BRITISH COLUMBIA INSTITUTE OF PROPERTY INSPECTORS

Mission Statement...

To Advance the profession of Home 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.

The British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors (BCIPI) is an institute within ASTTBC under the ASTT Act and Regulations.

ASTTBC

The Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) have been certifying technology professionals since 1958. ASTTBC is a self-governing association directed by a Council elected from the membership and operating under its own Provincial Statute. RSBC 1979 c.16.1

Professional Certification

ASTTBC is British Columbia’s premier association of Applied Science Technologists (AScT) and Certified Technicians (C.Tech) with over 8,000 Registered Members. The ASTT act provides for the professional certification of technologists and technicians. The association also provides certification for TECHNICIAL SPECIALISTS for Building Design, Construction Safety, Fire Protection, House & Property Inspection, Public Works Inspection, Site Improvements Surveys and Steel Detailing and has over 3,000 Certified Professionals that have enhanced the association's position which serves and protects the public interest.

BCIPI

The British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors is an association of independent professional house and property inspectors who are dedicated professionals that have met all of the educational and experience requirements of the Property Inspection Certification Board. A certified inspector is highly skilled to investigate problems in existing structures, inspect and report on probable existing deficiencies and reoccurring defects and has the expertise to review a residential or commercial building for problem areas in conditions or design. Building sciences are at the forefront of the Certified House and Property Inspector and many of the inspectors have the expertise and certification(s) to provide their clients with consulting services in building sciences, design and engineering technology.

BCIPI is an institute that has established high certification standards based on academics in applied science qualifications as well as demonstrated experience and competency in the field of house and property inspections. The two levels of certification are CHI (Certified House Inspector) and CPI (Certified Property Inspector). The Certified House Inspector and Certified Property Inspector are protected titles and the CHI and CPI are protected designations under the ASTT Act. Professional certification for house and property inspectors, requires members to adhere to a Code of Ethics, provide disciplinary mechanisms to review breaches of the Code and performance to the STANDARDS OF INSPECTION of the British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors.

The members of the association are regulated through Canadian Technology Standards (CTS). These standards are consensus documents that are produced through the Canadian Technology Human Resources Board (CTHRB). Technology program accreditations, at Colleges and Institutes throughout Canada are based on these documents, and are monitored by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).

The Members of British Columbia Institute of Property Inspectors are professional home and property inspectors that provide regulation, training, education and professional practices of its members to help them keep up to date with the latest changes in the building industry and keep abreast of the ongoing performance issues of the residential and commercial buildings in British Columbia.

BCIPI members are trained at public institutions, certified under the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians Act RSBC 1979 c.16.1 Provincial Act and are dedicated house and property inspection practitioners that work hard in their field to fulfill high professional standards and maintain the knowledge, ability and competence of fellow members. In addition, they assist in regulating the standarts of training and practice, while protecting the interests of the public.