As an Outcome-Based Regulator, Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is committed to continuously improving safety outcomes across Ontario. TSSA has identified an opportunity to strengthen the safe operation of Ontario’s biogas facilities by introducing regular audits aligned with both Gaseous Fuels Regulation, O. Reg. 212/01 and with other sectors under TSSA’s oversight.
Starting in April 2025, TSSA will launch the Biogas Facility Audit Program, which applies to all biogas facilities in Ontario—commonly referred to as digester, landfill, and biogas (DLB) facilities. This program aims to support improved compliance and ensure ongoing safety in the sector.
These audits will roll out in phases over the next three years. TSSA will contact each biogas facility owner directly to schedule their first audit and offer necessary assistance throughout the preparation and audit process. Facilities can anticipate an audit approximately every three years. This audit program is expected to eventually transition to a risk-based model, where high-risk biogas facilities would be audited more frequently than lower risk facilities. TSSA’s inspection rate will be charged for the audits and follow-ups, if one is required. For more information, please read TSSA’s fee schedule.
Audit Parameters
TSSA will continue to conduct initial engineering review and registration of biogas entities to ensure code compliance at the design and construction stage. The new audit program will establish a regular review cycle for code and regulatory compliance from an operational and maintenance perspective, ensuring that audited facilities continue to meet safety and compliance standards and address any emerging risks. Through the audit, facility owners can take greater ownership of compliance by demonstrating that their processes and records meet regulatory requirements.
The audit program will focus on the five primary requirements under the Gaseous Fuels Regulation, O. Reg. 212/01 that are defined as the facility owner’s responsibilities. These responsibilities fit into the following five categories:
1. Site Compliance with applicable regulation and codes
2. Employees’ certification and compliance
3. Incident reporting
4. Identification, action as required and reporting of non-compliances (unacceptable conditions)
5. Compliance to documented Operating and Maintenance Procedures as submitted during initial registration
Owners will be required to address all non-compliances found during the audit and TSSA will do a follow up inspection to ensure any outstanding high-risk safety issues are resolved.
Please refer to the Audit Checklist below for further detail. Explore more information at Biogas Facility Audit Program. For enquiries, please contact TSSA at Tel: 1-877-682-8772 or email: customerservices@tssa.org.
Register for Webinar
Join us for a webinar, through Waste to Resource Ontario's Webinar Series, on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 1 pm for an overview of the new program and an opportunity to ask questions. Please register using this link: Waste to Resource Ontario | W2RO Webinar Series: TSSA Biogas Audit Program Webinar
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is proud to announce that it has been recognized—once again—with a 5-Star Safety Cultures Award by Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine. This marks the fourth consecutive year that TSSA has received this national honour, which celebrates Canadian organizations for their exceptional commitment to building and sustaining a strong culture of safety.
“Receiving this award for the fourth year in a row is a tremendous honour and a meaningful validation of our commitment to safety,” said TSSA’s President and CEO, Bonnie Rose. “Our journey to becoming a modern, Outcome-Based Regulator depends on fostering a collaborative mindset and a strong safety culture throughout our organization—and these are instrumental in driving our transformation forward.”
The 5-Star Safety Cultures Award is given to organizations that exemplify excellence in fostering robust workplace safety cultures and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to proactive risk management, comprehensive training, and employee engagement. Nominated by COS magazine, TSSA was shortlisted as a finalist for the award following a comprehensive submission outlining its internal safety initiatives. In the next qualifying round, a cross-section of TSSA employees participated in a safety culture satisfaction survey, resulting in an overall satisfaction rating exceeding 80 percent.
A core value at TSSA, safety is central to the work done every day by employees across the organization. The award reflects the dedication of TSSA’s team to creating a safe and healthy workplace and advancing safety for the people of Ontario.
To learn more about the 5-Star Safety Cultures Award and the organizations recognized this year, view the, see the special report here.
For more information about TSSA’s outcome-based regulatory model and how it supports risk-informed safety oversight, visit www.tssa.org.
For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Campbell
Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Telephone: 416-734-6227
Email: media@tssa.org
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and ensure compliance with safety standards, Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will impose administrative penalties for certain issues with residential elevating devices, starting June 9, 2025.
