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    Ask a gas safety officer: What kind of carbon monoxide detector should I look for?

    Here are the most important things to know when you are choosing a new carbon monoxide detector.
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    Ask a Gas Safety Officer: What Inspections Are Required for a Contractor Installing or Replacing Gas Appliances?

    Gas Safety Regulation requires the holder of a permit, or the gas fitter that represents the holder of the permit, to notify Technical Safety BC that regulated work has been performed.
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    Ask a gas safety officer: What type of permit is required for a mobile camp?

    Mobile camps may consist of relocatable structures consisting of multiple certified mobile trailers/manufactured buildings which are not considered certified mobile homes. They are considered as a unit and require a commercial installation permit per unit.
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    Safety Officer Visiting Your House? 3 Ways to Tell It’s Really Us

    How to know whether someone requesting entrance to your home really represents Technical Safety BC or not.
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    Ask a Gas Safety Officer: Why Does Gas Piping Need to Be Bonded?

    ​​​​​​​Electrical bonding is the practice of intentionally electrically connecting all exposed metallic items not designed to carry electricity in a room or building as protection from electric shock.
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    Ask a Gas Safety Officer: Can an Apprentice Receive Supervision Over the Phone?

    The Safety Standards General Regulation outlines who can perform regulated work and specifies how apprentices are supervised.
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    Ask a Gas Safety Officer: What Inspection Stickers Are Affixed to Food Trucks Being Inspected for Gas Appliances?

    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.
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    Ask a Gas Safety Officer: What Are the Requirements Around Propane Heaters for Construction Sites?

    Is there a specific BC or Canadian requirement for certification to connect portable propane cylinders to the actual heaters?
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    Meeting the challenge of artificial intelligence with safety in mind

    Artificial Intelligence and predictive algorithms will shape the future of regulatory work. But if the machines behave badly, is the upside worth it?
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