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Under the Building Act (Act), all qualified building and plumbing officials must submit an Annual Report to the Association by December 31 of each year to confirm that they have

The BOABC office will be closed from December 23, 2024 to January 6, 2025 for the holidays. We would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!

With rising energy costs and tighter energy efficiency standards, northern BC communities are looking for solutions to reduce GHG emissions as well as operating costs, all while maintaining building comfort.

The fee for building code qualification exams is increasing to $295 (+GST) effective January 1, 2025. This adjustment reflects fee increases from the International Code Council, which is contracted to

The Building Officials’ Association of BC is collaborating with the Canadian Automatic Sprinkler Association to offer three professional development sessions focused on what building and plumbing officials should know about

The new User’s Guide – National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings (NECB) 2020 is now available. The guide provides practical guidance, examples and calculations to help users understand provisions

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is continuing the consultation on the proposed changes for the 2025 National Construction Codes and is inviting the public to take part.

Cascadia Windows & Doors is offering these 6 different 1 hour sessions with various dates to select from at no charge. CPD Eligibility: 1 point per webinar under Category A4

In accordance with the Association’s Administrative Agreement with the Province, all qualified officials must complete code update training to maintain their qualifications. This training must be completed before April 15, 2025.

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has developed a set of twelve informational videos on the significant changes that were introduced into the 2020 National Model Codes. BC

The Province has updated the Ministerial Order adopting the 2024 edition of the British Columbia Building Code. A news release announcing the amendment is available on BC Gov News. The

Standardized Housing Designs The Province has commissioned standardized, customizable residential designs and a companion catalogue for people building small-scale, multi-unit housing on lots previously zoned for single-family homes and duplexes.