January/February 2025 |
JUMP TO SECTION: What’s NewInsider Insights Industry NewsBy the NumbersDid You Know?Subscribe Now  Paying Invoices as Guests on the Client Portal Effective February 17, clients who access the Client Portal as guests to pay invoices no longer need to enter the amount due. Clients will only need to provide the invoice number and the account number; the amount owing will be displayed automatically. This update simplifies the payment process and minimizes the possibility of errors in the payment amount. Mandatory Documents for Engineering Applications Applications submitted after February 1, 2025, without mandatory documents will not be processed To enhance the efficiency of processing design registrations, engineering applications submitted after February 1, 2025, without mandatory documents will not be processed. Submitting completed mandatory documents with the engineering application is critical to ensure the timely processing of design registrations. TSSA reviews designs and engineering submissions across regulated industries (Boilers and Pressure Vessels, Fuels, Elevating and Amusement Devices, and Ski Lifts) to ensure compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act and other applicable regulations or adopted safety codes and standards. TSSA Strengthens Hydrogen Safety Framework to Support Ontario’s Low-Carbon Hydrogen EconomyTSSA has updated its licensing, inspection, contractor registration and training processes for hydrogen. These enhancements to the regulatory framework are aimed at supporting the safe adoption of hydrogen technology and fostering the growth of the hydrogen sector in Ontario. Effective February 3, 2025, key enhancements for hydrogen safety include the following:Licensing requirements to transport compressed hydrogen in bulk containersLicensing requirements for existing hydrogen facilitiesLicensing of new and modified hydrogen facilities Hydrogen contractor registration Read more New Licensing Requirements for Transporting Compressed Hydrogen & Compressed Natural Gas As of February 3, 2025, TSSA has adopted a new licensing regime that will require a licence to be issued to transport compressed hydrogen or natural gas for each transport truck carrying a bulk container certified as meeting the requirements of Transport Canada or the U.S. Department of Transportation. A licence will be issued if it has passed an inspection performed by a TSSA inspector. Previously, TSSA permitted the transport of compressed gas through a non-permanent variance approval that expired every two years. Approved variances were tied to user location, may or may not have included a pressure reduction system, and may have had more than one tube trailer under the same approval. With the new licensing regime, the licence to transport compressed gas in a bulk container on a transport vehicle is valid for only one transport vehicle. Read the advisory for details.  Protecting Ontarians from Fuels Scams – Fraud Prevention Month 2025 This March, TSSA is once again supporting Fraud Prevention Month with an educational campaign focused on fuels scams. Throughout the month, TSSA will be sharing resources, real-life stories, and practical tips to help Ontarians identify and avoid unregistered and uncert ified fuels technicians, commonly known as “trunk slammers.”These unlicensed individuals perform substandard work, often using cheap materials and equipment, putting homeowners and businesses at serious safety risk. TSSA encourages its safety communities to join us in raising awareness about fuel scams. Help spread the message — only hire registered fuels contractors for fuels work. Campaign resources will be available on TSSA’s website and social channels (LinkedIn, X and Facebook).Fraud Prevention Month is a nationwide initiative led by the Competition Bureau, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre to educate Canadians about emerging frauds and scams. TSSA has proudly supported this campaign for several years with a strong focus on combating trunk slammers and promoting fuels safety.Reflections from TSSA’s Chief Safety and Risk OfficerAngela Byrne, TSSA’s former independent Chief Safety & Risk Officer, was featured in the Canadian Occupational Safety magazine in January. She penned her experiences in an opinion piece outlining her time with TSSA and chronicles TSSA’s transformation to an Outcome-Based Regulator during her tenure. Read more  Fueling Safety at Landscape Ontario Congress TSSA participated in the Landscape Ontario Congress Tradeshow and Conference from January 7 to 9, 2025, at the Toronto Congress Centre. John Todorovski and Kul Shan from the Fuels Safety Team shared essential safety information and fielded questions from the industry about how TSSA’s work supports their day-to-day operations.The tradeshow promoting the benefits of professions related to green spaces featured live events and presentations covering irrigation safety to snow, ice and turf management. TSSA’s team engaged attendees with information on excavation safety, including best practices for obtaining locate permissions from buried infrastructure owners, as well as quick facts on TSSA’s core services within the Fuels Safety Program. TSSA Celebrates Lunar New Year  TSSA is proud to celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025. Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is one of the most important traditional holidays in Chinese culture and is celebrated by millions of people around the world. It celebrates the end of winter and the arrival of spring, symbolizing renewal, growth, and prosperity. This year, the Lunar New Year began on January 29 and ended 15 days later on the first full moon of the lunar calendar. Elevating, Amusement and Ski Devices Fuels Boilers and Pressure Vessels Elevating, Amusement and Ski DevicesDirector’s Order on Smartrise SRA (V3 Cedes) Controllers with Cedes Position SystemTSSA has issued a Director’s Safety Order on Smartrise SRA (V3 CEDES) Controllers with single door zone sensor. This order, which addresses a safety issue that could result in serious injury or death, applies to elevators:with a Smartrise SRA (V3 CEDES) traction controller;registered and installed using CSA Standard B44 Elevators and Escalators; andwith a single sensor to determine position for the levelling and Unintended Car Movement Protection safety circuits.Read moreTSSA Amusement Ride Safety Training Forum 2025 Register now for the 23rd annual TSSA Amusement Ride Safety Training. Over three days, attendees will receive 16 hours of continuing education credits from the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials (NAARSO). When: March 25 – 28, 2025 (Tues – Fri) Where: Springhill Suites Vaughan, 612 Applewood Crescent, Vaughan Registration deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025 Topics covered in class and practical sessions:Ride inspection and audit Incident investigation  Industry Best PracticesInspection Practice Evacuation ESA TrainingTSSA UpdateASTM 2783 RequirementsHands-on training at Canada’s Wonderland Read more Back to Industry News FuelsAdvisory: Foundations for Small Standby GeneratorsTSSA has issued an advisory clarifying the requirements for the foundations of residential or small commercial standby generators with a capacity of up to 26 kW and fueled by natural gas or propane.According to CSA B149.1-20 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, these generators must be installed on a firm, level foundation and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Read moreApproval Required to Blend Hydrogen in Pipeline SystemsAccording to the Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code Adoption Document, pipeline operators are required to seek TSSA approval for any change in service fluid, including blending hydrogen into pipeline systems. There are two ways by which operators can seek approval for introducing hydrogen into a pipeline system. Read moreExisting Oil Pipeline Systems No Longer Exempt from Addressing Changes in Class Location Requirements to address changes in class location will apply to existing oil pipelines, per the Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems Code Adoption Document.A pipeline’s class location can change due to population growth and development in a pipeline’s surrounding area. Previously, existing oil pipeline systems were exempted from this requirement. Operators of existing oil pipeline systems can submit applications to address changes in class location through one of the following ways. Read moreSeeking Feedback on Fuel Oil Code Adoption DocumentTSSA invites you to provide feedback on its publication of the Code Adoption Document (CAD) for Fuel Oil. The CAD adopts a series of national safety codes into regulation with two separate codes adopted. The last update was published in 2021. The opportunity to provide feedback will be open until March 7, 2025. TSSA aims to publish the final CAD approximately two months after reviewing consultation feedback. Please visit EngageTSSA to provide comments on the 2025 Fuel Oil CAD.Spotlight on Revised Heating Contractor Audit ProgramFollowing the introduction of the revised Heating Contractor Audit Program in 2023, TSSA’s Fuels Compliance Support Advisor Phillip Osborne spent the past year travelling across Ontario to help 180 contractors and technicians navigate the latest audit requirements. The Propane, Gaseous and Fuel Oil Regulations have seven primary requirements that are a contractor’s responsibilities: 1. Only install approved equipment 2. Technicians shall be certified for the work 3. Call for initial inspection by the distributor where fuel is being used for the first time 4. Employees comply with the regulation(s) 5. Incident Reporting 6. Identification, action as required and reporting of non-compliances (unacceptable conditions) 7. Requirement to tag (pressure test tag/installation tag) equipment upon installation completion (in the Fuel Oil Regulation and the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Codes) Osborne said face-to-face interactions are an effective way to communicate key changes and facilitate understanding. “Direct engagements can help make a real impact on compliance and ultimately, get the results we want. People can ask questions and get the clarity they need, so they leave with the essential knowledge to implement the new compliance requirements,” said Osborne. Heating contractors should prepare for the audit by ensuring they meet these requirements. For more information, read:Revision of TSSA’s Fuels Heating Contractor Audit ProgramContractor Certification, Licensing and Audits Register for the Bridging the Gap for Heat Pump Proficiency Training Registration is now open for the free Bridging the Gap for Heat Pump Proficiency training. This training is delivered by the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) in partnership with Environment Climate Change Canada. The availability of limited seats is assigned on a first-come, first-enrolled basis. The training will be delivered at Fanshawe College (Woodstock), Fleming College (Peterborough), St. Lawrence College (Kingston), Mohawk College (Hamilton) and Herzing College (Toronto). Read more Back to Industry News Boilers and Pressure VesselsUpdated Guidelines for Pressure-Piping Registration Addresses P-Standard RegistrationsTSSA has made available updated Guidelines for the Registration of Pressure Piping that include specific guidance on P-standard registrations. The P-Standard is a type of piping registration applicable to standard piping design installed in multiple locations. The updated guidelines include a new section clarifying which piping designs qualify for registration as a P-standard.Verifying the Status of Unverified Boilers & Pressure Vessels  TSSA reminds owners of boilers and pressure vessels (BPVs) to verify the operating status of devices that were certified at one time but do not currently have a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI).TSSA has made available a simple process on the BPV Certificate of Inspection (COI) Portal for Owners that allows owners to access a list of unverified BPVs and report their current status, such as:Actively OperatingRemoved from ServiceChanged OwnershipExempt from Inspection Read more Back to Industry News  220+The number of ski lifts TSSA regulates in Ontario. As we marked World Ski Day on January 19, it is important to prioritize safety while having fun hitting the slopes during the ski season. Check out these safety resources to help you enjoy winter fun safely: Public Safety Report; Ski Lift Safety  Be ‘Winter Wise”: Keep the Warmth in and Carbon  Monoxide Risks Out As part of TSSA’s ongoing efforts to build carbon monoxide (CO) awareness in communities across the province, residents in parts of Southwestern, Eastern and Northeastern Ontario regions received an important safety booklet – WinterWise – in mid-January. 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. Read more Get in touch We would like to hear from you. Please send your comments or story ideas to media@tssa.org. Click the “Subscribe” button and get safety updates delivered to your inbox. You can access the issues online. Subscribe Now |
