The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) regulates fuel oil distributors. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Can an Oil Burner Technician 3 perform “comprehensive” inspections?
Yes, provided the Oil Burner Technician 3 (OBT3) is under the general supervision of an OBT1 or OBT2.
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Are copper pipes or tubes acceptable as fill and vent pipes?
Section 8.3.1.2 of CSA-B139-00 states that fill or vent pipes must be of steel or galvanized construction. This requirement became effective on October 1, 2001. Installations prior to this date are considered approved, provided the installation complied with the code at the time of installation. This includes, but is not limited to, sizing and connections.
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Are compression fittings acceptable?
Section 8.3.4(d) of CSA-B139-00 states that compression fittings shall not be used. This requirement became effective October 1, 2001. Installations before this date are considered approved provided the compression fittings are not leaking.
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Do we need to retain a copy of the comprehensive inspection and the inside-tank inspection or outside-tank inspection checksheets?
Section 7(2) of Ontario Regulation 213/01: Fuel Oil requires a distributor to prepare a report on each inspection made and to retain the report until the next inspection and report are completed.