Repeat Offender Convicted of Unlicensed Gas Appliance Work in Ontario Homes (opens original article in a new tab)

A Hamilton resident was convicted of multiple counts of performing unlicensed gas appliance work, creating immediate safety hazards for homeowners, marking his third prosecution for similar violations.

• Repeat offender Robert Spearing convicted of unlicensed gas appliance work in Ontario homes
• Work created immediate hazards requiring gas utility intervention
• Third prosecution for Spearing over similar violations since 1996
• Ontario law requires TSSA-registered contractors for fuel-related work