Last updated 2022-05-12
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Collision repair facility equipment and training requirements
A complete list of the minimum requirements for a collision repair facility to participate in the Collision Repair Program.
Note: Some requirements will be established at a later date as outlined in each table.
| Equipment type | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 | |
| Business in permanent structure at a fixed location open during normal business hours | X | ||
| Registered legal business name and operating name, if applicable | X | ||
| Phone Number | X | ||
| Email Address | X | ||
| Website | X | ||
| Signage consistent with operating name | X | ||
| Municipal business license | X | ||
| ICBC Garage Policy | X | ||
| GST and PST Registration Number | X | ||
| WorkSafeBC Registration | X | ||
| Commercial General Liability policy with minimum coverage of $2,000,000 to the benefit of ICBC | X | ||
| Computer equipment with access to the internet and a company email account through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) | X | ||
| Secured vehicle storage | X | ||
| Compliance with local, Provincial and National legislated environmental requirements | X | ||
| Maintain clean, professional customer areas | X | ||
| Employee with valid driver license available during normal business hours | X | ||
| Equipment type | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Headlamp alignment capability (system or process) | X | ||
| Jack stands (four minimum) | X | ||
| Floor Jack | X | ||
| Battery charger | X | ||
| Airless or hot air plastic welder | X | ||
| Adhesive or chemical bond plastic repair | X | ||
| Pressure feed, anti-corrosion compound and application equipment | X | ||
| Steel dent removal system | X | ||
| Equipment type | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Access to Vehicle dimensional data through subscription or per use | X | ||
| Access to manufacturer repair procedures through subscription or per use | X | ||
| Equipment type | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Universal chainless four point anchoring systems such as floor rail fixture system(s), straightening rack(s), or bench(s), capable of anchoring unibody and full-frame vehicles | X | ||
| Applicable clamps, pulling equipment sufficient for vehicle mix | X | ||
| Simultaneous three dimensional measuring equipment | X | ||
| Simultaneous three dimensional electronic measuring equipment with data subscription maintaining system updates | X | ||
| Pulling equipment capable of multiple simultaneous pull | X | ||
| Equipment type | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| MIG/MAG welder (200 amps / 220 volt @ 35% duty cycle) with silicon MIG brazing capabilities | X | ||
| Pulse welder (200 amps / 220 volt @ 35% duty cycle) with silicon MIG brazing capabilities | X | ||
| Squeeze type resistance spot welder, 220 Volt, 3 phase invertor type, or equivalent hybrid, capable of producing a minimum of 600 lbf (270 daN) of clamping force and 10,000 amps of current at the electrodes | X | ||
| Oxygen acetylene welding equipment | X | ||
| Equipment type | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Diagnostic Scan tool with adequate OEM coverage and subscriptions maintaining system updates | X | ||
| Equipment type | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Original Equipment Manufacturer approved refinish system | X | ||
| Spray gun (LVLP, HLVP or other approved equivalent) | X | ||
| Spray Booth compliant with local code | X | ||
| Technical training | Required by date | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | Mar 31, 2021 | |
| Participant maintains one of the following certifications; I-CAR Gold class, Certified Collision Repair (CCR)/Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP), or Certified Collision Care (CCC). On an exception basis, OEM Certifications may be considered for specialized repair facilities | X | ||
| Technicians performing technical repairs hold relevant British Columbia trade qualifications or in an apprenticeship agreement | X | ||
| Proof of technical training for facility measuring equipment | X | ||
| Proof of product training for Participant's current refinishing system | X | ||
| Equipment type Note: The following requirements are not mandatory to be a participant in ICBC's Collision Repair Program. In order to be listed as a collision repair facility that is capable of aluminum repairs the participant must meet all of the requirements below.
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| Work separation system that isolates aluminum vehicles from vehicles undergoing steel repairs (Separation can be a separate room or curtain system) |
| Designated set of hand/special tools specially for aluminum vehicles to prevent from cross contamination with steel body vehicles |
| 220V Pulse MIG welder used specifically for aluminum vehicles |
| Dent extraction system specifically designed for aluminum that contains an aluminum stud welder, heat gun, pyrometer, aluminum hammers, glue pulling system and dent extraction system |
| Specialized aluminum SPR (Self Piercing Rivet) gun that meets or exceeds manufacturer specifications |
| Immersion-Type, Wet Mix dust extraction system or a pneumatic dry vacuum extraction system dedicated to aluminum dust (The system can be either portable or a centrally installed) |
| I-CAR WCA05 Aluminum GMA (MIG) Welding Certification or functional equivalent |