Certified Renovation Professional

Applicants must successfully complete the following CHBA BC courses with a minimum passing grade of 80%:

• Building Science for Renovations
• BC Building Code Part 1
• Business Planning & Management
• Construction Law
• Financial Management
• Project Management & Site Supervision
• Renovation Fundamentals

Applicants must demonstrate proof of experience for the following:

• Provide proof of having 24 months of experience managing or supervising residential renovation projects gained within the past 5 years. The projects must include structural, permitted renovations as opposed to cosmetic renovations.
• In addition to listing the renovation projects completed or substantially completed over this time period, applicants must submit a recent reference letter from a structural engineer who supervised the work or an equivalent inspection report for the region if a structural engineer was not utilized for the projects.

Applicants must abide by the CHBA BC Certified Renovation Professional Code of Conduct:

• Work for a company that is a member of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association;
• Abide by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s Code of Ethics;
• Provide clients with a detailed written contract;
• Have valid WorkSafeBC coverage;
• Carry or employ companies that carry applicable trade licences;
• Complete 6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points per year;
• Maintain a safe work site; and
• Communicate with clients in a timely and professional manner.

1. Certification Validity

Certification is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed annually to maintain active status.

Designation holders must ensure renewal requirements are completed before the certification expiry date. Failure to renew certification annually will result in a lapse of the designation and may require the individual to submit a new application to the program.

2. Renewal Requirements

• Earn a minimum of six (6) Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points annually
• Maintain active membership with their local association

3. Code of Conduct

All certification holders are required to comply with the CHBA BC Code of Conduct at all times. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in immediate termination of the certification designation. (*If membership is discontinued during the year, the certification will be terminated immediately and will cease to be valid.)

4. Policy Enforcement

CHBABC reserves the right to enforce this policy at its sole discretion to ensure the integrity and standards of the certification program.