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1. (1) A person may apply to the Director for a certificate designating the person as one or more of the following: 1. A gas technician 1 (a “G.1 certificate”). 2. A gas technician 2 (a “G.2 certificate”). 3. A gas technician 3 (a “G.3 certificate”). 4. A gas piping fitter (a “GP certificate”). 5. A liquid propane fitter (an “LP certificate”). 6. An internal combustion alternate fuel technician (an “ICE certificate”). 7. An internal combustion alternate fuel technician—industrial vehicles (an “ICE-IV certificate”). 8. A domestic appliance technician (a “DA certificate”). 9. An industrial maintenance gas technician (an “IMT certificate”). 10. A gas pipeline inspector (a “GPI” certificate). 11. A refuelling station installer-natural gas vehicle (a “RSI-NG” certificate). .  .  .  .  . 15. An oil burner technician 1 (an “OBT-1 certificate”). 16. An oil burner technician 2 (an “OBT-2 certificate”). 17. An oil burner technician 3 (an “OBT-3 certificate”). 18. An oil pipeline inspector (an “OPI certificate”). O. Reg. 348/96, s. 1 (1); O. Reg. 158/97, s. 1. (2) A person may apply to the Director to add one or more designations to his or her certificate. (3) An application must be accompanied by a $50 application fee. (4) A professional engineer within the meaning of the Professional Engineers Act shall be deemed to hold an OPI certificate. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 1 (2-4).
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2. (1) An application to renew a certificate must be made to the Director and must be accompanied by a $50 application fee. (2) An application for renewal may be made before the applicant’s certificate expires or within one year after it has expired. (3) An application for renewal must include a completed declaration of work experience, in a format acceptable to the Director, indicating that the applicant worked within the scope of the certificate while it was in effect. (4) No application may be made to renew a G.3 or OBT-3 certificate. However, a new application may be made for a G.3 or OBT-3 certificate. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 2.
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3. (0.1) Subsections (1) to (5) apply with respect to all of the certificates referred to in subsection 1 (1), except the RSI-NG certificate with respect to which subsections (6) and (7) apply. O. Reg. 158/97, s. 2. (1) An applicant for a certificate must have successfully completed a program approved by the Director that is delivered by a training organization approved by the Director for each designation sought by the applicant. (2) The applicant is not required to comply with subsection (1) if the Director is satisfied that the applicant possesses the necessary knowledge and competence with respect to each designation sought by the applicant. (3) The applicant must have successfully completed an examination or a series of examinations, conducted or approved by the Director, demonstrating that the applicant possesses the necessary knowledge and competence for each designation sought by the applicant. (4) If the applicant fails the examination or series of examinations on three successive attempts, the applicant must successfully complete the program described in subsection (1) after making the unsuccessful attempts and before taking the examination or series of examinations again, and subsection (2) does not apply. (5) If the applicant fails the examination or series of examinations for one designation, he or she is not entitled to take the examination or series of examinations for the same designation until, (a) he or she makes a new application for the designation; and (b) 30 days have passed since the applicant took the examination or series of examinations. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 3. (6) An applicant for a RSI-NG certificate must have successfully completed training in the installation, maintenance and repair of refuelling stations provided by a natural gas utility or a refuelling station manufacturer approved by the Director. (7) The applicant for a certificate under subsection (6) must submit to the Director documentary evidence of the completed training satisfactory to the Director. O. Reg. 158/97, s. 2.
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4. An applicant for a G.1 certificate must meet the following additional requirements: 1. The applicant must hold a G.2 certificate when he or she applies. 2. The applicant must have worked as a gas technician 2 within the scope of a G.2 certificate for at least two years or 4,000 hours. The applicant must have worked at least 500 hours on systems with an input greater than 400,000 Btuh, under the supervision of a person with a G.1 certificate. 3. The applicant must submit a completed declaration of work experience in a format acceptable to the Director. The declaration must detail the nature of the experience the applicant acquired as a G.2 certificate holder during the period described in paragraph 2. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 4.
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5. An applicant for a G.2, GP or DA certificate must meet the following additional requirements: 1. The applicant must hold a G.3 certificate when he or she applies. 2. The applicant must have enrolled in the program referred to in subsection 3 (1) before the expiry of his or her G.3 certificate or must have asked the Director before that expiry to determine whether subsection 3 (2) applies to the applicant. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 5.
