Since the launch of the Heating Contractor Audit Program in 2023, TSSA has received inquiries about the requirement for heating contractors with more than three technicians to perform Field Validation (QA) to ensure that their work on heating fuel installations complies with regulations.
To assist contractors in performing QAs for heating-fuel installation work, TSSA has developed a generic template that can be applied to most fuel types and appliances. This template represents the minimum standard for contractor field validations acceptable to TSSA Fuel Safety inspections. The template can be adapted to include more details or used in addition to a contractor’s own QA checklists.
The Field Validation (QA) template is not meant to replace any current documentation, such as appliance start-up or commissioning sheets.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority 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 April 24, 2025.
The BPV CAD will be effective on August 1, 2025.
Please read the latest BPV CAD Amendment and the Consultation Summary.
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority has updated the Director’s Order on Smartrise SRA (V3 CEDES) controllers with single-door zone sensors issued in February 2025.
The following updates were made:
- The software version requirement has been updated from version 3.18c or newer to 3.18e or newer.
- Compliance timelines have been adjusted to give the industry more time to meet the updated requirements.
Please read the updated Director's Order for more details.
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High-risk violations must be resolved by owners before a Certificate of Inspection can be issued
Insurance companies and third-party inspection agencies are required to report specific violations through the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Certificate of Inspection (BPV COI) Portal for Insurers.
As of April 14, 2025, the BPV COI Portal became available to support this reporting requirement. The 20 violations – of which 11 are high-risk requiring immediate compliance – are outlined in the Director’s Order BPV-25-02.
Equipment owners must resolve high-risk violations before a Certificate of Inspection (COI) can be issued. Once the high-risk violation is resolved, the owner or operator shall advise the insurer for reinspection and verification, so that the high-risk violation can be resolved in the BPV COI Portal, and a COI can be issued.
This initiative is part of Technical Standards and Safety Authority’s (TSSA) transition to an Outcome-Based Regulator that ensures the collection of high-quality, consistent and complete data on high-risk non-compliances and incidents.
Until now, compliance data from insurance companies and third-party inspection agencieswas not systematically tracked or analyzed. To collect and analyze data on high-risk equipment that could pose an elevated risk to public safety, TSSA has outlined 20 specific violations found during inspections that must be reported through the BPV COI Portal for Insurers.
The collected data will be used to oversee compliance with safety violations and help:
• Improve safety-performance tracking
• Identify and understand risk trends and emerging issues
• Strengthen public-safety outcomes
Reporting 20 Specific Violations on the BPV COI Portal High-Risk Violations:
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When any of the 20 violations are found, they must be submitted via a single Record of Inspection (ROI) submission through the BPV COI Portal for Insurers. Only ROIs that do not include any of the 20 violations can be bulk-uploaded to the Portal.
Instructions on how insurance companies and third-party inspection agencies can notify TSSA of violations, including how to report resolved violations, is available on TSSA’s Training webpage.
For more information, please stay tuned for updates on the BPV FAQs webpage, contact TSSA’s Customer Contact Centre at 1-877-682-8772 (toll-free) or email customerservices@tssa.org.
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The Propane Compliance Standard came into effect on April 14, 2025, for all licensed propane-filling facilities in Ontario.
The Propane Compliance Standard seeks to enhance the safety of propane facilities across Ontario by:
- Prioritizing high-risk non-compliances that pose significant safety risks: Help owners, contractors and mechanics understand safety priorities by directing their focus on addressing high-risk non-compliances.
- Promoting inspection consistency: Inspection orders are based on risk and data analyses from inspection and incident history, ensuring standardized and consistent inspections.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will apply this standard during periodic inspections to enhance safety and regulatory consistency. If high-risk non-compliances are found during a periodic inspection, TSSA will:
- Issue an order(s) requiring corrective action
- Conduct a follow-up inspection to confirm compliance
- If compliance is not confirmed within the specified time, further enforcement action will be taken, including possible shutdown
High-risk non-compliances may require immediate compliance (0 days), could result in a shutdown, or allow 14 days to rectify the issues. In some cases, a high-risk non-compliance may be given more than 14 days to resolve, depending on practical considerations and circumstances.
Other violations, categorized as safety tasks (low- and medium-risk), will be noted on the inspection report. Owners and operators are responsible for resolving safety tasks within the time specified in the inspection report. TSSA will not conduct a follow-up inspection if only safety tasks are found during a periodic inspection.
