Individual Fined $5000 For Activating Natural-Gas Water Heater

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Alexander Oleszek has recently been fined $5,000, after pleading guilty to activating a natural-gas water heater at a Hamilton townhouse without the required certification in 2018. The Ontario Court of Justice ordered Oleszek to pay the fine within two years.

Why Hire Qualified Workers to Perform Fuel-Related Work?

When individuals are not certified by TSSA to perform fuel-related work:

- their work on fuel-burning equipment is not subject to TSSA audits for compliance with safety requirements.
- their knowledge, competency and qualifications cannot be validated.
- they do not receive updates on safety information and training.

"Improper installation and poor work have been identified as major contributing factors to fuels- and carbon monoxide-related safety risks in people's homes," said Sam Sadeghi, Statutory Director, Fuels Safety Program, TSSA. "Hiring only those authorized by TSSA to perform fuel-related work is essential to safeguarding one's health and wellbeing."

If in doubt of a gas technician's certification, contact TSSA toll-free at 1-877-682-8772, to verify the individual's credentials.