Technical Dossier Filing Overview
The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) reviews and files new or altered amusement device designs.
Before a new or altered Amusement device can be filed, its design is subject to an engineering review to ensure compliance with Ontario safety standards as specified in,
Technical Dossier applications for Amusement devices as defined in the regulation must be submitted by a Professional Engineer (PEng) on behalf of an amusement device owner. See O.Reg 221/01 s. 9 for the complete requirements.
Mandatory Documents for Filing a Technical Dossier and Other Submissions for Amusement Devices
To enhance the efficiency of processing technical dossier submissions for amusement devices, technical dossier submitted after February 1, 2025, without mandatory documents will not be processed. Submitting mandatory documents along with the application is critical to ensure the timely processing of design registrations. Please ensure that mandatory documents are complete.
- AMUSEMENT DEVICES (AD): AD New; AD Major; AD Minor A; AD Minor A-; AD Amendment
- Signed AD application form, including the stamped document transmittal (list of documents in their transmittal should match the documents provided in general) and Specification Sheet. See the Notes tab for additional instructions.
- AD Minor B, AD Minor B-
Refer to AD-544/21 – ASTM F24 Alteration Guideline/Checklist (PDF)
- Signed AD application form, including Minor B form
Note: Minor B submissions do not require a seal and signature from a Professional Engineer
- AD Piggyback
If the amusement device is identical in all aspects to a device that has been already filed with TSSA under the current applicable codes, it may be possible to file a new technical dossier as a piggyback on another, provided the device meets or exceeds the requirements of the code referred to in Ontario Regulation 221/01 – Amusement Devices Section 9 (3).
To file a piggyback submission, you need to know another licensed amusement device operator who has the same ride as you and is willing to share their dossier with you. TSSA does not provide lists of owners and their filed devices.
Structurally unique devices such as zip lines, go-kart tracks, or waterslides generally cannot be filed as piggybacks.
- Signed application form, including Stamped Document Transmittal (list of documents in their transmittal should match the documents provided in general) and Specification Sheet.
- O. Reg. 221/01 9.(3)
- Variance
A variance from regulations and adopted safety standards may be reviewed for consideration, but it is not guaranteed that it will be granted. Variances allow designers flexibility to use designs that do not strictly comply with current regulations but include other methods to ensure equivalent amusement device safety. Service fees to evaluate variances are charged at an hourly rate.
Prepayment form and Web Payment Portal
All applications and submissions are required to have a prepayment. Assemble the application and technical dossier package prior to completing the steps below.
Complete the appropriate Amusement Devices Request for Services prepayment form:
Submit and Pay by Credit Card:
Log in to the TSSA Service Prepayment Portal and follow the instructions.
Select the applicable Prepayment form number from the dropdown box: AD-001 or AD-002
On the Documents Section - Upload the prepayment form
On the Supporting Documents Section - Upload the assembled technical dossier and any other supporting documents.
Submit and Pay by Cheque, Bank Draft or Money Order:
Mail payment along with a completed prepayment form to:
Attention: Accounts Receivable
Technical Standards and Safety Authority
345 Carlingview Drive
Toronto, Ontario M9W6N9
Send an email to ADdesignsubmittal@tssa.org with:
- A copy of the completed prepayment form
- Proof of payment (photocopy of the cheque, bank draft or money order)
- The assembled technical dossier and any other supporting documents (see the section above on mandatory documents)
Registration processing and priority requests
TSSA reviews design registration submissions on a first come, first-served basis.
When it is necessary to facilitate unforeseen circumstances, TSSA can review submissions on a priority basis. Priority services do not guarantee a specific delivery date, but they do advance the requested submission in the queue for scheduling as the work queue permits.
Priority service is charged at a premium rate. Refer to the fee schedule for rate details.
Electronic Submissions
In order to submit your technical dossier electronically, all the documents that form part of the package must be readily viewable in Adobe Acrobat Reader (.pdf).
Send completed electronic submissions via the TSSA Prepayment Portal.
For documents with large file sizes, contact ADdesignSubmittal@tssa.org and provide your Reference Number and Prepayment Receipt.