Jurisdictional Data

Data from Other Jurisdictions

Our oversight of the safe installation and operation of technical systems, including issuing permits, covers most of BC, except in ten municipalities or districts, which have jurisdiction over some gas and/or electrical permits.

For gas, local governments with jurisdiction issue natural gas installation permits for:

• Fully detached dwellings serviced by a single meter at 2 psi (14 kPa) or less;

• Any premise other than a fully detached dwelling if the gas meter pressure is 2 psi (14 kPa) or less and the total connected load is 409,600 BTU/hr (120 kW) or less.

For electrical, local governments with jurisdiction issue installation and operating permits. Where there is a variance to existing regulations, codes or standards, exemptions may be noted on the permit.

While local governments may have oversight for electrical and/or gas permits, we oversee contractor licensing and the certification of qualified individuals across all jurisdictions, for all technologies that we regulate. We also investigate incidents in other jurisdictions when they are reported to us and when we may be able to assist or glean safety learnings.

To provide a holistic view of BC’s safety system, we have included permit issuance data submitted by these municipalities and districts to Technical Safety BC.