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Which provinces have adopted the National Building Code of Canada with some modifications and additions?
New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island
Which province has partially adopted the National Building Code, except for fire protection and accessibility?
Newfoundland and Labrador
In which province is the building code primarily the same as the model code, with variations that are primarily additions?
Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec
What is the name of the act that applies throughout British Columbia, except for the City of Vancouver and federal lands and reserves?
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Which province references the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings in its building code?
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What is the purpose of the BC Building Act (2015)?
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What is the name of the territory that has adopted the National Building Code of Canada with some modifications?
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When was the NBC 2015 version released?
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When is the BC Building Code updated?
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What is the purpose of the Building Access Handbook 2014?
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How often does BC typically adopt national model codes?
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Which city in British Columbia is exempt from the BC Building Code?
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What is the section of the BC Building Code that deals with Accessibility Requirements?
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Who administers the BC Building Code?
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How long is the transition period for the BC Building Code?
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What is the basis of the BC Building Code 2018?
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Which province has a separate charter and sets its own building regulations and codes independently of the rest of the province?
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What is the basis of the Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL) 2014?
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Where can the BC Building Code and VBBL be purchased?
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What is the section in the Vancouver Building Bylaw that deals with Accessibility Requirements for Persons with Disabilities?
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What is the name of the guide that can be downloaded free of charge from the Government of BC provincial website?
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What is the purpose of the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations?
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Which website provides access to the BC Building Code and VBBL?
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What is the exception to the application of the Vancouver Building Bylaw throughout the city of Vancouver?
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Study Notes
BC Building Code 2018 (BCBC)
- Based on the core concepts of the National Building Code with some variations specific to British Columbia
- Applies throughout the province, except for the City of Vancouver and federal lands and reserves
- Updated every five years and administered by the Building and Safety Standards Branch within the BC Office of Housing and Construction Standards
Accessibility Requirements
- Found in Section 3.8 of Division B of the BCBC
- The Building Access Handbook 2014 provides design specifications and universal requirements for facilities, including washrooms
- The handbook can be downloaded free of charge from the Government of BC provincial website
2014 Vancouver Building Bylaw (VBBL)
- Based on the British Columbia Building Code 2012 and the National Building Code
- Includes Vancouver bylaw provisions regulating the design and construction of buildings
- Applies throughout the city of Vancouver, with the exception of federal sites and reserves
- Accessibility Requirements are found in Division B, Section 3.8
Building Legislation in Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia Building Code Act (1989, amended 2005) adopts and implements the National Building Code with some modifications and additions throughout the province
- Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (2017) are regulations made under the Nova Scotia Building Code Act
National Building Code Adoption Across Canada
- Six smaller provinces and all three territories have adopted the National Building Code as their provincial code with some modifications
- Four largest provinces have published their own building codes based on the model code
- Examples of provinces with adopted National Building Code: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Newfoundland and Labrador
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