Technical dossiers
 9. (1) A technical dossier shall be presented in English, meet the requirements of this Regulation and the code adoption document and be presented for examination in a form acceptable to the Director.  O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (1). (2) A technical dossier for an amusement device shall include at least, (a) specifications with respect to the amusement device in the form published by the designated administrative authority and the fee set by the authority; (b) a site layout of the amusement device that shows the static and operational mode clearance requirements, fences, barriers and structures in the vicinity of the amusement device, loading and unloading areas, track and foundations; (c) drawings that contain plan and elevation views and cross-sectional areas to show the general arrangement of the amusement device, materials used, major components, dimensions and passenger-carrying units; (d) drawings showing details of devices used to keep the passenger inside the passenger-carrying unit during the operation of the amusement device and safety retainers used; (e) instructions with respect to erection and dismantling of the amusement device; (f) operation instructions with respect to daily inspections, loading and unloading of the amusement device, communication between operators, attendants and passengers, environmental conditions that could affect the safe operation of the amusement device, procedures to be followed during an emergency shut-down of the amusement device, procedures to be followed when evacuating the amusement device and duties and responsibilities of operators and attendants; (g) a maintenance manual with respect to the amusement device that contains, (i) schematics of the hydraulic and electrical systems showing all operational and safety-related components and their characteristics, together with sequence of operation, (ii) detailed instructions with respect to the method and interval of inspections, tests, lubrication and replacement of parts, (iii) a list of parts the failure of which would immediately jeopardize passenger safety, and (iv) the location of and the amount of torque to be applied to fasteners the failure of which could create a hazard; (h) one of, (i) a report of a prototype test carried out by the manufacturer of the amusement device that includes a statement by the manufacturer that it is not necessary to carry out a field test on the amusement device, (ii) a report of a field test carried out on the amusement device by the manufacturer, the professional engineer who certifies the technical dossier in accordance with subsection (2.1) or the licence holder, (iii) a statement by the licence holder that a field test will be carried out on the amusement device and a report filed with the director before an inspection under clause 8 (1) (d) or clause 10 (3) (c) is arranged with an inspector, or (iv) a statement by the manufacturer that no tests are necessary to ensure the safety of the amusement device and the reasons why; (i)  Revoked:  O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (3). (j) a statement by a professional engineer that the design of the amusement device, including the parts and features not specifically identified in the technical dossier and the procedures and instructions laid down in the technical dossier, except for any variance from this Regulation or a Minister’s order made under the Act indicated, are in compliance with this Regulation; and (k) such other additional information or documents as are necessary to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the director that the amusement device will operate safely and in accordance with this Regulation.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (2); O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (2-4). (2.1) A professional engineer shall sign and seal all documents making up the technical dossier described in subsection (2).  O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (5). (2.2) A professional engineer who relies on the opinion of, or information obtained from, another professional engineer with respect to a document or drawing in a technical dossier shall attach to the document or drawing a statement identifying in what respect and to what degree he or she has relied on that other opinion or information.  O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (5). (3) Subsection (2) does not apply with respect to an amusement device if a technical dossier for the same make and model of device has been filed with the director and it contains, (a) the written permission of the person who filed the original technical dossier allowing it to be used in other applications for a permit, regardless of when the permission is given; (b) a photocopy of the filed technical dossier, including any revisions to it; (c) the written permission of the professional engineer who provided the statement under clause (2) (j) that it may be used for the amusement device or the written confirmation of the manufacturer or a professional engineer that the device is identical in design, construction, mode of operation and safety-related components to the device for which the technical dossier was previously filed; (d) a statement by the manufacturer or licence holder that all safety-related replacements and changes recommended by the manufacturer subsequent to the date of filing of the original technical dossier have been completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation and this Regulation; (e) for a fixed amusement device, a site layout of the amusement device that shows the static and operational mode clearance requirements, fences, barriers and structures in the vicinity of the amusement device, loading and unloading areas, track and foundation; (f) one of the documents required under clause (2) (h); (g) a statement by the licence holder that the amusement device is identical in design and mode of operation to the amusement device that is the subject of the original technical dossier, except those replacements and changes referred to in clause (d). (h) the written confirmation of the manufacturer or professional engineer that the device meets or exceeds the requirements of the code referred to in the code adoption document.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (3); O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (6, 7). (4) Revoked:  O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (8). (5) An amusement device to which no provision of a code adoption document applies or a part of such a device shall be designed and constructed to comply with such codes or other technical rules as are imposed by the director pursuant to subsection 36 (3) of the Act but if no codes or rules apply to the particular device, the applicant for a permit shall conduct risk assessment according to general engineering practice normally applied to amusement devices on the basis of the adopted codes.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (5); O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (9). (6) A request that a preliminary review be undertaken shall contain two copies of such pertinent data as is necessary to determine compliance with this Regulation.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (6). (7) A request for an amendment to the technical dossier that is not an alteration to a technical dossier under section 9 that is made at the request of the director or the licence holder before the amusement device to which the technical dossier relates is given a permit shall include, (a) a detailed description of the amendment; (b) where the amendment affects a document in the technical dossier, each document required to be submitted with the technical dossier under subsection (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6), as the case may be, indicating the amendment in the document; and (c) a statement required under clause (2) (j) or (4) (c), as the case requires, with respect to the amendment.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (7). (8) The licence holder shall keep a copy of the filed technical dossier, including any amendments or alterations to it, at the location of the amusement device.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (8). (9) The director shall refuse to file a technical dossier that does not comply with the requirements of this Regulation.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (9). (10) Where a provision or other part of a technical dossier is in conflict with this Regulation, this Regulation prevails.  O. Reg. 221/01, s. 9 (10). (11) A technical dossier may be submitted for the purpose of obtaining a type certification, provided the dossier contains the items referred to in subsection (2).  O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (10). (12) A type certification for an amusement device expires on the occurrence of the first of the following: 1. A significant safety issue is identified in relation to an amusement device covered by the certification. 2. The standards and requirements for the amusement device are amended in a way that materially affects the safety of the device. 3. Five years have elapsed since the filing of the type certification.  O. Reg. 249/08, s. 8 (10).