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1. In this Regulation, “coiled tube boiler” means a boiler that has one or more tubes that may or may not be in the form of a coil where the circulation within the boiler is forced by means of a water pump, the water flow is of a once-through pattern or a modified once-through pattern and a small amount of water is returned to the water pump; “commercial water tube boiler” means a boiler that is comprised of a top and bottom drum that are connected by tubes and that has the protective devices specified in subsections 22 (1), (5) and (6); “dual control boiler” means a boiler or boilers having attached thereto a low-pressure control device and a pressure-recording device; “engine” includes a turbine; “examination” means an examination under clause 21 (1) (b) of the Act; “guarded” means, (a) in relation to a plant that every boiler, compressor or engine in the plant is guarded, and (b) in relation to a boiler, compressor or engine, as the case may be, that the boiler, compressor or engine is provided with such devices in good operating condition as will ensure that the boiler, compressor or engine may be operated safely, although the operating engineer or operator in charge of the plant may be absent from the boiler room, compressor room or engine room, as the case may be or, where the boiler, compressor or engine is not enclosed in a room, from the immediate vicinity; “maintenance work” includes work performed on a boiler, compressor, pump, engine, valve, radiator, heating or cooling coil, steam trap, air filter or other plant component to ensure its continued safe and efficient operation; “qualifying experience” means practical operating experience obtained during regular work periods, (a) in any boiler or compressor installation that is defined as a plant in section 1 of the Act, (b) in the boiler room and engine room of a steam-driven ship, (c) under the supervision of the chief operating engineer or chief operator in a guarded plant as defined in this Regulation, or (d) in a boiler or compressor installation that is defined as a plant in section 1 of the Act and is not situated in Ontario, and may include the time spent in performing mechanical maintenance work on the premises on which the plant is situated; “thermal liquid boiler” means a pressure vessel the contents of which are heated by a liquid circulated through a tube or tubes that are submerged in water, where the Therm-hour rating of the boiler is more than seventeen. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 1. Qualifications of Members of the Board   and of Inspectors
Qualifications of Members of the Board   and of Inspectors
2. A person is qualified to be appointed chief officer or an examiner if the person, (a) holds a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (first class); and (b) holds as evidence of general education an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or possesses such other evidence that satisfies the Minister that the person has educational qualifications equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma; or (c) is registered as a member of The Association of Professional Engineers of the Province of Ontario. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 2.
Qualifications of Members of the Board   and of Inspectors
3. A person is qualified to be appointed an inspector if the person, (a) holds a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (first class or second class); or (b) holds a certificate of competency under the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act, and holds as evidence of general education an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma, or possesses such other evidence that satisfies the Minister that the person has educational qualifications equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 3. Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
4. (1) An applicant for a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (fourth class) shall, (a) furnish evidence that he or she has operated a plant in Ontario for one year under a provisional certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (fourth class); or (b) furnish evidence of, (i) accreditation in the subjects that comprise the training profile for this class of certificate, and (ii) previous training and experience as prescribed by subsection (2). (2) For the purposes of subclause (1) (b) (ii), an applicant shall, (a) furnish evidence from his or her employer stating that he or she has had three months qualifying experience in a stationary power plant or a low pressure stationary plant; (b) furnish evidence that he or she holds a certificate of competency as a third class engineer (steam or with steam endorsement) issued under the authority of the Canada Shipping Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time; or (c) furnish evidence that he or she has at least twelve months operating experience on boilers, engines and auxiliaries of naval or merchant ships equipped with boilers. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 4.
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
5. (1) An applicant for a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (third class) shall, (a) furnish evidence that he or she has operated a plant in Ontario for one year under a provisional certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (third class); or (b) furnish evidence of, (i) accreditation in the subjects that comprise the training profile for this class of certificate, and (ii) previous training and experience as prescribed by subsection (2). (2) For the purposes of subclause (1) (b) (ii), an applicant shall, (a) hold a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (fourth class) and shall furnish evidence from his or her employer stating that he or she has had, in addition to the qualifying experience prescribed by the regulations for a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (fourth class), a further twelve months qualifying experience in a stationary power plant or a low pressure stationary plant; (b) hold a certificate of competency as a second class engineer (steam or steam endorsement), (i) issued under the Merchant Shipping Act (Imperial), as amended or re-enacted from time to time, or (ii) issued under the Canada Shipping Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time; (c) furnish evidence that he or she has had two years experience on boilers, engines and auxiliaries of naval or merchant ships equipped with boilers; or (d) furnish evidence of, (i) a minimum of nine months practical experience and nine months academic experience in a course of training that has been approved by the Minister under clause 21 (1) (b) of the Act and at a community college that is equipped with a registered plant used for teaching purposes and that requires the services of a stationary engineer holding a third class or higher certificate of qualification, and (ii) six months practical operating experience in a registered industrial plant that requires the services of a stationary engineer holding a second class or higher certificate of qualification. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 5.
