Power Engineering Governance
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Which level of government in Canada has jurisdiction over the regulation of Power Engineering and Pressure Plant?

  • National government
  • Regional governments
  • Municipal governments
  • Provincial governments (correct)
  • What are laws called in Canada that regulate society's activities?

  • Bills
  • Acts (correct)
  • Legislatures
  • Governments
  • What is required for a bill to become law in Canada?

  • A simple majority vote in the Legislature (correct)
  • Approval from the ruling government party
  • Approval from the Queen of England
  • Approval from the Lieutenant Governor
  • Which of the following is the correct order of hierarchy when discrepancies arise between Acts, Regulations, and Codes?

    <p>The requirements of an Act overrule those of a Regulation, code, or standard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of regulations in relation to Acts?

    <p>To provide public guidance on how Acts will be interpreted, applied, and enforced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of standards in ensuring standard methods are used in the design, manufacture, and operation of equipment?

    <p>To ensure that standard methods are available to manufacturers, suppliers, and installers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if a regulation is contravened?

    <p>The Act is broken and the law is broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is responsible for approving Power Engineering syllabi and curriculum changes?

    <p>IPECC - Interprovincial Power Engineering Curriculum Committee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the IPECC?

    <p>To develop exams and curricula that meet national industry and regulatory requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can Power Engineers find the latest publications to ensure legal compliance and workplace safety?

    <p>Jurisdictional websites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization represents Power Engineers on regulatory advisory committees in many jurisdictions?

    <p>IPE - Institute of Power Engineers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which codes and standards are referenced by all Jurisdictional regulations?

    <p>CSA B51 and B52 codes and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Jurisdictional boiler, pressure plant and Power Engineers Acts?

    <p>To ensure the highest reasonable standard of safety in the design, construction, installation, inspection, operation, repair, alteration, and supervision of boilers and pressure vessels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Regulations provide in relation to the Acts?

    <p>Specific direction to citizens and law enforcement agencies on the interpretation and enforcement of the Acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may interpret and apply the Regulations with flexibility?

    <p>The Chief Inspector of the jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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