Safety Standards & Code Compliance
Suspect a gas leak or CO leak?
Leave the building immediately. Do not turn lights or appliances on or off. From outside, call:
- · 911 — for any health symptoms or active emergency
- · FortisBC emergency line: 1-800-663-9911 — gas leaks
- · Us, after the area is safe: 604-359-1081
A boiler is a controlled combustion appliance. Properly installed and maintained, it's one of the safest heat sources in your home. Improperly installed or neglected, it can be one of the most dangerous. We hold ourselves to a higher safety standard than the code requires.
Our safety commitments
Built into every install, repair, and maintenance visit.
CSA B149.1 compliance
Every installation meets or exceeds the current Canadian gas installation code.
Combustion analysis on every job
Calibrated analyzers measure CO, O₂, CO₂, and stack temperature on every install and tune-up.
CO awareness testing
We check ambient air CO levels in mechanical rooms before leaving the site.
Pressure relief valve testing
Tested on every install and during annual maintenance.
Gas leak testing
Soap-test or electronic-detect every new connection. Documented in writing.
Venting verified to manufacturer spec
No "close enough" — we check pitch, length, terminations, and clearances.
Low-water cut-off when required
Installed on every boiler that doesn't have it integrated by the manufacturer.
Permit + inspection coordination
Every install pulls a gas permit. We schedule the TSBC inspection ourselves.
Codes & standards we follow
CSA B149.1 Natural Gas & Propane Code
The Canadian standard for installation of gas appliances, piping, and venting. Current edition: B149.1-25.
CSA B214 Hydronic Heating Installation Code
Governs distribution piping, manifolds, pumps, expansion tanks, and air separation.
BC Building Code Part 7 — Plumbing
Governs adjacent plumbing work including pressure relief drainage, condensate disposal, and isolation valves.
BC Gas Safety Regulation
Provincial law requiring TSBC licence for gas work and permit pulls for new installations.
CSA 6.19 Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Standard governing CO alarm placement and performance, referenced in the BC Building Code.
Manufacturer Installation Manuals
Always installed exactly to manufacturer spec — code is the minimum; the manufacturer manual takes precedence where stricter.
Boiler safety in your home
Simple steps every homeowner with a gas boiler should follow.
CO detectors are required
BC Building Code requires a CO alarm within 5m of any sleeping area when a fuel-burning appliance is present. Replace every 7-10 years.
Don't block intake/exhaust vents
Keep at least 3 feet clear around outdoor intake and exhaust terminations. Don't store anything within the appliance's combustion air zone.
Yellow flame = problem
A healthy gas flame is mostly blue. Yellow, orange, or sooty flames indicate incomplete combustion — call us immediately.
Annual maintenance keeps it safe
Annual service catches CO leaks, dirty burners, blocked condensate drains, and venting issues before they become emergencies.
Red flags — call us immediately
If you notice any of these, don't wait for your next scheduled maintenance:
Related safety topics
Book a safety inspection of your boiler
Combustion analysis · CO check · Venting verification · $199