How to become a Home Inspector - Education at BCIT, Mentorship at ASTTBC, Licensing at CPBC

Become a House Inspector

BCIT offers a series of six courses in the house and property inspection fields that together comprise a program in House Inspection. Subject areas include:  roofing, flashing, chimneys, the exterior system, the structural system, the electrical system, the heating and cooling systems, the insulation and venting systems, the plumbing system, and the interior system.

Students must successfully complete the following six courses to be eligible for a statement of completion in the House Inspection program:

Course Name	Prerequisite/s
BLDC 1500 Building Code Part 9 (SFD)	none
BLDG 2915 House Inspection 1	English 12 or equivalent
BLDG 2925 House Inspection 2	BLDC 1500, BLDG 2915 and English 12 or equivalent
BLDG 2935 House Inspection 3: Report	BLDC 1500, BLDG 2915, BLDG 2925 and English 12 or equivalent
BLDG 2945 House Inspection 4: Field Inspection	BLDC 1500, BLDG 2915, BLDG 2925 and BLDG 2935
BLDC 3050 Building Envelope Performance	none

This program meets the requirements of the BC Consumer Protection Office as an approved Home Inspector Educational Program according to Section 3 of the Home Inspector Licensing Regulation.
This program also meets the academic requirements of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC (ASTTBC) for their Certified House Inspector (CHI) and Certified Property Inspector (CPI) designations. A final grade of 70 percent in each course is required by ASTTBC.

Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED HOUSE INSPECTOR AT ASTTBC-PI

2015 ASTTBC-PI Certification Policy

ASTTBC-PI is an institute established under the provisions of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (ASTT) Act, to represent the professionally certified house and property inspectors in British Columbia. Think of it as ASTTBC-PI under the umbrella of ASTTBC.

Membership is required in ASTTBC-PI.  To apply, please visit www.asttbcapply.ca

• Certification by that organization.

Once a member has received the CHI(P) Provisional Certified House Inspector they qualify under the Government mandate to be licensed. Once the license has be received the member can undertaken inspection services with the public for a fee. See steps to certification.

• Obtaining Insurance.

ASTTBC-PI Insurance Provider is Willis Canada. Use the contact number below for all the information you will need for acquiring the necessary insurance. All applicants must submit confirmation of insurance with their application to the Consumer Protection BC (CPBC).

It must be noted that ASTTBC-PI Inspectors enjoy the lowest premiums in the province due to the highest quality of performance reflecting the lowest claim rate.

Willis Canada Inc.
1500 – 1095 West Pender St.
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 2M6
Tel: (604) 683-6831 Email: ASTTBC.insurance@willis.com
Toll Free: 1 (800) 665-5252
Fax: (604) 683-5746
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday

• Application for Government Licensing -Please visit Consumer Protection BC to apply for a license.
• Welcome aboard, you can count on ASTTBC-PI for assistance at each stage of your journey.

Home inspections Licensing at CPBC

By law, anyone who engages in home inspection activity needs a licence. Generally speaking, a home inspection is a visual (and typically non-invasive) inspection of a residential home or property.

Read the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act.
Read the Home Inspector Licensing Regulation.

How to get licensed

You are required to provide the following to be licensed.
https://www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/get-keep-licence/home-inspections/

Step 1: Complete your education

Step 2: Pass the exam

Step 3: Meet the training requirement

Step 4: Provide a peer recommendation letter

Step 5: Provide proof of registration or incorporation

Step 6: Provide a municipal business licence

Step 7: Complete a criminal record check

Step 8: Set up and maintain liability insurance

Step 9: Apply for a licence  

Step 10: Read and understand your obligations

2019 家居安全與保養(國語)講座在列治文公共圖書館 Home Safety & Maintenance (Mandarin) Workshop in Richmond Public Library

Please register online 請在線註冊

Or call 604-231-6413 to reserve seats. 或致電604-231-6413 (英語) 604-231-6462(中文)報名。

Home Safety & Health on HealthLink 家居安全與健康信息

Please click on the hyperlink to get the information.

請點擊超鏈接以獲取信息。

For more HealthLinkBC resources
HealthLinkBC的更多中文健康信息

Asbestos: When Should I Worry?
石棉：我何時應當警覺？

Asbestos: Work Safe BC health & safety information

Lead Paint and Hazards
含鉛漆及其危害

Radon in Homes and Other Dwellings
家和其它居所中的氡氣
s
The Harmful Effects of Second-hand Smoke
二手煙的危害

Indoor Air Quality
室內空氣質量

Indoor Air Quality: Mould and Other Biological Contaminants
室內空氣質量：霉菌和其它生物污染物

Indoor Air Quality: Combustion By-products
室內空氣質量：燃燒副產品

Indoor Air Quality: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
室內空氣質量：揮發性有機化合物（VOC）

Particulate Matter and Outdoor Air Pollution
顆粒物與室外空氣污染

Outdoor Air Quality Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)
室外空氣質量 二氧化硫（SO2）

