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Legislative and Regulatory information
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BPV Advisories and Bulletins:
Latest added:
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Alternate Process for Pressure Piping Inspection in Ontario (pdf)
BPV-001-23-R1
Published: Apr 03, 2025
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Incident Reporting Advisory for BPV (pdf)
BPV-22-01
Published: Oct 04, 2023 -
Repairs to Existing Agricultural Piping Installed Before July 1, 2021 (pdf)
BPV-21-02
Published: Dec 01, 2021 -
TSSA Customer Bulletin: New Automated Certificate Process for Owners of BPV Mar 2021 (pdf)
Published: Mar 16, 2021 -
Safety Information Bulletins Revised October 15, 2018 (pdf)
Published: Oct 15, 2018 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Hot Tap and Line Stopping for Pressure Equipment (pdf)
SB05-02 Rev. 2
Published: Oct 15, 2018 -
BPV and Fuels Safety Programs Involvement in Piping Systems in Fuel Services (pdf)
BPV-18-02
Published: Sep 01, 2018 -
National Energy Board Information: The Effect of Methanol on Carbon Steel Pipelines Advisory (pdf)
NEB IA 2016-001
Published: Mar 10, 2016 -
National Energy Board Information Advisory NEB IA 2016-001 (pdf)
Ad-GA-PUB-IA 0101
Published: Mar 10, 2016 -
Safety Bulletin: Requirements for Manufacturers & Installers of Pressure Piping Parts & Systems (pdf)
SB02-02 Rev. 2
Published: Apr 24, 2013 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Ontario Certificate of Competency for Insurers (pdf)
SB13-01
Published: Jan 01, 2013 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Pressure Relief Device Inlet and Discharge Piping Guide (pdf)
SB12-01
Published: May 24, 2012 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Rerating of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (pdf)
SB09-01
Published: Oct 26, 2009 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Deaerators and Hot Water Storage Tanks - Periodic Inspection Intervals (pdf)
SB00-18 Rev. 3
Published: Oct 26, 2009 -
Safety Bulletin: Refrigeration Piping Fabrication, Installation, Repair or Alteration (pdf)
SB06–01
Published: Aug 25, 2006 -
CSA Safety Bulletin: Use of Air Receivers and Propane Cylinders (pdf)
Published: Jan 02, 2006 -
Safety Bulletin: Guideline for Maintenance Replacement of Mechanically Assembled Items in Existing Pressure Piping Systems (pdf)
SB05-01
Published: Jul 29, 2005 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Water Treatment Facilities (pdf)
SB00-15 Rev. 2
Published: Feb 13, 2003 -
B52 Information Bulletin: Use of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants (pdf)
March 2002
Published: Mar 01, 2002 -
Safety Information Bulletin SB00-17 Rev. 1: SA 515 Materials (pdf)
SB00-17
Published: Nov 22, 2001 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Ontario Requirement for the Repair of Pressure Relief Valves (pdf)
SB00-3 Rev. 3
Published: Nov 22, 2001 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Guide for the Scope of Services Requiring Registration and Inspection of Pressure Piping Systems by Boilers and Pressure Vessels Safety Division (BPVSD) for Installations in the Province of Ontario (pdf)
SB00-7 Rev. 5
Published: Oct 04, 2001 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Alteration of Registered Fittings (pdf)
SB00-6 Rev. 1
Published: Aug 27, 2001 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Modifications/Alterations to Registered Conventional Piping Systems (pdf)
SB00-2 Rev. 1
Published: Aug 27, 2001 -
Safety Advisory: Compressed Air Systems (pdf)
Published: Jun 23, 2000 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Cast Iron Valves and Fitting in Ammonia Refrigeration Services (pdf)
SB00-11
Published: May 05, 2000 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Restricted Use of PVC Pipe (pdf)
SB00-8
Published: May 05, 2000 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Technical Circulars issued prior to May 5, 1997 for the purposes of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act of Ontario (pdf)
SB00-1
Published: May 05, 2000 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Exposure to asbestos (pdf)
SB00-14
Published: May 05, 2000 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Validity of Registered Design (pdf)
SB00-16
Published: May 05, 2000 -
Safety Information Bulletin: Fitting Registration Program (pdf)
SB00-4
Published: May 05, 2000 -
Safety Information Bulletin: ASME/ASTM A 193 – B7M – 95 Studs/Bolts and A 194 – 2HM – 95 Nuts (pdf)
SB00-9
Published: May 05, 2000 -
BPV Safety Advisory: Flexible Hose Assemblies (pdf)
Published: Jan 04, 1999
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BPV Guidelines:
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On Line Leak Seal Organizations Guideline (pdf)
Published: Mar 21, 2025
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P15 Steam Traction Boiler Inspection Rev 3 Historical Steam Boiler Inspection Guideline (pdf)
No. 15
Published: Mar 03, 2025 -
Guideline for Companies Requesting Certification for Owner/User Self Inspection BPV (pdf)
Published: Nov 26, 2024 -
Implementation Guideline for Pressure Relief Device Repair Organizations (pdf)
