Pay invoices & download authorizations through the Client Portal to maintain licences & registrations
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers has announced a nationwide strike after a 72-hour notice period.
The postal strike will disrupt mail services and have an impact on TSSA’s regulated clients who depend on mail to engage with TSSA services – such as invoicing, statements, authorizations (certificates, licences, registrations or permits), applications and other services.
TSSA will pause the mailing of certificates, licences and other documents until Canada Post has restored normal mail service.
During the period of postal strike, we strongly encourage clients to:
- Sign up for paperless invoicing through the TSSA Client Portal
- Log into the TSSA Client Portal to pay invoices and download licences, certificates and other authorizations
- Use the TSSA Client Portal to submit most applications, including most BPV engineering applications. Please use the Prepayment Portal for elevating and fuels engineering applications or services not offered on the Client Portal.
For more information, visit www.tssa.org or contact TSSA by email at customerservices@tssa.org.
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) held its 2024 Annual Public Meeting (APM) and Safety Awards Presentation on September 19 in Toronto.
Chair of the Board of Directors, RJ Falconi, remarked on TSSA’s transformative journey over the past six years which has led to solid footing for the years to come, highlighting collaborative safety achievements from the past year and outlining its priorities for the coming year. He welcomed the new leadership of Glen Padassery who succeeded Brian Chu as Vice-Chair, introduced all the members of TSSA’s Board of Directors including new Board member Ray Mantha and acknowledged Angela Byrne, outgoing Safety Risk Officer, for her dedication to public safety over the past five years.
Falconi also welcomed Ontario’s Minister of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement, Todd McCarthy, who graciously attended to address the audience and thank the TSSA team for its dedication “ to upholding Ontario's peace of mind.”
Bonnie Rose, TSSA’s President and CEO, provided an update on the progress TSSA has made in the first year of its new Strategic Plan. She also explained key areas of focus for the current fiscal year. Bonnie acknowledged the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Statutory Directors, Chairs of TSSA’s Advisory Councils and the entire TSSA team for their ongoing commitment to public safety. Bonnie and the ELT welcomed and addressed questions from the audience (live and virtual).
The meeting concluded with the presentation of TSSA’s Safety Awards 2024, honouring Andreas Tanzer and Modern Niagara Group Inc. as recipients of the Legacy and Impact awards, respectively.
Watch the video recording of the APM live event.
Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024
Notice: Parties having an interest and expertise in the Ski Lifts industry
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) actively solicits the advice and input of key stakeholders from the respective industries that it regulates through several industry specific advisory councils. The advisory councils are invited to work with TSSA in support of safety initiatives and general enhancements in service delivery within their respective industries.
The Ski Lifts Advisory Council was established to provide a forum through which TSSA can consult with industry relative to its safety strategies and receive valuable input and advice to help guide TSSA’s decision making and operations. This structure provides:
- a communication channel through which their safety concerns can be voiced.
- a means to support and advise TSSA with respect to continuous improvement of its services.
- a valuable resource through which to solicit industry input and advice; and
- a mechanism to facilitate communication back to industry at large.
The Ski Lifts Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent this stakeholder group:
- An owner/operator of a Private Resort
Visit the TSSA website to access information about the Ski Lifts Advisory Council, including the minutes of past meetings:
If you are interested in nominating an individual as Council Member, please submit his/her letter of interest or nomination together with the individual’s resume by Sep 30, 2024, to:
Iuliana Afanase
Stakeholder Outreach Advisor
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6N9
Email: tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org
Deadline Monday, September 30, 2024
Notice: Parties having an interest and expertise in the Propane industry
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) actively solicits the advice and input of key stakeholders from the respective industries that it regulates through several industry specific advisory councils. The advisory councils are invited to work with TSSA in support of safety initiatives and general enhancements in service delivery within their respective industries.
The Propane Advisory Council was established to provide a forum through which TSSA can consult with industry relative to its safety strategies and receive valuable input and advice to help guide TSSA’s decision making and operations. This structure provides:
- a communication channel through which their safety concerns can be voiced.
- a means to support and advise TSSA with respect to continuous improvement of its services.
- a valuable resource through which to solicit industry input and advice; and
- a mechanism to facilitate communication back to industry at large.
The Propane Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent this stakeholder group:
- An owner/operator/distributor of a Large Retailer/Distributor (National)
- An owner/operator/distributor as a Bulk Cylinder Exchange Operator
Visit the TSSA website to access information about the Propane Advisory Council, including the minutes of past meetings:
If you are interested in nominating an individual as Council Member, please submit his/her letter of interest or nomination together with the individual’s resume by Sep 30, 2024, to:
Iuliana Afanase
Stakeholder Outreach Advisor
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6N9
Email: tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org
Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024
Notice: Parties having an interest and expertise in the Natural Gas industry
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) actively solicits the advice and input of key stakeholders from the respective industries that it regulates through several industry specific advisory councils. The advisory councils are invited to work with TSSA in support of safety initiatives and general enhancements in service delivery within their respective industries.
