Research guides: PLMB: Plumbing, Refrigeration and Pipe Trades: Suggested websites

BC websites

Skilled Trades BC
Building Officials' Association of BC
BC Water & Waste Association
Worksafe BC - OHS regulations and standards

Canadian & American websites

Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating
Manufacturers, distributors, and allied companies of plumbing, hydronic heating, industrial, waterworks and other mechanical products.
Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
Body that oversees national standards and trade certification.
ASHRAE
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
American Wind Energy Association
An excellent resource for industry data, reports, news, and upcoming events. Some information freely accessible.

Online videos

Reed Pipe, Tools & Vises - training videos that demonstrate the use of universal pipe cutters, hinged pipe cutters, tapping and drilling and more. You can either watch them online or download via two different formats.