Gas contractor fined $10,000 for unsupervised furnace work in a Marysville home

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire Gas contractor fined $10,000 for unsupervised furnace work in a Marysville homeAuthor of the article:Toronto, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Upper Canada Fuels pleaded guilty to an offence under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 and has been fined $10,000 plus 25% victim fine surcharge for failing to provide the required supervision while servicing a gas furnace.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountIn April 2025, Upper Canada Fuels was called to service a furnace in a home in Marysville, Ontario. An Upper Canada Fuels technician, who holds a G3 gas technician certificate, attended the home to service the furnace.The following day, the homeowner heard a loud noise from the mechanical room where the furnace was located. When he entered the room, the homeowner detected a strong burning smell and called local fire services. The propane supply serving the residence was shut off by the fire department and there were no injuries. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAn investigation by Technical Standards and Safety Authority found that Upper Canada Fuels did not have a G2 certified technician on site to provide the required supervision when the G3 gas certificate holder performed the work on the furnace. Following the incident, Upper Canada Fuels took steps to address the issue, including enrolling more employees in G2 certification programs. Gas technician certification is a structured progression in Ontario with three levels, beginning with the entry level, G3, and progressing to G2 and to the highest level, G1. Only certified fuels safety technicians can perform regulated work, such as installing, maintaining and altering equipment, devices, or systems in the fuels industry. All certificates come with specific training and/or practical experience requirements. When repairing or servicing a gas appliance, a G3 certificate holder is required to have on-site supervision of a G2, G1 or DA (Domestic Appliance Technician) certificate holder.“TSSA certifies gas technicians in Ontario to ensure they have the necessary qualifications to work safely on fuel-burning appliances,” said Owen Kennedy, Director of Fuels Safety at the Technical Standards and Safety Authority. “Entry-level G3 gas technicians must work under the supervision of a more experienced certificate holder when performing work on gas fired equipment. This case highlights the importance of proper supervision in preventing potential safety hazards.”The Technical Standards and Safety Authority is one of Ontario’s public safety regulators, mandated by the Government of Ontario to enforce provincial safety regulations and enhance public safety. Throughout Ontario, TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services include public education and consumer information, certification, licensing and registration, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support and enforcement and prosecution activities. Alexandra Campbell Technical Standards & Safety Authority 416-734-2728 media@tssa.org This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.