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6. (1) An applicant for an IMT certificate must meet the following additional requirements: 1. When he or she applies, the applicant must hold a G.3 certificate or a certificate of qualification as a first, second or third class stationary engineer under the Operating Engineers Act. 2. The applicant must have been trained by his or her employer or by the manufacturer with respect to the systems being maintained and serviced. 3. The applicant must have enrolled in the program referred to in subsection 3 (1) before the expiry of his or her G.3 certificate or must have asked the Director before that expiry to determine whether subsection 3 (2) applies to the applicant. (2) The employer of a prospective applicant for an IMT certificate shall maintain records of the training referred to in paragraph 2 of subsection (1) given to the applicant and, upon request, shall give a copy of them to the Director. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 6.
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7. An applicant for an LP certificate must hold a G.1, G.2, GP or IMT certificate when he or she applies. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 7.
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8. (1) An applicant for an ICE certificate must meet the following additional requirements: 1. The applicant must hold a certificate of qualification under the  Apprenticeship and Certification Act, 1998 as an automotive service technician, a truck and coach technician, a heavy duty equipment mechanic, a fuel and electrical systems technician or a farm equipment mechanic when he or she applies. 2. The applicant must have successfully completed a training program approved by the Director on propane carburation systems and natural gas carburation systems. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 8 (1); O. Reg. 594/99, s. 1. (2) An applicant for an ICE-IV certificate must have successfully completed a training program approved by the Director on propane carburation systems and natural gas carburation systems. (3) An applicant for an ICE or ICE-IV certificate who has successfully completed a training program on propane carburation systems only may be issued a certificate with the additional designation “P”. The holder of such a certificate is entitled to carry out work on propane appliances and systems only. (4) An applicant for an ICE or ICE-IV certificate who has successfully completed a training program in natural gas carburation systems only may be issued a certificate with the additional designation “NG”. The holder of such a certificate is entitled to carry out work on natural gas appliances and systems only. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 8 (2-4).
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9. An applicant for an OBT-1 certificate must meet the following additional requirements: 1. The applicant must hold an OBT-2 or an IMT certificate when he or she applies. 2. The applicant must have worked for at least 4,000 hours either as an oil burner technician 2 or as an industrial maintenance gas technician. The applicant must have worked at least 500 hours on oil-fired systems with an input greater than 7 U.S. gallons per hour, under the supervision of a person with an OBT-1 certificate. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 9; O. Reg. 158/97, s. 3.
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10. An applicant for an OBT-2 certificate must hold an OBT-3 certificate when he or she applies. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 10. Terms of Certificate
Terms of Certificate
11. A certificate is not transferable. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 11.
Terms of Certificate
12. (1) A certificate expires on the second anniversary of the holder’s date of birth after it is issued. (2) Despite subsection (1), a G.3 or OBT-3 certificate expires three years after the date on which it is issued. (3) If a designation is added to a certificate after the certificate is issued, the expiry date of the certificate does not change. However, if a designation is added to a G.3 or OBT-3 certificate that has no other designations, the new designation expires on the second anniversary of the holder’s date of birth after it is added. (4) A certificate that is renewed expires two years after the date on which the previous certificate expires. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 12.
