Quality Program

Before you begin to manufacture, install, repair, or alter a boiler, pressure vessel, piping, or fitting, you must submit a Quality Program Manual, and the applicable checklist(s) to be approved by the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).

• For administrative questions, please email: bpvqa@tssa.org

• For technical questions, please email: bpvcustomerservice@tssa.org

Quality Program Manual

Refer to the sample Piping, Repairs and Alterations Sample Manual (word doc) for piping and repairs and alterations of boilers and pressure vessels. If you are applying to manufacture new boilers or pressure vessels, your company should seek the advice of a consultant to assist with a Quality Program Manual and demonstration item.

Quality Program Checklists and Guidelines

Select and include with your application the applicable Quality Program Checklist listed below to ensure that all Ontario requirements have been addressed in the Quality Program Manual.

The Quality Program Checklist (pdf) is required to be completed for the requested Certificates of Authorization below:

Fabricators and installers of piping systems in accordance with CSA B51, CSA B52, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME B31.5, and CSA Z7396.1.

Note: If the company is utilizing the sample Piping, Repairs and Alterations Sample Manual (available above), or a Quality Program Manual provided by ORAC, HRAI, or MCAO the Quality Program Checklist is not required to be submitted. 

Please refer to the guideline below for implementation requirements:

• Implementation Guideline for Piping System Fabricators, Installers, Repairers and Alterers (pdf)

Manufacturers of Fittings in accordance with CSA B51 and the applicable ASME Code(s). 

Repairs and alterations of boilers and pressure vessels in accordance with CSA B51 and NBIC NB-23 Part 3. 

• Implementation Guideline for Companies Requestions a TSSA Certificate of Authorization for Repairs and Alterations of Boilers and Pressure Vessels (pdf)

Manufacturers of boilers and pressure vessels in accordance with CSA B51, ASME Section VIII Div 1, ASME Section I, and ASME Section IV. 

Please refer to the guideline below for implementation requirements: 

• Implementation Guideline for the Manufacture of Boilers or Pressure Vessels (pdf)

For all other Certificates of Authorization, the applicable checklist(s) are required to be completed in addition to the Quality Program Checklist above (if applicable): 

Pressure Relief Valve Repair Organizations:

• Certification of Pressure Relief Valve Repair Organizations (pdf)

• Implementation Guideline for Pressure Relief Device Repair Organizations (pdf)

Hot Tap Organizations:

• Certification of Hot Tap Organizations (pdf)

On-Line Leak Seal Organizations: 

• Certification of On-Line Leak Seal Organizations (pdf)

Owner/User Self-Inspection Organizations:

• Certification of Owner/User Self-Inspection Organizations (pdf)

• Guideline for Companies Requesting Certification for Owner/User Self Inspection (pdf)

Inspection Agencies for Periodic Inspections and Repairs:

• Certification of Inspection Agencies for Periodic Inspections and Repairs (pdf)

Nuclear Certifications:

• Certification of Metallic Material Organizations (pdf)

• Certification of Manufacturers of Nuclear Items (pdf)

Administrative requirements

View the following documents for administrative requirements:

• Inspection Agencies - Administrative Requirements (pdf)

• Inspection Agencies – Qualifications & Duties (pdf)

Additional requirements

View the following safety bulletins for additional requirements:

• Safety Info Bulletins Table of Contents - Oct 2018 (pdf)

• Repair & Alteration Certification Program Requirements: SB02-01, Rev.1 (pdf)

• Ontario Requirement for the Repair of Pressure Relief Valves: SB00-3, Rev. 3 (pdf)

• Refrigeration Piping Fabrication, Installation, Repair or Alteration: SB06-01 (pdf)

• Requirements for Manufacturers & Installers of Pressure Piping Parts & Systems: SB02-02, Rev. 2 (pdf)

• SB00-1 - Technical Circulars issues prior to May 5, 1997 for the purposes of the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Act of Ontario - May 5, 2000 (pdf)

• SB00-2 Rev. 1 – Modifications/Alterations to Registered Conventional Piping Systems August 27, 2001 (pdf)

• SB00-3 Rev. 3 - Ontario Requirement for the Repair of Pressure Relief Valves (pdf)

• SB00-4 Fitting Registration Program issued May 5, 2000 (pdf) (supersedes T4-94)

• SB00-6 Rev.1 - Alteration of Registered Fittings issued August 27, 2001 (pdf) (supersedes SB00-6)

• SB00-7 Rev. 4 Guide for the Scope of Services issued October 4, 2001 (pdf)) (supersedes SB00-7 Rev. 3)

• SB00-8 - Restricted Use of PVC Pipe - May 5, 2000 (pdf)

• SB00-9 ASME.ASTM A 193-B7M-89 Studs/Bolts and A194-2HM-88 Nuts - May 5, 2000 (pdf) (supersedes T8-92)

• SB00-11 - Cast Iron Valves and Fitting in Ammonia Refrigeration Services issued May 5, 2000 (pdf) (supersedes T1-92)

• SB00-14 Exposure to Asbestos issued May 5, 2000 (pdf) (supersedes T4-84)

• SB00-15 Rev. 2 - Water Treatment Facilities - February 13, 2003 (pdf) (supersedes SB00-15 Rev. 1 issued August 27, 2001)

• SB00-16 - Validity of Registered Designs - May 5, 2000 (pdf) (supersedes Advisory Bulletin T1-81 issued April 21, 1981)

• SB00-17 Rev. 1 - SA 515 Materials - November 22, 2001 (pdf)

• SB00-18 Rev.3 Deaerators and Hot Water Storage Tanks - Periodic Inspection Intervals issued October 26, 2009 (pdf) (supersedes SB00-18 Rev. 2)

• SB02-02. Rev.2 Requirement for Manufacturers and Installers of Pressure Piping Parts and Systems - Final version, April 24, 2013 (pdf)

• SB05-01 Guide for Maintenance Replacement of Mechanically Assembled Items in Existing Pressure Piping Systems issued July 29, 2005 (pdf)

• SB05-02 Rev. 2 Hot Tap and Line Stopping Guidelines For Pressure Equipment issued October 15, 2018 (pdf)

• SB06-01 Refrigeration Piping Fabrication, Installation, Repair or Alteration - Aug 25, 2006 (pdf)

• SB09-01 Rerating of Boilers and Pressure Vessels - Oct 26, 2009 (pdf)

• SB13-01 Ontario Certificate of Competency for Insurers (1) January 9, 2013 (pdf)

• SB12-01 Pressure Relief Device Inlet and Discharge Piping Guide May 24, 2012 (pdf) (replaced October 11, 2012)