duties and responsibilities for all parties involved in activities related
to appliances, equipment, components and accessories where gaseous fuels are
used for fuel purposes
c. information regarding the installation of appliances, equipment, components,

accessories and containers on highway vehicles and recreational vehicles
d. all of the above
3. What does the Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01 specify?
a. the certification requirements to work on hydrocarbon-fuelled appliances and

equipment and your rights, duties, and responsibilities as a certificate holder
b. important duties and responsibilities for all parties involved in activities related
to appliances, equipment, components and accessories where gaseous fuels are
used for fuel purposes
c. Information regarding the installation of appliances, equipment, components,

accessories and containers on highway vehicles and recreational vehicles
d. All of the above
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4. The Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01 is accepted by and applies to which of
the following regulations and codes?
a. Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01
b. Propane Storage and Handling Regulation 211/01
c. CSA B149.1, B149.2 and B149.3 Codes
d. All of the above
5. Can the holder of a G.3 Certificate initially activate newly installed appliance or a
newly converted appliance?
a. Yes
b. No
6. Which of the following activities can a G3 conduct under the general supervision of a
person who is the holder of a G.1, G.2 or DA certificate?
a. install, test, activate or purge gas piping or tubing that is less than two and one-
half inches in diameter or a component in a piping or tubing system to an
appliance downstream of a natural gas meter or propane service valve up to an
appliance control valve
b. reactivate a previously installed or converted appliance
c. clean and lubricate an appliance, clean, remove or replace a vent connector,
venting or a draft control device
d. All of the above
7. What does general supervision mean?
a. the supervision by a supervising certificate holder who may or may not be on
site but who is readily available to assist a trainee
b. the supervision by a co-worker who is on site in close proximity to a trainee and
is available to assist and supervise the trainee
c. the supervision by a supervising certificate holder who is on site in close
proximity to a trainee and is available to assist and supervise the trainee
d. the supervision by an owner of a company who may or may not be on site but
who is readily available to assist a trainee
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8. What does direct supervision mean?
a. the supervision by a supervising certificate holder who may or may not be on

site but who is readily available to assist a trainee
b. the supervision by a co-worker who is on site in close proximity to a trainee and

is available to assist and supervise the trainee
c. the supervision by a supervising certificate holder who is on site in close

proximity to a trainee and is available to assist and supervise the trainee
d. the supervision by an owner of a company who may or may not be on site but
who is readily available to assist a trainee
9. The National B149.1:20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code is accepted in
Ontario as amended by which of the following documents?
a. The Code Adoption Document – Gaseous Fuels
b. The B149.3:20 Code
c. The Code Adoption Document – Propane
d. The B149.2:20 Code
10. The National B149.2:20 Propane Storage and Handling Code is accepted in Ontario as
amended by which of the following documents?
a. the Code Adoption Document – Gaseous Fuels
b. the B 149.3 Code
c. the B 149.2 Code
d. the Code Adoption Document – Propane
11. Which of the following Codes contains requirements for field construction of
appliances and additional requirements for field construction of high pressure or high
input appliances?
a. B149.3:20
b. B149.2:20
c. B149.1:20
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12. As Gas Technicians, we must be familiar with the legal requirements associated with
our work and understand that the requirements are built on the foundation of which
of the following Documents?
a. the B149.3:20 Code
b. the Technical Standards and Safety Act
c. the B149.2:20 Code
d. the Code Adoption Document – Propane
13. Can a person who is the holder of a G.3 certificate, under the general supervision of a
person who is the holder of a G.1, or G.2, install, test, activate or purge gas piping or
tubing that is less than two and one-half inches in diameter?
a. yes, providing the person has had a G.3 certificate of qualification for a least six
months
b. no, the person must be under direct supervision
c. yes, but only if the person has demonstrated the essential skills required to
perform such work and has had that experience documented and signed-off by
the supervising certificate holder
14. A person who is the holder of a G.3 certificate may, under the direct supervision of a
person who is the holder of a G.1, G.2 or DA certificate, carry out any of the functions
that fall within the scope of the supervising certificate holder’s certificate.
a. true
b. false
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15. According to the FUEL INDUSTRY CERTIFICATES Regulation 215/01, no person shall
perform the functions of a certificate holder without first having obtained a
certificate. However, according to the regulation when would a person be exempt
from requiring a certificate, and under what conditions?
a. when installing or servicing a propane or natural gas appliance in a detached