Disinfecting Drinking Water 

飲用水消毒 

Drinking Water Chlorination Facts

Water Fluoridation Facts

有關飲用水中加入氟化物的資訊 

Arsenic in Drinking Water 

飲用水中的砷 

Lead in Drinking Water

飲用水中的鉛 

Wildfires: Its Effects on Drinking Water Quality

山林火災：對飲用水質的影響 

Well Water Testing
井水檢測

Nitrate in Well Water
井水中的硝酸鹽

Clean-up after a Flood

水浸後的清理工作 

Residential Hot Tubs and Pools: Health and Safety Tips

家居熱浴缸和浴池﹕衛生和安全須知 

  

Residential Hot Tubs and Pools: Safe Water Quality

家居熱浴缸和浴池﹕水質安全 

Safety Tips for Swimmers

游泳安全須知 

Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer
食品安全：提高食品安全的簡單方法

Food Safety for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
鮮果與蔬菜的食品安全

Food Safety: Instructions on Food Labels
食品安全：食品標籤指示

Seniors’ Falls can be Prevented
長者摔倒可以預防

Bed Bugs
床蝨

Insect Repellents and DEET
驅蟲劑和 DEET

Getting Rid of Rodents (Rats and Mice) 

清除嚙齒動物（大老鼠和小老鼠）  

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The Family Handyman Tips & Hints 家居维修技巧與提示

Here are the links to recommended articles, please click on the titles to read:

ROOF

15 Silent Signs That Your Roof is Failing

25 Hints for Fixing Roof and Gutter Issues

Home Inspector Nightmares Holiday Edition

 

ELECTRICAL 

7 Common Mistakes DIYers Make with Electrical Projects  

The 8 Most Common National Electric Code Violations DIYers Make
10 Things Your Electrician Wants You to Know 

Top 10 Electrical Mistakes

Home Wiring Demystified: Electrical Cable Basics You Need to Know 

Canadian Requirements for GFCI Installation

EMF Danger Spots In Your Home

HEATING / COOLING

5 Myths Everyone Needs to Know About Changing a Furnace Filter

6 Best Methods for Home Air Cooling

13 Silent Signs Your Furnace is Failing

16 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Room That Actually Work  

Why a dual fuel heating system?

PLUMBING  

5 Top Myths About Septic Systems 

7 Tankless Water Heater Myths You Need to Stop Believing 

The 10 Most Common Plumbing Mistakes DIYers Make 

14 Toilet Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring

Signs of Poorly Vented Plumbing Drain Lines

 

OLD HOUSE 

Year-Round Home Maintenance Checklist

5 Mold Myths You Can Stop Panicking About

10 Products You Can Buy at Home Centers That Actually Violate Building Codes 

13 Things You Should Never Pressure Wash

15 Trees You Should Never Grow in Your Yard

15 Mysterious Old Home Features That Aren’t Useful Anymore 

19 Mysterious Old Home Features That Aren’t Useful Anymore

17 Lawn Mysteries Explained (And How to Fix Them)

20 Things to Do When You Move Into Your New Home 

28 Annoying Noises and How to Eliminate Them Forever 

40 Things You Should Know About a Home By Age 40 

50 Things You Should Know About Your Home by Age 50 

50 Small Fall Home Projects to Do Over the Weekend

The 51 Things Most Homeowners Aren’t Doing But Need To

100 Outrageous Things Homeowners Have Done to Their Houses 

101 Things Every Homeowner Must Know

Here’s How Often You Need to Replace Everything in Your Home

How to Snuff Out Bad Smells in Your House 

10 Clever Hacks to Remove Permanent Marker from Any Surface

Why Old Homes Have Small Galvanized Pipes Sticking Out of the Ground

40 Home Mysteries Explained

 

PEST CONTROL 

10 Worst Garden Insect Pests and How to Get Rid of Them 

11 Smart Devices to Ward Off Bugs

11 Pest-Control Plants You Need in Your Yard 

15 Sneaky Signs Your Home’s About to Be Infested

The 16 Most Disgusting House Bugs and How To Get Rid of Them

26 Tips for Controlling Pests In and Around Your Home 

How To Quickly Get Rid of Ants

How to Get Rid of Bats in Your Attic

How to Handle a Cockroach Infestation

A Surprising Hack to Keep Mice Away For Good 

How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell 

How to Get Rid of Snakes

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

12 Silent Killers in Your Home

81 Severe Weather Survival Tips Every Homeowner Must Know

Storm Survival Guide

Winter Checklist: 15 Things Every Homeowner Should Do Before Winter

Government of Canada - Get Prepared! https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/

Government of British Columbia - PreparedBC! https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response- recovery/preparedbc

City of Richmond - Emergency Preparedness https://www.richmond.ca/safety/prepare.htm

City of Vancouver - Public Safety https://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/public-safety.aspx

 