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
6. (1) An applicant for a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (second class) shall, (a) furnish evidence that he or she has operated a plant in Ontario for one year under a provisional certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (second class); or (b) furnish evidence of, (i) accreditation in the subjects that comprise the training profile for this class of certificate, and (ii) previous training and experience as prescribed by subsection (2). (2) For the purpose of subclause (1) (b) (ii), an applicant shall, (a) hold a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (third class) and shall furnish evidence from his or her employer stating that he or she has had, in addition to the qualifying experience prescribed by the regulations for a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (third class), a further eighteen months qualifying experience in a stationary power plant having a Therm-hour rating exceeding 134; (b) hold a certificate of competency as a first class engineer (steam or with steam endorsement), (i) issued under the authority of the Merchant Shipping Act (Imperial), as amended or re-enacted from time to time, or (ii) issued under the authority of the Canada Shipping Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time; (c) hold a certificate of competency as a second class engineer (steam or with steam endorsement), (i) issued under the authority of the Merchant Shipping Act (Imperial), as amended or re-enacted from time to time, or (ii) issued under the authority of the Canada Shipping Act, as amended or re-enacted from time to time, and has at least one year of qualifying experience in a stationary power plant having a Therm-hour rating exceeding 134; or (d) furnish evidence that he or she, (i) holds an engineering degree conferred by a university in Canada or by a university outside Canada, where the course of study leading to the degree is, in the opinion of the Board, equivalent to that leading to an engineering degree in a university in Canada, and (ii) has had at least twenty-four months of qualifying experience that is approved by the Board for the purpose of this section in a stationary power plant having a Therm- hour rating exceeding 12,000 that is generating electricity for Ontario Hydro. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 6.
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
7. (1) An applicant for a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (first class) shall, (a) furnish evidence of accreditation in the subjects which comprise the training profile for this class of certificate; and (b) furnish evidence of previous training and experience as prescribed by subsection (2). (2) An applicant shall, (a) hold a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (second class) and shall furnish evidence from his or her employer stating that he or she has had, in addition to the qualifying experience prescribed by the regulations for a certificate of qualification as a stationary engineer (second class), a further thirty months qualifying experience in a stationary power plant and shall have spent not less than, (i) six months of the thirty months in a stationary power plant having a Therm-hour rating in excess of 134, and (ii) twenty-four months of the thirty months in a stationary power plant having a Therm-hour rating in excess of 300; (b) have the qualifications and experience prescribed in clauses 6 (2) (b) and (c), and not less than twelve months of qualifying experience in a stationary power plant with a Therm-hour rating exceeding 300; or (c) furnish evidence that he or she, (i) holds an engineering degree conferred by a university in Canada or by a university outside Canada where the course of study leading to the degree is, in the opinion of the Board, equivalent to that leading to an engineering degree in a university in Canada, and (ii) has had at least thirty-six months of qualifying experience that is approved by the Board for the purpose of this section in a stationary power plant with a Therm-hour rating exceeding 12,000 that is generating electricity for Ontario Hydro. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 7.
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
8. An applicant for a certificate of qualification as a compressor operator shall, (a) be at least eighteen years of age; (b) obtain a mark of not less than 50 per cent on each examination subject and an overall examination average mark of not less than 60 per cent; and (c) furnish evidence from his or her employer stating that he or she has had at least six months of qualifying experience in a compressor plant. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 8.
