CPD Opportunity – BCBC 2024 Changes to Part 9 Bracing to Resist Lateral Loads

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:

  • Background of the Part 9 changes to lateral load resistance (What, When, Why)
  • Key terms (braced wall bands, braced wall panels)
  • Compliance paths, including limitations of Part 9 design
  • Basic calculation of Part 9 compliance paths
  • Braced wall panel options (materials, dimensions, fasteners)
  • Allowable exceptions

Presenter: Terry Kowal | CHBA BC

Dates:

March 5 – Prince George
Courtyard by Marriott, Prince George – 900 Brunswick Street Prince George British Columbia Canada V2L 2C3

March 12 – Fernie
Best Western Plus Fernie Mountain Lodge – 1622 7 Avenue Fernie British Columbia Canada V0B 1M0

March 13 – Invermere
Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce – 651 Hwy 93/95 Invermere British Columbia Canada V0A 1K0

April 30 – Victoria
Hotel Grand Pacific – 463 Belleville St. Victoria British Columbia Canada V8V 1X3

May 1 – Courtenay
Best Western The Westerly Hotel – 1590 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay British Columbia Canada V9N 2K4

May 7 – Abbotsford
Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre – 36035 N Parallel Rd. Abbotsford British Columbia Canada V3G 2C6

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)

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