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Regulatory Notices

Title Ref # Revision Date
Information Bulletin: Overhead line guidelines B-E3 090312 1 Rev 2
Information Bulletin: New permit category: extra low voltage / low energy decals IB-EL 2013-02 Rev 2
Information Bulletin: Guidelines for determining hazardous area classifications IB-EL 2016-01 Rev 1
Information Bulletin: Section 2 – General Rules IB-EL 2016-05 Rev 1
Information Bulletin: Minimum requirements retrofit of fluorescent fixtures B-E3 100224 1 Rev 3
Safety Order: Driving machine brake - electric elevators SO-L1 110225 4 Rev 1
Directive: Mandatory maintenance D-L4 101125 4 Rev 1
List of Alterations: ASME A17.1/B44-2016
Safety Order: Mandatory requirements for the alteration of motion control or operation control SO-ED 2020-01
Information Bulletin: Elevating devices car alterations B-L4 110803 4 Rev 1
Information Bulletin: Firefighters’  Emergency Operation Testing Requirements IB-ED 2020-04
Information Bulletin: Amendments to elevating regulatory tools: safety orders, directives and bulletins IB-ED 2020-01
Directive: Major and minor alterations D-L4 110803 5 Rev 5
Information Bulletin: Declarations and request for Acceptance inspection IB-ED 2020-03
Directive: Annual contractor reporting D-ED 2020-02
Safety Order: ThyssenKrupp northern elevator traction sheave brake (sheave jammer) maintenance SO-ED 2012-01 Rev 1
Information Bulletin: Maintenance and testing requirements IB-ED 2020-02
Safety Order: Escalator and moving walk brake and start-up requirements SO-ED 2018-01 Rev 1
Directive: Boiler, Pressure Vessel & Refrigeration Contractor Licensing Requirements  D-BP 2019-01
Safety Advisory: Car mover weight transfer system and employees working in between equipment SA-RW 2020-01
Directive: Elevating Devices Mechanic Continuing Education Requirements D-ED 2020-01
Safety Advisory: Risk of uncontrolled movements of improperly secured railway rolling stock SA-RW 2020-02
Mounting bolt on up-thrust guide track became loose, causing significant damage to escalator steps II-957403-2019 (#16160)
Directive: Correction of non-compliances for elevating devices D-L4 110303 3 Rev 2
Information Bulletin: Class "PW" Contractor Licence IB-BP 2019-01 Rescinded
Information Bulletin: Operating safely around underground gas services B-G5 080221 1 Revision 3
Directive: Natural Gas and Hydrogen Refuelling Stations - Gas Safety Regulation Requirements D-GA 2014-03 Revision 2
Safety Order: Fortis BC - Location: Seawatch Neighbourhood, Sechelt B.C. (The Shores – Phase 1 Subdivision) SO-GA 2019-04
Information Bulletin: Maintenance Control Program Transition Plan IB-ED 2019-02
Information Bulletin: Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP) IB-CE-2019-01
Amendments to the Elevating Devices Safety Regulation and Adoption of ASME A17.1 – 16/CSA B44 – 16 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators IB-ED-2019-01
Information Bulletin: Adoption of BC Electrical Code, 2018 Edition IB-EL 2019-01
Information Bulletin: Emergency – natural disaster protocol for electrical and gas equipment safety (e.g. – fire, flood, earthquake, landslide) IB-EL/GA 2015-04 Rev 1
Information Bulletin: Elevating Devices incident and hazard reporting IB-ED 2017-01 Rev 2
Safety Advisory: Securement of trains on grades SA-RW 2019-01
Information Bulletin: Training Provider Program Recognition for Class B Apprenticeship Training Programs IB-GA 2019-01
Information Bulletin: Contractor Installation Permit Value Amendment Criteria IB-AT-2019-01
Safety Advisory: Visual verification method to ensure secure coupling of rail equipment SA-RW 2018-01
Information Bulletin: Passenger ropeway site fall protection verification declaration IB-PR 2018-02 Rev 1
Information Bulletin: Class A and B gas fitter - Limited scope of electrical work IB-GA 2018-02
Information Bulletin: Electric vehicle energy management systems IB-EL 2018-01
Information Bulletin: Design Registration Requirements for Static Pressure Equipment used in Oil and Gas Activity Settings IB-DA 2018-01
Information Bulletin: Passenger ropeway and passenger conveyor contractors' pre-operation inspection declaration IB-PR 2018-01
Information Bulletin: Compliance and Enforcement Program - Maintenance and use of gas appliance records IB-CE 2018-03
Information Bulletin: Notice of Railway Works / Construction or Alteration of Railway Works IB-RW 2018-01
Directive: Gas contractor responsibilities re: gas notification requirements for completion, installation or alteration D-GA-2015-03 Revision 3
Directive: Special purpose certificate of qualification D-GA-2018-01
Directive: Recognition of training programs under the gas safety regulation D-GA-2018-02
Safety Order: Prohibited installation or use of uncertified gas fireplaces manufactured by Canadian Fire Hearth Mfg. Inc. and Luxor Mfg. Inc. SO-GA 2013-01 03
Information Bulletin: Compliance and enforcement fees criteria IB-CE-2018-02