The Technical Standards and Safety Authority has posted a Director's Order on propane storage tanks designed for 200 pounds per square inch gauge (PSIG).
Pursuant to section 14(2) of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, the Director orders any tank that has a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) of less than 250 psig to be taken out of service. This requirement is effective as of October 1, 2025.
While all new installations require 250 psig tanks, there are existing propane storage tanks designed for 200 psig installed and in service. With the aging of these tanks, it is unsafe to allow their continued operation. Given the limited number of propane storage tanks designed for 200 psig installed in the field, most provinces have agreed that 200 psig propane storage tanks should be taken out of circulation as they are not in accordance with the code.
Please read the Director's Order for details.
TSSA has kicked off an initiative asking owners of boilers and pressure vessels (BPVs) to verify the operating status of devices that were certified at one time but do not currently have a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI).
TSSA has designed a simple process to allow owners to access a list of unverified BPVs and report on them through the BPV Certificate of Inspection (COI) Portal for Owners. BPVs may be in different operating statuses (such as Actively Operating, Removed from Service, Changed Ownership, or Exempt from Inspection).
To view and obtain a listing of unverified devices and report their operating status, please log in to your TSSA BPV COI Portal account. Refer to Owners' Instructions on how to report the operating status of unverified inventory via the BPV COI Owners Portal.
TSSA’s licensing process is essential for ensuring that all BPVs operating actively in Ontario are initially inspected for compliance with the applicable Codes and standards. Subsequently, these BPVs undergo periodic inspections at pre-determined intervals throughout their operational lifespan to ensure continued safety.
Owners or operators of a BPV in Ontario are required to follow O. Reg. 220/01 which says you must hold a valid COI to operate a BPV, and that you must report a change in operating status to TSSA per Section 8: “Upon permanently removing a boiler, pressure vessel, fitting or piping from operation or use, the owner, the operator or any other person responsible for it or in immediate charge of it shall forthwith notify the director of the removal in the form published by the Corporation”.
For more information, read the FAQ on Unverified BPVs for Owners.
If you require assistance or have questions about this initiative, please get in touch with a BPV Technical Advisor at BPVCustomerservice@tssa.org.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has published the Boilers and Pressure Vessels (BPV) Code Adoption Document (CAD) Amendment and the associated Consultation Summary after reviewing feedback from the consultation that closed on July 16, 2024.
Please read the latest BPV CAD Amendment and the Consultation Summary on TSSA's website.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has published the Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems Code Adoption Document (CAD) and the associated Consultation Summary after reviewing feedback from the consultation that closed on July 3, 2024. Please read the latest Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems CAD and the Consultation Summary on TSSA's website.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has posted two new advisories on Elevating Devices to provide guidance to industry:
Federal Elevator Limited Use/Limited Application – Verification of Correct Shackle Assembly
This is an updated version of the advisory detailing requirements for a shackle washer on Federal Elevator Limited Use/Limited Application (LULA) Elevators. This advisory was initially shared on May 8, 2024, to inform owners and operators about the possibility of a suspension failure at the shackle connection to the elevator on Federal Elevator LULAs. Please read the updated advisory for details.
Minimum Vertical Clearance on Load Carriers for Parking Garage Lifts
This advisory is intended to bring awareness to the expected vertical clearance to be provided between load carriers for parking garage lifts. As a best practice, 2000 mm clear headroom between the load carriers of a parking garage lift shall be provided so users can safely enter and exit the working area of the parking garage lifts safely. Please read the advisory for details.
Consultation closes on July 3, 2024
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) invites you to provide feedback on its publication of the Code Adoption Document (CAD) for Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems.
The CAD adopts a series of national safety codes into regulation. There are three codes adopted in the CAD which was last updated and published in 2020.
The opportunity to provide feedback will be open until July 3, 2024. TSSA aims to publish the final CAD approximately one month after reviewing consultation feedback.
Please provide your feedback or visit the Consultations webpage for more information on the Oil & Gas Pipeline Systems CAD.
(Update: TSSA appreciates your inputs. The consultation is now closed.)