The Natural Gas Advisory Council was established to provide a forum through which TSSA can consult with industry relative to its safety strategies and receive valuable input and advice to help guide TSSA’s decision making and operations. This structure provides:
- a communication channel through which their safety concerns can be voiced.
- a means to support and advise TSSA with respect to continuous improvement of its services.
- a valuable resource through which to solicit industry input and advice; and
- a mechanism to facilitate communication back to industry at large.
The Natural Gas Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent this stakeholder group:
- Utilities/Distribution of CNG or LNG or Hydrogen or RNG
- A manufacturer or designer of Furnaces
- A Standards Development Organization or Certification Bodies
- Transmission/Pipeline of Upstream Services
Visit the TSSA website to access information about the Natural Gas Advisory Council, including the minutes of past meetings:
If you are interested in nominating an individual as Council Member, please submit his/her letter of interest or nomination together with the individual’s resume by Sep 30, 2024, to:
Iuliana Afanase
Stakeholder Outreach Advisor
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6N9
Email: tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org
Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024
Notice: Parties having an interest and expertise in the Liquid Fuels industry
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) actively solicits the advice and input of key stakeholders from the respective industries that it regulates through several industry specific advisory councils. The advisory councils are invited to work with TSSA in support of safety initiatives and general enhancements in service delivery within their respective industries.
The Liquid Fuels Advisory Council was established to provide a forum through which TSSA can consult with industry relative to its safety strategies and receive valuable input and advice to help guide TSSA’s decision making and operations. This structure provides:
- a communication channel through which their safety concerns can be voiced.
- a means to support and advise TSSA with respect to continuous improvement of its services.
- a valuable resource through which to solicit industry input and advice; and
- a mechanism to facilitate communication back to industry at large.
The Liquid Fuels Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent this stakeholder group:
- Contractor
Visit the TSSA website to access information about the Liquid Fuels Advisory Council, including the minutes of past meetings:
If you are interested in nominating an individual as Council Member, please submit his/her letter of interest or nomination together with the individual’s resume by Sep 30, 2024, to:
Iuliana Afanase
Stakeholder Outreach Advisor
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6N9
Email: tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org
Deadline Monday, September 30, 2024
Notice: Parties having an interest and expertise in the Elevating Devices industry
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) actively solicits the advice and input of key stakeholders from the respective industries that it regulates through several industry specific advisory councils. The advisory councils are invited to work with TSSA in support of safety initiatives and general enhancements in service delivery within their respective industries.
The Elevating Devices Advisory Council was established to provide a forum through which TSSA can consult with industry relative to its safety strategies and receive valuable input and advice to help guide TSSA’s decision making and operations. This structure provides:
- a communication channel through which their safety concerns can be voiced
- a means to support and advise TSSA with respect to continuous improvement of its services
- a valuable resource through which to solicit industry input and advice; and
- a mechanism to facilitate communication back to industry at large.
The Elevating Devices Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent this stakeholder group:
- An owner in Construction or Building Development
- A manufacturer or contractor
- A manufacturer or large contractor of more than 2000 devices
Visit the TSSA website to access information about the Elevating Devices Advisory Council, including the minutes of past meetings:
If you are interested in nominating an individual as Council Member, please submit his/her letter of interest or nomination together with the individual’s resume by Sep 30, 2024,to:
Iuliana Afanase
Stakeholder Outreach Advisor
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6N9
Email: tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org
Deadline Monday, September 30, 2024
Notice: Parties having an interest and expertise in the Amusement Devices industry
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) actively solicits the advice and input of key stakeholders from the respective industries that it regulates through several industry specific advisory councils. The advisory councils are invited to work with TSSA in support of safety initiatives and general enhancements in service delivery within their respective industries.
The Amusement Devices Advisory Council was established to provide a forum through which TSSA can consult with industry relative to its safety strategies and receive valuable input and advice to help guide TSSA’s decision making and operations. This structure provides:
- a communication channel through which their safety concerns can be voiced
- a means to support and advise TSSA with respect to continuous improvement of its services
- a valuable resource through which to solicit industry input and advice; anda mechanism to facilitate communication back to industry at large.
The Amusement Devices Advisory Council is seeking the following nominations to represent this stakeholder group:
- An owner/operator of Camps
- Insurance
Visit the TSSA website to access information about the Amusement Devices Advisory Council, including the minutes of past meetings:
If you are interested in nominating an individual as Council Member, please submit his/her letter of interest or nomination together with the individual’s resume by Sep 30, 2024, to:
Iuliana Afanase
Stakeholder Outreach Advisor
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 6N9
Email: tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is responsible for administering technical safety regulations and providing oversight for elevating devices, amusement devices, ski lifts, boilers and pressure vessels, fuels and operating engineers. As part of our commitment to enhancing safety outcomes and operational efficiency, TSSA regularly reviews its fee structures to reflect the true cost of maintaining public safety services.
