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Mechanical and Engineering Branch

Gas and Oil Burning Equipment Program

Updated March 21, 2007 - ME-017 - ABS, PVC, and CPVC Venting Systems

Since our fierce climate has given rise to an extensive heating industry, the Mechanical and Engineering Branch faces a demanding assignment as the regulatory authority over all gas and oil burning equipment and installations in the province.

Under The Gas and Oil Burning Act, the Branch:

To keep pace with the growing number of installations, Mechanical and Engineering has sought to share inspection responsibility with utilities. The Mechanical and Engineering Branch is the jurisdictional authority responsible for issuing permits to install gas and oil-burning equipment. The permit program ensures that only those who are properly qualified and licenced install fuel-fired equipment, and forms the registry of installations that ensure new and replacement equipment is properly inspected. Provincial inspectors conduct commission inspections on high-input commercial/industrial equipment, and each utility is required to conduct a commission inspection on all equipment installed. While both the Branch and the utility usually inspect most commercial and industrial installations. licenced Utility-class fitters working on behalf of the fuel provider conduct mainly residential inspections and file reports with the Branch.

Occasionally, there is a requirement to use equipment that has not been certified by an agency accredited by the Standards Council of Canada and recognized in Manitoba. For these cases, the manufacturer or installer may apply to the Mechanical and Engineering Branch for a Special Acceptance for a Gas Appliance.

A provincial Gas Inspector will inspect the equipment to determine its compliance to provincial codes and guidelines. The Gas Inspector may approve the equipment, order modifications to bring the equipment in line with provincial standards or may prohibit the equipment from use.

The Branch also administers rules designed to ensure that those who work with gas and oil burning equipment have the proper combination of theoretical education and practical training to perform their duties safely. In consultation with industry, educational facilities and workers, the Branch sets qualification examinations and holds exam sittings throughout the province and licences successful exam candidates.

Please consult Business Rules Which Apply to Gas Permits - (pdf) to view the responsibilities of a gas fitter.

Issuing Permits

For information on how to apply for a permit to to install gas or oil burning equipment, who can apply for a permit, and the requirements to install pressure piping systems, please consult Applying for Gas and Oil Permits - (pdf).

You can now apply and pay online for permits you require before you begin the work of installing new and replacement gas and oil burning equipment. Permit numbers for residential work are issued 24 Hours a day - 7 Days a week, and are valid immediately upon payment. Please consult Frequently Asked Questions for Online Gas Permits - (pdf) to learn how to apply for an online account.

Gas Notices

This is a complete set of the current Manitoba Gas Notices issued in April, 2007.

Gas and Oil Fitter Licencing

The Branch administers rules designed to ensure that those who work with gas and oil burning equipment have the proper combination of theoretical education and practical training to perform their duties safely. In consultation with industry, educational facilities and workers, the Branch sets qualification examinations and holds exam sittings throughout the province and licences successful exam candidates.

For information on obtaining a gas and oil fitter licence, please contact the licencing department at 945-3373. Other applicable applications and forms can be found through the links below.

How To Contact Your Inspector

To speak with or correspond with provincial inspectors responsible for most commercial, industrial, and special acceptance inspections, please consult the contact information below. If you are unsure who your inspector is, please call the Mechanical and Engineering switchboard for help: (204) 945-3373.

Name Phone E-mail
Vic Pao 799-5401 Victor.Pao@gov.mb.ca
Rick Vandenberg 770-3450 Rick.Vandenberg@gov.mb.ca
Shawn Perry 799-6016 Shawn.Perry@gov.mb.ca

Gas and Oil Program Fee Information