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Labour and Workforce Development

Boiler, Refrigeration and/or Compressor Plant Registration

 
Who Needs This Registration?
Anyone in Nova Scotia who operates boiler, refrigeration and/or compressor plants needs this registration to determine the size of plant, and the corresponding staffing requirements for Power Engineers.
Issuing Department / Agency:
Labour and Workforce Development, Building, Fire and Technical Safety Division, Power Engineers Section
Where can you get this Registration?
Power Engineers Section
Building, Fire and Technical Safety Division
Labour and Workforce Development

Phone: (902) 424-8493
Fax: (902) 424-3239
Mailing Address:
5151 Terminal Road
6th Floor
Halifax, NS B3J 1A1

Mailing Address:
PO Box 697
Halifax, NS B3J 2T8
For Information, Contact:
Same as above.
Application Forms & Process:
An application form can be obtained from the Public Safety Divison, Power Engineers Section of Labour and Workforce Development . When completed, it is submitted to the Power Engineers Section of  the Department. The Inspector/Examiner will review and set out class(es) of staffing requirements.

If all requirements are met and the application is approved, the registration will be sent to the applicant by mail.
Waiting Period:
Initital Registration: 15 business days
Renewal: 10 business days
Provided that all the items that must accompany the application have been received
Expiry & Renewal:
This certificate is valid for a period of 1 year from the date of issue or from the date of the most recent renewal.
Price:

Initial application, annual renewal and replacement:  $173.85

Hourly rate for requested special services for plant registration: $86.93

Related Requirements:
1) Indirectly - Labour and Workforce Development will be involved with such factors as plant emissions / fuel supplies, etc.

2) If PROPANE is utilized, Labour and Workforce Development: Office of the Fire Marshal, may be involved.

3) Boilers and Pressure Vessels: Certificate of Installation, Building, Fire and Technical Safety Division of Labour and Workforce Development.
Additional Information:
For exemptions under the Act, contact Labour and Workforce Development or refer to clauses, definitions and limitations set out in the Act and Regulations.
Legislative Authority:
Crane Operators and Power Engineers Act, Chapter 23 of the Acts of 2000

Last Updated: April 2009

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