Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations (SOR/2003-355)

These regulations set performance-based emission standards for air pollutants and toxic substances from new small spark-ignition engines such as those typically found in lawn and garden machines, small industrial machines (generator sets, welders), and in small logging machines (chainsaws, shredders).

Additional information

• Guidance document: step by step guide to compliance
• Notice of defect handbook
• Importation declaration form for off-road small spark-ignition engines
• New standards for off-road small spark-ignition engines under consideration
• Air pollution: regulations for vehicles and engines
• Updated regulations affecting emissions from off-road small spark-ignition engines
• Regulations Amending the Off-Road Small Spark-Ignition Engine Emission Regulations: frequently asked questions

Related topics

• Pollution and waste management
• Sources of air pollution
• Sources of air pollution: transportation

Related institutions

• Environment and Climate Change Canada

Related acts

• Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999

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These regulations set performance-based emission standards for air pollutants and toxic substances from new small spark-ignition engines such as those typically found in lawn and garden machines, small industrial machines (generator sets, welders), and in small logging machines (chainsaws, shredders).

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Regulations are current to 2017-11-06 and last amended on 2012-05-04. Previous Versions

These regulations set performance-based emission standards for air pollutants and toxic substances from new small spark-ignition engines such as those typically found in lawn and garden machines, small industrial machines (generator sets, welders), and in small logging machines (chainsaws, shredders).