Our Boilers and Pressure Vessels Safety Program ensures the safe design, construction, maintenance, use, operation and repair of all pressure-retaining components in Ontario. This includes those that produce hot water, steam, compressed air and other compressed liquids and gases.
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is involved through the entire lifecycle:
- Design
- Manufacturing
- Installation
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Decommissioning
Before pressurized equipment is registered, we conduct an engineering review to verify safety. We examine equipment and facilities prior to start-up and then conduct periodic inspections on uninsured equipment. We also certify inspectors who are licensed to conduct periodic inspections of all insured equipment.
As part of TSSA’s focus on modernizing our processes and services, we’re moving to centralized inspection scheduling, starting with the Boilers and Pressure Vessels (BPV) and Operating Engineers (OE) programs.
New process to schedule Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Operating Engineers inspections effective March 1, 2021.
Email: inspectionscheduling@tssa.org
Toll free: 1-833-937-8772 (1-833-WFP-TSSA)
Inspection Scheduling Agents are available, as of March 1, from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
TSSA Inspectors will no longer schedule non-emergency BPV or OE inspections.
If you are looking to book an inspection, please complete the applicable inspection form linked below and submit it via e-mail to inspectionscheduling@tssa.org
- BPV INSTALLATION INSPECTION REQUEST FORM *Please use this for Boiler/Pressure Vessel Installation Inspections*
- BPV INSPECTION REQUEST FORM *Please use this for inspections such as Piping, Welder/Brazer Test, Shop Fabrication, Periodic, etc.*
Note: For BPV inspections scheduled through an insurer, there is no change to the inspection scheduling process.
For urgent inspection requests outside business hours, please contact your local inspector.
| Scheduling a BPV/OE inspection with a TSSA Inspector | ||||||||||||||||||
| Contact inspectionscheduling@tssa.org or 1-833-937-8772 (or 1-833-WFP-TSSA) to book a BPV/OE inspection. Inspection scheduling agents are available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. For urgent inspection requests outside of these hours, please contact your local Inspector.
Effective March 1, 2021, BPV/OE Inspectors no longer schedule inspections during these regular business hours. While the scheduling practice has changed, the inspection process and the role of TSSA Inspectors remains the same.
Learn more: Centralized Inspection Scheduling Frequently Asked Questions.
Inspection preparation checklist
Note: Changes to your account information or device ownership? Email Intake@tssa.org the updated details and your account number prior to your inspection.
*Rural or northern Ontario inspections may require longer lead times due to travel |
| BPV/ OE Centralized Inspection Scheduling Frequently Asked Questions |
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Review the BPV/ OE Centralized Inspection Scheduling Frequently Asked Questions. |
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