New Fee Schedules as of January 1

Hello,

After a period of consultation with clients and associations, we would like to inform you about the upcoming fee changes effective January 1, 2024.  

While most of our fees will increase by 7% next year, other changes include:  

• charging the same fee across all technologies for certification exams, with cost dependent on format of exam delivery (paper, digital remote, digital in-person, or practical); and 
• charging the same hourly rates across all technologies for administrative, professional, and safety services. 

As a self-funded, not-for-profit safety regulator, we have done everything possible to keep fee increases at a minimum for our clients, including closing underused offices, reducing operating budgets, deferring hiring, and eliminating multiple roles within our organization. The new fee structure is in place to offset growing costs and maintain safety oversight in BC.

In addition, after hearing feedback from our fee consultation conducted earlier this year, and the impact our proposed fees would have on people entering the trades and professions, we have reduced most certification exam fees from what we had proposed. We invite you to view our new fee schedules for 2024–2025 at the link below. 

How Fees Are Used

Fees are set to recover costs related to safety oversight, including educational programs; public safety campaigns such as recalls, hazard awareness, and safety alerts; investigating incidents; assessing equipment and systems; and finding ways to innovate and improve programs and products for our safety partners and clients.

As of January 1, 2024, clients are also required to use cheque or EFT to pay for invoices valued above $5,000. If you have any questions about the fee schedule or require further information, please contact our engagement team. 

Thank you for your commitment to building a safer BC.