CRN Jurisdiction Navigator

Reviewed by CRN expert team · Last updated: October 3, 2026

Each Canadian province and territory registers pressure equipment designs separately. This navigator shows, for each jurisdiction, what we have confirmed from the official source, quoted exactly, with the link and the date we checked it. Where we have not confirmed a point, we say so.

Alberta (AB)

Regulator

ABSA

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51:19.

"CSA B51:19 will remain in force under the Pressure Equipment Safety Regulation"

Source: ABSA IB24-002 Rev. 12, 1 August 2026; Ministerial Order TCS:007/25 · As of September 26, 2026

Fitting registration term

Confirmed from the official source

Fitting design registration expiry.

"All fitting design registrations expire 10 years after the issue date."

Source: AB-541 Edition 1 Rev. 2, section 3.3.9, issued 13 July 2026 · As of September 26, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 1, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

Proof of previous fitting registration. As of October 1, 2026

"One (1) copy of the proof of registration for each separate design application, if the fitting is registered in another Canadian jurisdiction."

Other notes

ABSA accepts Declaration of Conformity Form AB-351 as an alternative declaration form.

"One (1) original and completed Declaration of Conformity Form AB-351."

IB24-002 revision-number reconciliation: Not confirmed: check with the regulator

National registration administration fee amount: Not published.

British Columbia (BC)

Regulator

Technical Safety BC

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51:24, effective 2024-12-31.

"CSA B51:24 Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code"

Fitting registration term

Confirmed from the official source

Fitting registration revalidation.

"This registration must be revalidated after ten (10) years from the date of acceptance."

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Standard design registration, per unit: CAD 822 (2026) / CAD 863 (2027)
    Source: FSBP-965-05, revision 4/29/2026 · 2026-01-01 / 2027-01-01; As of October 2, 2026
  • Reciprocal design registration, per unit: CAD 392 (2026) / CAD 412 (2027)
    Source: FSBP-965-05, revision 4/29/2026 · 2026-01-01 / 2027-01-01; As of October 2, 2026
  • Professional services rate: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026 · Not confirmed; As of September 25, 2026
  • Expedited A / B, applicable-fee multipliers: 2× / 3.5× the applicable fee
    Source: FSBP-965-05, revision 4/29/2026 · 2026-01-01 / 2027-01-01; As of October 2, 2026

Published review time

Confirmed from the official source

Published initial-review statement. Completion time is separately qualified.

"TSBC works to an average turn-around time of 20 - 30 business days for the initial engineering review of standard design registrations, dependent on the volume of applications."

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

Reciprocal registration submission to TSBC remains required. CRN number mechanics: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of September 26, 2026

"The Reconciliation Agreement for the Canadian Registration Number for Pressure Equipment (RA for CRN) came into force on January 1, 2020."

Other notes

Completion-time qualification.

"Complete registration time is dependent upon the quality of the application and timeliness of the applicant's responses during the process."

Expedited-service availability qualification.

"Two options for expedited service (A & B) are available dependent on the volume of applications"

Manitoba (MB)

Regulator

Inspection and Technical Services

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51:24, with the directive's exceptions for clauses 5.2.7.3.c), 6.2.6 and 6.3.7.

"Effective January 1, 2025, Inspection and Technical service has adopted the 2024 edition in its entirety with the exception of the following clauses:"

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not published on the current Declaration of Conformity form.

Source: ITS ES Form 11 · As of October 2, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Fitting registration, each size: CAD 85.00
    Source: M.R. 108/87 R, section 22(1)(e) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Fitting registration, catalogue or bulletin: CAD 230.00
    Source: M.R. 108/87 R, section 22(1)(f) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Unfired vessel design, by shell diameter: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026, M.R. 108/87 R, section 22(1)(b) · Not confirmed; As of September 25, 2026
  • Piping registration: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026, M.R. 108/87 R, section 22 · Not confirmed; As of September 25, 2026
  • Reciprocal CRN registration: CAD 130.00
    Source: ITS 20-011 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Manufacturer's data report processing: CAD 30.00
    Source: ITS 20-011 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Refrigeration-plant design registration, 15 to 100 t / over 100 to 500 t / over 500 t: CAD 145.00 / CAD 230.00 / CAD 600.00
    Source: M.R. 108/87 R, section 22(1)(c) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 2, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

Reciprocal CRN registration fee is published in ITS 20-011. Fitting number-retention mechanics: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of October 1, 2026

Source: Official source

Other notes

Declaration form replacement.

"The Statutory Declaration form has been replaced with a new Declaration of Conformity form (see Figure D.6)"

The current Declaration of Conformity form states a 10-year declaration-retention period from CRN issuance. It states no registration term.

