TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2016 /CNW/ -- UL, a global
safety science organization, announces an alliance with Stantec
Consulting Limited to offer field evaluation services that will
confirm gas-fired equipment is gas code B149.3 compliant. As an
accredited Standards Council of Canada (SCC) Certification Body (CB) and
Inspection Body (IB), UL Canada will work with Stantec to support
industry owners and operators to help confirm gas-fired equipment
compliant with Alberta regulatory
requirements before the January 1,
2020 deadline.
"UL Canada is very pleased to enter into this new alliance with
Stantec to deliver enhanced engineering services in the dynamic oil
and gas industry," said Joe Hosey,
General Manager of UL Canada. "We have been striving to bring a
strong compliment of services to the Alberta market and with this new alliance, UL
Canada and Stantec will be able to enhance our local service
portfolio and contribute to the continued success of our customers
in Alberta."
This unique collaboration and distinct service offering will
benefit the oil and gas industry in Alberta, providing technical expertise and
evaluation capabilities to the estimated 300,000 natural gas
burners and appliances that do not currently meet or have field
approval. To date, burner systems that have been upgraded to be gas
code B149.3 compliant could be certified by a professional engineer
designation or independent inspectors. Beginning July 1, 2016, certifications can only be
performed by a third party, independent accredited inspector.
Stantec's extensive Oil & Gas experience and UL Canada's
accredited certification and inspection process will create the
fifth inspection agency in Alberta
qualified to conduct gas code B149.3 field evaluations and
approvals.
"Stantec has been engaged over the years with our clients to
assist in identifying, planning, consulting and implementing cost
effective solutions for improvements for operations, including
gas-fired equipment," said Dean
Robertson, director, Oil & Gas, Stantec. "The synergies
between our respective companies make this an ideal collaboration
of engineering expertise and inspection capabilities that will
benefit the Oil & Gas industry in Alberta."
About
UL
UL is a premier global independent safety science company that
has championed progress for more than 120 years. Its nearly 11,000
professionals are guided by the UL mission to promote safe working
and living environments for all people. UL uses research and
standards to continually advance and meet ever-evolving safety
needs. We partner with businesses, manufacturers, trade
associations and international regulatory authorities to bring
solutions to a more complex global supply chain. For more
information about our certification, testing, inspection, advisory
and education services, visit http://www.UL.com.
About Stantec
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at
Stantec, we always design with community in
mind.
The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees
working in over 400 locations across six continents. Our
work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape
architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project
management, and project economics, from initial project
concept and planning through design, construction, and
commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity,
and client relationships. With a long-term commitment to the
people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to
connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of
life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and
the NYSE under the symbol STN. Visit us at stantec.com or find us
on social media.
CONTACT: Kevin Wu
Marketing Manager
UL Canada
O: (416) 288-2269, C: (416) 427-4847, kevin.wu@ul.com
CONTACT: Ashley Warnock
Stantec Media Relations
O: (403) 472-0122, ashley.warnock@stantec.com
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