Adopted in the BC Building Code 2024 are new Part 9 bracing requirements for wood frame construction, coming into effect on March 10, 2025. The redesign of Section 9.23. is substantially changed to accommodate modern housing design and higher seismicity, mainly Subsection 9.23.13. Bracing to Resist Lateral Loads Due to Wind and Earthquake. The increased seismicity warranted a redesign of the methods for resisting lateral loads and new solutions so that designers can continue to design within Part 9. These changes will apply to all Part 9 housing in BC, including low seismic and wind locations.
Course overview:
Presenter: Terry Kowal | CHBA BC
Dates:
March 5 – Prince George
Courtyard by Marriott, Prince George – 900 Brunswick Street, Prince George, British Columbia
March 12 – Fernie
Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge – 1622 7 Avenue, Fernie, British Columbia
March 13 – Invermere
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce – 651 Hwy 93/95, Invermere, British Columbia
April 11 – Creston
Creston and District Community Complex – 312 19 Ave N., Creston, British Columbia
April 30 – Victoria
Hotel Grand Pacific – 463 Belleville St., Victoria, British Columbia
May 1 – Courtenay
Best Western The Westerly Hotel – 1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay, British Columbia
May 7 – Abbotsford
Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre – 36035 N Parallel Rd., Abbotsford, British Columbia
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM PST
CPD Eligibility: 5 points under Category A3 (you will need to self report these points)
Cost: $124.50 plus GST (discounted 50% courtesy of the BOABC & CHBA BC)
Registration: Click Here
