Fuels clients can access additional online services through the TSSA Client Portal as of March 16, 2026.

TSSA is integrating more core services into the Client Portal to streamline key processes and improve client experience. New services available on the Client Portal as of March 16, 2026, include:

• Engineering submissions
• Certification and Exam Services: Apply online for examinations, reinstate certificates, apply for a certificate if you’re from outside Ontario, and obtain Training Provider accreditation. Computer-based examinations will be done in person at dedicated exam centres.

Automating services enhances clients’ ability to self-serve and access real-time updates on their applications. The step-by-step approach of online services provides clear instructions that make it easier for clients to provide the required information and supporting documents.

What This Means to Fuels Clients 

Fuels clients can expect the following changes on March 16, 2026: 

• All Fuels engineering services will be moved to the Client Portal. Emailed applications will no longer be accepted. Mandatory required documents can still be found through the Engineering Approvals webpage on the TSSA website.
• Expedited engineering services will no longer be available, as turnaround times for processing such applications have come down significantly. 

Temporary System Outage for Upgrade 

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.

Fuels clients who need to submit requests or applications should do so before the system upgrade or after March 16. We seek your patience as TSSA’s response times may be affected during and immediately after the system upgrade.  

Sign Up for Client Portal 

If you are not yet Client Portal user, follow these instructions to sign up. After creating access to the Client Portal, you must link your portal profile to your existing TSSA account to perform transactions, submit applications and access online services.

Account users can continue to access existing services on the Client Portal to:

• Submit and pay for applications available on the Client Portal. Please use the Prepayment Portal for other applications.
• View and download inspection reports, permits, licences or certificates
• View issued orders
• Update your account and contact information
• Sign up for paperless invoicing

Stay tuned for further updates. For more information on the Client Portal, please refer to the FAQs.

This was shared with Fuels clients and Fuels web subscribers.

The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is seeking your comments on a proposal to license operations conducting retail mobile fueling under Ontario Regulation 217/01, Liquid Fuels and Liquid Fuels Handling Code.

Retail mobile fueling is defined as the dispensing of fuel from a highway tank to a licensed vehicle or a watercraft that cannot be fueled at a marina. A prior consultation was conducted on the technical requirements for retail mobile fueling facilities. 
 
The opportunity to comment on a TSSA proposal to license retail mobile fueling operations is open for 30 days from January 30, 2026, to March 1, 2026. Please visit EngageTSSA to provide your feedback.
 
If you have questions or concerns, please contact Chris Thompson at cthompson@tssa.org.

Technical Standards and Safety Authority

This communication was sent to Liquid Fuels Handling Code Working Group, liquid fuels tanker trucks, liquid fuel facilities and Fuel web subscribers.

TORONTO, ON, January 26, 2026 - As major winter storm effects continue to impact parts of Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) urges homeowners and residents to check their gas meters and the external exhaust outlets for furnaces, fireplaces, water heaters and all fuel-burning devices to ensure no snow or ice builds up. 

“Exhaust vents, in particular, often extend out of the side of a home as low as one foot above ground. They have the potential to get covered and blocked easily without a homeowner’s knowledge, especially when a homeowner is shoveling snow or using a snowblower or when there is a severe snow build-up,” says Owen Kennedy, TSSA’s Director of Fuels Safety. “Additionally, a snow-covered gas meter can interfere with its ability to regulate gas pressure, creating other serious safety risks,” adds Kennedy. 

Blocked vents can increase the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) building up inside a home. CO, is a highly poisonous and deadly gas commonly referred to as the “Silent Killer” as you can’t smell it, see it or taste it. When snow piles up, check your gas meter and vents. 

When snow piles up, check your gas meter and vents.

• Use a car brush or broom to gently remove snow from gas meters and vent pipes. Avoid sharp tools to prevent damage.
• Never shovel, plow, or blow snow against the meter or vent pipe.
• Be cautious when using snow blowers to avoid bumping the meter.
• Refrain from kicking the meter or vent pipes to clear ice or snow.
• Remove icicles from overhead eaves to prevent dripping water from freezing on the meter or vent pipes. 

Also, for residents experiencing power-related issues it's important to remember to never use any fuel-burning appliances indoors that are specifically designed and approved for outdoor use only. 

Be in the Know when it Comes to CO. 

CO poisoning symptoms include dizziness, headaches, and nausea. If you're experiencing symptoms such as these, immediately move to fresh air and call emergency services. 

Learn more about CO in this backgrounder, by visiting COsafety.ca by browsing through TSSA's WinterWise booklet for additional CO and winter safety tips. 

About TSSA

Throughout Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) administrators provincial safety regulations and enhances public safety. TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services includes public education, authorization, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, compliance support, enforcement, and prosecution activities.  

For more information or to arrange media availability, please contact: 

TSSA 

Alexandra Campbell 

Vice President, Communications, Stakeholder Relations 

and Customer Service 

Technical Standards and Safety Authority 

Telephone: 416-734-2728 

Email: media@tssa.org

TORONTO, ON, January 12, 2026 – Carbon monoxide (CO) continues to be a leading cause of accidental poisoning in Ontario. With approximately 65% of all CO incidents occurring in people’s homes, TSSA urges everyone to be ‘WinterWise’ this season and learn about how they can protect themselves against this invisible, odourless and highly poisonous gas - often dubbed the ‘Silent Killer’. 

As part of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority’s (TSSA’s) ongoing efforts to build CO awareness across the province, select communities will be receiving a copy of an important safety booklet – WinterWise – this week. This campaign, together with the ongoing public education efforts of community fire and emergency services departments, provides vital information to assist residents in reducing CO risks in their homes. 

“During the cold weather months, there’s naturally an increased use of furnaces and fireplaces, and even though these fuel-burning appliances may be safely designed, they can emit deadly levels of CO gas if not properly installed, inspected and maintained regularly,” says Owen Kennedy, TSSA’s Director of Fuels Safety. “While CO presents serious hazards, residents can significantly reduce CO risks and any potential harm by taking these two important steps,” adds Kennedy. 

• Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually through the services of a TSSA-registered fuel contractor: to find a TSSA-registered contractor near you, use the Find A Registered Fuels Contractor Tool at cosafety.ca.
• Install certified CO alarms in your home, regularly test and replace them in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction. 

“It’s also important to remember to never use any fuel-burning appliances indoors that are specifically designed and approved for outdoor use only,” adds Kennedy. 

Residents are encouraged to learn more about CO and other seasonal safety topics by reading and sharing the information in the WinterWise booklet and by visiting COsafety.ca – a website dedicated to providing critical CO safety information. 

TSSA continues to partner with local fire and emergency services and other safety-minded organizations to deliver critical CO safety information to residents in communities across Ontario. The attached backgrounder provides additional information on carbon monoxide.

Stay one step ahead of CO – Beat the Silent Killer. COsafety.ca 

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About TSSA 

Throughout Ontario, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) administers provincial safety regulations and enhances public safety. TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services includes public education, authorization, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, compliance support, enforcement, and prosecution activities. www.tssa.org 

For more information or to arrange media availability, please contact: TSSA Alexandra Campbell Vice President, Communications, Stakeholder Relations and Customer Service Technical Standards and Safety Authority Telephone: 416-734-2728 Email: media@tssa.org