Consultation closes on July 16, 2024
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) invites you to provide feedback on its publication of the Code Adoption Document (CAD) for Boilers and Pressure Vessels. The CAD adopts the recent published B52-23 Mechanical Refrigeration Code.
The opportunity to provide feedback will be open until July 16, 2024. TSSA aims to publish the final CAD after reviewing consultation feedback.
Please provide your feedback or visit the Consultations webpage for more information.
(Update: TSSA appreciates your inputs. The consultation is now closed.)
On May 15, 2024, TSSA will kick off an initiative to verify the operating status of boilers and pressure vessels (BPVs) that were certified at one time but did not complete the certification renewal.
TSSA’s licensing process is essential for ensuring that all BPVs actively operating in Ontario have undergone an initial inspection for compliance with the applicable Codes and standards. Subsequently, these BPVs undergo periodic inspections at pre-determined intervals throughout their operational lifespan to ensure continued safety.
You are receiving this notification as our records indicate that your company may be the last-known insurer or the inspecting Authorized Inspection Agency for some of these BPVs. TSSA needs your assistance to verify both the operating and insurer status of these BPVs.
As some of these BPVs may be in operation, removed from service, changed ownership, or exempt from inspection, your company may experience increased inquiries or requests for inspection from BPV owners or operators whom TSSA will be contacting to advise that they have unverified BPVs requiring operating status verification and possible inspection.
How You Can Help
We ask that you support your clients with the required inspection of BPVs identified as operating and requiring an inspection and address questions regarding BPV exemptions. At your request, TSSA can provide you with a list of BPVs that were last insured or inspected by your company so you can advise us on their operating and insured status.
TSSA will provide you with the instructions that we have made available to BPV owners and operators so that you are aware of our ask of them in a follow-up communication.
We thank you in advance for your support and assistance with this initiative. If you have any questions or would like to request a list of BPVs, please contact us at BPVCustomerservice@tssa.org.
Boilers and Pressure Vessels Program
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
TSSA will kick off an initiative in May 2024 to verify the operating status of boilers and pressure vessels (BPVs) that were certified at one time but did not complete certification renewal.
TSSA’s licensing process is essential for ensuring that all BPVs actively operating in Ontario are initially inspected for compliance with the applicable Codes and standards. Subsequently, these BPVs undergo periodic inspections at pre-determined intervals throughout their operational lifespan to ensure continued safety.
TSSA needs your assistance to verify the operating status of these BPVs. We recognize that BPVs may be in different operating statuses (such as Actively Operating, Removed from Service, Changed Ownership, or Exempt from Inspection).
Effective May 15, 2024, TSSA has designed a simple process to allow you to access a list of unverified BPVs and report the current operating status through the BPV Certificate of Inspection (COI) Portal for Owners. Stay tuned for more details.
As the owner or operator of a BPV in Ontario, we would like to remind you that O. Reg. 220/01 requires the following:
- You must hold a valid COI to operate a BPV as per Section 5: “No person shall operate or use or permit a boiler, pressure vessel, fitting or piping to be operated or used unless a valid certificate of inspection has been issued in respect of the boiler, pressure vessel, fitting or piping”.
- You must report a change in operating status as per Section 8: “Upon permanently removing a boiler, pressure vessel, fitting or piping from operation or use, the owner, the operator or any other person responsible for it or in immediate charge of it shall forthwith notify the director of the removal in the form published by the Corporation”.
We thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have questions regarding this initiative, contact TSSA at BPVcustomerservice@tssa.org.
Boilers & Pressure Vessels Program
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Consultation closes on June 7, 2024
TSSA invites you to provide feedback on its publication of the Code Adoption Document (CAD) for Compressed Gas.
The CAD adopts a series of national safety codes into regulation. There are five separate codes adopted in the CAD which was last updated and published in 2009.
The opportunity to provide feedback will be open until June 7, 2024. TSSA aims to publish the final CAD approximately one month after reviewing consultation feedback.
Please visit the Compressed Gas CAD webpage.
About TSSA
Throughout Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) enforces provincial safety regulations and enhances public safety. TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services includes public education, certification, licensing and registration, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support, enforcement and prosecution activities.