The administrative penalties currently apply to specific non-compliances related to passenger elevators in residential buildings, including those in the following settings:
- Rental buildings
- Condominiums
- Long-term care homes
- Student residences
The administrative penalties will be imposed when a business or an individual fails to comply with the safety requirements listed below under Ontario Regulation 209/01: Elevating Devices:
| Regulation Section | Title | Description |
| 36 (1) (b) | Reporting of incidents involving death or injury | The contractor maintaining an elevating device involved in an incident that results in death or injury shall provide TSSA with a written report on incidents within 24 hours of learning of incident |
| 25 (3) | Installation and alteration of elevating devices | Owner is responsible for ensuring that any alteration to the elevating device is made only by contractors registered with TSSA |
| 24 (1) | Eligible elevating device technicians | No person shall work on any elevating device unless employed by a contractor registered with TSSA and trained either as a mechanic or as a mechanic-in-training under the supervision of a mechanic |
Penalty amounts for each contravention of the specified regulatory requirements are as follows:
- Elevating device contractor - $5,000
- Licence holders or owners of an elevating device - $3,000
- Other individuals - $1,000
Administrative penalties must be paid within 30 days. An appeal can be filed with the Licence Appeal Tribunal within 15 days of receiving the penalty notice.
To ensure transparency of enforcement, TSSA will maintain a publicly accessible record of imposed administrative penalties.
For more information, please visit this webpage.
Please contact TSSA with any inquiries at customerservices@tssa.org.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has updated the Manufacturer's Data Report for Pressure Vessels.
TSSA’s data reports are updated continually to align the requirements with changes to the CSA and ASME Codes, updates required by TSSA and from industry feedback. Please use this updated manufacturer's data report for pressure vessels.
Changes to this data report includes:
- A new section to document data for pressure testing the shell side and tube side separately
- Additional lines for tubes, tubesheets and jackets
February 28, 2025
As Ontario’s public safety regulator, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is committed to enhancing safety across the province. With TSSA operating as a not-for-profit regulator, we set our fees on a cost-recovery basis that reflects the true cost of providing public safety services.
TSSA has made significant progress in achieving cost recovery across its lines of business while pursuing efficiencies within the organization. This allows TSSA and our regulated communities to focus on what matters most—reducing the potential for harm. Over the past decade, despite a growing population, we’ve seen a decline in permanent injuries and incident rates within TSSA-regulated sectors—a positive outcome that highlights the success of our collaborative approach to enhancing public safety.
TSSA reviews fees annually to ensure we can adequately fulfill our regulatory responsibilities. TSSA determined that an inflationary fee increase is required across all sectors to continue recovering costs incurred to deliver TSSA's safety mandate, while considering service delivery value for stakeholders.
Fee increase of 3.8% for all safety programs
Effective May 1, 2025, TSSA will increase the fees for the Elevating Devices, Amusement Devices, Ski, Fuels, Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Operating Engineers programs by 3.8%. This level of adjustment aligns with the 3.8% average Consumer Price Index inflation rate for Ontario reported for 2023. Over the last several years, TSSA's fee increases have been less than the average rate of inflation.
TSSA Client Portal: Our services at your fingertips
TSSA continues to drive improvements to enhance our services and deliver greater efficiencies. The TSSA Client Portal, launched last year, was developed for this purpose. Through this digital platform, customers can easily create and update account information, view exam results, pay outstanding invoices, submit applications online, and more. Additional functionality and services will be added to this platform to further enhance your experience with us. Visit our portal at clientportal.tssa.org.
General reminders: The steps to minimize your fees
TSSA has already adopted a streamlined fee structure that charges fixed fees for safety administration and oversight. Additional billing for inspections occurs when more than one follow-up inspection is required due to non-compliance. Customers with a good safety record can avoid additional charges for repeated follow-up inspections. To comply with regulatory obligations and save costs, customers are encouraged to take the following 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 to avoid late payment fees.
- Provide at least three business days' notice to TSSA when cancelling or rescheduling an inspection you initiate to avoid cancellation fees.
- Keep your contact and device information up to date.
