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Types of Inspections

TSSA performs approvals on uncertified hydrocarbon equipment and investigates incidents or reports of non-compliance. Where non-compliance is discovered, TSSA will order corrective action to be taken, and in worst-case scenarios we will suspend or refuse to renew a certificate or contractor license until acceptable safety conditions are met.

Underground Pipelines
Pipelines carrying natural gas, gasoline or fuel oil is common both on private land and in public roadways. These pipelines, and their associated equipment, must be constructed to a National Standard.

Anyone excavating in the vicinity of these pipelines must by law obtain a locate from the pipeline owner prior to excavation. The owner of the pipeline is required by law to provide an accurate locate within a reasonable time.

Non-compliance
Where any non-compliance is reported or discovered, TSSA orders appropriate corrective actions to be implemented, and in worst case scenarios, orders a device or facility to stop operating until compliance is met. The person responsible for the non-compliance will be invoiced the cost of this type of inspection.

Incident Investigation
By law, if an incident such as a fire, explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning, fuel leak or spill occurs, it must be reported to TSSA's Fuels Safety Division immediately in order for an investigation to be conducted. Tampering with the scene, except to save property or ensure safety, is not permitted.

Report an Incident
To report an incident to TSSA,
please call:
Spills Action Center 1-800-268-6060
TSSA's Action Plan for Propane Safety Review Recommendations
TSSA Media Release: Expert Panel Reviewing Propane Safety in Ontario Recommendation Implementation Plan
Link to Propane Safety Review Panel Report
TSSA Media Release: Propane Safety Review Panel
Notice to Propane Tanker Operators
Notice Regarding Underground Fuel Supply Lines
Director's Safety Order: Wolf Steel Ltd. - Propane-Fired Direct Vent Fireplace Inserts
TSSA Media Release: Phase One Re-Audit Results
Summary of Phase One Re-Audit - Propane Filling Stations
Re-Issue of Safety Check on Residential Natural Gas and Propane Fired Natural Draft Boilers
TSSA Media Release: Phase One Re-Audit Action Plan Complete
Phase 1: Re-Audited Sites
TSSA Media Release: Sunrise Licenses Suspended
Notice of Proposal on Sunrise Propane Licensed Sites
TSSA Action Plan to Re-Audit Propane Facilities in Ontario
Updated Listing of All Propane Facilities in the City of Toronto
TSSA Media Release: Fuels Technician Pleads Guilty To Safety Violation
Updated list of Sunrise comparable sites in the province of Ontario
TSSA Media Release: Statement to the Media
Revised TSSA Media Release: Sunrise Propane Incident Investigation
List of Licensed Propane Facilities
Notice: Underground Pipeline Safety
Advisory: Pipe Entry Below Grade
Director's Safety Order: Tirino Corp. Water Heaters
TSSA Media Release: Guelph Contractor Pleads Guilty To Safety Violation
Quietside Retrofit - Follow-up to the Director's Order
Extension of deadline from July 1, 2008 to October 1, 2008 for Special Fittings - Plastic Venting
Liquid Fuels: Director's Orders
Director's Order: Quietside Corp. – Unapproved Vent Adaptor for the QVM9 Series Instantaneous Water Heaters
TSSA Media Release: Safety Tips for the May 2-4 Weekend
Gas Pipeline Inspector Certificate Training (O.Reg. 215/01, O.Reg. 210/01 & CSA Z662-07 Oil and Gas Pipelines Systems Code)
Maintenance vs. Modification and Upgrading Advisory
Heat Exchanger Replacements
Vent Sizing for Oil Appliances
Leak Testing During Commissioning of Underground Tanks