Class B Gas Fitter

As of January 1, 2025, new applicants that hold a Gasfitter - Class B Certificate of Qualification with a Red Seal endorsement issued by SkilledTradesBC will be eligible to write the Acts, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safey BC.

Applicants submitting the following SkilledTradesBC Certificate of Qualifications must submit a course completion document from a recognized training program and will write the Gasfitter - Class B certification exam with Technical Safety BC:

• plumbing;
• steamfitting;
• sprinkler fitting; and
• refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic.

Individuals who have held a Gas Utility Certificate of Qualification for at least two years and have completed a recognized Gasfitter - Class B training program, may apply to write the Technical Safety BC Gasfitter - Class B certification exam until early 2026.

If a gas utility technician has not already completed a recognized Gasfitter - Class B training program, they should contact SkilledTradesBC for more information regarding obtaining a Gasfitter - Class B with Red Seal Certificate of Qualification.

Refer to Gas Safety Regulation for more information. 

To apply, log in to your Online Services account and select "Apply for a new certificate" under the certification tab. Don't have an account? Sign up now.

If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.

How to Apply For Examination

Once you have submitted your application and paid the applicable fee, we will evaluate your qualifications. If you’re successful, we will contact you and you will be able to apply for this certification's exam.

Once you have been approved to apply for the exam, log in to your Online Services account and select "Book or view exams" under the certification tab. From there, you can view your available exam and choose your preferred dates, times, and locations. You will not be able to book your exam until we notify you that you are eligible.

If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.

Applicants who have obtained a Gasfitter - Class B with Red Seal endorsement issued by SkilledTradesBC will write the Acts, Regulations, and Directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC.

Applicants who do not hold a Red Seal endorsement, will write Technical Safety BC's Gasfitter - Class B certification exam. This exam is four hours long, and you must achieve a minimum grade of 70% to pass. Exam details, including areas of study, can be viewed in the exam syllabus.

Learn more about the ARD exam syllabus.

You will have three chances to pass; after each attempt, applicants will receive a Notification Letter from Technical Safety BC that details the marks achieved and highlights areas that need improvement. An exam re-write fee applies to each additional attempt.

If you fail an exam, you will will need to wait 30 days after the previous examination to rebook. If you fail your third or any subsequent attempt, you must request permission to take a fourth or further attempt, with additional time required between each attempt.

For more information on our exams visit the Exam Information page.

• Safety Standards Act
• Safety Standards General Regulation
• Gas Safety Regulation
• Electrical Safety Regulation
• Additional Reference Materials

Applicants that successfully complete the Technical Safety BC exam, and have not submitted proof of their Gasfitter - Class B Certificate of Qualification and Red Seal endorsement issued by SkilledTradesBC, must submit one of the following to Technical Safety BC:

• BC Class B Gas Fitter certificate of apprenticeship; or
• Canadian piping trade credential in
  • plumbing;
  • steamfitting;
  • sprinkler fitting; or
  • refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic.

You must submit your credential within 12 months of passing your written exam in order to receive your Gasfitter - Class B certificate.