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13. A person who holds a certificate shall notify the Director within six days after any change in his or her address. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 13. Scope of Certificate
Scope of Certificate
14. (1) A person who holds a G.1 certificate may install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance and the equipment and accessories essential to its operation. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 14 (1). (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do what a person who holds a G.2, G.3, GP, IMT or DA certificate may do and may do the following: 1. Install, inspect, test, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove any piping or tubing, or component in a piping or tubing system, to an appliance downstream of the natural gas meter or propane vapour service valve. 2. Install, inspect, alter, repair, service or remove any vent, vent connector, draft control device or other component in an appliance venting system. 3. Disconnect and reconnect not more than 5 feet of water piping, measured horizontally, in order to exchange, service or install an approved appliance and carry out the replacement necessary to complete the reconnection of controls and components forming part of the appliance. However, the person shall not perform any work beyond the gas-side unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as a plumber or steamfitter issued under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. 4. Maintain, service or replace a mechanical or electrical component or accessory forming part of an appliance or essential to its operation. 5. Perform the tasks that are necessary to replace controls and components forming part of an appliance, other than replacing a low water cut-off. 6. Install, service, remove or replace components and accessories forming part of the gas-side of a refrigerating or air-conditioning unit. However, the person shall not perform any work beyond the gas-side unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as a refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic issued under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. 7. Install, repair, service and maintain electrical wiring for natural gas or propane-fired appliances from an existing branch circuit containing over current protection. However, the person shall not run wiring back to the panel or perform any other type of electrical work related to the wiring of the appliance unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as an electrician issued under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. 8. Service and replace electrical switches, fuses and components that are directly related to the operation of an appliance. 9. Install, repair, service, remove or replace the plenum connection or components forming part of the plenum connection in order to complete the installation of a natural gas or propane appliance. However, the person shall not perform any sheet metal work beyond the plenum connection unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as a sheet metal worker issued under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 14 (2); O. Reg. 158/97, s. 4.
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15. (1) A person who holds a G.2 certificate may install, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove a natural gas or propane appliance that has an input of 400,000 Btuh or less and the equipment and accessories essential to its operation. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 15 (1). (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Perform the functions described in paragraphs 1 to 9 of subsection 14 (2) that the holder of a G.1 certificate may perform. 2. Perform all of the functions that the holder of a G.3, GP or DA certificate may perform. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 15 (2); O. Reg. 158/97, s. 5.
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16. (1) A person who holds a G.3 certificate may, under the supervision of a person who holds a G.1 or G.2 certificate, purge and install piping or tubing and reactivate previously-installed or newly-converted appliances. However, he or she shall not activate the appliances for the first time. (2) The G.1 or G.2 certificate holder is responsible for the work carried out by the G.3 certificate holder who is under his or her supervision. (3) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Install, test, reactivate or remove any piping or tubing or a component in a piping or tubing system to an appliance downstream of the natural gas meter or propane vapour service valve up to the appliance shut-off valve. 2. Disconnect and reconnect no more than 5 feet of water piping, measured horizontally, in order to exchange or install an appliance. 3. Install, service, convert or activate a natural gas or propane appliance with an input of 400,000 Btuh or less under the supervision of person who holds a G.1, G.2, IMT or DA certificate. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 16.
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17. (1) A person who holds an LP certificate may install, purge, activate, repair, alter, service and remove liquid propane piping or tubing systems and components. (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Install, alter, purge and test valves, regulators or accessories that are connected to an appliance or component downstream of the liquid outlet of the propane storage tank. 2. Disconnect and reconnect appliances and components at the liquid gas piping or tubing in order to carry out repairs to piping or tubing. 3. Connect liquid piping or tubing to newly-installed or replacement propane appliances or components. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 17.
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17.1 (1) A person who holds a GPI certificate may, on behalf of an operating company, inspect and certify natural gas pipeline installations, tests and replacements in accordance with Ontario Regulation 157/97 (Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems) and the Canadian Standards Association standard entitled “Gas Pipeline Systems CAN/CSA Z184-M92” as amended from time to time. (2) In subsection (1), “operating company” includes an individual, partnership, corporation, public entity or other entity operating a gas or oil pipeline system. O. Reg. 158/97, s. 6.
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17.2 A person who holds a RSI-NG certificate may install, alter, service, maintain and repair natural gas vehicle refuelling stations. O. Reg. 158/97, s. 6.
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18. (1) A person who holds an ICE certificate may install, purge, inspect, activate, repair, service and remove propane and natural gas carburation equipment and systems on industrial vehicles and stationary engines and on motor vehicles within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act. (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Install, service and replace approved propane and natural gas carburation engine components, tubing, hoses, tanks and other related equipment on vehicles that operate on gaseous fuels. 2. Purge and pressure test the related equipment and systems to ensure that they do not leak. 3. Adjust and calibrate natural gas carburation equipment. 4. Purge propane or natural gas containers and lines of air and moisture. 5. Conduct visual inspections of gas tanks and carburation equipment for internal combustion engines on vehicles that are powered by propane or natural gas. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 18.
