Regulated Safety Services

Boilers & Pressure Vessels
Design Registration

Owners, users, agents, manufacturers and contractors of boilers or pressurized equipment are responsible for registering equipment designs with TSSA. Before pressurized equipment is registered, its design is subject to an engineering review to ensure compliance with the Act, Regulations and adopted safety codes and standards. To register a design, please refer to the appropriate guideline:

Guidelines for Pressure Vessels and FittingsPiping GuidelinesWelding and Brazing Procedures Registrations
Welding and brazing procedures are reviewed and registered in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.

Consultation Services
When requested, TSSA will conduct a preliminary review of designs to determine their conformance with required safety standards. This service helps to assure manufacturers that equipment will be acceptable, before the start of manufacture. For more information, please contact:
Cathy Turylo, Chief Engineer
Tel: (416) 734-3440
Email: cturylo@tssa.org

Variance Review
Variances may be allowed for items which are not in full compliance with the Ontario Regulations for Boilers and Pressure Vessels, Director's Order and Code Adoption Document, where the variance will not detrimentally affect the safe use of the item or the health or safety of any person.

To obtain a variance review, please complete and return the following application:
Application for a Variance (PDF: 57 KB Download)
Boilers and Pressure Vessels Training Seminar Schedule 2008 / 2009
Seminar Schedule Is Available!
Director's Order: Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document - Amendment
Ontario and Alberta Welder Reciprocal Agreement
Certificate of Authorization for Refrigeration Contractors
Director's Order: Quality Control Systems
Piping and Repair / Alteration Certification Programs
Sitemap   Disclaimer   Privacy Policy   Tell a Friend   Document Search