Someone was injured on an elevator or ride — is TSSA relevant?

Yes. TSSA investigates incidents involving regulated devices, and its findings and inspection history can be important evidence in a civil claim. Request records early.

Our elevator was shut down — what now?

Address the order's technical grounds with a licensed contractor. Certain decisions can be appealed to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.

TSSA Ontario — Elevators, Fuels, Boilers & Amusement Device Safety

Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)

The TSSA administers Ontario's technical safety regime — elevating devices, fuels, boilers and pressure vessels, amusement devices and ski lifts. For building owners and businesses the practical issues are inspection orders, shutdowns and licensing; for injured people, TSSA incident findings can be relevant evidence in a civil claim.

What it does

Inspects and licenses regulated devices and installations
Issues orders including shutdowns
Investigates incidents involving regulated devices
Certifies operating engineers and fuels contractors

Matters it hears

Inspection orders and non-compliance
Elevator and escalator shutdowns
Fuel safety incidents
Amusement device and ski lift incidents

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT).

Certain TSSA decisions may be appealed to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Someone was injured on an elevator or ride — is TSSA relevant?: Yes. TSSA investigates incidents involving regulated devices, and its findings and inspection history can be important evidence in a civil claim. Request records early.
Our elevator was shut down — what now?: Address the order's technical grounds with a licensed contractor. Certain decisions can be appealed to the Licence Appeal Tribunal.

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General information about jurisdiction and process, not legal advice. LegalCounselNearMe is not a law firm and is not affiliated with Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA). Procedures, forms and fees change — the official site is authoritative.