The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is introducing two fees that take effect on November 4, 2024.

An inspection appointment cancellation fee will apply to customers who don’t give more than two days notice. Cancellation or rescheduling one or two business days prior to scheduled inspection date would cost about $147 to $192, subject to the regulated industry.

The fee will also apply if a scheduled inspection can not be completed because a customer is not ready. In this latter case, including for same-day cancellations, a full cancellation fee would be $163 to $1,591, depending on the inspection type. The TSSA is requesting advanced notice of at least three business days so avoid inefficiencies and additional costs.

Secondly, a late payment fee for licences and other authorizations aims to encourage on-time authorization renewals and reduce regulatory costs. “Timely renewal of authorizations by individuals and organizations is essential to ensuring safety,” the regulator states. “While 80% of TSSA customers renew their authorizations on time, overdue renewals result in additional oversight costs and pose potential safety risks to the Ontario public.”

This will be charged as a flat fee when invoices are paid after the due date. Invoices are typically sent 60 days before they are due and can be paid on the TSSA’s new client portal.