Below is a list of high-risk non-compliances in the Propane Compliance Standard:
| Issue | Compliance Order | Regulation/Code Clause |
| The facility must be licensed. | Rectify | Section 13(1) of O.Reg 211/01 |
| The facility must be operated in accordance with its Risk and Safety Management Plan (RSMP). | Rectify | Section 3.1(0.1)(d) of O. Reg. 211/01 |
| Employees must hold a valid Record of Training (ROT) to transfer products. | Cease-and-desist | Section 6(1) of O. Reg. 211/01 |
| Employees must be trained in the facility’s emergency procedures. | Rectify | Section 27(9)(a) of O. Reg. 211/01 |
| Facilities must have operational and maintenance procedure manuals. | Rectify | Clause 7.22.4 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| An inspection must be conducted by the fuel supplier in the past 12 months. | Rectify | Section 29(1) of O. Reg. 211/01 |
| Tanks and cylinders must be protected from vehicular impact. | Rectify | Clause 5.3.2 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| The area around the tanks and cylinders must be clear of readily ignitable materials (such dry grass, weeds, paper, cardboard and firewood). | Rectify | Clause 5.3.3 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Access must be provided for firefighting personnel. | Rectify | Clause 7.12.2 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| The emergency electrical shut-off switch must be clearly identified, readily accessible and operational. | Rectify | Clause 7.19.1.7 of the CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Hoses must be in good condition. | Rectify | Clause 5.9 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 code |
| Equipment at the facility must be approved. | Rectify | Clause 4.2.1 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Liquid piping must be installed with hydrostatic relief valve(s) between shut-off valve(s). | Rectify | Clause 5.6.1 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Hydrostatic relief valve(s) must discharge away from the tank or cylinder. | Rectify | Clause 5.8.3 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| The tank inspection must be conducted every 10 years. | Rectify | Clause 1.6 of Propane Code Adoption Document |
| Pressure relief valves must be inspected every 5 years. | Rectify | Clause 1.7 of Propane Code Adoption Document |
| Relief valve(s) must be protected with loose-fitting cap(s). | Rectify | Clause 7.2.5 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| The facility must be equipped with an emergency shut-off valve and/or a back-check valve. | Rectify | Clause 7.3.5 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Tanks must have an excess flow valve or a back-check valve. | Rectify | Clause 7.4.1 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Tanks must be equipped with liquid level gauges. | Rectify | Clause 7.6.1 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Tank relief vents must extend vertically upwards, unobstructed to the outdoors with no impingement on any other tank. | Rectify | Clause 7.9.5 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Portable storage at the facility must not exceed the allowed capacity of the RSMP. | Rectify | Section 3.1(7) of O.Reg 211/01 |
| Container filling locations with container storage must meet these required clearances: 10ft (3 m) from a tank, 25ft (7.5 m) from a property line, and 25ft (7.5 m) from any source of ignition. | Rectify | Clause 7.17.1 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 |
| Cylinders must be stored in an upright position. | Rectify | Clause 6.1.8 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Required fencing must meet code requirements. | Rectify | Clause 7.19.2 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Relief valve(s), gauging device(s), bypass line(s) and filler valve(s) must be located inside the cabinet when the doors are closed. | Rectify | Clause 7.19.3(a) of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| The internal safety valve must be in a closed position when the cabinet door is closed. | Rectify | Clause 7.19.3(b) of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
| Vehicle dispenser hose(s) must be equipped with breakaway couplings. | Rectify | Clause 7.20.9 of CAN/CSA-B149.2 Code |
Visit the Propane Compliance Standard webpage for more information or watch a recording of the webinar on Propane Compliance Standard held on March 25, 2025.
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The Liquid Fuels Compliance Standard came into effect on April 14, 2025, for all licensed retail liquid fuels facilities in Ontario.
The Liquid Fuels Compliance Standard seeks to enhance the safety of liquid fuels facilities across Ontario by:
- Prioritizing high-risk non-compliances that pose significant safety risks: To help owners, contractors and mechanics understand safety priorities by directing their focus on addressing high-risk non-compliances.
- Promoting inspection consistency: Inspection orders are based on risk and data analyses from inspection and incident history, ensuring standardized and consistent approach to inspections.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will apply this standard during periodic inspections to enhance safety and regulatory consistency. If high-risk non-compliances are found during a periodic inspection, TSSA will:
- Issue an order(s) requiring corrective action
- Conduct a follow-up inspection to confirm compliance
- If compliance is not confirmed within the specified time, further enforcement action will be taken, including possible shutdown
High-risk non-compliances may require immediate compliance (0 days), could result in a shutdown, or allow 14 days to rectify the issues. In some cases, a high-risk non-compliance may be given more than 14 days to resolve, depending on practical considerations and circumstances.
Other non-compliances, categorized as safety tasks (low- and medium-risk), will be noted on the inspection report. Owners and operators are responsible for resolving safety tasks within the time specified in the inspection report. TSSA will not conduct a follow-up inspection if only safety tasks are found during a periodic inspection.
