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Updated to 5 October 2004
c. M-6, r.1
Regulation respecting stationary
enginemen
Stationary Enginemen
Act
(R.S.Q., c. M-6, s. 12, subpar. a to j)
An Act respecting
manpower vocational training and qualification
(R.S.Q.,
c. F-5)
Sections 28 to 39, 41 to 60 and Schedule D of this Regulation
remain in force in so far as they are consistent with the Act respecting
manpower vocational training and qualification (R.S.Q., c. F-5). These
provisions are deemed to have been made under that Act. (R.S.Q., c. B-1.1, s.
216 and S.Q., 1991, c. 74, s. 132)
The fees prescribed in the Regulation have
been indexed as of 1 April 2004 pursuant to the notice published in Part 1
(French) of the Gazette officielle du Québec of 6 March 2004, page 221.(ss. 56,
57, 58, 59, 60)
1. In this
Regulation, unless otherwise indicated, the following terms mean:
(a) «refrigerating
apparatus»: apparatus using a substance which produces refrigeration either by
expansion or vaporization but does not include system of the absorption
type;
(b) «low
pressure»:
(i) gauge pressure of 103
kilopascals or less for steam and gases; or
(ii) vapour tension of 205
kilopascals (absolute) or less for liquids at the maximum operating temperature;
in the case of water, this limit equals 121ºC;
(c) «boiler»:
vessel directly using electric power or power generated by the combustion of a
solid, a liquid, a gas or any mixture of the preceding, to heat a liquid or
transform it into steam;
(d) «thermal
liquid boiler»: boiler using a thermal liquid other than water to transfer
heat;
(e) «coiled
tube boiler»: boiler equipped with one or several coils or tubes with forced
water circulation but without a storage tank submitted to flame
action;
(f) «in
operation»: is said of a stationary engine whose energy source is active. In the
case of a boiler, it is in operation if its pressure or temperature is kept
higher than ambiant conditions. In the case of a stop, a boiler is not
considered in operation if its energy source has to be reactivated manually and
if its pressure or temperature has diminished with respect to conditions
existing before the stop;
(g) «steam
generator»: an apparatus other than a boiler used to produce steam by means of a
heat exchange from one fluid to another;
(h) «installation»:
one stationary engine or an assembly of stationary engines simultaneously in
operation on the same property and the distance between these engines not being
in excess of the critical distance established in section 7;
(i) «mixed
installation»: installation which includes more than one type of stationary
engines;
(j) «multiple
installation»: installation which includes one or more stationary engines of the
same type;
(k) «protected
installation»: installation which includes only one or more stationary engines
equipped with the protection devices provided for in section 10;
(l) «stationary
engine»: a stationary engine as defined in the first paragraph of section 2 of
the Stationary Enginemen Act (R.S.Q., c. M-6);
(m) «property»: a
site divided or not by a street, a road or a railroad and belonging to the same
owner;
(n) «supervision»:
supervision performed by a stationary engineman for one or several
installations;
(o) «remote
control supervision»: supervision performed by a stationary engineman by means
of measuring instruments and control devices which, in addition to those that
are on the premises, are situated in a place other than that housing the
stationary engines thus supervised;
(p) «types
of stationary engines»: high-pressure boilers with fire tubes or fire box,
high-pressure boilers with water tubes, high-pressure coiled tube boilers,
electric high-pressure boilers, low-pressure steam boilers with fire tubes or
fire box, low-pressure steam boilers with water tubes, low-pressure steam coiled
tube boilers, electric low-pressure steam boilers, low-pressure hot-water
boilers, thermal liquid boilers, high-pressure steam generators, refrigerating
apparatus operating under high pressure with refrigerants from Groups A2, B2, A3
or B3, refrigerating apparatus operating under high pressure with refrigerants
from Group A1 or B1, refrigerating apparatus operating under low pressure with
refrigerants from Group A1 or B1, steam engines and steam turbines.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 1; O.C. 1809-89, s. 1; O.C.
1679-94, s. 1.
DIVISION II
GENERAL
PROVISIONS
2. Following an
inspection or an inquiry, the inspector sends a notice of classification to the
owner or user. This notice shall be posted up in the stationary engine-room or
in the control room. A copy of such notice is given upon request to any union
representative for stationary enginemen in the employ of the owner or user of a
stationary engine.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 2.
3. The inspector
may be accompanied by the representative of the owner or user of a stationary
engine or of the stationary enginemen or of both during an inspection or an
inquiry.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 3.
4. In the event
of the death, resignation or dismissal of a stationary engineman, the owner or
user of an installation shall immediately notify the board of
examiners.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 4.
§ 1. Type of supervision of stationary
engines
5. Supervision
shall be done from the stationary engine-room or from the control room if all
measuring instruments and control devices provided for in sections 11 to 13 are
found therein.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 5.
6. A stationary
engineman shall not supervise 2 stationary engines simultaneously, except by
remote control, if the distance between these stationary engines exceeds 60
metres.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 6.
