Ask a Gas Safety Officer: What Inspection Stickers Are Affixed to Food Trucks Being Inspected for Gas Appliances?
August 1, 2018
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Food trucks, trailers, and carts in BC must have the installation of any gas appliances performed under a gas installation permit obtained by a licensed gas contractor or have the appropriate certification. Find out more.
Ask a Gas Safety Officer: What Are the Requirements Around Propane Heaters for Construction Sites?
August 1, 2018
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Is there a specific BC or Canadian requirement for certification to connect portable propane cylinders to the actual heaters?
Meeting the challenge of artificial intelligence with safety in mind
June 1, 2018
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Artificial Intelligence and predictive algorithms will shape the future of regulatory work. But if the machines behave badly, is the upside worth it?
Embracing Emerging Technologies to Improve Safety in BC
May 30, 2018
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Artificial intelligence (AI), open source data, sensor technology, information modelling, and machine learning are big buzz words in the technology industry. Learn how we're using them to improve safety.
Home Suite Home: Gas and Electrical Safety in Rental Properties
May 15, 2018
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Every day Technical Safety BC receives reports of hazards from people across BC. Many of these individuals are renters who are concerned that their suites or buildings have unsafe electrical or gas equipment.
Have the Gas Fireplaces in Your Building Been Certified for Use in BC?
March 6, 2018
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Does your building have gas fireplaces manufactured by Canadian Fire Hearth Manufacturing Inc. and Luxor Manufacturing Inc.? If so, you’ll want to verify that they have a valid certification mark from an agency accredited by the Standards Council of Canada.
Determining the State of Safety in BC's Remote Off-Grid Communities
September 22, 2017
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Technical Safety BC worked with graduate students on a research project to gain insights into the approximately 280 remote communities in BC, 54 of which are considered off-grid.