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Natural and propane gas codes in force, for purchase and STANDATA.

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Overview

The gas discipline of Municipal Affairs is responsible for establishing and interpreting the gas codes, standards and respective regulations under the Safety Codes Act.

This includes the installation of gas-fired appliances, equipment, components, accessories and field approvals, propane storage and handling, natural gas refuelling stations, and the installation of natural gas or propane as alternate fuel systems on motor vehicles.

Codes in force

The following codes are in force:

  • CSA-B149.1-20, Natural gas and propane installation code – Declared in force on February 1, 2021
  • CSA-B149.2-20, Propane storage and handling code – Declared in force on February 1, 2021
  • CSAB-149.3-20, Code for the field approval of fuel-burning appliances and equipment – Declared in force on February 1, 2021
  • CSA-B149.5-20, Installation code for propane fuel systems and containers on motor vehicles – Declared in force on February 1, 2021
  • CSA-B108.1-21, Compressed natural gas refuelling stations installation code – Declared in force on February 1, 2022
  • CSA-B108.2-21, Liquefied natural gas refuelling stations installation code – Declared in force on February 1, 2022
  • CSA-B109.1-21, Compressed natural gas vehicle installation code – Declared in force on September 1, 2022
  • CSA-B109.2-21, Liquefied natural gas vehicle installation code – Declared in force on September 1, 2022

Purchase codes and standards

To purchase a copy of the standards, contact the CSA Group at 1-800-463-6727 or online on the CSA website.

Past codes

Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code

  • CSA-B149.1-15, Natural gas and propane installation code (2015) – In force from January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2021
  • CSA-B149.1-10, Natural gas and propane installation code (2010) – In force from September 1, 2010, to December 31, 2015
  • CSA-B149.1-05, Natural gas and propane installation code (2005) – In force from July 1, 2005, to August 31, 2010
  • CSA-B149.1-00, Natural gas and propane installation code (2000) – In force from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2005
  • CAN/CGA-B149.1-M95, Natural gas installation code (1995) – In force from November 1, 1997, to June 30, 2001; and CAN/CGA-B149.2-M95, Propane installation code (1995) – In force from November 1, 1997, to June 30, 2001

Propane Storage and Handling Code

  • CSA-B149.2-15, Propane storage and handling code (2015) – In force from January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2021
  • CSA-B149.2-10, Propane storage and handling code (2010) – In force from September 1, 2010, to December 31, 2015
  • CSA-B149.2-05, Propane storage and handling code (2005) – In force from July 1, 2005, to August 31, 2010
  • CSA-B149.2-00, Propane storage and handling code (2000) – In force from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2005

Code for the field approval of fuel-related components on appliances and equipment

  • CSA-B149.3-15, Code for the field approval of fuel-related components on appliances and equipment (2015) – In force from January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2021

Installation Code for Propane Fuel Systems and Containers on Motor Vehicles

  • CSA-B149.5-15, Installation code for propane fuel systems and containers on motor vehicles (2015) – In force from January 1, 2016, to January 31, 2021
  • CSA-B149.5-10, Installation code for propane fuel systems and tanks on highway vehicles (2010) – In force from September 1, 2010, to December 31, 2015
  • CSA-B149.5-05, Installation code for propane fuel systems and tanks on highway vehicles (2005) – In force from July 1, 2005, to August 31, 2010
  • CSA-B149.5-00, Installation code for propane fuel systems and tanks on highway vehicles (2000) – In force from July 1, 2001, to June 30, 2005
  • CAN/CGA-B149.5-M95, Installation code for propane fuel systems and tanks in highway vehicles (1995) – In force from November 1, 1997, to June 30, 2001

Natural Gas Refuelling Stations Installation Code

  • CSA-B108-18, Natural gas refuelling stations installation code (2018) - In force on July 1, 2019, to January 31, 2022
  • CSA-B108-14, Compressed natural gas fuelling stations installation code (2014) – In force from January 1, 2016, to June 30, 2019
  • CSA-B108-99, Natural gas fuelling stations installation code (1999) – In force from July 1, 2005, to December 31, 2015
  • CAN/CGA-B108-M95, NGV refuelling stations installation code (1995) – In force from November 1, 1997, to June 30, 2005

Natural Gas for Vehicles Installation Code

  • CSA-B109-17, Natural gas for vehicles installation code (2017) – Declared in force from September 1, 2018, to August 31, 2022
  • CSA-B109-14, Natural gas for vehicles installation code – part 1, compressed natural gas (2014): In force from January 1, 2016, to August 31, 2018
  • CSA-B109-01, Natural gas for vehicles installation code (2001) – In force from July 1, 2005, to December 31, 2015
  • CAN/CGA-B149.4-M91, Natural gas for vehicles installation code (1991) – In force from July 1, 1992, to June 30, 2005

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