7. The critical
distance between 2 stationary engines is established by using the following
formula: D = 6 + 0,02 X P; where D is the critical distance in metres and P is
the capacity in kilowatts of the largest stationary engine. The critical
distance does not take into account the walls, floors or other obstacles
separating the components of the installation. However, this distance shall not
exceed 60 metres.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 7.
8. The type of
supervision for a multiple installation is established according to Schedule C
by adding the capacity of each stationary engine in simultaneous
operation.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 8.
9. The type of
supervision for a mixed installation is established as follows:
(a) by
establishing the most rigid type of supervision with respect to different types
of stationary engines in simultaneous operation and according to Schedule
C;
(b) by the
computation of ratios between the total capacity of each type of stationary
engine and their respective maximum capacity, as indicated in Schedule C for the
type of supervision established under paragraph a; however, low-pressure refrigerating apparatus from
group 1 whose capacity exceeds 1 200 kilowatts, high-pressure refrigerating
apparatus from group 1 using a compressor of the centrifugal type whose capacity
exceeds 1 200 kilowatts, steam engines and turbines whose capacity exceeds
250 kilowatts may not have an influence on the type of supervision for an
installation;
(c) by the
sum of these ratio;
(d) if this
sum is inferior or equal to the whole, the type of supervision for the
installation is the same as the type established in paragraph a; and
(e) if this
sum is greater than the whole, the type of supervision for the installation
becomes the type immediately more restrictive than that established in paragraph
a.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 9; O.C. 1809-89, s.
2.
10. An
installation is considered to be protected when:
(a) boilers
are equipped with the following protective devices:
(i) a high-pressure limit
control on steam boilers or a high-temperature limit control on hot-water
boilers, as the case may be, and such controls shall be independent of any other
device controlling the energy source;
(ii) a low-water level limit
control independant of any other device controlling the feedwater supply to the
steam boiler;
(iii) a high-water level limit
control independant of any other device controlling the water-intake of the
steam boiler; and
(iv) 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;
(b) refrigerating
apparatus are equipped with the following protective devices:
(i) a high-pressure limit
control;
(ii) a low-pressure limit
control; and
(iii) a low-pressure limit
control in the lubricating oil system;
which devices automatically cut the energy supply to the prime
mover of the compressor when an abnormal situation occurs during the operation
of compressors;
(c) steam
engines and turbines are equipped with a device which automatically cuts the
steam supply when the engine or turbine exceeds its rated maximum
speed;
(d) in case
of non-continuous supervision, an alarm system notifies the stationary engineman
of any abnormal situation for which there is a protective device subject to
paragraphs a, b
or c.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 10.
11. Remote
control supervision is allowed only within the same property and only if the
control panel includes, in addition to those already in place according to the
Act respecting pressure vessels (R.S.Q., c. A-20.01), the measuring instruments
and control devices provided for in Schedule B.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 11.
12. A device
which renders remote controls inoperative shall be installed near the stationary
engine.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 12.
13. In the case
where remote control supervision is allowed under sections 11 and 12, a periodic
supervision shall be carried out on the stationary engine in conformity with
sections 23 and 24.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 13.
§ 2. Establishing the capacity of
stationary engines
14. The capacity
of stationary engines is established by the manufacturer for normal and
continuous operation under sections 15 to 18. However, in case of doubt or
conflict, the board of examiners establishes a new capacity in accordance with
the same sections.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 14.
15. In the case
of a boiler, coiled tube boiler or thermal liquid boiler, with the exception of
electric boilers, the capacity in kilowatts is established by dividing by 3,6 X
10 6 the difference between the total quantity of heat in joules
contained in the fluid which enters the boiler and the total quantity of heat
contained in the fluid leaving the boiler per hour. In the case of an electric
boiler, the capacity in kilowatts is equal to the maximum number of kilowatts
supplied to the boiler.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 15.
16. In the case
of a motor or a turbine, the capacity in kilowatts is established by multiplying
the mechanical HP by 0,746 for a service factor of 1.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 16.
17. In the case
of a steam generator, the capacity in kilowatts is established according to
section 15 but in relation to the steam generated.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 17.
18. In the case
of a refrigerating apparatus,the capacity is established in relation to the
engine or engines which operate it with a service factor of 1:
(a) in the
case of a triphase electric motor, when the capacity is not established by the
manufacturer, it is established by using one or the other of the following
formulas which take into account a power factor of 90 % and an efficiency of 80
%:
(i) kW = 0,001 245 X E X
I
where: E is the potential difference in volts; and I is the rated
current in amperes;
(ii) kW = 0,80 X kW
e
where: kW e is the rated number of kilowatts supplied
at the intake;
(iii) kW = 0,72 X kVA
where: kVA is the rated number of kilovolt-amperes;
(b) in the
case of an internal combustion engine, when the capacity in kilowatts is not
established by the manufacturer, it is established by multiplying by 0,046 the
product of the square of the diameter of the cylinders in centimetres, by the
number of cylinders.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 18.
