British Columbia - Apply for Approval of Work Near Pipeline

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Procedure

Apply Online:

1. To apply for Approval of Work Near Pipeline, the applicant can approach Fortis BC. Here is the contact Link
2. The applicant will need to contact the pipeline licensee to obtain the necessary permits.
3. Click on the following link or call the following number to get a reference number Link or tel:18004746886.
4. Once the applicant gets a reference number, they will need to fill out an application form.
5. Click on the following link to download the form: Link
6. Attach documents as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. Submit the application form along with the documents by clicking on the “Submit” button.
8. The applicant may need to pay fees, this will be intimated to them.
9. The applicant’s site will undergo an inspection. Once this is approved, the applicant shall receive their permit. It takes a few weeks to process the application.
10. The applicant must keep the permit with them at the site at all times.

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Required Documents

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e.g.
1. Proof of child birth from the Hospital.

Office Locations & Contacts

Natural gas head office
Address
FortisBC Energy Inc.
16705 Fraser Highway
Surrey, BC V4N 0E8
Phone:1-604-576-7000 (Local)
Phone: 1-800-773-7001
Contact Link

Eligibility

• The applicant must legally be allowed to work in Canada.

Fees

• Fee-related information will be intimated by the authorities.

Validity

• Validity will be specified by the authorities.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• It takes a few weeks to process the application.

Related Videos

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sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
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Instructions

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Required Information

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or Country of Birth.

Need for the Document

• If an applicant wishes to carry out any work near a pipeline, they are legally required to obtain written permission from the people in charge of the pipeline to ensure there will be no damage done to the pipeline or the environment.

Information which might help

• Excavation safety Link
• Excavation safety information Link
• A drawing or a sketch of the plan and profile views Link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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Others

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