Construction industry regulatory partners

Find key contacts and tools to support your work in the construction industry. From licensing and training to energy incentives and technical safety requirements.

On this page

• BC Housing licensing and guidance
• Building Officials' Association of BC qualifications, training and professional development
• Technical Safety BC installation and operation requirements for high-risk systems and equipment

BC Housing

BC Housing licenses residential builders, administers owner builder authorizations and oversees home warranty insurance. Through education, research, and continuing professional development, they support the construction industry and consumers.  

BC Housing also offers guidance to builders, developers, homeowners, homebuyers, and owner builders, ensuring informed decision making and that they are aware of their rights and responsibilities

Licensing and Consumer Services

 Building Officials' Association of BC

Building Officials' Association of BC is the professional organization for building officials in B.C. It is delegated authority to administer qualification requirements, training and professional development to ensure officials stay updated on building codes and practices.

Access educational videos:

• Accessibility Delay video
• Seismic Delay

Technical Safety BC

Technical Safety BC administers the Safety Standards Act which protects public safety by regulating high-risk technical equipment, including:

• Gas and electrical systems
• Boilers and pressure vessels
• Refrigeration systems
• Elevating devices
• Amusement rides

Technical Safety BC’s responsibilities include issuing permits, conducting inspections, investigating incidents and certifying individuals and licensing contractors who work with regulated equipment.

Learn about:

• Safety Standards for Technical Systems and Equipment
• Public safety
• Technical Safety BC news and events
• Applying for permits
• Applying for licences