A) Continuous
supervision
19. Continuous
supervision shall be ensured by a stationary engineman who shall not leave the
stationary engine-room or the control room, unless he is replaced by a
stationary engineman who holds a certificate in a class not more than one degree
less than that required to supervise the operation of the installation as a
chief stationary engineman.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 19.
20. Continuous
supervision is required for the operation of the following
installations:
(a) multiple
installations for which total capacity exceeds the maximum capacity established
for non-continuous supervision in Schedule C;
(b) mixed
installations that, according to section 9, required continuous supervision;
and
(c) installations
not protected by the protective devices provided for in section 10, with the
exception of installations subject to a conditional supervision.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 20.
B) Non-continuous
supervision
21.
Non-continuous supervision shall be ensured by a stationary engineman who sees
to the supervision, maintenance and verification of the stationary engine
installation and of any other apparatus, components and piping used in the
operation of such installation, and also, the supervision of other installation
located on the same property and for which a periodic supervision only is
permitted. However, the stationary engineman shall be present in the stationary
engine-room or the control room during at least half of the time and out-periods
cannot exceed one hour per 2-hour period without being replaced by a stationary
engineman who holds a certificate in a class not more than one degree less than
that required to supervise the operation of the installation as a chief
stationary engineman.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 21.
22. A
non-continuous supervision is required for the operation of the following
installations that are protected by the protective devices provided for in
section 10:
(a) multiple
installations for which the total capacity exceeds the maximum capacity
established for periodic supervision, without exceeding the maximum capacity
established for non-continuous supervision as indicated in Schedule C;
(b) mixed
installations which, according to section 9, require a non-continuous
supervision; and
(c) refrigerating
apparatus installations over 1 200 kilowatts, operating under low-pressure
with refrigerants from Group 1 even if they are included in a mixed installation
requiring a more rigid supervision.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 22.
23. Periodic
supervision shall be performed daily by a stationary engineman and the interval
between 2 consecutive visits shall not exceed 24 hours. Such stationary
engineman shall keep a register indicating:
(a) the
identification for the installation;
(b) the
location;
(c) the
date;
(d) the
hour;
(e) the
identification for each component of the installation;
(f) the
readings of measuring instruments installed on apparatus and systems;
(g) a
description of abnormal conditions;
(h) the
steps taken;
(i) the
signature of the stationary engineman; and
(j) the
countersignature of the chief stationary engineman or the owner or the
representative at least once a week.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 23.
24. Any person
acting as owner, renter, user or otherwise, who has the control of a stationary
engine shall supply a register and make it available at any time to an inspector
upon his request and shall keep it for a minimum period of 2 years after the
last entry.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 24.
25. A periodic
supervision is required for the operation of the following protected
installations by the protective devices provided for in section 10:
(a) multiple
installations for which the total capacity exceeds the maximum capacity
established for conditional supervision without exceeding the maximum capacity
established for periodic supervision as indicated in Schedule C;
(b) mixed
installations that, according to section 9, require a periodic
supervision;
(c) steam
engine and turbine installations over 250 kilowatts, even if they are included
in a mixed installation requiring a more rigid supervision; and
(d) refrigerating
apparatus of 7,5 kilowatts or less that are part of a mixed installation
requiring a more regid supervision. In the case, despite section 10, these
apparatus are considered protected if they are equipped with a high pressure
limit control as well as with a low pressure limit control.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 25; O.C. 714-83, s.
1.
D) Conditional
supervision
26. Supervision
of installations for which the total capacity does not exceed the maximum
capacity established for conditional supervision as indicated in Schedule C, is
not compulsory on condition that such stationary engines are not included in a
mixed installation which, according to section 9, requires
supervision.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 26.
E) Unrequired
supervision
27. No
supervision is required for the following stationary engines:
(a) refrigerating
apparatus operating by absorption;
(b) residential
refrigerating apparatus;
(c) small
conditioning units, window types; and
(d) internal
combustion engines.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 27.
28. The
stationary engineman's certificate includes the following categories:
(a) heating
and steam engines which includes 4 classes; and
(b) refrigerating
apparatus which includes 2 classes.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 28.
29. In order to
obtain a certificate following an examination, the candidate shall fulfill the
following conditions:
(a) not to
be under a suspension or a revocation;
(b) have
filled the conditions for eligibility provided for in Division V with respect to
apprenticeship time as related to the total capacity of installations;
(c) register
a request for a certificate with the board of examiners and supply references
from employers attesting the length of service as a stationary engineman, for
the purposes of Division V. Such attestations shall be countersigned by the
chief engineman if one has been appointed. When it is impossible for a candidate
to supply the required attestations, the board of examiners may demand that the
veracity of his experience be attested to under oath;
(d) pay the
fees provided for in Division VI;
(e) sit for
the examination prepared by the board of examiners on those skills covering
stationary engines listed in the Annuaire de
l'enseignement secondaire, cahier 02 1977/1979 published by the Ministère
de l'Éducation;
(f) obtain
at least 60 % in the examination mentioned in paragraph e; and
(g) obtain,
in the case of an increase in capacity for an installation, a result equal to or
higher than the percentage established in paragraph f and reduced as follows: the candidate's age plus his
number of years of experience as a stationary engineman, plus his years of
experience in the said installation, less 60. However, the passing percentage
cannot be lower than 40 %.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 29.
