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              Top 10 Changes You Need to Know About the 2020 Natural Gas and Propane Codes
                    August 15, 2022
                  
                  
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                  To support you in the adoption of the 2020 B149 series of codes, we have put together a list of the highest impact changes.
                
              
              6 Hidden Costs of DIY Home Renovation
                    July 28, 2022
                  
                  
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                  Saving on a DIY home renovation could end up costing you thousands later on. Before you try to do it yourself, read about the 6 hidden costs of DIY.
                
              
              Natural Gas or Propane Supplied Powder Coat Ovens and Paint Spray Booths
                    July 15, 2022
                  
                  
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                  There are important guidelines to keep in mind when installing powder coat ovens and spray paint booths.
                
              
              6 BBQ Safety Tips for Apartments and Condos
                    July 11, 2022
                  
                  
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                  Keep yourself and your loved ones safe this barbecue season by following a few helpful grill safety tips for condo and apartment balconies.
                
              
              7 Ways to Prevent CO Exposure in Your Vacation Rental
                    July 11, 2022
                  
                  
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                  If you’re a vacation property owner, there are preventable dangers like carbon monoxide (CO) to consider before welcoming guests into your home.
                
              
              4 Camping Safety Tips for the Summer
                    June 13, 2022
                  
                  
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                  If you're already taking the tent out of storage and packing up the cooler, just remember these camping safety tips as you head out.
                
              
              RV Safety Tips Before Your Adventure
                    May 26, 2022
                  
                  
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                  Planning to drive across the country in your RV? If you're like many who are doing RV safety checks and getting their recreational vehicle ready for vacation, add carbon monoxide (CO) safety to the checklist.
                
              
              Ask a Safety Officer: six common BBQ mistakes
                    May 9, 2022
                  
                  
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                  Each year, Technical Safety BC receives reports of incidents resulting from gas barbecues. Here are six common barbecue safety mistakes – and how to avoid them.
                
              
              The downsides of DIY videos
                    May 4, 2022
                  
                  
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                  Are DIY home renovation videos safe? Tutorial and DIY videos are a popular form of content on Youtube but are they safe and reliable for home renovations?
                
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