In pursuit of these goals, effective November 4, 2024, TSSA will be introducing two new fees: a Late Payment Fee for licences and other authorizations and an Inspection Appointment Cancellation Fee. These fees are aimed at encouraging timely compliance, reducing regulatory costs, and optimizing resource deployment for inspections.
Late Payment Fee
All regulated entities must have a valid authorization to operate. Timely renewal of authorizations by individuals and organizations is essential to ensuring safety. While 80% of TSSA customers renew their authorizations on time, overdue renewals result in additional oversight costs and pose potential safety risks to the Ontario public. The Late Payment Fee is intended to encourage on-time authorization renewals and reduce regulatory costs.
The Late Payment Fee, as follows, will be charged on a simple, flat fee basis, due only when invoices are paid after the due date.
Authorization Type | Late Payment Fee |
Individuals (certificates) | $50 per expired renewal |
Organizations or Devices (e.g. licences, contractor registrations) | $75 per expired renewal |
Paying Your Invoice
Paying your authorization renewal invoices on or before the expiry date is the best action to avoid the Late Payment Fee. Invoices are sent 60 days before they are due. Please remember it is each authorization holder’s responsibility to keep your contact information up to date with TSSA. Please visit TSSA’s new client portal at https://clientportal.tssa.org and sign up if you have not already. Once in the portal, please verify your contact and mailing information to ensure you are receiving your renewal notices and authorizations. TSSA’s new client portal makes it easy to pay invoices and renew your authorizations.
Inspection Appointment Cancellation Fee
As a regulator, TSSA conducts inspections to ensure that organizations are following safety regulations. When inspections are cancelled by customers on short notice, it leads to inefficiencies and additional costs. To reduce the occurrence of short-notice cancellations, TSSA is introducing an Inspection Appointment Cancellation Fee. The fee will apply to cancellations initiated by customers with 2 business days or less notice. The cancellation fee will also apply if a scheduled inspection can not be completed because a customer is not ready for the inspection.
Cancellation Type | Cancellation Fee |
Cancellation or rescheduling one or two business days prior to scheduled inspection date | 1 hour labour rate ($147 - $192, subject to the regulated industry) |
Same day cancellations or customer not ready | Full inspection fee ($163 - $1,591, depending on the inspection type) |
To avoid the cancellation fee, please plan ahead and contact TSSA to cancel or reschedule an inspection at least three business days in advance. Notice of cancellation of an appointment must be sent using the following email addresses:
Boilers & Pressure Vessels / Operating Engineers: inspectionscheduling@tssa.org
Fuels: fuelsinspection@tssa.org
Elevating Devices / Amusement Devices / Ski Lifts: edadinspection@tssa.org
Improving Compliance and Collaboration for a Safer Ontario
The Late Payment Fee and Inspection Appointment Cancellation Fee are being implemented to enhance compliance and foster collaboration in ensuring public safety. To ensure compliance and avoid unnecessary costs, we encourage customers to keep their contact information up to date and renew authorizations promptly. Please plan ahead and provide advance notice if you need to cancel an inspection.
Thank you for your continued commitment to safety and collaboration.
For further information or assistance, please contact TSSA's Customer Contact Centre at:
Tel: 289-695-3053
Toll-free: 1-877-682-8772
Email: customerservices@tssa.org
Plant operators considering an application for Path 1 of the Alternate Rules for Operating Engineers can use the Path 1 Self-Assessment Tool to estimate their plant's risk score. The calculated risk rating for the plant determines appropriate staffing requirements.
TSSA has made some improvements to the Path 1 Self-Assessment Tool based on your feedback, and we are pleased to let you know that the self-assessment tool is once again available on the website.
Plant owners can use the online tool to enter information about their plant equipment to get an estimate of the risk rating of their plant under Path 1 for planning purposes. They are still required to follow the formal Path 1 application process.
Path 1 is one of three safety paths through which TSSA regulates and monitors registered plants for safety compliance:
- Original Regulation: Plants are managed according to the requirements under O. Reg 219/01 which is based only on the installed power rating of a plant in kilowatts.
- Path 1: Plants are measured by their size, complexity and safety risk in addition to a plant’s power rating. Factors that influence safety risk include technology type, plant occupancy and exposure type. These factors are used to calculate a risk rating for the plant which will determine appropriate staffing requirements.
- Path 2: Regulated plants implement Risk and Safety Management Plans customized for their specific sites which include additional risk management technologies and other processes developed by professional engineers and approved by TSSA.
Alternate rules, which came into effect on October 2, 2020, facilitate a risk-based approach to industry regulation and give registered plant owners and users the option to obtain TSSA authorization to operate under an alternate safety path.
Read more in the Alternate Rules webpage or check out TSSA's Path 1 Self-Assessment Tool.