Online reporting for boilers, pressure vessels now live

The online form for owners and operators to report existing agricultural boilers and pressure vessels (BPVs) is now available online.

Owners and operators of agricultural operations should report their BPV equipment by completing the online form on TSSA’s website when agricultural BPV equipment must comply with the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000’s Ontario Regulation 220/01: Boilers and Pressure Vessels and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) B51:19 Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code.

The deadline to submit the online form is September 30, 2021.

TSSA said in a release that it will use the online form to collect information on existing devices in the province, do a risk-based assessment and establish a priority list for scheduling a first inspection over five years. Sites will be prioritized for a first inspection based on the type of device, its location and whether it is covered by insurance. Priority for a first inspection will be given to agricultural operations with high-risk sites.

TSSA said it will notify operators via email one month before the first inspection date. If you wish to reschedule the first inspection, contact [email protected] or call 1-833-937-8772 (or 1–833–WFP-TSSA). TSSA will respond to questions sent to [email protected]

After September 30, any site not reported may have an additional cost to the owner.

TSSA will continue to work with agricultural partners to implement the new regulatory requirements. We will also collaborate with insurers of agricultural BPV equipment to ensure a smooth transition from TSSA’s first inspection to periodic inspections by insurers as applicable.

For more information on TSSA BPV regulatory requirements and answers to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit www.tssa.org. Interested parties may subscribe for updates at Agricultural Operations – Boilers and Pressure Equipment.

Questions may be directed to: [email protected]