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The process through which you secure a certificate of inspection (COI) for your boiler and pressure vessels is changing July 1 - learn about the changes and how you can prepare here

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Amendments to enhance public safety have been made to Ontario’s Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation (O. Reg. 2201/01) under the Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA), 2000. Changes to the regulation and the process which BPV owners will need to follow to secure a Certificate of Inspection accompany this and will take effect July 1, 2018.
The new process will require BPV owners to work directly with TSSA - a change that TSSA looks forward to in that it will allow both TSSA and BPV owners to build new, fruitful relationships.

The Public Consultation period for this process is now open. Please submit your feedback at the following link by March 22, 2018 - BPV Public Consultation Information and Feedback Form

What is Changing and Why?

The amendments to Ontario’s Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation (O. Reg. 2201/01) under the Technical Standards and Safety Act (TSSA) are as follows and will come into effect in July 1, 2018.

TSSA will directly issue a certificate of inspection (COI) to owners of all BPV equipment. The COI will be issued as authorization to legally operate after a passed periodic inspection and submission of a Record of Inspection (ROI) to TSSA.
Owners of boilers and pressure vessels will pay a COI fee to TSSA.
TSSA will maintain a database of device-specific periodic inspection information from both insurer and TSSA inspectors.
TSSA will implement an audit and attestation program to provide oversight of periodic inspections conducted by insurers.

The amendments are an outcome of proposals contained in a comprehensive industry round table report, released in August 2016 by a14-member panel of BPV industry stakeholders with representation from insurance companies, third-party inspection providers, and owners and manufacturers of BPV equipment. The panel was constituted by the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services (MGCS) in collaboration with TSSA. The full panel report can be found on the Ontario Regulatory Registry.

These changes will include a change to the process which BPV owners will secure Certificates of Inspection for their device(s).

For more information on these amendments, visit https://www.ontario.ca/laws/regulation/010220 or email consultations@tssa.org.

How-To Guides: Information and Tools to Help You Through the Changes

BPV Certificate of Inspection Infogrpahic: A glimpse into the new process for you, the BPV owner

Are you a BPV owner looking for more information on getting your Certificate of Inspection (COI) for your devices?
While details are still being worked out, TSSA has created an easy-to-follow infographic to help you through what the process is going to look like. Using the new TSSA online portal, BPV device owners will now be able to get their COIs even easier.

BPV COI - How to get a COI Inforgraphic

More details around the process as well as detailed training aids will be shared as we get closer to the July launch date.

In the mean time, explore the below infographic and send any questions you have to consultations@tssa.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

February 20, 2018 – Version 3

Q. What are the major changes in the amended Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation?

A. The major changes to the regulation include the following:

To legally operate, owners of BPV devices require a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for each device owned
TSSA will directly issue the COI as legal authorization to operate a BPV after the device has passed a periodic inspection and a Record of Inspection (ROI) submitted by the inspector.
Owners of BPV devices will pay a fee for the Inspection (COI)
Insurers of BPV equipment are subject to a triennial regulatory and code compliance audit

Q. Who is affected by this change?

A. The changes apply to the following groups of stakeholders

Individuals and businesses who own boilers and pressure vessels regulated under the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation
Insurers licensed to underwrite boilers and pressure vessel equipment
Third-party inspection providers

Q. When do the changes take effect?

A. July 1, 2018

Q. What is a Certificate of Inspection (COI)?

A. A Certificate of Inspection is a document issued to an owner of a BPV device after a passed periodic inspection, authorizing them to legally operate the device. A new process around how device owners receive your COI will be coming into effect on.

Q. Who requires a Certificate of Inspection?
A. Individuals and businesses who own boilers and pressure vessels regulated under the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation.

Q. Is there a fee for the Certificate of Inspection?

A. Yes. There is a fee attached to the COI which will be paid to TSSA by device owners.

Q. Who will issue my Certificate of Inspection?

A. The Certificate of Inspection is issued by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority.

Q. What is a Record of Inspection (ROI)?

A. A Record of Inspection is a document submitted to TSSA by an inspector/insurer after a passed periodic inspection.

Q. When will my BPV device require a COI?

A. Every owner of a boiler or pressure vessel must ensure periodic inspections are performed according with the requirements included in BPV's Code Adoption Document (CAD). After July 1, 2018, all regulated BPVs will require a COI after a passed periodic inspection and for all subsequent periodic inspections.

Q. What is the validity period of a Certificate of Inspection?

The COI is valid for a period that coincides with the inspection cycle of a BPV device. BPV devices have inspection cycles that range from 12 to 36 months. For example, if your BPV device is inspected every 24 months, then your COI will be valid for 24 months from the day it was issued.

Q. How are these changes different from the current process?
A. Currently, owners and insurers of BPV equipment have treated the Record of Inspection (ROI) issued after a passed periodic inspection as authorization to legally operate. In the amended regulation, TSSA will directly issue the COI as legal authorization to operate a BPV after the device has passed a periodic inspection and an ROI submitted by the insurer/third party inspector.

Q. How will the COI fees apply if I have multiple BPV devices?

Owners of multiple BPV devices require a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for each device owned.

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PLEASE NOTE: This page will contain resources around the upcoming changes including: process walkthroughs, frequently asked questions and details around fees as they become available. Please subscribe using the black buton at the bottom to be informed of new information and resources.

Contact(s)

Humphrey Kisembe
BPV Policy Advisor

Email: hkisembe@tssa.org