Technical Dossier Filing Overview
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) reviews and files new or altered amusement device designs.
Before a new or altered Amusement device can be filed, its design is subject to an engineering review to ensure compliance with Ontario safety standards as specified in,
Technical Dossier applications for Amusement devices as defined in the regulation must be submitted by a Professional Engineer (PEng) on behalf of an amusement device owner. See O.Reg 221/01 s. 9 for the complete requirements.
Mandatory Documents for Filing a Technical Dossier and Other Submissions for Amusement Devices
To ensure timely processing, applicants must use the required application forms and specification sheets, particularly for New Installation submissions. These forms identify the mandatory information and documentation needed to complete a technical dossier.
Where applicable, submit a completed Excel specification sheet together with a single, consolidated PDF containing all supporting documents. All files must be clear, legible, and viewable in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Submissions that do not use required forms, omit mandatory documents, or are incomplete may result in delays or rejection.
- AMUSEMENT DEVICES (AD): AD New; AD Major; AD Minor A; AD Minor A-; AD Amendment
- Signed AD application form, including the stamped document transmittal (list of documents in their transmittal should match the documents provided in general) and Specification Sheet. See the Notes tab for additional instructions.
- AD Minor B, AD Minor B-
Refer to AD-544/21 – ASTM F24 Alteration Guideline/Checklist (PDF)
- Signed AD application form, including Minor B form
Note: Minor B submissions do not require a seal and signature from a Professional Engineer
- AD Piggyback
If the amusement device is identical in all aspects to a device that has been already filed with TSSA under the current applicable codes, it may be possible to file a new technical dossier as a piggyback on another, provided the device meets or exceeds the requirements of the code referred to in Ontario Regulation 221/01 – Amusement Devices Section 9 (3).
To file a piggyback submission, you need to know another licensed amusement device operator who has the same ride as you and is willing to share their dossier with you. TSSA does not provide lists of owners and their filed devices.
Structurally unique devices such as zip lines, go-kart tracks, or waterslides generally cannot be filed as piggybacks.
- Signed application form, including Stamped Document Transmittal (list of documents in their transmittal should match the documents provided in general) and Specification Sheet.
- O. Reg. 221/01 9.(3)
- Variance
A variance from regulations and adopted safety standards may be reviewed for consideration, but it is not guaranteed that it will be granted. Variances allow designers flexibility to use designs that do not strictly comply with current regulations but include other methods to ensure equivalent amusement device safety. Service fees to evaluate variances are charged at an hourly rate.
How to Submit
All submissions must be done through the TSSA Client Portal.
Registration processing and priority requests
TSSA processes design registration submissions in the order in which they are received to ensure fairness and transparency in workload management.
As general practice, we no longer provide routine rush or priority review services. In exceptional or unforeseen situations, an expedited review may be considered on a case-by-case basis and is subject to management approval.
To request consideration, please email addesignsubmittal@tssa.org outlining the specific circumstances and justification for expedited handling. Requests will be evaluated based on operational capacity and program impact. Approval is not guaranteed.
If an expedited review is approved, the applicable expedited service fee, as set out in the current fee schedule, will be charged.