The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has published Revision 1 to the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Code Adoption Document (CAD) issued in June 2025.
This revision to the BPV CAD, posted for consultation in March/April 2026, has corrected errors that do not involve technical changes.
The Codes and Standards Adopted by Reference Regulation (O. Reg. 223/01) authorize TSSA to adopt technical codes and standards and make Ontario-specific modifications to code requirements. TSSA’s code adoption process advances outcome-based regulation by ensuring that adopted standards are aligned with risk-reduction objectives and evolving industry practices.
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TSSA posted a new guideline outlining the steps for implementing the Alternate Process for Pressure Piping.
The Alternate Process for Pressure Piping Inspection allows eligible companies to inspect certain pressure piping systems using their own TSSA‑accepted Qualified Persons as an alternative to a TSSA Inspector, while maintaining TSSA oversight through audits and technical reviews.
The guideline provides clear directions on the Alternate Piping Process, including:
How to obtain a TSSA Certificate of Authorization (COA) for the Alternate Piping Process
Requirements for qualifying and appointing qualified persons to conduct alternate piping inspections on eligible piping systems
How to notify TSSA of Alternate Piping Process jobs
How to submit the Alternate Piping Data Form
Annual audits of the Alternate Piping program
The requirements around submitting work orders have been updated and are clearly defined in the new guideline. Please review and follow the revised requirements, particularly the updated Section 7 on Alteration Piping Work Orders and Section 8 on the specifics of work orders.
For more information, please read the Guideline for the Alternate Piping Process.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Inflatables Compliance Standard took effect on April 13, 2026.
- High-risk non-compliances may lead to immediate action or shutdown.
- Low- and medium-risk issues require timely resolution, but no follow-up inspection is required.
The Inflatables Compliance Standard took effect on April 13, 2026. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will apply the Inflatables Compliance Standard when reviewing remote inspections and permitting of inflatable amusement devices in Ontario.
A Compliance Standard is a list of high-risk non-compliances that TSSA requires operators or installers to attest to when applying for a permit. Operators must address these high-risk non-compliances promptly.
By setting clear expectations for how inflatable owners and operators prepare for and attest to an operation permit, the Inflatables Compliance Standard enhances both the consistency and safety of inflatables across Ontario.
High-risk non-compliances noted on the remote inspection form will not be eligible for device renewal. TSSA will not issue an operation permit if high-risk non-compliances are found on an inflatable ride.
For more information, please visit the Inflatables Compliance Standard webpage.
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Owners and licensees of elevators equipped with Smartrise SRA (V3 CEDES) Controllers with a single door zone sensor must alter the software and submit a Minor A Alteration Design Submission by May 1, 2026, where applicable.
In May 2025, TSSA updated a Director’s Order that applies to elevators:
- With a Smartrise SRA (V3 CEDES) traction controller;
- Registered and installed using CSA Standard B44 Elevators and Escalators; and
- with a single sensor to determine position for the levelling and Unintended Car Movement Protection safety circuits.
The Director’s Order addresses a serious safety risk found during the testing of a traction elevator. A Category 5 test involving a Smartrise SRA controller, CEDES Absolute Positioning System, and a single door zone sensor showed that if the lone door zone sensor (magnet or optical) fails, the elevator can move while both the car and hall doors are open.
To address this risk, the Director’s Order requires that:
- Elevators operating with a software version earlier than 3.18e must upgrade their software to version 3.18e or newer and submit a Minor A Alteration Design Submission, in compliance with section 3 of this order, before May 1, 2026.
- Elevators with software version 3.18e or newer must submit a Minor A Alteration Design Submission, compliant with section 3 of this order, to TSSA by May 1, 2026.
Elevators that do not meet the timelines above may be shutdown.
No further action is required if a compliant submission has already been made prior to this order.
Key Takeaways:
- The Operating Engineer Compliance Standard takes effect on April 13, 2026.
- High-risk non-compliances may lead to immediate action or shutdown.
- Low- and medium-risk issues require timely resolution, but no follow-up inspection is required.
The Operating Engineer Compliance Standard takes effect on April 13, 2026. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will apply the Operating Engineer Compliance Standard when conducting periodic inspections of power plants in Ontario.
A Compliance Standard is a list of high-risk non-compliances that TSSA inspectors use during periodic inspections to focus on addressing high-risk non-compliances that must be addressed promptly.
By setting clear expectations for how power-plant owners and operators need to prepare and respond to periodic inspections, the Operating Engineer Compliance Standard enhances both the consistency of periodic inspections and the safety of power plants across Ontario.
