2025 Annual Report Deadline
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 completed 10 points of eligible professional development activities (or the pro-rated portion thereof) and that they are a member of the Association in good standing.
Qualified officials who do not submit an Annual Report by the deadline will be removed from the Register of Qualified Building and Plumbing Officials and will no longer be qualified to make decisions about compliance with building regulations on behalf of local authorities.
Annual Report submissions are verified against CPD information submitted, please ensure that CPD records for 2025 are complete prior to submitting your Annual Report.
Your 2025 Annual Report can be accessed by logging into your Login Portal, and then by clicking on ‘Annual Report’ under the Menu.
CPD Opportunity – Higher Tiers of NECB and High-Performance Standards: What Building Officials Need to Know (BC)
This virtual training program developed with support from Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund is designed to equip building officials with the knowledge and skills to confidently review and approve high-performance building projects under the NECB and its higher tiers. Through four interactive sessions, participants will explore building enclosure requirements, mechanical systems, energy modeling, and plan-checking procedures to streamline approvals and support sustainable construction. By addressing knowledge gaps and reducing reliance on external reviewers, this training helps municipalities accelerate approvals, lower costs, and strengthen compliance with Canada’s evolving building performance standards.
- Understand High-Performance Building Codes — Interpret the NECB and other high-performance building standards and outline their implications for code enforcement.
- Review Building Enclosures — Assess effective R-values, thermal bridging mitigation, vapour control, and moisture management in high-performance building designs.
- Evaluate Mechanical Systems — Identify and review high-performance heating, ventilation, cooling, and domestic hot water systems.
- Apply Energy Modeling Knowledge — Interpret the role of energy modeling, including prescriptive versus performance pathways, and its timing within project submissions.
- Streamline Plan-Checking Processes — Perform efficient and accurate plan reviews, identify common compliance gaps, and reduce the need for outsourced reviews.
- Support Sustainable Construction Goals — Apply acquired knowledge to support municipal objectives for energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate resilience.
Dates:
Day 1: Wednesday November 19, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Day 2: Wednesday November 26, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Day 3: Wednesday December 3, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Day 4: Wednesday December 10, 2025 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm PST
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PST)
Location: Online
Cost: $150 plus GST
Registration: Click here
CPD Eligibility: 5 points – Category A3 (you will need to self report these points)
In-Person Plumbing Level 1 Course (Kelowna)
The Association is pleased to offer the Plumbing Level 1 Course this fall. Please note that the Level 1 plumbing exam fee is separate and not included in this offering.
A copy of the 2024 BCBC Book II – Plumbing Systems (2020 National Plumbing Code) is required for reference.
Method of delivery & duration: in-person, 3 days
Instructor: Doug Vance, RBO – Bio
Cost: $700 + GST (includes coffee, light snacks, and lunch)
Location: City of Kelowna, 1435 Water Street, Kelowna, BC – Knox Mountain Room, 4th floor. Parking is available at the library & memorial parkades.
Dates & Times: Monday, February 9, 2026 – Wednesday, February 11, 2026
| Date | Time |
| February 9 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| February 10 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| February 11 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm |
Registration: Via Member Portal – Course Registration
CPD Eligibility: CPD Eligibility: 5 points – Category A3 (automatically uploaded when you register)
NEW Building Officials’ Handbook and ESC Resources available
We are pleased to inform that the updated BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code Handbook for Building Officials as well as a series of Building Inspection Videos can be found on the BOABAC Website under Energy Step Code Resources page.
Provincial Update – Adaptable-Dwelling & Seismic Provisions effective March 10, 2025
New BC Building Code (BCBC) 2024 provisions for adaptable dwellings and seismic design come into effect Monday, March 10, 2025, with adaptable-dwelling requirements being gradually implemented.
To read more, please CLICK HERE.
CASA Live Virtual Educational Seminars
CASA will once again be offering a series of Live Virtual Educational Seminars in 2025. The seminars will review a series of Fire Sprinkler / Fire Protection related subjects in accordance with the appropriate NFPA Standards, National Building Code & National Fire Code requirements. The Live Virtual seminars will help educate and offer best practices to the attendees on where to find the appropriate information in the referenced NFPA Standard, as well as how best to interpret and understand the intent of the many clauses found in the NFPA Standards and National Building Code & National Fire Code. The seminars will be presented in a virtual format via Microsoft Teams Video Conferencing, and all attendee’s will be provided with an attendee workbook. All registered attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Pumps for Fire Protection Seminar
Explore general fire pump design requirements in NFPA 20: The Standard for the installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection. This program will include a detailed walkthrough of fire pump sizing, design, and layout of a fire pump. Understand how to read and interpret a fire pump curve / water supply curve, review high rise requirements including defining high rise and very tall buildings. It will also guide participants on the proper acceptance testing / commissioning of fire pumps, and the corresponding test records that capture these initial test activities, and their importance for ongoing Inspection, Test and Maintenance requirements.
Date: December 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (ET)
CPD Eligibility: 5 points – Category A3 (you will need to self-report these points)
Cost: $175 plus tax
Registration: Click Here
Added CSA Standards to BOABC Library
In response to requests from members, the Association has added additional standards to the CSA subscription service that is complimentary for members.
The following standards have been added:
- CSA B214 – Installation code for hydronic heating systems
- CSA B64.10 – Selection and installation of backflow devices
- CAN/CSA B128.1 – Design and installation of non-potable water systems
- CSA B805/ICC 805 – Rainwater harvesting systems
- CSA A82.31-M – Gypsum board application
- CSA Z241 – Park model mobile homes
- CSA C22.1:21 – Canadian electrical code, Part 1 (25th Edition), safety standard for electrical installations
- ASME A112.18.1-2018/CSA B125.1-18 (R2023) – Plumbing supply fittings
- CSA Z252:23 – Volumetric modular construction
- CSA SPE 17:23 – HVAC Guide for Part 9 Homes
- CSA-S406 – Specification of permanent wood foundations
- CSA B125.3 – Plumbing fittings
- CSA B481 – Grease interceptors
If you need help accessing your subscription to the CSA standards library, please contact the Association at info@boabc.org.
Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes
Staff from the Building and Safety Standards Branch made members aware of changes to the national code development system through previous presentations at Association zone meetings and conferences.
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is the new body responsible for the development of Canada’s National Model Codes, which contain objectives related to health, safety, the protection of buildings from fire and structural damage and the protection of the environment.
The CBHCC, which is made up of representatives from provincial, territorial, and federal public services, approves the content of the National Model Codes and works within a system of groups that provide oversight, advice, and develop proposed changes.
