Terms of Reference
Name:
B.C. Building Code Interpretation Committee
Purpose:
Establish and communicate uniform, generic, province wide interpretations of the B.C. Building Code in response to written requests from code users.
Voting Members:
The Committee will consist of 8 members with the following distribution:
- 2 members representing AIBC
- 2 members representing EGBC
- 3 members representing BOABC
- 1 member from the City of Vancouver
Non-voting Members: The Committee will include the following non-voting members:
- 1 member from the Building & Safety Standards, Province of BC
- 1 member from BOABC to act as secretary to the Committee
Appointment:
AIBC, EGBC, & BOABC representatives appointed by Council of their respective organization. City of Vancouver representative appointed by the City’s Chief Building Official.
Quorum:
Five members with at least one member from each of AIBC, EGBC, & BOABC.
Voting:
Consensus of voting members is required for all interpretations. If consensus is not attainable, the interpretation will be tabled.
Term of Office:
Appointments will continue until a member resigns or is reinstated.
Selection of Officers:
The Chair is appointed by the members of the Committee.
Expenses:
Each Association will sponsor an equal number of meetings at no cost to the Committee. Member of the Committee may be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses by their respective Associations.