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
9. An applicant for a certificate of qualification as a refrigeration operator (B class) shall, (a) be at least eighteen years of age; (b) obtain a mark of not less than 50 per cent on each examination subject and an overall examination average mark of not less than 60 per cent; and (c) furnish evidence from his or her employer stating that he or she, (i) has had at least one year of qualifying experience in a refrigeration plant, or (ii) has had six months of experience in installing and servicing refrigeration equipment and six months of qualifying experience in a refrigeration plant. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 9.
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
10. An applicant for a certificate of qualification as a refrigeration operator (A class) shall, (a) obtain a mark of not less than 50 per cent on each examination subject and an overall examination mark of not less than 60 per cent; (b) be the holder of a certificate of qualification as a refrigeration operator (B class); and (c) furnish evidence from his or her employer stating that he or she has had at least four years of qualifying experience in a refrigeration plant of which not less than one year has been in a plant having a Therm-hour rating exceeding 10.176. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 10.
Qualifications of Applicants for Certificates
11. Where an applicant for a certificate of qualification has successfully completed a course of training for the certificate of qualification, such portion of the time spent by the applicant in completing the course of training as is approved by the Board may be included in the calculation of qualifying experience for the purposes of sections 4 to 10. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 11. Re-examinations
Re-examinations
12. (1) Subject to subsection (2), an applicant for a certificate of qualification who has failed to pass the examination required by the Board may, on payment of the fee prescribed in the Schedule, be re-examined upon presenting himself or herself for re-examination at a place, date and time appointed by the Board. (2) A re-examination under subsection (1) shall not be held within sixty days following the previous examination. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 12. Issue of Certificates
Issue of Certificates
13. (1) No certificate of qualification or provisional certificate of qualification shall be issued until the applicant has, (a) delivered to the Board his or her application in the prescribed form; and (b) fulfilled the requirements referred to in section 21 or 22 of the Act, as the case may be. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 13 (1). (2) A certificate of qualification issued for the first time expires on the first birthday next following of the holder of the certificate. (3) On payment of the prescribed fee, a renewal of a certificate of qualification shall be valid for a period of one year. O.Reg. 351/93, s. 1. (4) Where a certificate of qualification has not been renewed within one year of the date of its expiry the certificate shall not be reinstated until the fee prescribed in the Schedule is paid, and the Board is satisfied that the applicant is capable of performing the duties of an operating engineer or operator. (5) A person holding a subsisting certificate of qualification shall notify the Board in writing within fifteen days of a change of address. (6) Where a person proves to the satisfaction of the Board that, (a) his or her certificate of qualification has been lost or destroyed; or (b) his or her name has been changed, the Board shall, on payment of the fee prescribed in the Schedule, issue to the person a duplicate certificate of qualification, or in the case of a change in name, reissue the certificate of qualification. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 13 (4-6). Evidence of Age
Evidence of Age
14. (1) Where evidence of age is required under this Regulation, an applicant for a certificate of qualification or a provisional certificate of qualification shall furnish his or her birth certificate. (2) Where the Board is satisfied that it is not practicable for the applicant to furnish his or her birth certificate, the Board may accept, (a) one item of Class A evidence of birth; or (b) two items of Class B evidence of birth, as prescribed in section 8 or 10 of Regulation 1094 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 14. Operation by Authorized Persons
Operation by Authorized Persons
15. A user shall ensure that the user’s plant is operated by a person who holds a certificate of qualification that authorizes the person to operate that plant. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 15. Chief Operating Engineers and Chief Operators
Chief Operating Engineers and Chief Operators
16. In addition to any powers and duties prescribed by the Act, a chief operating engineer or a chief operator, as the case may be, (a) shall take all measures necessary to maintain the plant in a safe operating condition and shall notify the user of the measures taken; (b) shall maintain discipline among the persons employed in the plant who are under his or her control or supervision; (c) shall direct and supervise shift engineers or shift operators, as the case may be, in their work and duties for the safe operation of the plant; (d) shall ensure that an accurate record of matters that may affect the safety of the plant is made and maintained at all times as required by section 18; (e) shall supervise and be responsible for the repair and maintenance of the plant where the plant is a boiler or compressor plant; and (f) shall, subject to section 21, supervise or perform operational and maintenance work on the premises on which the plant is situated. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 16. Shift Engineers and Shift Operators
Shift Engineers and Shift Operators
17. In addition to the powers and duties prescribed by the Act, a shift engineer or shift operator, as the case may be, shall, (a) under the direction and supervision of the chief operating engineer or chief operator, as the case may be, (i) be responsible for the safe operation of the plant, (ii) supervise other employees on his or her shift who are under his or her control, (iii) subject to section 21, perform maintenance and operational work on the premises on which the plant is situated; (b) maintain a close watch on the condition and repair of all equipment in the plant and report to the chief operating engineer or chief operator, as the case may be, any condition that may impair the safety of the plant; (c) take such measures as are necessary to prevent any immediate danger; and (d) ensure that an accurate record of matters that may affect the safety of the plant is made and maintained at all times during the shift period as required by section 18. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 17. Log Books
