Changes to Certification in BC

As of January 2020, WorkSafe BC (reference: 13.23, 14.71 and 20.47) and the Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia (EGBC) have released a professional practice guideline titled “Annual Equipment Inspection and Certification in British Columbia.” This guideline provides a standard of practice for equipment certifications in British Columbia introducing changes to industry standards. Kova Engineering is obligated to abide by this guideline.

As per the guideline, the following equipment will require engineering certification of not only the structure, but the mechanical and controls as well:

Articulating Boom Cranes (Articulating Cranes) (ASME B30.22-2005)
Concrete Pump and Placing Boom Masts (CSA Z151-09 (C2014))
Fire Truck Aerial Devices (NFPA 2014)
Mobile Cranes (Truck Mounted, Conventional, All Terrain, Rough Terrain, Carrydeck, Mechanics, Mini Crane) (CSA Z150-98; B30.5)
Self-Propelled Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms (Manlifts) (CAN/CSA B364.6:17)
Vehicle-Mounted Elevating Work Platforms (Aerial Lifts, Sign Trucks) (CAN/CSA C225)

WHAT WILL KOVA PROVIDE?

Structural inspections and documentation will remain the same professional service that Kova has provided for the past 30 years. We will provide you with a field report at the time of inspection detailing our findings. Once any noted deficiencies have been addressed, Kova will provide you with a Structural Report, which is a structural only certification.

Mechanical and Control inspections that have been performed on your equipment are to be provided to Kova Engineering in order to confirm your equipment is safe for use in order to meet the regulation.

Final Certification will be provided by Kova once the structural, mechanical, and control inspection portions have been completed and submitted.

MECHANICAL AND CONTROL CERTIFICATION

The owner of the equipment is required by the applicable standards to demonstrate the preventive maintenance (PM) of their equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. Your PM program should be completed by maintenance personnel deemed qualified and competent by their employer(s).

As per WorkSafeBC/EGBC, in order to certify that the equipment is safe for use, Kova is to confirm that the mechanical and control inspections are completed in accordance with the WorkSafeBC regulations, which will require an agreement with Kova that details the scope of work.

Changes to Certification in BC

WHAT WILL KOVA PROVIDE?

MECHANICAL AND CONTROL CERTIFICATION

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Qualifications

Mechanical & Control Inspection Documentation

Locations

British Columbia

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Ontario