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Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000,
which makes it possible to quickly introduce new industrial
safety measures to better protect the public, came into force
June 27, 2001.
The Act harmonizes and consolidates seven pieces of
legislation into one, providing clear information for consumers
and businesses and greater consistency for the regulated
industries in such matters as of powers of inspection,
authorizations and rights of appeal.
Standards, technical details and the day-to-day operational
requirements have been placed in the regulations under the
Act, which also came into force June
27th.
A prior exemption for a boiler, pressure vessel or piping that
is used exclusively for agricultural purposes was not carried
forward to the Boilers and Pressure Vessels Regulation
under the Technical Standards and Safety Act. An interim
exemption, under Subsection 36 (5) of the Act, has been
granted by the minister.
For information on the Technical Standards and Safety
Authority visit the website at www.tssa.org
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