High-risk non-compliances may require immediate compliance (0 days), could result in a shutdown, or may be given more than 14 days to resolve, depending on practical considerations and circumstances.
If high-risk non-compliances are found during a periodic inspection, TSSA will:
- Issue an order(s) requiring corrective action
- Conduct a follow-up inspection to confirm compliance
- If compliance is not confirmed within the specified time, further enforcement action will be taken, including possible shutdown
Other non-compliances, categorized as safety tasks (low- and medium-risk), will be noted on the inspection report. Owners and operators of power plants in Ontario are responsible for resolving these safety tasks within the timeline specified in the inspection report. If only safety tasks are found during a periodic inspection, TSSA will not conduct a follow-up inspection.
For more information, please visit the Operating Engineer Compliance Standard webpage.
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Key Takeaways:
- The Go-Kart Compliance Standard takes effect on April 13, 2026.
- High-risk non-compliances may lead to immediate action or shutdown.
- Low- and medium-risk issues require timely resolution, but no follow-up inspection is required.
The Go-Kart Compliance Standard takes effect on April 13, 2026. The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will apply the Go-Kart Compliance Standard when conducting periodic inspections of go-kart facilities in Ontario.
A Compliance Standard is a list of high-risk non-compliances that TSSA inspectors use during periodic inspections to focus on addressing high-risk non-compliances that must be addressed promptly.
By setting clear expectations for how go-kart facility owners and operators need to prepare and respond to periodic inspections, the Go-Kart Compliance Standard enhances both the consistency of periodic inspections and the safety of go-karts across Ontario.
High-risk non-compliances may require immediate compliance (0 days), could result in a shutdown, or may be given more than 14 days to resolve, depending on practical considerations and circumstances. If high-risk non-compliances are found during a periodic inspection, TSSA will:
- Issue an order(s) requiring corrective action.
- Conduct a follow-up inspection to confirm compliance.
- If compliance is not confirmed within the specified time, further enforcement action will be taken, including possible shutdown.
Other non-compliances, categorized as safety tasks (low- and medium-risk), will be noted on the inspection report. Go-kart owners and operators are responsible for resolving these safety tasks within the timeline specified in the inspection report. If only safety tasks are found during a periodic inspection, TSSA will not conduct a follow-up inspection.
For more information, please visit the Go-Kart Compliance Standard webpage.
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Following the communication on the Fuel Oil Code Adoption Document (CAD) amendments published on April 2, 2026, TSSA reshares the Fuel Oil CAD with the updated effective date of June 2, 2026.
Key changes to the Fuel Oil CAD include:
- Adoption of CSA B139:24
- Engineering required for equipment in a certain location (Amendment 1.1.13)
- Engineering required for combustion air in certain equipment (Amendment 1.1.15)
- Minor modifications to Annex K.4, including normative status (Amendments 1.1.18 and 1.1.19)
- Extension of timeframe for the approval of portable oil-burning equipment to December 1, 2030 (Amendment 1.2.1)
- Inclusion of former Part 3 of the Field Approval Code (Amendment 2)
There is no change to the associated Fuel Oil CAD Consultation Summary that has been posted on TSSA’s website.
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has published amendments to the Propane Code Adoption Document (CAD) and the associated Consultation Summary after reviewing feedback from the consultation that closed on January 19, 2026:
Key changes in the new Propane CAD include:
- Inserting updated dates for the adopted Codes
Inserting sections to transfer requirements from the former Codes into the Propane CAD:
- Mobile Food Service Equipment Code
- Digester, Landfill and Biogas Code
- Field Approval Code
We thank stakeholders for their input on the Propane CAD, which was last updated and published in 2021.
The Codes and Standards Adopted by Reference Regulation (O. Reg. 223/01) authorizes TSSA to adopt technical codes and standards and make Ontario-specific modifications to code requirements. TSSA’s code adoption process advances outcome-based regulation by ensuring that adopted standards are aligned with risk-reduction objectives and evolving industry practices.
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has published amendments to the Gaseous Fuels Code Adoption Document (CAD) and the associated Consultation Summary after reviewing feedback from the consultation that closed on January 19, 2026.
We thank stakeholders for their input on the Gaseous Fuels CAD which was last updated and published in 2021.
Please read the latest Gaseous Fuels CAD and the Consultation Summary on TSSA’s website.
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The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has published the amendments to the Fuel Oil Code Adoption Document (CAD) and the associated Consultation Summary, following a review of feedback received during the consultation that closed on December 19, 2025.
We thank stakeholders for their input on the Fuel Oil CAD, which was last updated and published in 2021.
Please read the amendments to the Fuel Oil CAD and the associated Consultation Summary.