Boilers, Pressure Vessels & Refrigeration
Licences
Overview
All contractors working with boiler, pressure vessel and refrigeration equipment must be licensed by Technical Safety BC.
A licensed contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with:
- the Safety Standards Act;
- all relevant regulations; and
- all applicable safety orders and directives.
The conditions of your licence may allow you to perform maintenance, installations, construction, manufacturing, testing, alterations, or disposal.
You need to have a licence for each type of boiler, pressure vessel, or refrigeration equipment that you intend to work with.
The contractor licence classes A, Au, Ap, B, PW, REF, SRV, and MA are established as per the Power Engineers, Boilers, Pressure Vessels and Refrigeration Safety Regulation.
How to Apply
Online applications are the fastest and easiest way to apply and are processed up to six days faster than paper applications.
If you have an Online Services account, you can log in to apply for your licence online. If you are not registered for Online Services, you can sign up for an account.
What You Need to Apply
Business Name
When applying for a licence, please ensure the name is registered with BC Business Registry. Your registered business name and 9-digit Business Number will be required to begin your application.
Sole proprietors operating under their own legal name do not need to be registered.
Quality Control Program
All classes, except classes B and REF, need to submit a quality control program and designate a quality control manager and provide their name, phone number, and email address.
Class REF – Designate a Refrigeration Mechanic
If applying for class REF, you will need to name a refrigeration mechanic and provide a copy of their trade qualification and their phone number
Application Fee
Your non-refundable application fee will be due when you submit your licence application. If you are applying via Online Services, payment with a credit card is required. If you require alternative forms of payment, please contact us.
Renewing Your Licence
If you have an Online Services account, you can log in and select the licence you want to renew. If not, you can sign up for an account or call us at 1 866 566 7233.
When to Renew
Licences must be renewed annually. You can renew your licence up to six months before its expiration date. Renewed licences will become active once your current licence expires.
Changing Your Licence
For contractor licence classes B and REF, you can change your contractor name and address by calling us at 1 866 566 7233.
For contractor licence classes A, Au, Ap, PW, SRV, and MA, in addition to submitting BC Registry proof of legal name or address change, changing licence information will also require revisions to your quality control program.
For quality control program revisions to an existing licence (with or without name/address change), please submit your revised quality control program, along with a completed application form via our contact form.
Only quality control program reviews are subject to additional charges.