Stakeholder Engagement
Currently, we have four active technology advisory committees including:
Stakeholder engagement for Passenger Ropeways and Amusement Devices is now done via working groups, or other activities.
The Public Advisory Committee on Technical Safety meets quarterly to to gather constructive and critical input into how our vision can be realized and provides advice on how public interest in technical safety can be protected and met.
The Safety Standards Administrators’ Group, made up of Technical Safety BC and the local government representatives, meets three times a year in an effort to share information on municipal accomplishments and discuss ways to align responses to regulatory matters regarding gas and electrical work.
For more information on which municipalities administer the Safety Standards Act visit our Jurisdiction Information page.
Stakeholder Engagement is an integral component to the work of Technical Safety BC. By involving our stakeholders in identifying safety issues and developing possible solutions, we grow to better understand the needs and expectations of our clients.
Engagement Opportunities
Information on currently open or recent consultations from the past three years are provided on this page. For documentation on consultations older than three years, email engage@technicalsafetybc.ca.
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New pressure welder program and proposed feesOur pressure welder program will introduce certificates of qualification and contractor licences beginning December 3, 2019. Before we officially launch the program, we would like industry feedback on whether the new pressure welder program works for your situation, whether you think the proposed fees are reasonable, suggested improvements to the program, and the reasons behind your opinions. |
OPENThis consultation is now open from May 21 - July 22, 2019.
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Trampoline Parks Potential Regulation EngagementTechnical Safety BC has been asked to make recommendations to the Provincial Government about whether the trampoline park industry should be regulated in British Columbia. Technical Safety BC would like input from trampoline park operators, and members of the public who use trampoline parks. |
CLOSED
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Boiler plant operating permit fee consultationWe requested industry input on proposed fees for registering and renewing boiler plant operating permits. |
CLOSEDThis consultation closed on May 3, 2019. Results will be posted shortly. |
Electrical Technology Advisory Committee: 1 position open for 2019The Electrical Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC) is looking to fill one, regular member position representing electrical maintenance contractors and/or installers for a 2019-2021 term. |
CLOSED
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Elevating Devices Technology Advisory Committee: 2 positions open for 2019The Elevating Devices Technology Advisory Committee (EDTAC) is looking to fill two, regular member positions representing Class A Elevating Device Manufacturers OR Residential Building Owners for a 2019-2021 term. |
CLOSED |
Become a member of an advisory panelTechnical Safety BC is looking for subject matter experts to participate on future advisory panels. An advisory panel is a group of between 8-12 industry representatives brought together on a short term basis to provide guidance and recommendations to Technical Safety BC on a specific issue of interest. |
ONGOINGsign up |
Railway consultationWe would like feedback from the railway industry on the Canadian Rail Operating Rules, the Track Safety Rules, and the Safety Management System Regulations. |
CLOSEDThis consultation closed on November 23, 2018. Results will be posted shortly. |
On-site electricity production and storage system connection fee consultationWe are proposing a new, lower-priced category of electrical installation permit fees for interconnection equipment such as transfer switches, combiners, and inverters that connect to systems which produce and store electricity to be used on site. The proposal is intended to lower the fees paid by contractors and consumers choosing to install these types of systems. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on August 17, 2018. Read the final decision. |
Review of Canadian Electrical Code, 2018 editionDuring 2018, we reviewed the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) to assess the impact of the code changes in the province of BC and will make recommendations to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on its suitability for adoption in the province of BC. |
CLOSEDThis consultation closed on July 30, 2018. Read the feedback summary. |
Changes to the Elevating Devices Safety RegulationWe consulted on the 2016 edition of the ASME A17.1/CSA B44 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, including maintenance control programs and specific intervals for safety system test programs and escalator test programs, and the definition of supervision of mechanics-in-training in the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation. |
CLOSEDThis consultation closed on December 1, 2017. Read the feedback summary. |
Electrical FSR certification feesWe consulted on fees for certificate renewals for electrical field safety representatives. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on September 13, 2017. Read the final decision. |
Fee consultationsWe proposed changes to our 2018 fee schedules. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on August 8, 2017. Read the final decision. |
Power engineering consultationWe consulted on changes affecting the boilers, pressure vessels, and refrigeration industries, including recognition of credentials of internationally trained workers, certificate of qualification renewal, and plant registration. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on August 13, 2016. Read the results of consultation and the resulting regulation changes. |
Certification standardizationWe consulted on certification standardization and enhancements from April to June 2016.
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COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on June 13, 2016. Read the results of consultation. |
Amusement devices fee consultation 2017We proposed a 2.3% fee increase for amusement devices beginning in 2017. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on July 31, 2016. Read the final decision. |
Passenger Ropeways fee consultation 2017We proposed a 2.3% fee increase for passenger ropeways beginning in 2017. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on July 31, 2016. Read the final decision. |
Alternative Safety Approaches fee changes 2017We proposed a 1.8% fee increase for Alternative Safety Approaches beginning in 2017. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on July 31, 2016. Read the final decision. |
Adoption of Canadian Electrical Code, 2015 editionWe proposed BC-specific amendments to the 2015 edition of the Canadian Electrical Code for adoption into the Electrical Safety Regulation. |
COMPLETEDThis consultation closed on May 15, 2015. Read the final decision. |