30. The candidate
who fulfills the following conditions may obtain a certificate without
examination:
(a) in the
case of a 4 th class, have successfully completed a secondary
programme with the option stationary engineman, recognized by the Ministère de
l'Éducation; or
(b) in the
case of a Class B, have successfully completed a secondary programme with the
option stationary engineman or a similar course at a superior level, recognized
by the Ministère de l'Éducation; and
(c) register
a request with the board of examiners and pay the fees provided for in section
59.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 30.
31. Unsuccessful
candidates may not sit for another examination before 60 days following the date
of their last examination.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 31.
32. Any
stationary engineman holding an equivalent certificate issued by another
Canadian province may without examination obtain a certificate in the same class
if the conditions of eligibility to such class in his own province are
equivalent to those provided for in this Regulation and if he pays the fees
provided for in section 59. However, if the conditions for eligibility are not
equivalent, he may obtain a certificate in a class immediately lower to that
which he holds on condition that he registers such request with the board of
examiners and pays the fees provided for in section 59.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 32.
33. A person who
holds an equivalent certificate issued by the government of a foreign country
may be issued a certificate if he is eligible to sit for the corresponding
examination and if the board of examiners is able to establish the equivalence
in a given class upon production of an attestation of the installation capacity
and an attestation of the time spent supervising the installation.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 33.
34. A person who
carries out the functions of stationary engineman in installations equivalent to
those subject to the Act may, with his employer's attestation, have his
experience recognized and sit for the examination for the certificate in a given
class if he holds certificates in any lower classes.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 34.
35. Supervisions
of stationary engines performed on a part-time basis may be considered as an
apprenticeship period on the basis of 150 hours being equivalent to 1 month of
apprenticeship.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 35.
36. A stationary
engineman shall post his valid certificate or a duplicate where he works.
Photocopies are not accepted.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 36.
37. Stationary
enginemen's certificates are valid as of their issue date until the holder's
following birthday twice revolved, and shall be renewed every 2 years
thereafter. However, when the holder of a certificate in one class becomes
qualified in another class, a new certificate is issued to him for the period
remaining for the first certificate.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 37; O.C. 714-83, s.
2.
38. Any
stationary engineman who has not renewed his certificate for 4 consecutive years
shall sit for a new examination if he wishes a new certificate.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 38.
39. Any
stationary engineman who has not renewed his certificate for less than 4
consecutive years shall pay the back fees at the time of renewal.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 39.
§ 2. Classification of
installations
40. Installations
are classified as to their type and capacity under Schedule D with respect to
the total capacity of stationary engines in operating conditions, to be
supervised except if an attestation from the owner or user, countersigned by the
chief engineman, if such person has been appointed or if not, by a stationary
engineman, states that a stationary engine in such installation never operates
at the same time as the others. In case of doubt or litigation, the board of
examiners may demand a physical means of ensuring that the stationary engine
concerned cannot be in operation at the same time as the rest of the
installation.
However, in the case of an installation comprising high-pressure
boilers and low-pressure steam boilers, other than of the coiled tube type, the
sum of the capacities of both types of installations must be computed in order
to establish the classification of the installation determined in Schedule D by
using the same values of maximum total capacity applicable to the classification
of an installation of the high-pressure boiler type.
Also, in the case of an installation composed of Group A2, B2, A3
or B3 and Group A1 or B1 refrigerating apparatus, the classification of the
installation changes to Class A when its total capacity exceeds 900 kW or when
the total capacity of the Group A2, B2, A3 or B3 apparatus exceeds 250
kW.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 40; O.C. 1809-89, s. 3; O.C.
1679-94, s. 1.
§ 3. Heating and steam engine
certificate
41. Stationary
enginemen's certificates in the category heating and steam engines are divided
into 4 classes corresponding to the classification of the installations that
such certificates allow to be supervised or managed as determined in Schedule
D.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 41.
42. The holder of
a heating and steam engine certificate may:
(a) manage,
as the chief stationary engineman, the operation of one or several heating and
steam engine installations on a same property or be entrusted with the
supervision of any heating or steam engine installation of the class
corresponding to his certificate or to one in a lower class;
(b) be
entrusted with the supervision of any heating and steam engine installation in
the class immediately higher than his certificate if a chief engineman is
appointed by the owner or user of the installation;
(c) replace,
upon request by the owner or user of any installation, in the case of death,
sickness, holiday, vacation, resignation or dismissal of a stationary engineman
or chief stationary engineman, for a period of no more than 90 days, on
condition that he holds a certificate in the class immediately lower than the
one required for the task he has to perform.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 42.
