15 Questions
Which level of government in Canada has jurisdiction over the regulation of Power Engineering and Pressure Plant?
Provincial government
Which term is used to describe the laws that regulate society's activities in Canada?
Acts
Who gives the final approval for a bill to become law in Canada?
The Lieutenant Governor
Which of the following is true about acts and regulations?
Acts apply to a wide range of circumstances
What is the purpose of regulations?
To provide public guidance on how to interpret and enforce acts
Who has the authority to make regulations?
The Minister or boards authorized by the Act
What happens when a regulation is contravened?
The law is broken
Which organization is responsible for creating the syllabi for the interprovincial exams in Canada?
IPECC - Interprovincial Power Engineering Curriculum Committee
Which organization is responsible for approving Power Engineering syllabi and curriculum changes in Canada?
ACI - Association of Chief Inspectors
Which organization represents a unified voice for Canadian Power Engineers and promotes safety and education of operating professionals at all levels in a plant?
IPE - Institute of Power Engineers
Which organization ensures that the Power Engineering exams meet the needs of all jurisdictions and for all industry in Canada?
SOPEEC - Standardization of Power Engineer Examinations Committee
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a public safety codes act?
A description of what is an 'offence' under the Act, and the penalties for not complying with the Act or its Regulations.
Which codes and standards are referenced by all Jurisdictional regulations?
CSA B51 and B52 codes and the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel codes
Who may interpret and apply the Regulations with flexibility?
The Chief Inspector
What is the purpose of the Jurisdictional boiler, pressure plant and Power Engineers Acts?
To ensure the highest reasonable standard of safety
Test your knowledge on the hierarchy of authority and jurisdictional acts in Canada's power engineering governance. Learn about national and international codes and standards, as well as the importance of health and safety legislation.
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