Paying your fees
TSSA accepts credit card payments for invoices through TSSA's Client Portal.
Applications must be submitted and paid for in advance through TSSA's Prepayment or Client Portal depending on the type of application.
Sign up for paperless invoicing at www.tssa.org/paperless-invoicing.
For more information, please visit www.tssa.org/fees.
TSSA appreciates your continued partnership and understanding. Should you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at 1-877-682-8772 or customerservices@tssa.org.
TSSA Strengthens Hydrogen Safety Framework to Support Ontario’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen Economy
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is committed to supporting Ontario's transition to a low-carbon hydrogen economy through enhanced regulation of hydrogen distribution and utilization in the province.
Currently, TSSA regulates key areas of hydrogen infrastructure, including refueling station design, pipeline installation, and high-pressure piping. To ensure continued safety and effectiveness, TSSA is updating its licensing, inspection, contractor registration and training processes for hydrogen. These enhancements to the regulatory framework are aimed at supporting the safe adoption of hydrogen technology and foster the growth of the hydrogen sector in Ontario.
Effective February 3, 2025, key enhancements for hydrogen safety include the following:
- Licensing Requirements to Transport Compressed Hydrogen in Bulk Containers: Transport trucks that currently use bulk containers to transport compressed hydrogen to user locations will transition from variance approvals, when expired, to a licence application and approval process. Application for approval can be submitted through TSSA’s Client Portal.
- Licensing Requirements for Existing Hydrogen Facilities: Existing hydrogen facilities and equipment, including refueling stations and maintenance and conversion centres, will transition to ongoing inspections and licensing by TSSA. Establishing consistent inspection touchpoints will help ensure that all hydrogen facilities operate safely and comply with regulations.
- Licensing of New and Modified Hydrogen Facilities: All new and modified hydrogen facilities require TSSA’s engineering approval and inspections before being issued a licence to operate. Licences must be renewed annually. TSSA has published new guidelines on our website to facilitate the application for engineering approval.
Hydrogen Contractor Registration: A specific hydrogen contractor registration is now required of businesses that work on hydrogen systems and equipment in Ontario. As with other fuels contractors, hydrogen contractors will be regularly audited and must meet specific requirements for certification, equipment installation, and incident reporting.
Additionally, TSSA continues to offer certification for technicians who install, inspect, or repair hydrogen equipment. To support workforce development and build strong industry expertise, TSSA has designed a specialized hydrogen curriculum. TSSA invites interested education institutions to apply to become accredited training partners in hydrogen. Institutions can contact TSSA for more information about the curriculum and additional details.
For further details, please visit the TSSA Hydrogen Safety webpage.
Please note the TSSA Client Portal will be undergoing scheduled maintenance on:
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM
During this period, the portal will be temporarily unavailable. To ensure uninterrupted service, please complete transactions initiated on January 31, 2025 before 4:00 PM.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause as we make these system enhancements.
Applications submitted after February 1, 2025, without mandatory documents will not be processed
To enhance the efficiency of processing design registrations for Elevating & Amusement Devices and Ski Lifts (EDAD Ski), design registrations submitted after February 1, 2025, without mandatory documents will not be processed.
TSSA reviews designs for EDAD Ski to ensure compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act and any other applicable regulations or adopted safety codes and standards.
Submitting mandatory documents along with the application is critical to ensure the timely processing of design registrations. Please ensure that mandatory documents are complete.
Click the button below for a list of mandatory documents for EDAD Ski design registrations.
EDAD Ski Safety Program
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Applications submitted after February 1, 2025, without mandatory supporting documents will not be processed
To enhance the efficiency of processing engineering applications submitted for fuel systems and devices, engineering applications submitted after February 1, 2025, without mandatory supporting documents will not be processed. All fees are non-refundable.
TSSA reviews fuel system and device design submissions to ensure compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, as well as any applicable regulations and adopted safety codes or standards.
Submitting mandatory supporting documents along with the application is critical to ensure the timely processing of design registrations. Please ensure that mandatory supporting documents are complete.
Click to see a list of mandatory supporting documents for Fuels design registrations.
Fuels Safety Program
Technical Standards and Safety Authority