AMVIC inspectors have noticed a recent increase of recreational vehicle (RV) sales businesses that are performing RV repairs without being licensed for the specialty service they are providing. As we approach RV season, ensure your business is compliant before completing any services.
A qualified RV technician is required to make RV repairs. This means non-engine related repairs, including but not limited to, the repair of fridges, stoves, furnaces, water heaters, plumbing, awnings, siding, charging systems and installation of hitches. These activities fall under the specialty service sub-category of an AMVIC service and repair licence. RV technicians are not certified to repair engines or drive train components.
You can find a guide to adding additional activities to your licence on amvic.org. To add a specialty service to your pre-existing business licence, a copy of a trade certificate for a recreational vehicle technician must be submitted with your business application on AMVIC Online.
If you are currently licensed for a single licence class, you will be required to pay the difference between what you have already paid for your existing licence and the $350 multiple activity business licence fee. Changes are not legally in effect until your updated certificate is received. Not sure if your repairs fall under the specialty service category? Contact AMVIC’s licensing team to get more information or by calling 1-877-979-8100.