42.1. The holder
of a heating and steam engine certificate is not required to hold a certificate
of refrigerating apparatus even if the installation he manages or supervises
contains refrigerating apparatus whose maximum capacity does not exceed the
maximum capacity prescribed in Schedule C for conditional supervision.
O.C. 1809-89, s. 4.
§ 4. Certificate for refrigerating
apparatus
43. Stationary
enginemen's certificates in the category refrigerating apparatus are divided
into 2 classes corresponding to the classification of the installations that
they allow to be supervised or managed as described in Schedule D.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 43.
44. The holder of
a certificate for refrigerating apparatus may:
(a) manage,
as the chief stationary engineman, the operation of one or several refrigerating
apparatus installations on a same property or be entrusted with the supervision
of any refrigerating apparatus installation in the class corresponding to his
certificate or to one in a lower class;
(b) be
entrusted with the supervision of any refrigerating apparatus installation in
the class immediately higher than his certificate if a chief engineman is
appointed by the owner or user of the installation;
(c) replace,
upon request by the owner or user of an installation, in the case of death,
sickness, holiday, vacation, resignation or dismissal of a stationary engineman
or chief stationary engineman, for a period of no more than 90 days, on
condition that he holds a certificate in the class immediately lower than the
one required for the task he has to perform.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 44.
DIVISION V
CERTIFICATE
PREREQUISITES
§ 1. Heating and steam engine
certificate
45. To be
eligible for a 4 th class heating and steam engine certificate, the
candidate shall fulfill one of the following requirements:
(a) have
worked as a stationary engineman for at least 12 months on a 4 th
class heating or steam engine installation or on a higher class
installation;
(b) have
completed at least 1 year of apprenticeship in installing, repairing or
maintaining stationary engines, except for refrigerating apparatus and have
worked as a stationary engineman for at least 6 months on a 4 th
class heating or steam engine installation or on a higher class
installation;
(c) hold a 4
th class marine certificate (steam) issued by the Canadian
government.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 45.
46. To be
eligible for a 3 rd class heating and steam engine certificate, the
candidate shall fulfill one of the following requirements:
(a) hold a 4
th class certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a
heating or steam engine installation for at least 30 months;
(b) hold a 4
th class certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a
heating or steam engine installation during at least 24 months and at least 12
of these months on a 3 rd class heating or steam engine installation
or on a higher class installation;
(c) hold a 3
rd class marine certificate (steam) issued by the Canadian
government.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 46.
47. To be
eligible for a 2 nd class heating and steam engine certificate, the
candidate shall fulfill one of the following requirements:
(a) hold a
3 rd class certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a
heating or steam engine installation for at least 54 months and at least 24 of
these months on a 3 rd class heating or steam engine installation or
on a higher class installation;
(b) hold a 3
rd class certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a
heating or steam engine installation for a minimum period of 42 months and have
worked at least 18 of these months on a 2 nd class heating or steam
engine installation or on a higher class installation;
(c) hold a 2
nd class marine certificate (steam) issued by the Canadian
government.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 47.
48. To be
eligible for a 1 st class heating and steam engine certificate, the
candidate shall fulfill one of the following requirements:
(a) hold a 2
nd class certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a
heating or steam engine installation for at least 84 months and at least 30 of
these months on a 2 nd class heating or steam engine installation and
during such last period, have been entrusted with the supervision for a work
period or have managed, as the chief stationary engineman, a 2 nd
class heating or steam engine installation for at least 12 months;
(b) hold a 2
nd class certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a
heating or steam engine installation for at least 66 months and at least 24 of
these months on a 1 st class heating or steam engine installation and
during such last period, have been entrusted with the supervision for a work
period of at least 6 months;
(c) hold a 2
nd class certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a
heating or steam engine installation for at least 72 months and at least 30 of
these months on a 1 st class heating or steam engine installation
without having been entrusted with the supervision for a work period;
(d) hold a 1
st class marine certificate (steam) issued by the Canadian
government.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 48.
49. The minimum
work periods provided for in sections 45 to 48 may be reduced but shall not be
less than 6 months for the candidate working on a heating or steam engine
installation of the class solicitated or less than 12 months for the candidate
working on a heating or steam engine installation in a class immediately lower
to the one solicitated. Such reductions are established as follows:
(a) by 2
months for each 45 course hours if the candidate has successfully completed an
upgrading course related to the use of stationary engines other than
refrigerating apparatus, given in a school recognized by the Ministère de
l'Éducation;
(b) by 1
month for each 45 course hours if the candidate has successfully completed a
correspondence course related to the use of stationary engines other than
refrigerating apparatus, given in a school recognized by the Ministère de
l'Éducation;
(c) by 12
months if the candidate has successfully completed a secondary programme with an
option in stationary engines;
(d) by 6
months per academic year at the post-secondary level, recognized by the
Ministère de l'Éducation, with physical sciences as the major subject matter. In
such a case, the candidate is not required to hold a certificate in a lower
class;
(e) by the
effective time spent operating new heating installations, setting controls and
training stationary enginemen on these new installations as well as designing
boiler and mechanical equipment related to their operation.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 49.
