CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
DATE:
May 1, 2015
NUMBER:
1.2
SECTION:
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1.0 Introduction
NAME:
Related Codes and Governing Laws
The supply of electricity or related services by PowerStream to any Customer shall be subject to
various laws, regulations, and codes, including the provisions of the latest editions of the following
documents:
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Electricity Act, 1998, S.O. c15 Schedule A and Regulations
Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 S.O. c15 Schedule B and Regulations
Electricity Distribution Licence
Independent Electricity System Operator - Market Rules
Affiliate Relationships Code for Electricity Distributors and Transmitters
Transmission System Code
Distribution System Code
Retail Settlement Code
Standard Supply Service Code
Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990 and Regulations
Ontario Electrical Distribution Safety Code
Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O 1990, c.E19 and Regulations
Electricity Retailer Code of Conduct
Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, 2000, C.5
Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56
and Regulations
Electricity and Gas Inspection Act R.S., 1985, c. E-4
Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009, S.O. 2009, c. 12 , Schedule A and Regulations
Law Enforcement and Forfeited Property Management Statute Law Amendment Act, 2005
Public Service Works on Highways Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.49
Ontario Building Code
Any other obligation or requirement as prescribed by legislation or regulations
In the event of a conflict between this document and PowerStream’s Distribution Licence or
regulatory codes issued by the OEB, the Distribution Licence and associated regulatory codes shall
prevail in the order of priority established by the OEB.
Customers and their agents must plan and design the required electricity service with adherence to
the PowerStream COS document, all applicable provincial and Canadian electrical codes, and all
other applicable federal, provincial, and municipal laws, regulations, codes and by-laws to also
ensure compliance with their requirements. Without limiting the foregoing, the work shall be
conducted in accordance with the latest edition of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act
(OHSA); the Regulations for Construction Projects, and the Electrical Utility Safety Rules published
by the Infrastructure Health & Safety Association.
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