Compressed Gas Licences - Class PPO, PTO
Justice & Public Safety
Overview
Class PPO and PTO Compressed Gas Licences authorize holders to fill containers, transfer propane, or operate propane trucks.
Eligibility
To obtain a PPO-2 Propane Plant Operator Licence, applicants must have eight (8) hours of experience under a PPO-2 licence holder and must complete a training program and examination which is acceptable to the Gas Board (PGAC 100-1).
To obtain a PPO-1 Propane Plant Operator Licence, applicants must have 300 hours of experience under a Class PPO-1 licence holder and must complete a training program and examination which is acceptable to the Gas Board.
To obtain a PTO-2 Propane Truck Operator Licence, applicants must hold the appropriate class of driver's licence, as required under the Motor Vehicle Act, must have 150 hours of experience under a Class PTO-2 licence holder, and must complete a training program and examination which is acceptable to the Gas Board.
To obtain a PTO-1 Propane Truck Operator Licence, applicants must hold the appropriate class of driver's licence, as required under the Motor Vehicle Act, must have 150 hours of experience under a Class PTO-1 licence holder, and must complete a training program and examination which is acceptable to the Gas Board.
Description
A PPO-2 Propane Plant Operator Licence authorizes the holder to fill containers at a container refill center and fill any permanently mounted container on a mobile vehicle.
A PPO-1 Propane Plant Operator Licence authorizes the holder to transfer propane to and from storage tanks, tank cars, cargo liners, tank trucks and operator propane transfer equipment at a filling plant or container refill centre.
A PTO-2 Propane Truck Operator Licence authorizes the holder to operate a vehicle that tows a propane cargo liner and equipment to transfer propane to and from a cargo liner.
A PTO-1 Propane Truck Operator Licence authorizes the holder to operate a propane truck and to operate equipment to transfer propane to and from a tank truck.
Changes To Fees
This document provides the rationale supporting changes to fees, associated revenue information, and the legal authority:
2011 PS Renewal of a Compressed Gas Licence.pdf,
2011 PS Compressed Gas Licence.pdf
Fees
Unless otherwise specified, Fees exclude the harmonized sales tax (HST).
| Fee Description | Rate in $ | Effective Date YYYY-MM-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination for any Class of Compressed Gas Licence | 50.00 | 2011-04-01 | |
| Renewal of any Class of Compressed Gas Licence | 50.00 | 2011-04-01 | |
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Related Links
- Canadian Gas Association
- Canadian Standards Association
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- Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada