posted on August 11, 2008

The Star: Mayor orders zoning review after propane fire

By: John Spears
CITY HALL BUREAU
Published: August 11, 2008
Source: The Star

In the wake of yesterday's propane explosion and fire, Mayor David Miller has ordered a topto- bottom reassessment of the Toronto's zoning bylaws.

Miller also said the Ontario government needs to look into the way its inspectors oversees propane facilities.

"I've met with city staff this morning and I've directed a complete review of our zoning bylaws to determine whether there need to be changes with respect to the safety of facilities of this nature," Miller told the Toronto Star in an interview at his office.

Miller said he has placed a call today to Ontario Community Safety Minister Rick Bartolucci to ask about the performance of the Technical Safety and Standards Authority (TSSA), which oversees propane facilities.

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