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Within this amended mandate, of heater input [clause 7.37.2(c)].
new deadlines were announced
for TSSA calculations to be com- Maximum input of the heating
pleted for facilities with heaters appliances does not exceed 20
installed prior to October 1, 2014, BTUH/FT3 of the space in which
as follows: the appliance is located [clause
7.37.2(d)].
a. by July 1, 2019, when total
building area housing Once these calculations have
livestock or poultry on the been completed, Stonecrest
premise is over 25,000 square Engineering requires a site visit to
feet; verify the equipment in support
of the required calculations.
b. by July 1, 2021 when total This is to confirm that the
building area housing minimum ventilation rate of
livestock or poultry on the the barn (mechanical or natural
premise is up to and including ventilation) when the heaters
25,000 square feet. are operating is not less than 300
CFM / 100,000 BTUH (0.003 CFM/
The calculations required for BTUH) of heaters input; and to
your heaters must be verified by ensure the maximum input of
a licensed professional engineer, the heating appliances does not
licensed engineering technologist exceed 20 BTUH/FT3 of the space
or other limited license holder, in which the appliance is located.
pursuant to the Professional
Engineers Act. The PEO license Ensuring compliance with the
holder must verify the following TSSA mandate now will ensure
two (2) calculations: you continue to receive uninter-
rupted delivery of fuel. For more
Minimum ventilation rate of information, please contact the
the barn (mechanical or natural TSSA Fuels Safety Program Tech-
ventilation) when the heaters are nical Services at 1-877-682-8772
operating is not less than 300 CFM or email fuels_technical_servic-
/ 100,000 BTUH (0.003 CFM/BTUH) es@tssa.org.