Below is a list of high-risk non-compliances in the Liquid Fuels Compliance Standard:
| Issue | Compliance Order | Regulation/Code Clause |
| The facility must be licensed. | Rectify | Section 10(1) of O. Reg. 217/01 |
| Any modification to the facility requires approval. | Rectify | Section 22(4) of O. Reg. 217/01 |
| Employees must be trained in emergency procedures. | Rectify | Clause 6.5.2 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Copies of the inventory control must be made available. | Rectify | Clause 1.2.3 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Annual shear-valve and leak-detection system tests and maintenance records must be available. | Rectify | Clause 4.6.9 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| The sump leak detection system must be interlocked to shut off product flow. | Rectify | Clause 4.6.10 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Copies of the current precision leak tests must be available. | Rectify | Clause 7.3.1 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Current corrosion protection reports for the underground storage tank system(s) must be available. | Rectify | Clause 2.3.1.2 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| The cathodic protection test report must indicate a passing result. | Rectify | Clause 2.3.1.4 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Equipment must be approved and installed according to the code and manufacturer's instructions and be appropriate for the intended use. | Rectify | Clause 1.3.1 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| The product must be dispensed or vented at least 3 metres from any ignition source. | Rectify | Clause 6.3.1 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| All applicable stage 1 vapour recovery equipment must be installed, operated and maintained. | Rectify | Clause 1.3.2 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Dispenser hose(s) must be equipped with approved emergency breakaway device(s). | Rectify | Clause 4.6.13 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Dispenser(s) sumps must be leak-tight. | Rectify | Clause 4.5.2.7 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Any loss of liquid or gain of water in the tank(s) not attributed to condensation must be investigated. | Rectify | Clause 7.3.5(a) of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| Video monitoring images must be adequately sized and clear enough to allow the attendant to read a vehicle’s licence plate held by a person in the fueling area. | Rectify | Clause 5.2.5 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
| A manual leak detection system(s) must comply with the Liquid Fuels Handling Code. | Rectify | Clause C.1.1 of Liquid Fuels Handling Code |
Visit the Liquid Fuels Compliance Standard webpage for more information or watch a recording of the webinar on Liquid Fuels Compliance Standard held on March 27, 2025.
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has updated the advisory on the Alternate Process for Pressure Piping Inspection that took effect on October 1, 2023.
A key update is the addition of CSA-Certified Medical Gas Piping and Systems Installer Certificate (clause 2.3.2) as one of the requirements a qualified piping contractor must meet to inspect eligible piping systems as an alternative to a TSSA inspection under the Alternate Process.
Other minor updates serve to clarify some of the requirements of this voluntary process.
Click to read the updated advisory.
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) hosted two webinars on Compliance Standards for Propane and Liquid Fuels on March 25 and March 27, 2025, respectively.
To enhance safety and regulatory consistency, TSSA will apply Compliance Standards for Propane and Liquid Fuels during periodic inspections with effect from April 14, 2025.
The webinars were intended to give attendees an overview of how compliance standards work, indicate TSSA’s expectations, outline safety obligations and highlight Propane and Liquid Fuels Compliance Standards. We hope those who attended the webinars have a better understanding of how Compliance Standards will enhance the safety of licensed propane-filling and retail liquid fuels facilities across Ontario by prioritizing high-risk non-compliances and promoting inspection consistency.
Below are recordings of the respective webinars:
Propane Compliance Standard webinar
Liquid Fuels Compliance Standard webinar
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Consultation closes on April 24, 2025
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) invites you to provide feedback on its draft publication of the Code Adoption Document (CAD) for Boilers and Pressure Vessels (BPV).
The CAD adopts the latest CSA B51:24 code with additional revisions to sections 3 to 9 of the CAD. Section 2 of the CAD adopting CSA B52:23 has not been changed.
The opportunity to provide feedback is open for 30 days from March 24 to April 24, 2025. TSSA aims to publish the final CAD after reviewing feedback from the consultation.
Please visit BPV Code Adoption Document Consultation 2025 to provide your feedback.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Shakir Majeedi at smajeedi@tssa.org for assistance.
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will require insurers to report specific violations through TSSA’s Boilers and Pressure Vessels Certificate of Inspection (BPV COI) Portal for Insurers beginning April 14, 2025. High-risk violations must be resolved by the device owners before a Certificate of Inspection can be issued.
Why This Matters
This initiative is part of TSSA’s transition to an outcome-based regulatory approach, ensuring the collection of high quality, consistent, and complete data on high-risk non-compliances and incidents.
Currently, compliance data from insurance inspectors is not systematically tracked or analyzed. This new process will enable TSSA to receive, track, and analyze data on high-risk devices that could pose an elevated public safety risk. The collected data will help:
• Improve safety performance tracking
• Identify and understand risk trends and emerging issues
• Strengthen public safety outcomes
Next Steps
TSSA is finalizing a Director’s Order related to this initiative. We are sharing an advanced copy of the Director’s Order with you to ensure it is written clearly. See attached.
Advice on wording can be shared through tssaadvisorycouncil@tssa.org by March 31, 2025.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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