Conformity to publications, codes and standards 1.3(1) When this regulation requires a tool, machine or other thing to
meet the requirements of a publication, code or standard, the tool,
machine or thing must satisfy the requirements of the most recent
edition of the publication, code or standard in existence at the time
it was manufactured.
1.3(2) When this regulation requires a person to perform work or other
services in accordance with the requirements of a publication,
code or standard, the person must perform the work or services in
accordance with the requirements of the edition or version of the
publication, code or standard cited in the regulation.
1.3(2.1) A person does not contravene subsection (2) if the person performs
the work or services in accordance with the requirements of a more
recent edition or version of the publication, code or standard cited in
the regulation.
1.3(3) When this regulation requires a person to comply with a publication,
code or standard, the person may, as an alternative, comply with
another equivalent publication, code or standard that the director
has approved in writing.
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Inconsistency 1.4 If there is an inconsistency between a requirement under this
regulation and a requirement contained in a publication, code
or standard referenced in this regulation, the provisions of this
regulation prevail.
Certification by professional engineer 1.5 Unless otherwise specified in this regulation, when this regulation
requires that specifications or procedures be certified by a
professional engineer,
(a) the certification must be in writing and must be signed and
sealed by the professional engineer; and
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(b) an employer who is responsible for obtaining the certification
must ensure that a copy of it is readily available at the
workplace.