§ 2. Certificate for refrigerating
apparatus
50. To be
eligible for the Class B certificate for refrigerating apparatus, the candidate
shall fulfill one of the following requirements:
(a) have
worked as a stationary engineman on a Class B or Class A refrigerating apparatus
installation for at least 12 months;
(b) have at
least 1 year of apprenticeship in the installation, repair, maintenance of
refrigerating apparatus and have worked as stationary engineman on a Class B or
Class A refrigerating apparatus installation for at least 6 months;
(c) hold a 2
nd class heating and steam engine certificate or a higher class
certificate and have completed a 45-hour upgrading course in refrigeration or an
equivalent correspondence course, recognized by the Ministère de
l'Éducation.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 50.
51. To be
eligible for the Class A certificate for refrigerating apparatus, the candidate
shall fulfill one of the following requirements:
(a) hold a
Class B certificate for refrigerating apparatus and have worked as a stationary
engineman on a refrigerating apparatus installation for at least 36 months and
during such period, have been entrusted with the supervision for a work period
or have managed, as the chief stationary engineman, a refrigerating apparatus
installation for at least 12 months on a Class B refrigerating apparatus
installation or have been entrusted with the supervision for a work period for
at least 6 months on a Class A refrigerating apparatus installation;
(b) hold a
Class B certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman for at least 36
months and at least 24 of these months on a Class A refrigerating apparatus
installation;
(c) hold a
Class B certificate and have worked as a stationary engineman on a Class A
refrigerating apparatus installation for at least 24 months and during such
period, have been entrusted with the supervision for a work period for at least
6 months;
(d) hold a 1
st class heating and steam engine certificate and have completed a
45-hour upgrading course in refrigeration, or an equivalent correspondence
course, recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation;
(e) have
successfully completed a secondary programme, option in stationary engines or a
similar course at a higher level recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation and
have worked as a stationary engineman for at least 24 months on a Class B
refrigerating apparatus installation or at least 12 months on a Class A
refrigerating apparatus installation;
(f) have
successfully completed a 3-year course in a school recognized by the Ministère
de l'Éducation to teach mechanical technology with a refrigerating option and
have worked as a stationary engineman for at least 12 months on a Class B
refrigerating apparatus installation or at least 6 months on a Class A
refrigerating apparatus installation.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 51.
52. The minimum
work periods provided for in sections 50 and 51 may be reduced but they shall
never be less than 6 months for the candidate who works on a refrigerating
apparatus installation in the class solicited or less than 12 months for the
candidate who works on a refrigerating apparatus installation in a class
immediately lower to the one solicited. Such reductions are established as
follows:
(a) by 2
months for each 45 course hours if the candidate has successfully completed an
upgrading course related to the use of refrigerating apparatus, given in a
school recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation;
(b) by 1
month for each 45 course hours if the candidate has successfully completed a
correspondence course related to the use of refrigerating apparatus, given in a
school recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation;
(c) by 6
months per academic year at the post-secondary level, recognized by the
Ministère de l'Éducation , with physical sciences as the major subject matter.
In such a case, it is not necessary for the candidate to hold a certificate in a
lower class;
(d) by the
effective time spent operating new refrigerating installation, setting controls
and training stationary enginemen on these new installations and designing
refrigeration systems and mechanical equipment related to their
operation.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 52.
§ 3. Increase in
capacity
53. In the case
of an increase in the total capacity of an installation beyond the maximum
corresponding to the class of the chief stationary engineman or of any other
stationary enginemen assigned to this installation, they shall request to sit
for the examination prescribed in section 29 and obtain a certificate
corresponding to the installation capacity.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 53.
54. The
stationary engineman has a 90-day delay after the operation date of the modified
installation in order to obtain the required new certificate.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 54.
55. The
stationary engineman may take advantage of the provision stipulated in section
53 only in the case when such increase in capacity raises the installation to
the class immediately higher and not beyond it.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 55.
56. Fees for any
examination are 67 $ notwithstanding the category or class of certificates
solicited.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 56; O.C. 355-87, s. 1; O.C.
932-90, s. 1; O.C. 1034-91, s. 1.
57. Fees for any
supplemental examination are 67 $ notwithstanding the category or class of
certificates solicited.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 57; O.C. 355-87, s. 2; O.C.
932-90, s. 2; O.C. 1034-91, s. 1.
58. Fees for the
issue of a certificate following a successful examination are 67 $ except when
the candidate was holding a lower class certificate of the same category; his
certificate is then exchanged without fees for the duration of the validity of
the lower class certificate.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 58; O.C. 355-87, s. 3; O.C.
932-90, s. 3; O.C. 1034-91, s. 1.