Log Books
18. (1) The user shall provide for use in the user’s plant a log book in a form approved by the chief officer. (2) The person in charge of a shift in a plant shall record in the log book in respect of the shift, (a) the date, the number or designation of the shift and his or her name; (b) any change from normal operating procedure, and the time of such change; (c) any special instructions that may have been given to achieve the change referred to in clause (b) and the name of the person who gave the instructions; (d) any unusual or abnormal condition observed in the plant, and the time thereof; (e) repairs to any part of the plant and the time such repairs were commenced and, if completed on the shift, the time thereof; (f) the time of commencing and terminating his or her shift; and (g) the date and time of any test of a safety device carried out during his or her shift. (3) No person shall deface, damage, destroy or, without permission of the user, remove the log book from the plant. (4) The user shall ensure that the log book is kept accessible in the plant for at least one year after the last entry therein and shall produce the log book for examination upon the request of an inspector. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 18. Reduction of Therm-Hour Rating of Plant
Reduction of Therm-Hour Rating of Plant
19. (1) Where a user intends to reduce the Therm-hour rating of a plant the user shall notify the chief officer of the intention to have the Therm-hour rating reduced. (2) The Therm-hour rating of a plant may be reduced by the isolation of a boiler or prime mover of a compressor or by any other means acceptable to an inspector and the inspector shall affix a seal or seals to the boiler, compressor or any part of the plant in such a manner that no increase to the new Therm-hour rating of the plant may be made without removal of the seal. (3) Where the output of a boiler is permanently reduced by the welding of blanking plates to the tubes an inspector is not required to affix a seal to the boiler. (4) No person shall remove a seal that has been affixed to a boiler or compressor or plant by an inspector unless the removal is authorized by the chief officer. (5) The user shall pay the fees prescribed in the Schedule for affixing a seal to a boiler or compressor in the user’s plant. (6) No person shall operate a boiler or prime mover of a compressor unless the Therm-hour rating of the boiler or prime mover is included in the total Therm-hour rating of the plant. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 19.
Reduction of Therm-Hour Rating of Plant
20. Where the chief officer is satisfied that the plant user has made every effort to acquire the services of a chief operating engineer or a shift engineer and is unsuccessful, the chief officer may authorize the user in writing to operate the plant for a specified time with a temporary chief operating engineer or shift engineer, as the case may be, who holds a certificate of qualification one class lower than that stated on the plant registration certificate or who is an operating engineer in training and who is competent to operate the plant. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 20. Absences from Plants
Fail-Safe Devices
22. (1) The user of a boiler in a guarded stationary power plant or a guarded low-pressure stationary plant shall provide the boiler with protective devices including, (a) a high-pressure limiting device on the steam boiler or a high-temperature limiting device on the hot-water boiler, as the case may be; (b) a low-water level limiting device separate from any other device that controls the feed-water supply to the steam boiler; (c) a high-water level limiting device separate from any other device that controls the feed-water supply to the steam boiler; and (d) a pre-purge and flame failure device that will automatically prevent the supply of fuel to the boiler when an abnormal condition occurs during the operation of the boiler. (2) The user of a compressor in a guarded refrigeration plant shall provide the compressor with protective devices including, (a) a high-liquid level limiting device on the evaporator or the suction drum of the compressor; (b) a high-temperature limiting device in the cooling-water discharge line; and (c) a low-pressure limiting device in the lubricating oil system, which device will automatically prevent the supply of energy to the prime mover of the compressor when an abnormal condition occurs during the operation of the compressor. (3) The user of a compressor in a guarded compressor plant shall provide the compressor with protective devices including, (a) a high-temperature limiting device in the compressor discharge line; (b) a high-temperature limiting device in the cooling-water discharge line; and (c) a low-pressure limiting device in the lubricating oil system, which device will automatically prevent the supply of energy to the prime mover of the compressor when an abnormal condition occurs during the operation of the compressor. (4) The user of an engine in a guarded steam-powered plant shall provide the engine with a device to automatically cut off the supply of steam when the engine exceeds its maximum safe speed. (5) The user of a guarded plant referred to in subsections 21 (1) and (2) shall provide the plant with an audible and visual alarm system that will, (a) ensure that the operating engineer or operator is warned when any abnormal or unsafe condition for which a protective device is prescribed in subsections (1) to (4) occurs; and (b) extend to any part of the premises on which the plant is situated and in which the operating engineer or operator may be present while in charge of the plant. (6) Each protective device prescribed in subsections (1) to (5) shall, (a) not be capable of automatically restarting the plant; and (b) maintain the visual warning until the abnormal or unsafe condition is rectified. (7) The operating engineer or operator in charge of a guarded boiler or guarded compressor, as the case may be, shall ensure that the safety valve and other fittings, prescribed in the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act and the regulations thereunder, are in safe working condition. (8) The user of a guarded plant shall ensure that all protective devices are regularly tested under operating conditions.  R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 22.
