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Contact TSSA to Ensure Your Amusement Devices Meet Safety Requirements
If your facility operates—or plans to operate—amusement rides or devices, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) wants to hear from you.
TSSA administers and enforces the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, and the Amusement Devices Regulation. Under these requirements, any amusement ride or device must be properly registered, inspected, and operated in accordance with applicable safety and regulatory standards.
Business owners and operators are responsible for ensuring that all amusement devices at their facilities meet regulatory requirements before being used by the public.
Please contact TSSA at addesignsubmittal@tssa.org if your facility:
- Operates amusement rides or devices that are not currently licensed with TSSA, or
- If you are unsure whether certain equipment falls under the Amusement Devices Regulation
Examples of Regulated Devices
The regulation may apply to a wide range of amusement devices, including but not limited to:
- Inflatable devices (e.g., bounce castles, slides, obstacle courses)
- Standalone dry slides
- Zip lines and aerial adventure attractions
- Virtual reality motion rides or simulators
- Mechanical amusement rides
- Go-karts and bumper cars
- Any devices designed to entertain riders through motion, height, or speed
For more information on regulatory requirements and how to comply, visit the Operating an Amusement Device in Ontario.
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.
This news was shared with licence holders of inflatables and amusement device stakeholders web-news subscribers.
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.
This news item was sent to go-kart facility operators and amusement-device web subscribers.
Amusement Device Specification Sheet, 10 March, 2026, Excel form
The zipline involved was not authorized for public use
Toronto, ON, March 13, 2026 – Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) has laid charges against KVPM Realty Limited, the operator of Aerosports Trampoline Park in Scarborough, for safety offences identified following a child’s injury involving an unauthorized zipline.
The charges, laid under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, include operating an amusement device without authorization, providing false information to TSSA, and operating an amusement device in an unsafe manner. These charges have been filed with the Ontario Court of Justice and are pending further court proceedings.
In January 2026, TSSA responded to a report of an incident at Aerosports Trampoline Park, located at 1120 Birchmount Road in Scarborough, Ontario (hereafter “Aerosports Scarborough”). The report indicated that a child had fallen from a zipline at the facility and was transported to hospital for medical treatment.
Under the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, operators are required to obtain permits from TSSA before amusement devices, including ziplines, can be put into service. TSSA’s records found no zipline authorized for operation at Aerosports Scarborough. The zipline was shut down by TSSA during the incident inspection.
“As Ontario’s public safety regulator, TSSA has the responsibility to oversee amusement devices under our safety mandate. We review their technical design, issue permits to operators, inspect these devices, and certify the mechanics who work on them, as part of our efforts to ensure public safety,” said Kelly Hart, Vice President of Operations, TSSA.
“Amusement device operators are responsible for securing a permit for each amusement device before public use. Devices operated without TSSA’s knowledge or authorization can pose a serious risk to the public, and we will pursue all necessary regulatory actions to uphold safety requirements,” Ms. Hart added.
Aerosports Scarborough was also charged for providing false information to a TSSA inspector. TSSA had previously inspected the facility in December 2025 in relation to the operation of two licensed go-kart tracks. During the inspection, a representative of the facility was alleged to have told the TSSA inspector that there were no ziplines on site.
About TSSA
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is one of Ontario’s public safety regulators mandated by the Government of Ontario to enforce provincial safety regulations and enhance public safety. Throughout Ontario, TSSA regulates the safety of amusement devices, boilers and pressure vessels, elevating devices, fuels, operating engineers, and ski lifts. Its range of safety services include public education and consumer information, certification, licensing and registration, engineering design review, inspections, investigations, safety management consultation, compliance support and enforcement and prosecution activities. The organization’s vision is to be a valued advocate and recognized authority in public safety.
For more information, please contact:
Alexandra Campbell
Vice President, Communications and Stakeholder Relations
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
Telephone: 416-734-2728
Email: media@tssa.org
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:
This news was sent to ED and Ski Lift contractors, AD owners and submitters, and web subscribers.