Vancouver, B.C. — Effective Jan. 1, the Gasfitter Class B program will become a Red Seal trade in B.C. certified by SkilledTradesBC.
New applicants will need to obtain a certificate of qualification and Red Seal endorsement in Gasfitter – Class B issued by SkilledTradesBC and a certificate of qualification from Technical Safety BC obtained through the completion of an acts, regulations, and directives (ARD) exam with Technical Safety BC.
Technical Safety BC adds that individuals can still apply for their Technical Safety BC certification by submitting either their Gasfitter – Class B certificate of apprenticeship or BC certificate of qualification issued by SkilledTradesBC until Feb. 28, 2026.
Individuals must have completed a recognized Class B Gas Fitter training program to apply for the Class B exam. Individuals must also hold a certificate in one of the following trades: plumbing, steamfitting, sprinkler fitting, refrigeration and air conditioning mechanic, and a Class B apprenticeship certificate.
To pass the exam, participants must achieve a minimum grade of 70 per cent.
A Class B certificate of qualification allows individuals to perform installations and alterations on the following gas systems under a permit:
- An appliance with an input of 120 kW or less that displays a certification mark or an approval mark issued under section 10 of the act.
- Piping and vents.
Additionally, individuals can perform electrical work that is restricted to the installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical wiring for solid, liquid, and gaseous fuel-fired heating equipment for any of the following:
- Connecting branch circuit wiring to the heating equipment’s integral connection box from a junction box or a disconnect mounted close to the heating equipment.
- Class 2 circuit wiring up to a rated output of 100 Volt amps
- low voltage controls or 24-volt thermostats.
For more information, visit the Class B Gasfitter Exam.