What's New!
You can now apply and pay online for permits
you require before you begin the work of installing new
and replacement gas and oil burning equipment. Permit numbers
for residential work are issued 24 Hours a day - 7 Days
a week, and are valid immediately upon payment.
The Mechanical
and Engineering Branch acts as the regulatory authority
over all gas and oil burning equipment and installations
in the province.
Under The
Gas and Oil Burner Act, the Branch:
- Issues permits for all gas and oil burning equipment
installations.
- Approves piping plans for all installations over 400,000
BTU.
- Inspects and approves gas and oil-fired equipment that
is not certified for use by a recognized testing agency.
- Tests and licences the tradespeople who work with gas
and oil.
- Conducts field inspections to help enforce safety standards.
- Investigates serious incidents involving fuel-burning
equipment.
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