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| About BCIPI... |
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| The BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF PROPERTY INSPECTORS (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. |
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| The Institute, under the direction of a Board of Directors, assumes the role of advocate, will manage issues and provide for continuing education, professional development and social programs for BCIPI members. |
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BCIPI members are registered under provincial statute with the Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC (ASTTBC), a self-governing professional association established in 1958. ASTTBC's primary mandate is the certification of technology professionals in a manner that serves and protects the public interest.
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 |
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| Professional Credentials You Can Rely On |
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| When choosing a BCIPI member for your inspection, you access a qualified professional who is bound by the ASTTBC Code of Ethics, and is subject to standards of practice and displinary measures. Certified inspectors are identified by one of two designations... |
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CPI |
Certified Property Inspector |
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CHI |
Certified House Inspector |
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| Inspectors working towards full certification (CHI or CPI) are classified as either a Provisional Certified House Inspector (CHI(P) or an Inspector-in-Training depending on their level of education and training. |
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| 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. |
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| As professional liability issues are of great concern for both the house and property inspectors and to their clients, BCIPI inspectors are expected to carry errors and omissions insurance. |
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Protecting the Public
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| ASTTBC has guidelines for the submission of a complaint against a registered member or technical specialist, including house and property inspectors who have been certified by ASTTBC. |
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| Complaint submissions must be in writing and addressed to... |
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ASTTBC Registrar
10767 - 148th Street
Surrey, BC V3R 0S4 |
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| The Registrar acts as Secretary to the Practice Review Board (PRB), who under the ASTT Act, has the responsibility for the review of registrants' conduct. Staff cannot accept verbal complaints. Complainants should be aware that a false or malicious complaint may result in legal action by other parties. |
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| For more information, click here. |
