Zero Carbon Step Code Update
EL-1 effective March 10, 2025 Revision 5, related to the Zero Carbon Step Code, has been published. Effective March 10, 2025, new buildings must meet at least EL-1 of the
EL-1 effective March 10, 2025 Revision 5, related to the Zero Carbon Step Code, has been published. Effective March 10, 2025, new buildings must meet at least EL-1 of the
The latest building code cycle introduces significant changes to the Part 9 lateral bracing provisions, including new design and construction methods for some regions, and a completely new set of
The Association is excited to announce that delegate registration for the 2025 Conference is now officially open! Join us for this annual event taking place May 11 to 14 at
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
The next public review of a proposed change to the 2020 National Model Codes is now open and the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) encourages your participation in
Please join Robyn MacLeod, Vice President of Certification and Membership, for a Lunch and Learn on January 30, 2025, to hear about updates to the voluntary certification and designation programs
Radon awareness is increasing, and with it is the need for properly trained professionals to help homeowners reduce their indoor radon levels. This course is designed to prepare people to
With a rapidly aging population in British Columbia, the demand for age-friendly and accessible housing is rising fast. How can we design homes that meet the needs of seniors and
It is that time of year again where we are accepting Student Award applications. The Student Awards are being offered to increase access to Association educational programs and help interested
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