Published: Sep 24, 2024 -
FAQs on Submitting BPV Engineering Applications via the Client Portal (pdf)
Published: Sep 05, 2024 -
Boilers & Pressure Vessel Owners' Instructions (pdf)
Published: May 15, 2024 -
Insurer Portal Training Document (pdf)
Published: Oct 04, 2023 -
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Insurer Portal Training Documentation (pdf)
Published: Sep 25, 2023 -
Owner/Operator Portal Training Documentation (pdf)
Published: Sep 25, 2023 -
Owner Portal Training Document Guideline (pdf)
Published: Sep 25, 2023 -
Pressure Vessel Inspection Checklist (pdf)
Published: Sep 04, 2023 -
Implementation Guideline for Companies requesting TSSA Certificate(s) of Authorization for the Manufacture of BPV (pdf)
07-23 Rev.0
Published: Jul 03, 2023 -
Guidelines for the Registration of Non-Nuclear Fittings in Ontario
Published: Jan 30, 2023 -
Guidelines for Electronic Application for Design and Welding/Brazing Procedure Registration (pdf)
Published: Jan 03, 2022 -
Requirement to Report Pressure Equipment for Agricultural Use (pdf)
Published: Jul 01, 2021 -
How to Get a Boiler & Pressure Vessel Certificate of Inspection from TSSA (pdf)
Published: Jan 01, 2021 -
Certification of Pressure Relief Valve Repair Organizations (pdf)
October 23, 2020 Rev. 6
Published: Oct 23, 2020 -
Certification of Pressure Piping System Fabricators, Installers, Repairers and Alterers (pdf)
October 23, 2020 Rev. 5
Published: Oct 23, 2020 -
Implementation Guideline for Companies requesting TSSA Certificate(s) of Authorization for the Shop Fabrication, Field Installation, Repairs, Alterations & Erection of Piping Systems (pdf)
Published: Oct 23, 2020 -
Certification of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Repair or Alteration Organizations (pdf)
April 1, 2020 Rev. 3
Published: Apr 01, 2020 -
Certification of Manufacturers of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (pdf)
Published: Feb 28, 2020 -
Guideline for Nuclear Certificates of Authorization: Nuclear Scopes, Limitations & Implementation Guide (pdf)
Published: Aug 01, 2019 -
Guidelines for Design Approval of Used and/or Altered BPV (pdf)
October 17, 2018 Rev.0
Published: Oct 17, 2018 -
Welding Brazing Procedure Name Change Guideline (pdf)
Published: Jan 01, 2018 -
Procedure to Request Location Change on BPV TSSA Certificates (pdf)
Published: Sep 01, 2016 -
Procedure to Request Name Change on BPV TSSA Certificates (pdf)
Published: Sep 01, 2016 -
Accreditation of Inspection Agencies for Periodic Inspections and Repairs (pdf)
Published: Mar 27, 2012 -
Accreditation of Manufacturers of Nuclear Items (pdf)
Published: Jan 01, 2012 -
Guideline for Completing the Welder Welding Operator Certificate Form (pdf)
Published: Sep 23, 2010 -
Guideline for Registration of Medical Gas Piping Systems (pdf)
Published: Aug 25, 2009 -
Inspection Order Resolution Protocol (pdf)
Published: Apr 01, 2009 -
Accreditation of Metallic Material Organizations (pdf)
Published: Jun 01, 2007 -
Accreditation of Fitting Manufacturers
Published: Jun 01, 2007 -
Guidelines for the Registration and Inspection of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Manufactured in USA for Use in Ontario (pdf)
Published: Jan 17, 2007 -
Design Registration Guidelines for Nuclear Pressure Retaining Systems and Components (pdf)
Published: Jan 17, 2007 -
Guidelines for the Registration of Boilers & Pressure Vessels Manufactured Outside Canada or USA for Use in Ontario (pdf)
Published: Jan 17, 2007 -
Guidelines: The Registration and Inspection of Boilers and Pressure Vessels Manufactured in other Provinces of Canada for Use in Ontario (pdf)
Published: Jan 17, 2007 -
Guidelines for Registration of Piping (pdf)
Published: Jan 17, 2007 -
Accreditation of Owner/User Self-Inspection Repair Program (pdf)
Published: Dec 01, 1999 -
Accreditation of Inspection Agencies (pdf)
Published: Jan 01, 1998 -
Accreditation of Inspection Agencies Part 2 (pdf)
Published: Jan 01, 1998
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BPV Director's Orders:
Latest added:
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Insurers to Report 20 Listed Violations Through a Single Records of Inspection Submission (pdf)
BPV-25-02
Published: Apr 17, 2025
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Information Order to Owners & Operators of Boilers & Pressure Equipment Used in Agricultural Operations (pdf)
BPV-21-01
Published: Oct 01, 2021 -
Safety Order: Public Notice on Unauthorized Repairs to Pressure Relief Valves (pdf)
BPV13-02
Published: Jan 16, 2013
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BPV Code Adoption Documents:
Latest added:
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Boilers & Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document Amendment (pdf)
Published: Jun 01, 2025
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Boilers & Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document Amendment (pdf)
BPV-24-01
Published: Aug 15, 2024 -
Boilers & Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document (2024) Consultation Summary (pdf)
Published: Aug 15, 2024
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Top FAQs
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