Gas codes consultation

CSA B149.1-20
Natural gas and propane installation code

• New requirements for regulators and overpressure protection
• Requiring a permitting process for stationary engines

Proposed variations

• Requiring all regulator installations utilizing reduced clearance from the vent termination to meet industry standard restricted vent capacity requirements (clause 5.6.4)
• Allowing for up to 4” press connect fittings (clause 6.2)

CSA B149.2-20
Propane storage and handling code

• Adopting an informative annex for the temporary use of propane cylinders at shows, exhibitions, or similar events (Annex Q)

CSA B149.3-20
Code for the field approval of fuel-burning appliances and equipment

• New requirements for regulators and overpressure protection
• Adopting an informative annex for mobile food trucks, consolidated from previous code clauses and annexes (Annex J)

CSA B149.5-20
Installation code for propane fuel systems and containers on motor vehicles

• Clarification of OEM label requirements
• Revisions to piping materials and practices

CSA B149.6-20
Code for digester gas, landfill gas, and biogas generation and utilization

• Revisions to scope of the code
• Expansion of definition of hazardous areas
• Revisions to piping practices

CSA Z662-19
Oil and gas pipeline systems standard

• New population density assessment areas
• New piping materials
• New requirements for qualification of individuals performing non-destructive testing

CAN/BNQ-1784-000-2021
Canadian Hydrogen Installation Code

• Clarification that refineries, chemical plants, and facilities producing hydrogen for offsite use are excluded from the scope
• Developing risk assessment and risk management systems
• Requiring certification or approval for appurtenances for hydrogen systems
• Revised technical requirements for emergency shutdown systems