Most of us think nothing of turning up the heat inside our homes. Gas-powered furnaces are heavily used in the United States. They work by combusting fuel to create heat. However, when not used or maintained properly, these modern marvels can actually cause a host of extremely dangerous and even fatal problems to the home […]
Read moreBelleville Man Prosecuted for Working Without a TSSA Fuels Certificate
Court issues suspended sentence and one-year probation In May 2013, a TSSA inspector confirmed that a residential propane fireplace and piping had been installed by an uncertified gas technician. Mr. Michael Caul of Hastings County, Ontario was identified, issued cease and desist orders, and subsequently prosecuted. Mr. Caul pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of […]
Read morePickering Man Prosecuted for Working Without a TSSA Fuels Certificate
Court issues suspended sentence and one-year probation In February 2014, a TSSA inspector received notice of a faulty furnace at a residence in Oakville, Ontario and upon further investigation discovered that the installation had been performed by an uncertified gas technician. Mr. Iqbal Asif of Pickering, Ontario was identified by the TSSA inspector, issued immediate […]
Read moreHamilton Fuels Technician Guilty of Safety Violations
$8,000 fine for not having a valid TSSA Certificate In December 2013, Robert Spearing, operating as Blue Flame Inspections Services, began installation of a natural gas furnace at a Hamilton residence but could not complete the task. Spearing attached temporary venting before completing the job, so the homeowner would have heat; however, the temporary venting […]
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