Heating and cooling emergencies in British Columbia
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What applies across British Columbia
In 98% of the heat-dome deaths the heat injury happened indoors in a residence; the BC Centre for Disease Control found people were most in danger when indoor temperatures stayed above 26 degrees throughout the event.
In B.C., regulated gas work must be done by someone licensed by Technical Safety BC or working for a licensed contractor, and the contractor makes sure the necessary permit is taken out.
Technical Safety BC requires licensed electrical and gas contractors to show their Technical Safety BC licence number on all digital and print advertising, and anyone can check a licence in its online Find a Licensed Contractor tool.
Technical Safety BC says a gas homeowner permit is required for installing or replacing gas appliances such as a furnace, water heater, fireplace or boiler. Homeowners can apply, but a licensed contractor applies on their behalf if one is hired.
Before you hire
Have fuel-burning appliances such as a furnace or boiler inspected by a professional at least once a year.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.