Safety Standards Act

The Safety Standards Act came into effect on April 1, 2004.

Products and work regulated under the Act include:

• boilers and boiler systems;
• electrical systems and equipment;
• elevating devices and passenger conveyors;
• gas systems and equipment;
• pressure vessels, pressure piping, refrigeration systems and equipment;
• amusement rides; and
• ski lifts.

Administration of safety services has been delegated to the following administrative authorities:

• BC Safety Authority;

• 10 local governments.

Powers of the administrative authorities are limited by the administrative agreement signed with each authority.

The Act and the regulations are under continuous review so that the Province may take advantage of opportunities for enhanced safety outcomes through smart regulation.

Relevant Legislation

Safety Standards Act

Safety Standards General Regulation

Power Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Regulation

Electrical Safety Regulation

Gas Safety Regulation

Elevating Devices Safety Regulation

Fee Setting Criteria Regulation

 

 page updated: January 12, 2005