New Brunswick (NB)

Regulator

Chief Inspector

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51:19.

"CSA B51:19: Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code"

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: fixed term not found in the examined legislation · As of September 26, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Fitting via approved design review organisation: CAD 100.00
    Source: N.B. Reg. 84-174, section 706 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Direct fitting, single or group on one drawing: CAD 100.00
    Source: N.B. Reg. 84-174, section 706 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Direct catalogue or brochure: CAD 200.00
    Source: N.B. Reg. 84-174, section 706 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Boiler, vessel or piping via review organisation / direct: CAD 100.00 / CAD 250.00
    Source: N.B. Reg. 84-174, section 703 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 2, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Reciprocal registration and number retention: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of October 1, 2026

Other notes

Fitting registration before use.

"shall be registered with the Chief Inspector before the fitting is used"

ACI Central form wording. A jurisdiction-specific fitting term remains not confirmed.

"This registration must be revalidated after ten (10) years from the date of acceptance."

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)

Regulator

Service NL

CSA B51 edition in force

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: operative edition unresolved · As of October 1, 2026

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: Controlled record, no jurisdiction-specific fitting term confirmed · As of October 1, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 2, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Reciprocal registration, ACI Central design-review routing and number retention: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of October 1, 2026

Other notes

NLR 119/96 section 31(1) requires manufacturer design submissions for boilers, pressure vessels, fittings, fired-heater pressure coils and pressure piping with a P.Eng. seal. Section 31(2) requires a mechanical P.Eng. seal for out-of-province designs.

ACI Central form wording. A jurisdiction-specific fitting term remains not confirmed.

"This registration must be revalidated after ten (10) years from the date of acceptance."

Design-registration fee amount: Not published in the examined regulation. The fee-policy amount remains not confirmed.

Nova Scotia (NS)

Regulator

BPE chief inspector

CSA B51 edition in force

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Governing edition for a particular fitting matter: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. The official record contains separate 2019-03-01 and 2014-01-01 Part 1 rows.

"CSA B51, Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code, Part 1 only 2019-03-01"

Fitting registration term

Confirmed from the official source

Fitting design validity, with statutory qualifications.

"A registered design for a fitting is valid for 10 years unless cancelled by the BPE chief inspector or rendered obsolete by a change in these regulations or the BPE standards."

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Single fitting / range of fittings in one category: CAD 38.70 / CAD 141.75
    Source: Technical Safety Fees Regulations, section 5(7)(a) to (b) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Pressure equipment other than a heat exchanger, diameter or width multiplied by length over heads, bands up to 1.0 / over 1.0 to 3.0 / over 3.0 to 5.5 / over 5.5 to 11.5 / over 11.5 to 23.5 / over 23.5 to 46.5 / over 46.5 m²: CAD 64.45 / CAD 91.70 / CAD 137.55 / CAD 196.50 / CAD 257.65 / CAD 386.50 / CAD 644.15
    Source: Technical Safety Fees Regulations, section 5(2)(b) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Heat exchanger, heating-surface bands up to 5.0 / over 5.0 to 18.5 / over 18.5 to 28.0 / over 28.0 to 46.5 / over 46.5 m²: CAD 104.80 / CAD 128.85 / CAD 196.50 / CAD 257.65 / CAD 327.50
    Source: Technical Safety Fees Regulations, section 5(2)(c) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Power-plant pressure piping, horsepower bands up to 500 / over 500 to 1,000 / over 1,000 HP: CAD 128.85 / CAD 257.65 / CAD 386.50
    Source: Technical Safety Fees Regulations, section 5(2)(d) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Refinery or petrochemical pressure piping: CAD 64.45 per 152.5 m
    Source: Technical Safety Fees Regulations, section 5(6) · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Regular-hours special services: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026 · Not confirmed; As of September 25, 2026

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 2, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

Authority to issue a CRN or add a Provincial designator. Detailed reciprocal procedure and number retention: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of September 26, 2026

"Only the BPE chief inspector may issue a CRN or add a Provincial designator to a CRN in the Province."

Other notes

Fitting renewal procedure, section 18(2).

"An application to renew a registered design for a fitting may be made by following the procedure to register a new design for a fitting in Section 16."

Online consolidation qualification.

"This consolidation is unofficial and is for reference only."

Expedited option appears on the CRN application form. Completion time: Not confirmed: check with the regulator.

