Snow & Ice Removal Plan

BCIT Facilities Services, in cooperation with Safety and Security, has a comprehensive snow plan that supports daily operations across the institute.

During the winter season, Facilities Services monitors forecast weather conditions and establishes a snow clearing/salting strategy by 2:00 p.m. each day for the following 24-hour period.

On days that there is snow, heavy snow clearing equipment, including plow trucks, front-end loaders, skid steers and ATV’s, will be scheduled as required overnight from 10:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

Snow will be cleared in a priority order, as follows:

• All fire lanes / First aid yard
• Roads
• Parking lots (including ADA accessible parking spaces)
• Pedestrian access routes across campus including sidewalks, accessible ramps, and stairs
• Works yards (for example at NE6/NE12)

Close

Facilities Services crews will continue to work throughout the day to maintain clear conditions.

We will only close parking lots under extreme conditions.

• BCIT staff with a valid BCIT issued parking permit can park in any staff or public lot excluding visitor and reserved stalls. (see attached parking map)
• Students / visitors can use any designated student / visitor lot
• Signage will be established to indicate any closed lots, and provide directions to alternative parking

Check the BCIT homepage regularly for information regarding weather alerts. Registrants will also receive alerts via the BCIT Alert system. These updates will be made available to staff and students in a timely manner. Local media will also be updated on specific campus closures.

It is the responsibility of all staff and students to arrive on campus prepared for the weather. Suitable clothing and appropriate footwear should be worn for winter walking conditions. Plan your commute with weather and road conditions in mind during inclement weather periods. Provide yourself additional commute time to arrive safely. Consider winterizing your vehicle with snow tires and proper equipment for vehicle snow removal.

If you experience problems with your vehicle, contact a tow truck company to assist you in removing your vehicle in a safe manner. Vehicle owners/operators are responsible for any damage caused to their own vehicle or the property of others impacted by your vehicle.