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19. (1) A person who holds an ICE-IV certificate may, (a) install, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove propane or natural gas carburation equipment on stationary engines or internal combustion engines for industrial tractors and lift trucks; (b) install, service or remove equipment, piping, tubing or hose for them; and (c) fill containers for stationary engines or internal combustion engines on industrial tractors and lift trucks. (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Install, service or replace approved propane or natural gas carburation engine components, tubing, hoses, tanks and other related equipment for vehicles that operate on gaseous fuels. 2. Purge and pressure test the related equipment and systems to ensure that they do not leak. 3. Purge propane or natural gas containers and lines of air and moisture. 4. Conduct visual inspections of gas tanks and carburation equipment for internal combustion engines on vehicles that are powered by propane or natural gas. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 19.
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20. (1) A person who holds a GP certificate may, (a) install and repair pipe and tubing that supplies gas in a vapour state to an appliance; and (b) alter, purge, test, repair, service or remove gas piping or tubing systems for natural gas and propane gas in the vapour state, but the person shall not weld piping or tubing unless he or she is qualified to do so under the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and unless he or she does the welding in accordance with a procedure approved under that Act. (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Install, alter, purge and test valves, regulators or accessories connected to an appliance downstream of the natural gas meter or propane vapour service valve. 2. Disconnect and reconnect appliances at the gas piping or tubing to carry out necessary plumbing or steam repairs. 3. Connect gas piping or tubing to newly-installed or replacement natural gas or propane gas appliances. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 20.
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21. A person who holds an IMT certificate may install, purge, activate, repair, service or remove, (a) an appliance fuelled by natural gas or propane in the vapour state; and (b) equipment, accessories or components forming part of the appliance, if the appliance is located on the premises of his or her employer. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 21.
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22. (1) A person who holds a DA certificate may install, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove, (a) any appliance, including a vented refrigerator, with an input of 100,000 Btuh or less and its equipment; and (b) any unvented residential natural gas or propane gas appliance with an input of 100,000 Btuh or less, other than a construction heater, and its equipment. O. Reg. 158/97, s. 7. (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Install, test, activate, alter, purge, service, repair or remove any piping or tubing or component in a piping or tubing system to an unvented residential appliance or vented refrigerator downstream of the natural gas meter or propane vapour service valve. 2. Maintain, service or replace a mechanical or electrical component or moisture duct or accessory that forms part of an unvented residential appliance or vented refrigerator and that is essential to the appliance’s operation. 3. Perform the tasks that are necessary to replace controls and components that form part of an unvented residential appliance or vented refrigerator and that is essential to the appliance’s operation. 4. Perform the tasks that are necessary to replace an accessory that forms part of an unvented residential appliance or vented refrigerator and that is essential to the appliance’s operation. 5. Service and replace electrical switches, fuses, components and control wiring directly related to the operation of an unvented residential appliance or vented refrigerator. (3) The person shall not perform electrical work other than that described in subsection (2) unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as an electrician issued under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 22 (2, 3).
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23. A person may perform the following functions if the person holds a certificate as a propane plant operator (PPO-1 certificate) or a record of training issued by a training organization approved by the Director evidencing that the person has taken training approved by the Director: 1. Transfer propane to and from tank cars, cargo liners, tank trucks, filling plants and container refill centres. 2. Fill containers and operate propane transfer equipment in a filling plant or container refill centre. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 23; O. Reg. 158/97, s. 8.
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24. A person may perform the following functions if the person holds a certificate as a propane plant operator (PPO-2 certificate) or a record of training issued by a training organization approved by the Director evidencing that the person has taken training approved by the Director: 1. Transfer propane to and from tank trucks, filling plants and container refill centres. 2. Fill containers and operate propane transfer equipment in a filling plant or container refill centre. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 24; O. Reg. 158/97, s. 9.
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25. A person may fill containers and operate propane transfer equipment in a filling plant or container refill centre if the person holds a certificate as a propane plant operator (PPO-3 certificate) or a record of training issued by a training organization approved by the Director evidencing that the person has taken training approved by the Director. O. Reg. 158/97, s. 10.
