As it works towards becoming an “Outcome-Based Regulator,” the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) in Ontario is simplifying its fee structure.
With the goal of making fees “fair, predictable and efficient,” TSSA is introducing a streamlined structure that addresses concerns from industry about the complexity of the current fee schedule, the unpredictable nature of inspection invoices, and the number of invoices received on an annual basis.
Highlights of the new fee structure include:
- Customers will be charged a fixed annual fee for licences, permits and registrations that will include all periodic inspections and one follow-up inspection (where applicable).
- There will no longer be invoices for routine periodic inspections nor for the first follow-up inspection, if one is required.
- The new flat fees are based on a five-year historical average of inspection hours for each category of device, business, or facility type.
- Engineering applications will be pre-paid. The new fixed fee will include engineering reviews and associated inspection fees (where applicable).
- Additional fees will apply when customers require repeated follow-up inspections due to non-compliance.
- Fees for exams and certificate holders, such as mechanics and technicians, will continue to be billed in the same way.
These changes have been informed by industry feedback.
All new fees listed HERE. Additional information is contained in TSSA’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.