dwelling that is owned and occupied by the person, but the person shall not
activate a newly installed appliance until a person who is the holder of an
appropriate certificate determines that the appliance and its installation comply
with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 212/01(Gaseous Fuels)
b. when installing or servicing a propane or natural gas appliance in an attached

dwelling that is owned and occupied by the person, but the person shall not
activate a newly installed appliance until a person who is the holder of an
appropriate certificate determines that the appliance and its installation comply
with the requirements of Ontario Regulation 212/01(Gaseous Fuels)
c. when installing or servicing a propane or natural gas appliance in a detached

dwelling that is owned and occupied by the person, and the person may activate a
newly installed appliance if he examines it first
d. there are no exemptions
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Gas Technician III

Module 4 - Utilization Codes,

In addition to fuel safety regulations, we must be aware of National/Provincial Building

Note: To complete this module it is necessary for you to

Ontario Regulation 212/01 - Gaseous Fuels

Ontario Regulation 211/01 - Propane Storage and Handling

Ontario Regulation 184/03 - Amending O Reg. 215/01

Ontario Regulation 215/01 - Fuel Industry Certificates

Ontario Regulation 223/01 - Codes & Standards Adopted by Reference

Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption Document

Propane Code Adoption Document

of the public, the environment, and the economy.

requirements. It enables or gives authority to the regulations, codes, standards and

The Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation 215/01

Scope of Certificate - Gas Technician 3 (G3)

2. Reactivate a previously installed or converted appliance.

3. Clean and lubricate an appliance.

2. “direct supervision” means the supervision by a supervising certificate holder who is on

Gaseous Fuels Regulation 212/01.

Propane Storage and Handling Regulation 211/01

CSA B149.1, B149.2, and B149.3 Codebook series.

The regulation includes definitions of unacceptable immediate and non-immediate hazardous

The installation, testing, maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, inspection and

The storage, handling, transportation and transfer of

The installation of appliances, equipment, components, accessories and containers on

from gasoline or other hydrocarbon fuels.

B149.1:20 - Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code:

B149.2:20 - Propane Storage and Handling Code:

The B149.3:20 contains requirements for field construction of appliances and

It is your responsibility as a Gas Technician to determine which of the B149 Codes is

a. appliances, equipment, components, and accessories where gas is to be used

c. vehicle-refuelling appliances and associated equipment meeting the

d. all of the above

6. The installation, operation, and maintenance of containers and equipment to be

Ensure to include all amendment references.

GAS PIPING SYSTEMS

INSTALLATION OF SPECIFIC TYPES OF APPLIANCES

VENTING SYSTEMS AND AIR SUPPLY FOR APPLIANCES

NATURAL GAS COMPRESSORS AND CYLINDERS

Definitions: type, it indicates that that particular word or term

Air supply Appliance Building

Burner Chimney Draft

Ignition Pilot Pressure Regulator

Table 4-2 Definitions Grouped Under General Categories

a. forced draft burner

b. natural draft burner

c. fan assisted burner

d. direct fired burner

a. forced draft burner

b. natural draft burner

c. fan assisted burner

d. flue gas air

d. category III appliance

d. category III appliance

b. roof top unit

d. indirect fired heater

a. Overpressure shut-off device

c. Overpressure protection device

b. flue gas dilution air

c. flue gas products

a. Authority Having Jurisdiction

c. Canadian Standards Council

d. American Propane Association