Fail-Safe Devices
23. Where any protective device in a guarded plant ceases to function properly, the user shall ensure that the plant is not operated unless, (a) an operating engineer or operator as required by section 15 of the Act is in constant attendance in the plant; or (b) the protective device has been repaired or replaced, and tested and found to function properly by a person competent to do so. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 23. Coiled Tube Boiler
Coiled Tube Boiler
24. An operating engineer is not required to be in attendance where a plant is comprised of one or more coiled tube boilers, and, (a) each boiler contains steam at a pressure of more than fifteen pounds per square inch or water at a temperature of more than 250_F and the combined total water content of the boilers does not exceed 250 Imperial gallons; or (b) each boiler contains steam at a pressure of fifteen pounds per square inch or less or water at a temperature of 250_F or less and the combined total water content of the boilers does not exceed 750 Imperial gallons. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 24.
Coiled Tube Boiler
25. Where the combined total water content of one or more coiled tube boilers exceeds those stated in section 24, the user shall ensure that an operating engineer is in attendance in the boiler room of the plant. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 25. Water Tube Boilers of Special Design
Water Tube Boilers of Special Design
25.1 (1) Subject to section 23, an operating engineer is not required to be in attendance if a plant is comprised of one or more water tube boilers that, (a) are guarded as required by subsections 22 (1), (5), (6), (7) and (8); (b) have no components containing steam or water pressure exposed to the products of combustion or the direct heat of combustion, except for tubes or butt welded tube connecting fittings; (c) have drums or headers each having, (i) an inside diameter of not more than 23.6 inches, if a drum or header of circular cross-section is used, or (ii) an inside cross-sectional area of not more than 77.5 square inches, if a drum or header of non-circular cross-section is used; and (d) meet the requirements of subsection (2). (2) The boilers referred to in subsection (1) shall, (a) if the boilers contain steam at a pressure of more than 15 pounds per square inch or water at a temperature at any boiler outlet of more than 250_F, (i) each have a flooded volume of 44 cubic feet or less, a water content of 75 Imperial gallons or less, a maximum allowable working pressure of 174 or less and a rating of 68 Therm-hours or less, (ii) have a total water content that does not exceed 250 Imperial gallons, and (iii) have a total rating that does not exceed 204 Therm-hours; or (b) if the boilers contain steam at a pressure of 15 pounds per square inch or less or water at a temperature at any boiler outlet of more than 212_F and up to and including 250_F, (i) each have a flooded volume of 88 cubic feet or less, a water content of 150 Imperial gallons or less, and (ii) have a total water content that does not exceed 750 Imperial gallons. O.Reg. 220/92, s. 1. Exemption
Exemption
26. (1) Subject to section 23, where a plant is comprised of a dual control boiler and the Therm-hour rating of the plant is not more than 50 and the dual control boiler is to be operated at a pressure of less than 15 pounds per square inch, an operating engineer is not required to be in attendance at the plant if the plant is equipped with, (a) a low-pressure control device that restricts the operating pressure of the dual control boiler to 15 pounds per square inch; and (b) the protective devices required by subsection 22 (1), so long as the high-pressure limiting device or the high-temperature limiting device referred to in clause 22 (1) (a) is set for low-pressure operation. (2) The results obtained from the pressure recording device attached to the dual control boiler shall be retained for a period of twelve months and shall be available to an inspector at all times. (3) All protective and control devices described in subsection (1) shall be approved by the chief officer. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 26.
