acts and regs Flashcards
Gas appliance servicing technicians are limited to light commercial appliances up to an input of:
280,000 BTUH
Regulated work means:
all of the above are correct
Incidents must be reported to the appropriate safety manager:
as soon as practicable after the incident
How soon can a person rewrite an examination if he/she fails to pass the initial attempt?
30 days
How many non-qualified workers can a person holding a valid certificate of qualification supervise?
no more than the ratio established by the regulations
A contractor’s license may be issued for a period of up to:
5 years
The homeowner’s application for a permit to perform regulated work must include:
the name of each person other than immediate family members who will be assisting with the regulated work
An installation permit may not be issued to:
a renter who applies on behalf of the homeowner who performs regulated work as permitted under the regulations
The term ‘gas equipment’ includes:
all of the above
When the term ‘gas system’ is used, it is making specific reference to:
gas equipment that is installed downstream of the service meter
‘The plant or premises where gas received from a pipeline is metered, reduced in pressure and prepared for distribution to individual users of the gas’ is a good definition of the term:
city gate
A distribution main is limited to a pressure of:
100 psig (700 kPa)
A fully detached dwelling is:
a detached building containing one dwelling and occupied by the owner
According to the gas safety regulations, the term ‘gas’ does not include:
Fuel oil
‘A Category 1 appliance as defined in CSA B149.1 that has a draft hood or draft diverter and is not equipped with a mechanical device for supplying combustion air’ is a good definition of the term:
natural draft appliance
A service meter can only be installed by:
an authorized employee of the gas company
Polyethylene piping may be installed in a gas system by:
a class ‘A’ or class ‘B’ gas fitter who has successfully completed training recognized by the provincial safety manager
An applicant for a class ‘A’ gas fitter’s certificate of qualification must have held a class ‘B’ gas fitter’s certificate of qualification for a minimum of:
2 years
A class ‘B’ gas fitter certificate of qualification entitles the holder to perform the installation or alteration under an appropriate permit of:
any of the above
A class ‘B’ gas fitter can perform electrical work that is restricted to the installation, repair, and maintenance of appliances firing on:
gaseous, liquid, or solid fuels
A class ‘B’ gas fitter is not allowed to install a thermostat if the voltage exceeds:
24 VAC
What is a class ‘B’ gas fitter allowed to install?
Class 2 circuit wiring up to a rated output of 100 volt amps.
What may a class ‘B’ gas fitter do if gas is leaking from a gas supply system?
Make necessary temporary repairs before advising the gas company.
What does a gas appliance service certificate of qualification entitle the holder to service?
A commercial furnace if its rated capacity does not exceed 82 kW.
Under what condition may a homeowner do regulated work after obtaining a permit?
He gets assistance from a member of his immediate family.
What must an applicant for an installation permit provide if required by a provincial safety manager?
Provide suitable drawings.
What can an applicant do after receiving a permit for regulated work?
Can use the gas system without further authorization.
Which installation must be inspected before being fired up?
A forced draft appliance, rated for 450,000 BTUH.
What must a class ‘A’ gas fitter do after reinstalling a direct-fired make-up air heater?
Call for an inspection before testing it or firing it up.
What is required for using a portable heater for temporary heating?
The heater bears a current decal, valid for 2 years, applied by a gas fitter certifying as to its safety and operation.
When must the holder of the permit inform the regulatory authority that the regulated work has been performed?
At the completion of each phase of the regulated work.
What must the holder of the permit submit upon final completion of the regulated work?
A Notification of Completion, Installation or Alteration form.
How many business days must a person notify the gas company before constructing an underground structure near a gas installation?
At least 2 business days.
What must a person do if they cause damage to a gas installation?
Notify the relevant gas company of the damage even if no gas is escaping.
What must a person do if a gas supply has been turned off?
Notify all affected consumers before turning the supply on again.
What must a person do if they find an appliance beyond repair or in an unsafe condition?
Place the appliance out of service and promptly notify a safety officer of its condition and location.
Who is responsible for maintaining gas-fired appliances in a rental suite?
The owner of the building.
What must a gas fitter affix on completion of a gas system installation?
A tag bearing all of the following: the gas fitter’s name, certificate of qualification number, type of appliance, and date of affixation.
How must a person adjust the input rate when connecting gas to an appliance?
By the most appropriate method listed above.
What must a person do after disconnecting the outlet of a service meter?
Have the local gas company reconnect the outlet of the service meter.
What notice must be given to the gas company before installing an appliance with a high input?
Notice must be given if the input of the appliance is 153,000 BTUH or higher.
At what concentration must gas have an odorant added to be detectable?
At concentrations equal to or higher than 1/5th of the lower explosive limit.