59. Fees for the
issue of a certificate without examination, as provided for in section 30 and
section 32, are 67 $ per class.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 59; O.C. 355-87, s. 4; O.C.
932-90, s. 4; O.C. 1034-91, s. 1.
60. Fees for the
renewal of a certificate are 67 $ per class.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 60; O.C. 355-87, s. 5; O.C.
932-90, s. 5; O.C. 1034-91, s. 1.
60.1. The fees
prescribed in sections 56 to 60 shall be increased, on 1 April of each year,
according to the rate of increase in the all-items consumer price index for
Canada for the period ending on 31 December of the preceding year, as determined
by Statistics Canada. This increase shall be effective from 1 April;
Such fees thus increased shall be rounded off by increasing or
decreasing them to the nearest dollar.
The Minister of Employment shall publish in the Gazette officielle du Québec a notice of the cost of
such fees as soon as it is determined.
O.C. 243-92, s. 1; S.Q., 1994, c. 12, s. 70.
DIVISION VII
TRANSITORY
AND FINAL PROVISIONS
§ 1. Capacity of stationary engines
installed prior to 1 September 1981
61. In the case
of a steam boiler, with the exception of electric boilers, the capacity in
kilowatts is established by multiplying by 20 the boiler capacity in HP
established in relation to 1,022 m 2 (11 sq. ft.) of heating surface.
However, if there is doubt or conflict concerning this method, the board of
examiners establishes the capacity according to section 15.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 61.
62. In the case
of an electric boiler, the capacity in kilowatts is established according to
section 15.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 62.
63. In the case
of other stationary engines, the capacity in kilowatts is established by
multiplying the mechanical HP by 0,746 for a service factor of 1.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 63.
64. The holder of
a 5 th class heating and steam engine certificate or a Class D or C
certificate for refrigerating apparatus, on 1 September 1981, is immediately
eligible for the examination leading to a 4 th class heating and
steam engine certificate or to a Class B certificate for refrigerating apparatus
as the case may be.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 64.
65. The candidate
who is eligible for the examination pursuant to section 64 may avail himself of
paragraph g of section 29 until 1 September
1983, at the latest.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 65.
66. The holder of
a 5 th class heating and steam engine certificate or of a Class D or
C certificate for refrigerating apparatus, on 1 September 1981, has his
certificate exchanged for a 4 th class heating and steam engine
certificate or for a Class B certificate for refrigerating apparatus as the case
may be; such certificate is valid only for the installation that the stationary
engineman was supervising or operating on 1 September 1981 and provided that the
power of the installation is not modified by the addition of new stationary
engines.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 66.
67. Any person
who was supervising or operating uncovered pressure vessel installations before
1 September 1981 may avail himself of paragraph g of section 29 until 1 September 1983, at the
latest.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 67.
68. Any
stationary engineman who was supervising or operating a stationary engine or an
installation which undergoes an increase in its capacity subject only to the new
method of establishing capacity as found in this Regulation is entitled to a
maximum period of 2 years for obtaining the new required certificate, after 1
September 1981 or after reclassification by the board of examiners according to
section 61. He may also avail himself of paragraph g of section 29 during this same maximum period of 2
years.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 68.
69. Hot-water
boilers, thermal liquid boilers, steam generators, high-pressure boilers under
165 sq. ft. of heating surface, low-pressure boilers under 825 sq. ft of heating
surface and refrigerating apparatus of 25 HP and less that are installed before
1 September 1981 are subject to this Regulation from 1 March 1982.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 69.
70.
Notwithstanding section 37, certificates issued before 1 September 1981 are
valid and their duration is extended until the holder's next birthday in
1982.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 70.
71.
Obsolete.
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, s. 71.
(s. 1)
CLASSIFICATION OF REFRIGERANTS
[M-6r1#01, see 1994 G.O. 2, 4555]
________________________________________________________________________________
Product Name Formula
________________________________________________________________________________
Group A1
________________________________________________________________________________
R-11 Trichlorofluoromethane CC13F
R-12 Dichlorodifluoromethane CC12F2
R-13 Chlorotrifluoromethane CC1F3
R-13B1 Bromotrifluoromethane CBrF3
R-14 Tétrafluoromethane CF4
(Carbon tetrafluoride)
R-22 Chlorodifluoromethane CHC1F2
R-113 Trichlorotrifluoroethane CC12FCC1F2
R-114 Dichlorotetrafluoroethane CC1F2CC1F2
R-115 Chloropentafluoroethane CC1F2CF3
R-134a 1,1,1,2-Tetrafluoroethane CH2FCF3
R-C318 Octafluorocyclobutane C4F8
R-400 R-12 and R-114 CC12F2/C2CL2F4
R-500 R12/152a(73.8/26.2) CC12F2/CH3CHF2
R-502 R22/115 (48.8/51.2) CHC1F2/CC1F2CF3
R-503 R23/13 (40.1/59.9) CHF3/CC1F3
R-744 Carbon dioxide CO2
________________________________________________________________________________
Group A2
________________________________________________________________________________
R-142b 1-Chloro-1,1,difluoroethane CH3CC1F2
R-152a 1,1Difluoroethane CH3CHF2
________________________________________________________________________________
Group A3
________________________________________________________________________________
R-170 Ethane C2H6
R-290 Propane C3H8
R-600 Butane C4H10
R-600a 2-Methyl propane (isobutane) CH(CH3)3
R-1150 Ethylene C2H4
R-1270 Propene (propylene) C3H6
________________________________________________________________________________
Group B1
________________________________________________________________________________
R-123 2,2-Dichloro-1, 1, CHC12CF3
1-trifluoroethane
R-764 Sulphur dioxide SO2
________________________________________________________________________________
Group B2
________________________________________________________________________________
R-40 Chloromethane CH3C1
(methyl chloride)
R-611 Methyl formate HC00CH3
R-717 Ammonia NH3
________________________________________________________________________________R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, Sch. A; O.C. 1679-94, s.
