Elevator Education

TSSA issuing Administrative Penalties for elevating devices in Ontario

June 1, 2025

Effective June 9, the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) will begin issuing Administrative Penalties for elevating devices in Ontario. This enforcement measure is …

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TSSA Launch New Compliance Standards for Ontario

February 1, 2023

The Technical Safety Standards Authority (TSSA), the regulator for elevating devices in Ontario, are launching a new set of compliance standards that will go into effect …

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In-Service Inspections

August 1, 2022

What are they? Did you know that your elevating device in Alberta requires an In-Service SAFETY Inspection on a regular basis? A Safety Codes …

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Elevator Outage Reporting Ontario – July 1, 2022

May 1, 2022

Background Effective July 1, 2022, mandatory reporting on elevators out of service more than 48 hours is in effect.  ONTARIO REGULATION 290/21 was amended …

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Traditional vs Alternative Elevator Cat 5 Testing

June 1, 2021

What is the CAT5 safety test? The Category 5 (CAT5) safety test, required by the latest adopted Code ASME A17.1 2016/CSA B44-16 in BC, …

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Improved Hygiene Practices for Elevators and Escalators

April 1, 2021

With COVID being a reality for a year now and hygiene practices evolving drastically in all areas of our lives, how does it impact …

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