This consultation was open from:
December 1, 2020
to January 30, 2021
Decision summary
TSSA has completed an online consultation on the Code Adoption Document (CAD) amendments for Fuel Oil. The CAD was published on October 12th, 2021 and effective Dec. 12th, 2021.
The Fuel Oil CAD is adopted by reference in Ontario Regulation 213/01. TSSA will adopt the 2019 edition of CSA B139 series 19 Code, as well as CSA B138.1 and B138.2 (2017
Decision details
TSSA would like to thank all individuals who participated in the consultation. There were 568 visitors to the consultation web page, 131 visitors reviewed or downloaded the attached documents, and 30 individuals submitted responses via the web page and email. In addition, TSSA posted the draft CAD on the Ontario Environmental Registry. There was 1 comment received through that process.
TSSA reviewed and analyzed the range of comments that were received. Comments focused on environmental concerns, technology, and reducing current amendments not directly tied to safety outcomes. TSSA’s final CAD amendments were guided by an analysis of evidence, national code considerations (current and future), and its overall safety mandate. Stakeholder feedback that did not align with these principles was not accepted in the final version of the CAD amendments. TSSA encourages stakeholders to propose changes to the national code committees for consideration in future editions.
TSSA is publishing the Fuel Oil CAD with three new amendments and additional minor changes based on the feedback from the consultation.
The three amendments include the acceptance of press connect fittings, exempting packaged generators from certain clearance rules, and removing the requirement for a 90-day limit on portable generators. In addition, TSSA has established a five-year transition period for portable generators to come into compliance with the editions of B138.1 and B138.2 in effect in Ontario at the time.
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Amendments to Fuel Oil Code Adoption Document (CAD) 2020
The Fuel Oil CAD is adopted by reference in Ontario Regulation 213/01 (O. Reg 213/01). The regulation applies to equipment where fuel oil is used as a fuel in the Province of Ontario. The CAD adopts a series of national safety codes into regulation.
National codes
TSSA proposes to adopt the latest edition (2019 editions) of CSA B139 series codes published by the Canadian Standards Association. The B139 series is arranged into four parts:
- CSA B139.1.0 covers general requirements for large installations;
- CSA B139.1.1 covers general requirements for stationary oil-burning engine installations;
- CSA B139.1.2 covers general requirements for special oil-burning equipment installations; and
- CSA B139.2 covers general requirements for residential and small commercial building installations.
TSSA’s codes
As part of the Fuel Oil CAD amendments, TSSA has also updated the Field Approval Code (FAC) adopted by reference in the CAD. This code establishes the requirements for approval of appliances that are custom-made, built on site or produced in limited numbers.
Summary of new codes adopted
The summary below highlights the notable changes from the latest editions of the codes that affect the safe operation of fuel oil equipment.
| Codes adopted | Publication date | Overview of changes |
|---|---|---|
| B139 series (B139.1.0, B139.1.1, B139.1.2, B139.2) | 2020 |
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| TSSA-Field Approval Code | 2020 |
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Full list of changes from 2015 edition of B139 series code to the 2019 edition can be found on CSA Group’s website: B139 (please click “Preface/Scope” tab in the menu).
Ontario-Specific Amendments Summary
The chart below highlights that there is one new Ontario-specific amendment added to the national codes being proposed.
| Fuel Oil CAD | Existing Ontario-specific amendments | New Ontario-specific amendments (2020 CAD)* |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Version | 55 | 1.2.1 |
| 2020 Version | 28 | N/A |
| Net change | -27 | N/A |
In this version of CAD, TSSA has removed 28 out of 55 existing Ontario-specific amendments in the Fuel Oil CAD and added one new Ontario-specific amendment. In total 28 Ontario-specific changes will continue to be enforced. Below is the change log.
Added (*Sections here refer to sections of the 2020 version of CAD)
- Clause 1.2.1 – Amended Section 4.4. of B139.1.1-19 to provide flexibility for portable engine and tank installations to follow CSA B138.1-17 and CSA B138.2-17 requirements in lieu of B139 requirements
Removed (*Sections here refer to sections of the 2016 version of Propane CAD).
- Section 1.1.1 – Ontario amendments to Clause 2.1. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.8 – Ontario amendments to Clause 5.1.2. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.10 – Ontario amendments to Clause 5.2.2. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.11 – Ontario amendments to Clause 5.4.4.1. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.13 – Ontario amendments to Clause 6.1.2. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.18 – Ontario amendments to Clause 8.8. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.19 – Ontario amendments to Clause 9.3.4.2. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.20 – Ontario amendments to Clause 9.6.4. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.21 – Ontario amendments to Clause 9.7.1.3.(b) of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.22 – Ontario amendments to Clause 9.7.1.10. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.23 – Ontario amendments to Clause 9.7.1.14. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.24 – Ontario amendments to Clause 9.7.4.6.(c) of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.25 – Ontario amendments to Clause 10.1.1. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.27 – Ontario amendments to Clause 10.5.1.1. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.30 – Ontario amendments to Clause 12.1. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.31 – Ontario amendments to Clause 12.8.3.1. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.32 – Ontario amendments to Table 11(a) of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.33 – Ontario amendments to Clause 13.3.5.3. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.1.34 – Ontario amendments to Clause 13.4.2. of CSA B139.1.0
- Section 1.2.1 – Ontario amendments to Clause 1.1. of CSA B139.1.1
- Section 1.2.2 – Ontario amendments to Clause 4.1.1. of CSA B139.1.1
- Section 1.2.3 – Ontario amendments to Clause 4.3. of CSA B139.1.1
- Section 1.2.5 – Ontario amendments to Clause 5.1.3. of CSA B139.1.1
- Section 1.2.8 – Ontario amendments to Clause 6.4.2. & 6.4.3. of CSA B139.1.1
- Section 1.2.9 – Ontario amendments to Clause 6.4.4. of CSA B139.1.1
- Section 1.2.11 – Ontario amendments to Clause 7.2.3.(a) of CSA B139.1.1
- Section 1.4.3 – Ontario amendments to Clause 5.1.2 of CSA B139.2
- Section 1.4.4 – Ontario amendments to Clause 5.3. of CSA B139.2
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