For more topics, go to the MENU of https://www.familyhandyman.com/

Richmond is Not at Significant Risk of Tsunamis 列治文沒有遭受重大的海嘯風險

2005年由列治文市和三角洲市政府，委託西門菲沙大學進行研究列治文島嶼和三角洲社區的海嘯風險。由 John Clague博士和 Ian Hutchinson博士研究報告發現在過去的4000年裡，儘管地質學家認為在此期間，在溫哥華島西部的卡斯卡迪亞俯衝帶上有許多巨型地震（里氏8級），但沒有證據表明菲沙三角洲曾經遭受重大海嘯影響。
但是我們必須學習緊急應變的知識，因為我們都有機會住在高風險地區和旅行。https://www.richmond.ca/safety/prepare/city/hazards/tsunamis.htm

https://firerescue.richmond.ca/know-your-risks-earthquakes-and-tsunami/

通過 www.flood.firetree.net 網站可以查看海水上升對各大陸的影響。也可以來看看不同海水高度對大溫的影響情況。

Tsunamis 

The word "tsunami" is from the Japanese words tsu (harbour) and nami (wave). Tsunamis are large wave events resulting from a significant displacement of water. These are caused by occurrences such as underwater earthquakes, underwater landslides, land-based landslides, a major oceanic volcanic eruption and less commonly, a meteorite oceanic landing. 

Richmond is Not at Significant Risk of Tsunamis

While Richmond is an island community, we are not at significant risk of a tsunami. A 2005 study commissioned by the City of Richmond and the Corporation of Delta was prepared by Dr John Clague and Dr Ian Hutchinson of the Simon Fraser University (SFU).  The study found no evidence that a significant tsunami has impacted the Fraser River delta, from any source, in the last 4000 years.  This is despite the fact that during this period geologists believe there were numerous mega-earthquakes (magnitude 8+ on the Richter Scale) along the Cascadia subduction zone lying west of Vancouver Island. 

The reason Pacific generated tsunamis do not impact the Fraser River delta is because Vancouver Island lies between the two, which creates a kind of breakwater or natural protective barrier that absorbs the major impact of a tsunami.  To prove this theory, scientists have computer modelled Pacific Ocean tsunami waves (generated close to Vancouver Island) as they move down the Juan de Fuca Strait, into the Georgia Strait and finally to the western delta shore.  The model predicted that during this journey wave energy would dissipate so much that any wave reaching the western delta shore would be less than 0.5m high.

The evidence that no significant tsunami has impacted the delta area in the last 4000 years is further supported by the 2003 study Numerical Modeling of Tsunamis Generated by Hypothetical Landslides in the Strait of Georgia, BC.  This study modelled hypothetical underwater landslides between Roberts Bank and the Fraser River delta.  It found that, while a significant landslide could generate an 18m high wave at Galiano Island, the local shoreward moving wave from a major slide would be only 2m high.  This, in part, is due to the submerged banks ability to deflect wave energy away from the shoreline.  The study also suggested that if a 2m high wave occurred its energy, and therefore its ability to flood land, would be dissipated by the Fraser River Delta’s wide tidal flats.  It is therefore believed that any wave generated by an underwater landslide at Sturgeon Bank would not pose a significant flood risk to the City.  This is due to the waves relatively small height potential, the 6 km wide tidal flats that a wave would have to cross to reach the City dyke and the fact that the City’s dyke stands approximately 3.5m above mean sea level.

Hypothetical tsunamis generated from other sources, such as land-based landslides and underwater earthquakes in the Georgia Strait, have not been extensively studied.  However, as there is no evidence that significant tsunamis have occurred in the past 4000 years, the City considers it highly unlikely that such sources could trigger a significant tsunami.

For a summary of the 2005 study conducted by SFU, please follow the link: Tsunami Hazard at the Fraser River Delta, BC.

In the Event of a Tsunami In the event of a Tsunami in the Pacific Basin, the Province will alert local governments and broadcast warnings over local radio stations.  In response to this, some local governments in high-risk areas, such as on the west coast of Vancouver Island, may initiate emergency evacuation procedures.  Due to the insignificant risk to Richmond, the City has no plans to instigate an emergency evacuation for a tsunami.

Evacuation
If following an incident evacuation of the community is necessary, the routes used will be based on an assessment of the damage at the time of the emergency.  Evacuation instructions including safe routes would be broadcast over the radio, so we recommend that you include a battery operated radio as part of your emergency supplies.

Disaster Response Routes have been designated throughout Richmond and the Lower Mainland as routes for first responders. Fire, police, ambulance and public works crews will require quick access to emergency sites to help rescue victims, fight fires, secure the emergency scene, distribute supplies and critical resources and transport the injured to the hospitals.  Residents are asked to stay off these routes when activated unless directed otherwise by emergency personnel.

How You Can PrepareAs with any potential disaster individuals, families and businesses need to be prepared to survive on their own for a minimum of 72 hours and up to 7 days.  To help you prepare, the Emergency Preparedness section of the City’s website offers tips on what emergency supplies you should have, how to develop a family emergency plan and how to protect yourself during earthquakes and other natural hazards.

Reception Centres
During an emergency, the City may establish a reception centre to assist evacuees in areas affected by the emergency.  A reception centre is any safe gathering place, such as a community centre, church or hotel conference room where individuals may obtain information and receive assistance.  Services such as family reunification, food, clothing, emergency first aid and lodging arrangements are typically performed at Reception Centres by City of Richmond staff and volunteers. For more information please refer to the Reception Centres section of the website.

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