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Plumber
The following is meant solely to help the reader understand the main features of primary regulations governing this activity, and not meant in any way to provide a legal interpretation.
Industry Training Association
The ITA has two programs designed for entry into the plumbing trade:
- The Plumber Red Seal Program
- and the Plumber Foundation Program.
Training is delivered through certain certified schools and/or certification exams may be challenged by those with appropriate apprenticeship experience.
ITA - Plumber (Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program): http://www.itabc.ca/TrainingPrograms_Profiles.php?TradeProfileID=17
Certification through the ITA is required to legally work as a plumber in BC.
Primary Contact
Industry Training Authority
Suite 110, 2985 Virtual Way
Vancouver, BC V5M 4X7
Tel: 778-328-8700
Fax: 778-328-8701
Toll Free (within BC): 1-866-660-6011
Email: customerservice@itabc.ca
BC Building Code; Water Conservation Plumbing Regulation:
The Building and Safety Policy Branch of the Office of Houding and Construction Standards has developed the Water Conservation Plumbing Regulation that is integrated into the BC Building Code. This Regulation places restrictions on water flow rates and water consumption in different areas of BC.
The Plumbing Services Section of the BC Building Code specifies the standards for plumbing in buildings.
BC Building Code Division B, Part 7, Plumbing Services: http://www.bccodes.ca/bccode_plumbing.htm
Primary Contact
Building Policy Branch
Office of Housing and Construction Standards
5th floor, 609 Broughton St.
Victoria BC V8W 9T2
Mailing Address:
Building and Safety Policy Branch
Office of Housing and Construction Standards
PO Box 9844 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9T2
Tel: 250 356-6633
Fax: 250 387-3765
Website: http://www.housing.gov.bc.ca/building/water_cons_reg.htm
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