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26. (1) A person may examine containers if the person holds a certificate as a propane cylinder inspector (PCI-1 certificate) or a record of training issued by a training organization approved by the Director evidencing that the person has taken training approved by the Director. (2) In examining containers under subsection (1), the person shall follow the procedures described in the pamphlet “Standards for Visual Inspection of Steel Compressed Gas Cylinders”, 6th edition, dated 1984, published by the Compressed Gas Association, Incorporated. O. Reg. 158/97, s. 10.
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27. A person may perform the following functions if the person holds a certificate as a propane truck operator (PTO-1 certificate) or a record of training issued by a training organization approved by the Director evidencing that the person has taken training approved by the Director: (a) operate a propane tank truck or a vehicle that tows a cargo liner; (b) operate propane handling equipment to transfer propane to and from tank trucks, cargo liners, filling plants and container refill centres; and (c) fill containers on the premises of end-users. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 27; O. Reg. 158/97, s. 11.
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28. (1) A person who holds an OBT-1 certificate may install, inspect, alter, purge, activate, repair, service or remove an oil-fired appliance and the accessories that form a part of the appliance assembly whether they are attached to it directly or remotely. (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may perform all the functions that the holder of an OBT-2 certificate may perform. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 28.
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29. (1) A person who holds an OBT-2 certificate may install, alter, purge, repair, activate, service or remove an oil-fired appliance with an input not greater than 7 U.S. gallons per hour and the accessories that form a part of the appliance assembly whether they are attached to it directly or remotely. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 29 (1). (2) When performing a function described in subsection (1), the person may do the following: 1. Install, repair, service, activate, remove or alter the piping or tubing supply system of an appliance or a component in the system. 2. Install, repair, service, activate, remove or alter any vent, vent connector, draft control device or other component in an appliance venting system. 3. Disconnect and reconnect not more than 5 feet of water piping, measured horizontally, in order to exchange, service or install an approved appliance and carry out the replacement necessary to complete the reconnection of controls and components forming part of the appliance. However, the person shall not perform any work beyond the oil-side unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as a plumber or steamfitter under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. 3.1 Install, service, remove or replace components and accessories forming part of the fire-side of a refrigeration or air-conditioning unit. However, the person shall not perform any work beyond the fire-side unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as a refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. 4. Maintain, service or replace a mechanical or electrical component or accessory forming part of an appliance or system or that is essential to its operation. 5. Perform the tasks that are necessary to replace controls and components forming part of an appliance or system and that are essential to its operation, whether they are attached to it directly or remotely. 6. Install, repair, service and maintain electrical wiring for oil-fired appliances from an existing branch circuit containing over current protection. However, the person shall not run wiring back to the panel or perform any other type of electrical work relating to the wiring of the appliance unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as an electrician issued under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. 7. Service and replace electrical switches, fuses and components that are directly related to the operation of an appliance and system. 8. Install, repair, service, remove or replace the plenum connection or components forming part of the plenum connection in order to complete the installation of an oil-fired appliance. However, the person shall not perform any sheet metal work beyond the plenum connection unless he or she holds a certificate of qualification as a sheet metal worker issued under the Trades Qualification and Apprenticeship Act. 9. Install, repair, alter, purge, service or remove above ground tanks with a capacity not greater than 5,000 litres. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 29 (2); O. Reg. 158/97, s. 12.
Scope of Certificate
30. (1) A person who holds an OBT-3 certificate may clean, lubricate or reactivate an appliance and may clean, remove and replace a flue pipe or the barometric damper. (2) Under the supervision of a person with an OBT-1 or OBT-2 certificate, a person who holds an OBT-3 certificate may, (a) work on an oil-fired appliance with an input not greater than 7 U.S. gallons per hour; and (b) work on the oil burner, controls or accessories that form a part of the appliance assembly whether they are attached to it directly or remotely. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 30.
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31. A person who holds an OPI certificate may examine a fuel oil pipeline to determine whether it complies with the requirements of the Act and regulations. O. Reg. 348/96, s. 31. Exemptions
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33. REVOKED: O. Reg. 348/96, s. 33 (3).
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34. REVOKED: O. Reg. 348/96, s. 34 (21).