
Codes & Standards
Overview
As a regulator, we contribute to technical code and standards development, ensuring that BC's specific needs are considered prior to adoption. We contribute the learnings we've made through incidents, to help evolve and strengthen the safety system.
Key Statistics
18
regulatory instruments (safety orders, directives, information bulletins) issued in 2018.
3
issue-specific consultations in 2018.
50
associations/national codes and standards committees we participated in
Associations / National Codes & Standards Committees
The following is a listing of all industry associations and national codes and standards committees which Technical Safety BC participated in during 2018.
TECHNOLOGY | ASSOCIATIONS / NATIONAL CODES & STANDARDS COMMITTEES |
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Amusement Devices |
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Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Refrigeration |
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Electrical |
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Elevating Devices |
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Gas |
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Passenger Ropeways |
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Railways |
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General |
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Recent Consultations
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Railway Consultation
In 2018 we sought feedback from the railway industry on the Canadian Rail Operating Rules, the Track Safety Rules, and the Safety Management System Regulations.

Renewable Energy
We consulted with industry on new, lower-priced electrical installation permit fees for interconnection equipment connecting to systems that produce and store electricity.

Canadian Electrical Code
We consulted with industry on adoption of the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code, with minor variations including enhancements to continuing education requirements.