"EXPEDITED SERVICE (Hourly rates will be charged in addition to the registration fee) DATE REQUIRED"

As of October 2, 2026

Northwest Territories (NT)

Regulator

Chief Inspector

CSA B51 edition in force

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Operative edition: Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: R-006-93, section 3, consolidation index dated 1 June 2026 · As of October 1, 2026

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: term and revalidation provision not found in R-006-93 · As of September 30, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 1, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Reciprocal procedure, number retention and applicability of the no-survey fee: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of October 1, 2026

Source: Official source

Other notes

Section 3 adoption wording. No edition is printed.

"as amended from time to time: (a) CSA B51 Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Pressure Piping Code; (b) CSA B52 Mechanical Refrigeration Code"

Nunavut (NU)

Regulator

Chief Inspector

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51:24 is named by R-042-2025. The amendment's coming-into-force date is not published in the examined record.

"CSA B51:24 Boiler, pressure vessel, and pressure piping code;"

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: No jurisdiction-specific fitting term confirmed · As of October 1, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Fitting design registration, collective registration and collective revision, legacy Schedule: Not confirmed
    Source: legacy R-006-93 Schedule text only · Not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Pressure-vessel design registration, legacy Schedule: Not confirmed
    Source: legacy R-006-93 Schedule text only · Not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026
  • Plant design and revisions, legacy Schedule: Not confirmed
    Source: legacy R-006-93 Schedule text only · Not confirmed; As of October 1, 2026

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 1, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

The examined consolidation's section 7(1) provides approval where a design is already approved in a province or Yukon. Number retention: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of October 1, 2026

Other notes

Consolidation qualification.

"This consolidation is not up to date. See subsequent amendments: R-026-2024 and R-042-2025."

As of October 1, 2026

Coming-into-force dates for R-026-2024 and R-042-2025: Not published in the examined record.

Ontario (ON)

Regulator

TSSA

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51-24 with Ontario amendments, R1 effective 2026-06-15.

"CSA B51-24 Boiler, pressure vessel and pressure piping code, is hereby adopted with the following amendments:"

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not published in the current TSSA instruments examined.

Source: Current TSSA instruments examined: no fitting registration validity period published · As of October 2, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Fitting design registration including renewals, per registration application: CAD 631.50
    Source: BPV Fee Schedule v1.8 · 2026-05-01; As of October 1, 2026
  • Pressure vessel registration, per registration application: CAD 601.00
    Source: BPV Fee Schedule v1.8 · 2026-05-01; As of October 1, 2026
  • Boiler and heat exchanger registration, combined row, per registration application: CAD 797.00
    Source: BPV Fee Schedule v1.8 · 2026-05-01; As of October 1, 2026
  • Welding or brazing procedure registration, per registration application: CAD 274.00
    Source: BPV Fee Schedule v1.8 · 2026-05-01; As of October 1, 2026
  • Piping registration, per registration application: CAD 262.50
    Source: BPV Fee Schedule v1.8 · 2026-05-01; As of October 1, 2026
  • Revision category: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026, BPV Fee Schedule v1.8, row description unresolved · 2026-05-01; As of September 26, 2026
  • Engineering hourly fee: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026, BPV Fee Schedule v1.8 · 2026-05-01; As of September 26, 2026
  • Registration updates: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026 · 2026-05-01; As of September 26, 2026
  • National Service deposit, not total application cost: CAD 1,200.00 (includes CAD 500.00 admin fee) + tax
    Source: TSSA National Service · Effective date not confirmed; As of September 26, 2026

Published review time

Confirmed from the official source

Historical average published in TSSA's BPV engineering FAQ. It is not a commitment.

"The average processing time is 92 days as of August 13, 2024."

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

National Service form instruction for retaining an existing registration number. As of September 26, 2026

"To retain an existing registration number, please initiate the registration process with the original registering jurisdiction, if not, a new registration number may be issued."

Other notes

Fitting registration threshold.

"Fittings used in pressure retaining systems designed for a pressure greater than 15 psi shall be registered."

As of September 26, 2026

Routine expedited engineering service notice.

"expedited services for engineering are no longer available except for unforeseen, emergency situations."

As of September 25, 2026

Document-response deadline. This is an applicant-response rule.

"If an applicant does not provide all requested information or documents within 21 calendar days, the application will be closed and denied."

As of October 2, 2026

Current extension procedure and charges: Not confirmed: check with the regulator

The current fitting guidelines contain 10-year record retention. Current registration validity period: Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Prince Edward Island (PE)

Regulator

Government of Prince Edward Island

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51:19, adopted as amended under section 3.01(1).