1.
(s. 11)
REMOTE
CONTROLS
R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, Sch. B.
(ss. 8, 9, 20, 22, 25, 26 and 42.1)
TYPES OF
SUPERVISION
[M-6r1#03, see 1994 G.O. 2, 4556]
________________________________________________________________________________
Stationary engines Maximum capacity of installation in kW
________________________________________________________________________________
Types of Conditional Periodic Non-continuous Continuous
installation supervision supervision supervision supervision
________________________________________________________________________________
High- Fire tube 300 6 000 12 000 over 12 000
pressure Water tube 450 9 000 18 000 over 18 000
boilers Electric 600 12 000 24 000 over 24 000
(steam or coil 600 12 000 24 000 over 24 000
hot water)
________________________________________________________________________________
Low Fine tube 600 12 000 24 000 over 24 000
pressure Water tube 900 18 000 36 000 over 36 000
steam Electric 1 200 24 000 48 000 over 48 000
boilers coil 1 200 24 000 48 000 over 48 000
________________________________________________________________________________
Hot-water low-pressure 2 000 30 000 120 000 over 120 000
boilers
________________________________________________________________________________
Thermal liquid
boilers 2 000 30 000 120 000 over 120 000
________________________________________________________________________________
High-pressure steam
generators 10 000 60 000 240 000 over 240 000
________________________________________________________________________________
High-pressure
refrigerating
apparatus, Gr. A2,
A3, B2 or B3
over 24 000 50 300 600 over 600
________________________________________________________________________________
High-pressure
refrigerating apparatus
using a compressor of
the positive displacement
type, Gr. A1 or B1 300 600 1 200 over 1 200
________________________________________________________________________________
High-pressure
refrigerating
apparatus using a
compressor of the
centrifugal type,
Gr. A1 or B1 400 1 200 over 1 200
________________________________________________________________________________
Low-pressure
refrigerating
apparatus
Gr. A1 or B1 400 1 200 over 1 200
________________________________________________________________________________
Steam engines
and turbines 250 over 250
Moteurs et turbines
à vapeur
________________________________________________________________________________R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, Sch. C; O.C. 1809-89, s. 5; O.C.
1679-94, s. 1.
(ss. 40, 41 and 43)
CLASSIFICATION OF INSTALLATIONS
[M-6r1#04, see 1994 G.O. 2, 4557]
________________________________________________________________________________
Maximum Total Capacity in kW
___________________________________________________
Type of installation Heating and Refrigerating
Refrigerating apparatus
___________________________________________________
Class 4 Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Class B Class A
________________________________________________________________________________
High-pressure boilers 6 000 12 000 20 000 All
________________________________________________________________________________
Low-pressure steam
boilers 6 000 12 000 20 000 All
________________________________________________________________________________
High or low pressure
coiled tube boilers All
________________________________________________________________________________
Low-pressure hot
water boilers All
________________________________________________________________________________
Thermal liquid boilers All
________________________________________________________________________________
High-pressure steam
generators All
________________________________________________________________________________
Steam engines and
turbines All
________________________________________________________________________________
Refrigerating Apparatus
Group A2, A3, B2 or B3 250 All
________________________________________________________________________________
Refrigerating Apparatus
Group A1 or B1 900 All
________________________________________________________________________________R.R.Q., 1981, c. M-6, r. 1, Sch. D; O.C. 1679-94, s.
1.
R.R.Q.,
1981, c. M-6, r. 1 O.C. 714-83, 1983 G.O. 2, 1650 O.C. 355-87, 1987 G.O.
2, 1134 O.C. 1809-89, 1989 G.O. 2, 4203 O.C. 932-90, 1990 G.O. 2,
1764 O.C. 1034-91, 1991 G.O. 2, 2599 O.C. 243-92, 1992 G.O. 2, 991 O.C.
1679-94, 1994 G.O. 2, 4554
Source: Publication
Gouvernement du Québec
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