Propane Information

Some Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) schools use propane as a heating source, and thus, stores it on-site in several propane tanks, supplied by Sparlings Propane of Parkland Corporation.

All equipment is maintained according to the standards set out in provincial and federal regulations. The propane storage area is clear of vegetation and snow, and accessible by propane trucks for deliveries. The propane storage area is maintained according to the latest version of CSA B149.2 Propane Storage and Handling Code.

The quantity of propane stored on-site is regulated by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). 

List of schools

  • Archie Stouffer Elementary School
  • Bobcaygeon Public School
  • Cardiff Elementary School
  • Dunsford District Elementary School
  • Glen Orchard Public School
  • Haliburton Highlands Secondary School
  • J.D. Hodgson Elementary School
  • Jack Callaghan Public School
  • Muskoka Falls Public School

Sparlings Propane

Sparlings Propane of Parkland Coorporation is a proud member of the Canadian Propane Association and an active member of Emergency Response Assistance Canada.

Phone number: 519-448-4585

Propane

Propane (UN 1075) is a gas under normal atmospheric conditions, however, increasing the pressure causes the substance to condense into a liquid. This characteristic of propane allows for storage of large quantities of liquid propane inside of a pressurized container. When liquid propane vaporizes from its liquid state into its gaseous state, it creates a refrigerating effect (cooling).

Propane is used in industry as a fuel source, refrigerant, solvent, and as a chemical feedstock. The product that is stored and distributed to the school is odorized with Ethyl Mercaptan making the product smell like rotten eggs or boiling cabbage to aid in detection.

General characteristics

  • Appearance = Colourless gas
  • Colour = Colourless
  • Odour = Rotten eggs or boiling cabbage

Exposure symptoms

  • Inhalation – Respiratory distress leading to coughing, sneezing, nasal discharge, headache, hoarseness, and nose and throat pain.
  • Skin contact – May cause skin irritation and/or frostbite.
  • Eye contact – May cause eye irritation and/or frostbite

In case of an emergency

If you smell gas, see fire, or a vapour cloud coming from a tank or pipe:

1. Leave the area immediately

  • Be aware that vehicles pose an ignition risk
  • Do not try to pinpoint the problem

2. Call 911

  • Follow instructions from emergency services
  • Listen to local media or use social media to obtain additional information

Contact emergency services, the local health unit or hospital for first aid recommendations.

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