How to Become A Qualified Designer
Designers must be qualified, unless they are exempted under the Building Code. To become a qualified designer you must: successfully complete the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing examination program in your area(s) of practice, and file your examination information with the Director of the Building and Development Branch.
Once you apply for an exam, you receive a BCIN (Building Code Identification Number). You will later need this number in order to complete the process to become qualified, and to submit permit applications.
Exemption from Qualifications:
The Building Code lists a number of exemptions to the qualification requirement. For example, you may be exempt if you are designing:
- a house that you own
- certain farm buildings
- certain tents and signs
You can only carry out design activities in areas of practice for which you have the required qualifications.
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