Source: EC234/85, section 3.01(1), consolidation current to 7 September 2024 · As of September 30, 2026

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: No jurisdiction-specific fitting term confirmed · As of October 1, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Single fitting / range in one category / catalogue: CAD 165.00 / CAD 300.00 / CAD 300.00
    Source: EC234/85, section 5.41 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 2, 2026
  • Pressure vessel registration: CAD 300.00
    Source: EC234/85, section 5.41 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 2, 2026
  • Filing fee where no PEI design survey: CAD 65.00
    Source: EC234/85, section 5.41 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 2, 2026
  • Cast-iron boilers / steel boilers / heat exchangers, design registration: CAD 300.00 each
    Source: EC234/85, section 5.41 · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 2, 2026
  • Amendment to registered design, standard / where calculations are involved: CAD 85.00 / CAD 170.00
    Source: EC234/85, section 5.41, Amendment to Designs · Effective date not confirmed; As of October 2, 2026
  • Refinery or petrochemical piping review: Not confirmed
    Source: Authority Fees 2026, EC234/85, section 5.41 · Not confirmed; As of September 26, 2026

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 1, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

Section 5.37(1) retains the original CRN and adds the PEI identifier. As of September 30, 2026

Source: Official source

Other notes

Section 5.31(1) requires drawings, specifications and a statutory declaration before use.

ACI Central form wording. A jurisdiction-specific fitting term remains not confirmed.

"This registration must be revalidated after ten (10) years from the date of acceptance."

Québec (QC)

Regulator

RBQ

CSA B51 edition in force

Confirmed from the official source

CSA B51 :19, named in the amendment to RISP article 7.

"CSA B51 :19"

Source: Décret 1056-2026, amending article 8, Gazette officielle du Québec, 15 July 2026, pages 4216 to 4226 · As of October 1, 2026

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not published in the examined RBQ application form.

Source: RBQ application form, revision 2020-04 · As of October 1, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

  • Plan and specification verification: CAD 203.94 first hour or fraction; CAD 101.97 each additional half-hour or fraction; CAD 203.94 per required trip, per person; not taxable
    Source: RBQ Tarification 2026, article 90 paragraph 1 · 2026 rates; As of October 1, 2026

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 1, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

Application-form evidence for initial registration elsewhere. Number retention: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of October 1, 2026

"Preuve d'enregistrement initial, si déjà enregistré dans une autre province canadienne"

Other notes

The form offers a renewal option for fitting collections and fittings, sections 6 to 7.

"un renouvellement"

Décret 1056-2026 commencement date: Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Fitting renewal and previously-registered-elsewhere fee amounts: Not published in the examined record.

The 2026 restatement of the Category A, B and C exemption and a manufacturer plans-retention duty: Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Saskatchewan (SK)

Regulator

TSASK

CSA B51 edition in force

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: The Boiler and Pressure Vessel Regulations, 2017: operative CSA B51 edition not confirmed · As of October 1, 2026

Fitting registration term

Confirmed from the official source

Fitting design revalidation.

"resubmitted for validation ten years after the date of first acceptance"

Design registration fees (2026)

Published review time

Confirmed from the official source

Published non-expedited submission FAQ. FAQ entry last modified 2 August 2024.

"Standard turnaround time is 6 weeks."

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

Multi-jurisdiction application instruction for retaining an existing registration number. As of September 26, 2026

"To retain an existing registration number, please initiate the registration process with the original registering jurisdiction, if not, a new registration number may be issued."

Other notes

Expedited-service FAQ qualification.

"If the design survey engineer has any questions or concerns regarding your submission, they will respond by the 'date expected'. However, a CRN is not guaranteed by then. If there are no issues with your design submission, you will receive a CRN by the 'date expected'."

Skid-design expiry is a separate registration rule.

"Registered designs shall expire 10 years from the registration date. At that time, all fabrication of skids using the expired design shall cease."

As of September 26, 2026

The fee page does not resolve which registration line applies when. Additional harmonized-registration charges: Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Yukon (YT)

Regulator

Chief Inspector

CSA B51 edition in force

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Operative edition: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. A later instrument naming CSA B51:19 or CSA B51:24 is not published in the examined record.

Source: O.I.C. 1980/303 · As of October 1, 2026

Fitting registration term

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

Source: No jurisdiction-specific fitting term confirmed · As of October 1, 2026

Design registration fees (2026)

Published review time

Not confirmed: check with the authority

Not confirmed: check with the regulator

As of October 1, 2026

Recognition of other provinces' registrations

Confirmed from the official source

O.I.C. 1980/303 section 4.02 CRN deeming covers boilers, vessels and piping systems. It does not cover fittings. Fitting reciprocal procedure and number retention: Not confirmed: check with the regulator. As of September 30, 2026

Source: Official source

Other notes

Government fee statement.

"The fee varies by equipment."

Section 14(2) requires a statutory declaration or affidavit in the Chief Inspector's form, completed in triplicate with supporting documentation.

Regulatory information for planning only, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm with the authority before acting.

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