This page contains all relevant and current practice bulletins issued to ASTTBC registrants that address professional practice, including:

  • ASTTBC-issued professional practice bulletins
  • Bulletins issued by other regulatory bodies
  • Bulletins as directed by the board or other ASTTBC committees

ASTTBC registrants must ensure that they are familiar with bulletins or practice directives, which may affect their professional practice area or discipline.


ASTTBC Issued Bulletins

AreaBulletinDate
Fire ProtectionRFPT – Implementation of Fire Protection SOP V4.1 – Updated Fire Tag Requirements and Transition PeriodFebruary 18, 2025
GeomaticsChanges to Canadian Spatial Reference System
(CSRS)
December 17, 2024
MechanicalAdoption of Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration CodesNovember 20, 2024
BuildingTransition Period for Adaptable Dwellings in the BCBC 2024October 30, 2024
Fire ProtectionUnauthorized WorkJuly 22, 2024
Fire ProtectionIntroduction of 24-Hour Fire Watch Cancellation Stickers by VFRSJune 13, 2024
Fire ProtectionPractice Directive- Adherence to RFPT Standard of Practice (SOP)June 13, 2024
Fire ProtectionThe City of Mission Fire Prevention Bylaw-RFPT RequirementJune 13, 2024
MultipleBC Building Code and BC Fire Code 2024
March 08, 2024
Onsite WastewaterOnsite Wastewater System Inspections

FAQ – Onsite Wastewater System Inspections Bulletin
February 15, 2023
Fire Protection
Mechanical
Standpipe System Testing Requirements
October 7, 2022

External Regulator Information Bulletins

AreaBulletin/ResourceDate Issued by Regulator
MultipleBefore and After School ProgramsFebruary 25, 2026
BuildingNavigating Part 9 Lateral Loads in the BCBC and Illustrated GuideFebruary 2, 2026
BuildingStep Codes and CSA Z240 Manufactured HomesJanuary 28, 2026
Onsite Wastewater SystemsJurisdictional Flow Divide for Onsite Sewerage SystemsJuly 11, 2025
BuildingBC Building Code Errata and Revisions UpdateJuly 08, 2025
BuildingAdaptable-dwelling, seismic
provisions take effect March 10, 2025


BC Gov News
March 10, 2025
BuildingBC Building Code Update – Zero Carbon Step CodeFebruary 03, 2025
MultipleTechnical Safety BC Directive: Certification and Registration of Refrigeration SystemsJanuary 08, 2025
BuildingApplication extension for 2018 BC Building Code for in-stream projectsSept 13, 2024
BuildingBC Building Code Update -Enabling Single Exit Stair Buildings

Schedule of Amendments
August 29, 2024
MultipleTechnical Safety BC: Boiler, Pressure Vessel, Refrigeration Code AdoptionJuly 23, 2024
ElectricalTechnical Safety BC Notification: Canadian Electrical Code ChangesAugust 29, 2022
ElectricalTechnical Safety BC Notification: Changes to Electrical Operating PermitsFebruary 24, 2022
MultipleBC Government – Building Code and Fire Code Technical Bulletins

All inquiries related to professional practice, ethics, practice guidelines, and archived information may be directed to the practice department at practiceinfo@asttbc.org.

For other practice-related matters, please feel free to contact Jason Jung, AScT, Director, Professional Practice & Development at jjung@asttbc.org.