WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU RECEIVE A RED TAG FROM ENBRIDGE
OR A LICENSED GAS TECHNICIAN?

Red Tag Warnings can be issued by gas utility providers such as Enbridge or Licensed Gas Fitter Technicians upon inspecting an unsafe gas appliance that no longer safe to operate due to the chance of Carbon Monoxide Leaks or CO. These warnings are designed to ensure the health & safety of the residents in residential & commercial properties. These warnings come in 2 types depending on the severity of the issue. Type A and Type B.

RED TAG TYPE A VERSUS RED TAG TYPE B

Type A Red Tag is issued when your gas appliance is considered to be an immediate hazard. Enbridge or Gas technician who issues the red tag is responsible to notify the gas company right away to shut the natural gas at your property.

Type B Red Tag is issued when your gas appliance is not required immediate repair. In this case, you will get 30 days from the date on the warning to complete the safety recommendation otherwise, the utility company or Enbridge Gas in Toronto can legally shut off your gas until your complete the instructed repair by natural gas code.

In both cases, the homeowner is required to provide proof of repair or fix the issue prior to the deadline to avoid further penalties

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE RED TAG TYPE A?

There are two options when you receive Red Tag Type A:

Repair: You’re allowed to hire a licensed gas technician of your choice to repair your unit. Make sure your HVAC contractor reviews the red tag warning to ensure he is following the instructed safety recommendation in the warning according to natural gas safety codes. Replacement: You also have the option to replace the faulty gas appliance with a brand new unit if repair is not feasible. Once the repair or installation is completed, the certified gas technician can notify Enbridge regarding the changes done in the gas appliance. Red Tag Clearance is normally done by the HVAC Service Company after the appliance is fixed and ready to be used again.

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE RED TAG TYPE B?

Red Tag Type B usually happens to gas appliances due to improper installation (example: Venting Issues. Colour Code & etc.). Red Tag Type B is also issued due to outdated installation codes. For example, a furnace that is installed 10 years ago may not comply with all the natural gas installation codes today. Hence, you will get 42 days from the day of notice to resolve and correct this issue before it gets escalated.

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