As a not-for-profit regulator, TSSA charges fees to fund our mandate to ensure public safety. Reviewed on a regular basis, our fees are set to recover all direct and indirect costs related to safety oversight and administration in Ontario.
Our fee setting principles:
- Reasonably reflect sector and service activity for the safe installation and operation of technical systems including activities such as engineering, data collection, risk assessment and inspection, within each program.
- Prevent cross-subsidization between safety programs by avoiding funding one program with the revenue that another generates.
- Aim to limit annual increases to the rate of inflation.
- Reasonably reflect fees and costs of our operations as a not-for-profit public safety regulator, such as standards and codes work, education, data collection and analytics, investigations, prosecutions, regulatory enhancements, and re-investments in public safety.
TSSA fee schedules
Since May 2021 TSSA charges simple, flat fees for licences, registration, permits, examinations and certificates. To avoid late payment fees, customers are encouraged to pay for authorization renewals before they expire.
We bill separately for routine inspections only when non-compliance calls for more than one follow-up inspection. Clients who demonstrate a good safety record will avoid charges for repeated follow-up inspections arising from non-compliance.
For certain engineering and inspection services, minimum charges apply and include a specified number of activity hours. If you need to cancel or reschedule an inspection, please provide TSSA with at least three business days' notice to avoid a cancellation fee.
Fee Schedule PDFs:
- Amusement Device Fee Schedule
- Boilers and Pressure Vessels Fee Schedule
- Elevating Device Fee Schedule
- Liquid Fuels & Fuel Oil Fee Schedule
- Natural Gas & Hydrogen Fee Schedule
- Operating Engineers Fee Schedule
- Propane Fee Schedule
- Ski Lift Fee Schedule
- Public Information Fee Schedule
Payments
- All fees are non-refundable.
- All payments are due in Canadian funds.
- Pre-payments must be made with all applications for customer requested services.
- We charge a $35 administration fee for dishonoured payment.
- A Customer Statement of Account will be sent monthly for outstanding invoices.
- Collection Letters and Late Payment Charges Collection letters will be sent for overdue invoices. TSSA reserves the right to use a credit bureau and charge interest for overdue accounts.
- GST/HST will be applied in accordance with Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and regulations.
- GST/HST is not applicable to exempt groups or entities (e.g. federal government, Registered Aboriginal People). You must provide TSSA with their GST/HST exemption number.
- Payment Options include:
- Cheque or money order
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, or Visa Debit)
- Wire transfer
How you can minimize the fees you pay
You can minimize fees by making sure you follow your regulatory obligations and by taking these steps:
- Follow all safety regulations and codes.
- Make sure your workers have the appropriate training and the certifications or licences that apply to them.
- Provide ongoing safety training and education for your workers.
- Make sure all required documentation is in order.
- Provide any support needed for the TSSA to complete a field inspection.
- Plan so you do not pay additional fees for rush services.
- Keep your authorizations (licences, permits, registrations, certificates) current and pay for them before the expiry date.
- Provide at least three business days' notice to TSSA when cancelling or rescheduling an inspection you initiate.
- Keep your contact and device information up to date.
Fee appeals
A fee appeal is an appeal of the fees TSSA charges.
For inspection fees, we encourage requesting an informal review before initiating the more complex formal appeal process. Contact the inspector or their supervisor to request an informal review. If you are not satisfied with the result of an informal review, you can file a formal appeal.
For late payment or inspection appointment cancellation fees, call TSSA at 1-877-682-8772 to request a review by phone.
For more information, please visit the Appeals page.