To cancel an Amusement Device Licence (ADL), Elevating Device Contractor Registration, Ski Device Contractor Registration, or Fuels Contractor Registration from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), operators in all regulated industries are required to submit a business cancellation form for processing.
Fuels
Owners of select Fuel facilities that are decommissioning their site must remove their equipment and complete the attached form Environmental Review Services Form (pdf). To confirm if you must comply with this requirement, please email Fuels at fuels_technical_services@tssa.org.
Boilers or Pressure Vessels
Owners/operators of a Boiler or Pressure Vessel that is being decommissioned or taken out of service, please fill out the below form: Permanent Removal of Boilers and Pressure Vessels from Operation or Use - PV 09364 (pdf)
Elevating Devices
Owners/operators of elevating devices that are being decommissioned/voluntarily shut down must contact TSSA's workforce planning by emailing EDADInspection@tssa.org or calling 1-833-937-8772 (1-833-WFP-TSSA) to make arrangements for the device to be removed from service. The inspector will verify the device has been removed from service in a safe manner, and shall tag and seal the main disconnect, and send an inspection report documenting the current status.
The best practice for dismantling should include the following: For a traction type device, the machine motor, brake and hoist ropes are to be removed and the counterweight with the elevator cab resting on the buffers. For a hydraulic type device, the drive unit and system piping shall be removed, with the elevator cab resting on the buffers.
Owners are required to ensure all landing doors be bolted shut from the hoistway side, or the elevator shaft be eliminated.
The requirements for the dismantling of an escalator include the removal of all portions of the device and both the landing openings must be boarded up or restored to meet building standards. The dismantling of these devices does not have to be completed by a registered contractor, provided a shutdown order from this authority has been issued.
For passenger ropeways, the machine motor, brake, carriers, and hauling rope(s) are removed, and the counterweight shall be resting on the buffers.
There are no provisions in the Regulations to dismantle an amusement ride, therefore ensure the device is tagged and sealed, issue a shutdown order, and have the owner contact our office for further instructions.
The dismantling of these devices does not have to be completed by a registered contractor, provided a shutdown order from this authority has been issued.
The demolition company should satisfy the owner, that they have experience with dismantling an elevating device, and are aware of the associated hazards. Any device installed in place of a dismantled device will be considered a new device and will need to comply with current codes and standards.
If you would like to resume service on an elevating device that had been previously shut down, please complete the Reactivate Application for an Elevating Device form (pdf) .