The Structural Commentaries User’s Guide – NBC 2020: Part 4 of Division B is now available. This guide is designed to help Code users understand the design provisions in Part
In accordance with the Association’s Administrative Agreement with the Province, all qualified officials must complete code update training to maintain their qualifications. The requirement to complete code update training applies
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
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
The new Illustrated User’s Guide – NBC 2020: Part 9 of Division B, Housing and Small Buildings is now available. The guide is designed to assist builders and designers in
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.
Revision 3 to the BC Building Code came into force on August 27, 2024. The code revision enables permissions for the design and construction of new residential multi-family single exit
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
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