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Application2. (1) This Regulation applies to the installation, testing, maintenance, repair, removal, replacement, inspection and use of appliances, equipment, components and accessories wherefuel oil is to be used as a fuel, but it does not apply to equipment referred to in Ontario Regulation 217/01 (Liquid Fuels) or to the transmission of fuel under Ontario Regulation 210/01 (Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems). O. Reg. 213/01, s. 2 (1).
- Generators
- Fire Pumps
- Boilers
- any appliances that burn fuel oil
Introduction of TSSA’s Fuel Oil Distributor Audit Program
TSSA is introducing a Fuel Oil Distributor Audit Program starting April 1, 2020 that will require distributors to demonstrate their compliance with the Fuel Oil regulation, O. Reg. 213/01. This new program was developed in response to a recommendation from the Auditor General of Ontario for TSSA to have greater oversight of the risks with fuel oil tanks as soon as possible.
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Oil Burning Equipment Requirement
Supply to containers and tank systems 213/017. (1) No distributor shall supply fuel oil to a container or tank system that is connected to an appliance or work unless the distributor is satisfied that the installation and use of the appliance or work comply with this Regulation and, (a) unless the distributor has inspected the appliance or work at least once within the previous 10 years; or (b) unless the distributor has inspected the appliance or work in accordance with a quality assurance inspection program. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 7 (1). (2) A distributor shall prepare a report on each inspection made under subsection (1) and shall retain the report until the next inspection and report are completed. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 7 (2). (3) An inspection shall be carried out by a person who is the holder of a certificate for that purpose. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 7 (2). (4) No person shall supply fuel oil to an underground tank unless the underground tank is registered. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 7 (4).
Supply of fuel20. No person shall supply fuel oil to or use an appliance, container, equipment, tank system or other thing employed in the handling or use of fuel oil or used oil unless it complies with this Regulation. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 20.
Unacceptable condition —immediate hazard25. (1) Where a certificate holder or a contractor finds that an appliance or tank system is, in the opinion of the certificate holder or contractor, in an unacceptable condition and that it constitutes an immediate hazard, the certificate holder or contractor shall, (a) immediately shut off the supply of fuel oil or used oil to the appliance; (b) immediately give the user oral notice of the unacceptable condition and of the immediate hazard, and of the holder’s or contractor’s intention to shut off the supply of fuel oil or used oil; (c) promptly give oral notice of the actions taken under clauses (a) and (b) to the distributor, if known; (d) after giving the oral notice under clause (b), promptly give written notice to the user that sets out, (i) a description of the unacceptable condition and the immediate hazard, and (ii) a statement indicating that the appliance or tank system not be used until the condition is corrected; (e) within 14 days of finding the unacceptable condition, give to the distributor, if known, written notice of the unacceptable condition and indicate that the supply of fuel oil to the appliance or tank system has been shut off; (f) affix the notice under clause (e) to the appliance or tank system; and (g) forward a copy of the notice to the designated administrative authority. O. Reg.213/01, s. 25 (1).(2) If the notice affixed under clause (1) (f) is subsequently removed from the appliance or tank system, the person removing it shall endorse his or her certificate number, name and address on the notice and send it by prepaid registered mail or deliver it to the distributor. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 25 (2).(3) A user to whom notice has been given under subsection (1) shall not use or permit the use of the appliance or tank system until the condition has been corrected and confirmation of the correction has been forwarded to the designated administrative authority. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 25 (3).
Unacceptable condition —no immediate hazard26. (1) Where a certificate holder or a contractor finds that an appliance or tank system is, in the opinion of the certificate holder or contractor, in an unacceptable condition but that it does not constitute an immediate hazard, the certificate holder or contractor shall, (a) immediately give oral notice of the unacceptable condition to the distributor, if known; (b) immediately give written notice to the user, setting out a description of the unacceptable condition and advising that notice of the condition has been given to the distributor; (c) within 14 days of finding the unacceptable condition, give written notice of the condition to the distributor, if known; (d) affix the notice under clause (b) to the appliance or tank system; and (e) forward a copy of the notice required under clause (b) to the designated administrative authority. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 26 (1).(2) If the notice affixed under clause (1) (d) is subsequently removed, the person removing it shall endorse his or her certificate number, name and address on the notice and send it by prepaid registered mail or deliver it to the distributor. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 26 (2).
No sale of thing without approval17. (1) No person shall offer for sale, sell, lease, rent, buy, install, use or supply fuel to an appliance, equipment, tank system or other thing, except a stationary diesel engine or turbine, unless it is approved prior to activation. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 17 (1).(2) No person shall offer for sale, sell, lease, rent, buy, install or service an appliance, equipment, tank system or other thing for a use for which it is not approved. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 17 (2).
Unacceptable condition —no immediate hazard26. (1) Where a certificate holder or a contractor finds that an appliance or tank system is, in the opinion of the certificate holder or contractor, in an unacceptable condition but that it does not constitute an immediate hazard, the certificate holder or contractor shall, (a) immediately give oral notice of the unacceptable condition to the distributor, if known; (b) immediately give written notice to the user, setting out a description of the unacceptable condition and advising that notice of the condition has been given to the distributor; (c) within 14 days of finding the unacceptable condition, give written notice of the condition to the distributor, if known; (d) affix the notice under clause (b) to the appliance or tank system; and (e) forward a copy of the notice required under clause (b) to the designated administrative authority. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 26 (1).(2) If the notice affixed under clause (1) (d) is subsequently removed, the person removing it shall endorse his or her certificate number, name and address on the notice and send it by prepaid registered mail or deliver it to the distributor. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 26 (2).
No sale of thing without approval17. (1) No person shall offer for sale, sell, lease, rent, buy, install, use or supply fuel to an appliance, equipment, tank system or other thing, except a stationary diesel engine or turbine, unless it is approved prior to activation. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 17 (1).(2) No person shall offer for sale, sell, lease, rent, buy, install or service an appliance, equipment, tank system or other thing for a use for which it is not approved. O. Reg. 213/01, s. 17 (2).
