TSSA is integrating more core services into the Client Portal as part of our ongoing effort to streamline key processes, enhance accessibility, and improve client experience. Starting March 16, 2026, all engineering submissions — including design submissions, variances, and alteration applications — must be submitted through the Client Portal.
 
TSSA recently held training sessions for Elevating Devices (ED), Amusement Devices (AD) and Ski Lifts to help build familiarity with the new processes.  These sessions demonstrated how to send design submissions, dossiers, variances, and alterations through the Client Portal.
 
If you missed the session or want a refresher, below are links to the recordings of the respective training sessions:

• Elevating Device Submitters: Portal Training, March 6, 2026
• Ski Submitters: Portal Training, March 6, 2026
• Amusement Device Submitters: Portal Training, March 9, 2026

The updated Application forms and specification sheets for the Portal Go-Live are here:

• Elevating Device Specification Sheets
• Amusement Device Specification Sheets

This news was sent to ED and Ski Lift contractors, AD owners and submitters, and web subscribers.

TSSA is integrating more core services into the Client Portal to streamline key processes and improve client experience. Effective March 16, 2026, all engineering submissions — including design submissions and alteration applications — must be submitted through the Client Portal.

A valid Elevating Device (ED) or Ski Lift contractor registration is required to submit all engineering applications online (except for variances, safety assessments, and private dwelling inquiries). Contractors with registrations expiring March 31, 2026, must renew on time to avoid a late fee and disruptions to application submissions.

TSSA will perform a system upgrade to migrate more services online. As a result, the Client and Prepayment Portals will not be accessible starting on Wednesday, March 11 at 4:00 p.m. until Monday, March 16 at 8:00 a.m. EST. Please submit your applications before mid-March to avoid processing delays. For details, refer to the renewal package instructions sent to ED and Ski Lift contractors.

Training Sessions

TSSA is offering training on how to submit ED design packages or alterations through the Client Portal.

Elevating Devices:  

Friday, March 6, 2026 | 9:30–11:30 a.m. (EST)

Microsoft Teams 
Join the ED Portal Training now 
Meeting ID: 239 035 241 172 32 
Passcode: fx6Kj7yr 

Friday, March 6, 2026 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. (EST

Join the SKI Portal Training Now 
Meeting ID: 211 143 763 891 15 
Passcode: rH2FJ7NP 

Recordings, written instructions, and supporting materials will be posted online after the training. Organizations submitting under Elevating Devices, Amusement Devices, or Ski Lifts only need to attend one session as submission steps are consistent across these industries. For one-on-one support after the training, email eddesignsubmittal@tssa.org.

Sign Up for Client Portal

If you are not yet a Client Portal user, follow these instructions to sign up. After creating access to the Client Portal, ensure you link your portal profile to your existing TSSA account to perform transactions, submit applications and access online services.
 
This news was sent to ED and Ski Lift contractors and web subscribers.

Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is sharing a safety bulletin issued by the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) after safety issues involving hoist ropes have been identified on certain Torin ER6 elevator machines in Saskatchewan. 
 
According to the bulletin, hoist ropes failed on a Torin ER6-221P7 geared elevator machine in December 2025. The ropes, which were replaced on February 2, 2024, failed after approximately 600,000 runs. TSASK advised that:

• Three elevating devices with this configuration have been sealed due to hoist ropes not meeting ASME A17.6 requirements.
• Two additional devices have been issued priority orders requiring hoist rope replacement within 30 days.
• Inspections of similar installations continue. TSASK will update findings after inspections are completed.

TSSA is sharing this information for awareness among Ontario owners, contractors, and maintenance personnel. While there are several similar installations in Ontario, no comparable incidents have been reported to date. Read the TSASK bulletin for details.

This communication was sent to contractors and web subscribers of elevating devices and owners of Torin elevators.