The fees for Certificates of Inspection (COI) charged to boiler and pressure vessel (BPV) owner and operators will change starting on January 2, 2026. Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is increasing BPV COI fees to ensure the continued regulatory effectiveness of the BPV program and safety in the BPV industry.
New Fee Structure
Why the Increase?
As a not-for-profit regulator, TSSA is mandated under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, to deliver its safety mandate and recover all direct and indirect costs from the industries it regulates. In 2018, Ontario’s Auditor General noted that TSSA was not adequately meeting this obligation.
Since 2018, TSSA has gradually introduced fee increases across all its regulated sectors. TSSA has kept fee increases below the cumulative inflation rate and at cost recovery, except for the BPV COI program, which has been operating at a deficit since the program began.
In 2023, TSSA opted to delay a fee increase for BPV COIs to focus on expanding the BPV inventory base ─ following up on BPVs with lapsed COIs, reviewing insurer data to identify unlicensed devices, and evaluating agriculture BPVs that were previously exempt.
Current BPV Fees (May 1, 2025)
Why This Matters
Continuing to operate the BPV COI program at a deficit is unsustainable. It poses a public safety risk and limits TSSA’s ability to deliver its safety mandate.
To eliminate the projected deficit and achieve cost recovery, the fees have been recalculated using an up-to-date BPV inventory count. They reflect efficiency gains from modernized information technology systems, optimizing operational efficiencies and improved data accuracy. These changes will help ensure the program is fully supported and sustainable.
Our Commitment
We remain committed to safety and efficiency. Over the past five years, serious injuries and fatalities in TSSA-regulated sectors have declined, and we continue to focus on improving both safety and client experience in Ontario.
This notice was sent to BPV COI owners and BPV web subscribers.