In accordance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act and applicable regulations and codes, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) Passenger Ropeways (Ski Lifts) Safety Program regulates the following devices:
- Chair lifts
- Bar lifts
- Recreational conveyors
- Gondola lifts
- Reversible ropeways
- Passenger ropeways
- Rope tows
- Tube tows
- Belt tows
- Aerial tramways
TSSA also reviews and registers lift designs, licenses lift devices, conducts inspections, performs incident investigations and delivers public awareness campaigns throughout Ontario. TSSA also requires Aging Ski Lift Assessments for above surface lifts once they reach 15 years of age. For the Aging Ski Lift schedule please see Aging Ski Lifts - Periodic Engineering Review and Assessment Schedule
For an official version of the Act and regulation please see https://www.ontario.ca/laws
Contact(s)