Exemption
26.2 (1) The user of a plant referred to in subsection 26.1 (1) shall ensure that the plant is not operated unless the plant, and the operation of the plant, is in accordance with section 26.1 and with the written manual of the plant’s operating procedures approved by the chief officer under subsection (3). (2) The written manual referred to in subsection (1) shall set out the general operating procedures of the plant including the requirements with respect to staffing, training, qualifications, maintenance, repairs, inspection and checking procedures and emergency procedures. (3) The user of a plant referred to in subsection 26.1 (1) shall submit the written manual to the chief officer who shall approve the manual if in his or her opinion it deals with the matters referred to in subsection (2) so as to protect the plant and surrounding property from damage and to ensure the safety of the plant employees and of the public. O.Reg. 220/92, s. 1. Refrigeration Plants and Installations
Refrigeration Plants and Installations
26.3 In sections 26.4 to 26.6, “ANSI/ASHRAE 34-1992” means the 1992 edition of Standard 34 “Number Designation and Safety Classification of Refrigerants” of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc.; “CAN/CSA-B52-92” means the 1992 edition of Standard B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code of the Canadian Standards Association; “Category 1 refrigerant” means a refrigerant classified into safety group A1 refrigerants established by ANSI/ASHRAE 34-1992; “high pressure” means, in respect of a refrigeration unit, that all or part of the refrigerant circuit of the refrigeration unit is intended for and used at a pressure of more than 103 kPa; “unattended” means operated without the appointment of a chief operating engineer or chief operator and without an operating engineer or operator on duty providing supervision. O.Reg. 46/93, s. 1.
Refrigeration Plants and Installations
26.5 (1) A user of a refrigeration installation that is to be operated unattended under section 26.4 shall ensure that, (a) all controls, devices and systems required by that section are provided to the installation and tested and calibrated regularly; and (b) records of tests and calibrations are kept in a log book for the plant. (2) A user of a refrigeration installation that is to be operated unattended under section 26.4 shall ensure that the operating engineer or operator or any person in charge of the installation is instructed, (a) not to start the installation if any control, device or system required for it by section 26.4 is not functioning properly; or (b) to bring the installation to a safe stop immediately if the installation is operating when it is discovered that any control, device or system required by section 26.4 has ceased to function properly. (3) A person operating a refrigeration installation that is unattended under section 26.4 shall comply with clauses (2) (a) and (b). (4) If a refrigerant leak from an installation is indicated by the system required by subsection 26.4 (4), the user or the person in charge of the installation shall warn anyone who may be endangered by the leakage and take steps immediately to stop the leakage. O. Reg. 46/93, s. 1.
Refrigeration Plants and Installations
26.6 Despite subsections 26.5 (2) and (3), if a control, device or system required under section 26.4 for an installation ceases to function properly or if a refrigerant leak is indicated by a system required for an installation under subsection 26.4 (4), the installation may be operated if the user ensures that, (a) the control, device or system can be repaired or replaced immediately, and the user takes immediate action to repair or replace it and has the installation attended constantly until such repair or replacement is made by a person competent to do so; (b) an operating engineer or operator as required by section 15 of the Act is in constant attendance at the installation and determines that the installation can be safely operated that way; or (c) the control, device or system has been repaired or replaced, and tested and found to function properly by a person competent to do so. O.Reg. 46/93, s. 1. Reporting Accidents
Reporting Accidents
27. The user shall notify the chief officer of the death, injury or accident, as the case may be, by telephone or other direct means and shall within forty-eight hours after the death, injury or accident, as the case may be, send the chief officer a written report of the circumstances where in a plant for which a certificate of registration has been issued or in an operation involving a hoisting plant, (a) a person is killed or critically injured from any cause; or (b) an accident occurs involving public liability or property damage to any part of the plant equipment in operation. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 904, s. 27. Forms and Fees