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December 14, 2022
Saskatchewan Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Board
The Boiler Pressure Vessel Safety Board (BPVSB) was established under The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act. The BPVSB’s role is to hear appeals from any person subject to a decision of the chief inspector in accordance with Part IX of The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Act.
The BPVSB may also advise the Minister of Government Relations on matters concerning the Act and regulations or on any matter assigned to the BPVSB by the Minister.
January 12, 2022
Elevating Device Mechanic Certification & Licensing
TSASK is implementing new Elevating Device Mechanic Certification & Licensing. Effective July 1, 2022, anyone who performs regulated work on Elevating Devices must hold an Elevating Device Mechanic Licence or be under the direct supervision of a licensed Elevating Device Mechanic (EDM).
October 14, 2021
Transfer of Plumbing Permit and Inspection Services
We are pleased to announce that Plumbing Permitting and Inspection Services will be transferred to the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) from the Saskatchewan Health Authority effective early 2022.
May 27, 2021
Gas & Electrical Licensing Fee Change
New Gas & Electrical Licensing fees will take effect July 1, 2021. Our fees are based on a cost-recovery basis and have been adjusted to reflect the true value of providing services.
April 26, 2021
2021 Boiler & Pressure Vessel Licence Renewals
Existing Saskatchewan Boiler & Pressure Vessel equipment licences will expire on June 30, 2021, to continue operating in compliance, please renew your licences before June 30, 2021.
March 11, 2021
Field Evaluation Inspector Opportunity
In this newly created role for Electrical Inspections, the Field Evaluation Inspector will be the in-house resource for Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Part II Standards and other electrical standards that pertain to the field evaluation of electrical equipment.
November 25, 2020
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July 28, 2020
Transfer of Gas & Electrical Licensing Services to TSASK
TSASK is pleased to announce that Gas & Electrical Licensing services will be transferred to the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) from the Ministry of Government Relations effective August 4, 2020.
April 28, 2020
TSASK is pleased to announce that we will be re-offering power engineering examinations beginning May 19.
Those that had previously booked for an exam, which was cancelled, as well as power engineering students, will be given the first opportunity to apply.
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Service Announcement
As the situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is continuously evolving, the health and safety of our staff and customers is our top priority.
As a result, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our offices to the public effective March 23, 2020. We will continue to be available by phone, email and via our website.
September 9, 2019
At the 2018 Association of Chief Inspectors meeting it was agreed that, effective January 1, 2020, the 2B3 power engineering examination paper will only be administered in the multiple-choice format. This is the beginning of an initiative to move towards multiple choice examinations at the 2nd class level.
January 23, 2019
Important Notice - Altered Power Engineer Certificates
Recently TSASK discovered instances where power engineering documents have been altered. TSASK would like to remind employers that it is their responsibility to ensure that their operators are certified and licensed as the appropriate class to operate within the scope of their authority.
January 9, 2019
PESL Makes LPEI Licensing Easier!
Our Pressure Equipment Safety Legislation (PESL) Seminar covers details of the Act, Regulations and adopted standards and introduces one to strategies for understanding and navigating these rules towards their application.
December 13, 2018
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the intention to transfer Gas and Electrical licensing from the Ministry of Government Relations, Gas and Electrical inspections from SaskPower and Plumbing inspections presently conducted by the Saskatchewan Health Authority to TSASK.