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| Our Mission... |
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| To advance the profession of House and Property Inspection, and the professional recognition and career development of Certified House and Property Inspectors in a manner that serves and protects the public interest. |
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| Peace of Mind... it's worth it! |
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| The purchase of residential or commercial property represents a significant investment which should involve a thorough investigation and assessment. This could also apply if you already own the building. |
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| A quality inspection will give the purchaser or building owner detailed information about the building and the systems within it... information that may influence the buying decision, identify safety issues or maintenance you should be considering to protect your investment. |
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| Whether you're buying or currently own the building, a professional inspection is an investment that may pay huge dividends, while giving you peace of mind. |
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| Your Inspectors of Choice... |
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| It is important to make the right decision when engaging an inspector... a Certified Property Inspector (CPI) or Certified House Inspector (CHI) are properly qualified with the education, training and experience to carry out professional house and property inspections. |
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BCIPI inspectors certified by ASTTBC are the only inspectors in British Columbia required to pass a rigorous supervised mentor training program before receiving authority to offer inspections services for a fee to the public at large.
Other organizations currently do not have a program in place that requires new inspectors to complete supervised inspections PRIOR to performing inspections for the public. While this may have been acceptable in the past, BCIPI does not believe that it is in the public interest to allow such practices to remain in place without public awareness. We do acknowledge there are comprehensive examinations required by other organizations; however, it is our belief that home inspection is a skill that requires practical as well as theoretical training. |
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| BC Home Inspectors to be licenced |
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| As of March 31, 2009, the Solicitor General announced that all inspectors in BC will need to be licensed under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority (BPCPA). For more information on what will be required to receive a licence in BC and how the public can find a licensed inspector please visit the BPCPA website.
To download the BPCPA application package please follow this link. |
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| In order to apply for this Government Licencing, House/Property Inspector are required to register with ASTTBC. |
| Contact ASTTBC to request an application package, or follow this link to download it online. |
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| Need Information on Inspectors? |
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| For a list of certified house and property inspectors, click on the magnifying glass or 'Contact an Inspector'. |
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| Interested in House or Property Inspection as a career? Click here for information on certification and registration requirements. |
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| For more information: |
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| British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors |
| 10767 - 148th Street |
| Surrey, BC V3R 0S4 |
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ph: 604.584.2447
fax: 604.585.2790 |
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