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Electrical Approval Requirements for Equipment and Installations subject to TSSA Approval

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority has posted an advisory, "Electrical Approval Requirements for Equipment and Installations subject to TSSA Approval."

Fuels Safety Program reviews fuel systems and device design submissions to ensure compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety (TSS) Act and its adopted regulations, safety codes and standards. Applicable codes require that an electrical portion of the fuel system comply with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

To ensure that the...

Commissioning of and Putting Appliances into Use

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority has posted an advisory on the responsibilities of contractors and certificate holders who install and commission gaseous appliances and fuel distributors who supply fuel to those appliances at residential homes, particularly during construction. The CSA B-149.1, Natural Gas and Propane Installation, code requires that all appliances be installed and commissioned in compliance with code and manufacturer’s instructions.

Please read advisory FS-262-23 for...

Robert Excavating Fined $15,000+ for Damaging Pipeline

Robert Excavating Fined $15,000+ for Damaging PipelineSix homes evacuated, and 20 homes lost service

Toronto, ON, May 25, 2023 – Robert Excavating pled guilty last Thursday to damaging a pipeline, an offense under the Technical Standards and Safety Act. As a result of the damage, six Ottawa homes were evacuated, and 20 homes lost service. The Ontario Court of Justice ordered Robert Excavating to pay a total fine of $15,000, plus a 25 per cent victim surcharge. 

In August 2021, Robert Excavating and...

Individual Fined $5,000 for Activating Natural-Gas Pool Heater Without Certification

Individual Fined $5,000 for Activating Natural-Gas Pool Heater Without Certification, Resulting in Injury to Homeowner 

Toronto, ON, May 25, 2023 – Jeffrey Payne, a plumber residing in Ottawa, pled guilty last Thursday to one count of activating a natural-gas pool heater without a TSSA-issued gas technician certificate, an offense under the Technical Standards and Safety Act. The Ontario Court of Justice ordered Payne to pay a $5,000 fine, plus 25 per cent victim surcharge.

In September 2022, Payne...

Director's Safety Order Addresses Risk of Bearing Failure

Bearings on all Dover-Turnbull counterweights with 2-to-1 roping to be assessed and monitoredThe Technical Standards and Safety Authority has issued a Director’s Safety Order and an Advisory on the safety risk posed when a bearing on a 2-to-1 counterweight sheave arrangement fails.

• Director's Safety Order on Turnbull-Dover Elevator 2:1 Roped Counterweights:This safety order requires counterweight as outlined in the Order to be located, accessed and retrofitted. Compliance timelines include ensuring...