TSSA Press Releases

Springtime tips for the safe use of patio heaters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 25, 2021) – After hibernating all winter, Ontarians will soon be flocking together with friends and family on restaurant or backyard patios – masked, socially distanced and following regional public health guidelines, of course – to celebrate the arrival of spring.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (TORONTO, ON, March 16, 2021) – As the snow melts away and warmer temperatures are in the midst, our spring to-do lists are starting to grow. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) wants to remind Ontario residents that no spring to-do list is complete without one that addresses Carbon Monoxide (CO) safety.
With over 65% of all CO injuries and deaths in Ontario occurring in homes and the average dwelling having roughly 4-6 fuel-burning...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( Toronto, ON, March 1, 2021 ) – Committed to protecting Ontarians from the dangers posed by shoddy technical workmanship on fuel-burning appliances, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) kicks off Fraud Prevention Month with the launch of its second annual 'Trunk Slammers' Enforcement Program .
Uncertified gas technicians and unregistered contractors, aka ‘trunk slammers’, are known for performing less expensive labour...
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IT system upgrade affects service and response times from February 22 to March 1 
As part of TSSA’s commitment to modernize and simplify our services, we’re implementing an upgraded IT solution. As a result, some of TSSA’s services may be limited and responses times may be delayed from Monday, February 22 to Monday, March 1 . In addition, TSSA can not receive and respond to emails sent to Customer Services during this time.
Where possible,...
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TSSA has updated its COVID-19 response and requirements to reflect the current stay-at-home order in Ontario and regional approach to reopening.
TSSA’s current considerations during COVID-19 can be found  here
TSSA team members who have direct contact with Ontarians have been instructed to take all precautions to reduce exposure to the virus and protect their health, customers’ and the public’s health.
Operating during COVID-19 comes with...
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