The BCIPI

BCIPI 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.

By using a certified inspector, you know your inspector has training that covers all the things you need to have checked out. A certified inspector is also knowledgeable in building code requirements for your area.

ASTTBC

CHI and CPI inspectors are certified by ASTTBC – one of the largest professional associations in BC. The Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC has 9,500+ members in many fields relating to applied science and engineering technology.

ASTTBC is a self-governing professional association incorporated under the ASTT Act. With over 50 years as a professional association you can rely on ASTTBC members to protect the public interest.

Certification Process

Certified inspectors are identified by one of two designations:

Inspectors working towards full certification (CHI or CPI) are initially classified as either a Provisional Certified House Inspector (CHI (P) or an Inspector-in-Training (IIT) depending on their level of education and training. The ability and competence of CPIs and CHIs is maintained through continuing education facilitated by BCIPI; this is to ensure inspectors remain current with the latest changes in the building industry and the on-going performance issues of residential and commercial buildings in BC. As professional liability issues are of great concern for both the house and property inspectors and to their clients, BCIPI inspectors carry errors and omissions insurance.

CHI and CPI professionals must pass a rigorous supervised mentor training and assessment program before receiving authority to offer inspection services for a fee to the public at large. Applicants are encouraged to compare the standards of all groups offering certification to make sure they meet ASTTBC’s high standard for professional certification and regulation.

Links to Certification Policy

Property Inspection Certification Policy

Appendix 'A' - Education & Experience Requirements for Certification
Appendix 'B' - Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Appendix 'C' - Guidelines for Mentors/Field Trainers
Appendix 'D' - Inspection Assessor Guidelines
Appendix 'E' - Inspection Assessor's Report Form

ASTTBC's primary mandate is the certification of technology professionals in a manner that serves and protects the public interest.

Special Equivalency Policy

In order to address the immediate challenge of addressing a Government Regulation governing House Inspection Licensing, the following policy has been approved by ASTTBC Council:

“In lieu of the formalized academic training identified in the Property/House Inspection Certification Policy, applicants with a minimum of two years licensed experience (including evidence of 150 inspections completed during the experiential period), where a significant (at least 30%) part of the practitioner’s practice has been the provision of house inspection services, be interpreted by the Board of Examiners as satisfying the prescribed policy academic requirements. These applicants would still be required to successfully complete the two Inspection Assessments, as per current policy for Inspectors-in-Training (IIT). Any mentoring requirements will also be waived for these experienced applicants. All current IIT members, who satisfy this experiential requirement, will also be subject to the terms of this policy."

Approved by Council May 26, 2011

Please note that all other certification policy requirements must be adhered to.