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  1. www.bccodes.ca › fire-codeBC Fire Code 2018

    The Province of BC is now offering the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes online at no charge. This aligns with the Federal Government of Canada's recently announced changes to the National Model Codes.

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    Original BC Building Code 2018effective December 10, 2018

    National Code changes incorporated into BC Building Code 2018 include: 1. Updates to airborne sound transmission ratings 2. Revised seismic design and climatic data 3. Updates to stairs, ramps, handrails and guards, including an increase to the run dimensions for residential dwellings The BC Building Code 2018 applies to building permits issued bet...

    Revision 1

    Revision 1 applies to building permits dated between December 10, 2018 to December 11, 2019. It changed the BC Energy Step Code metrics and radon requirements. Details: 1. Ministerial Order adopting BC Building Code Revision 1 changes (PDF) 2. Revision 1 changes to the BC Building Code 2018 (PDF) 3. BC Building Code Revision Package 1.01 (PDF, external link)

    Revision 2

    Revision 2 applies to building permits dated between December 12, 2019 to April 29, 2020. Revision 2 documents: 1. Ministerial Order adopting BC Building Code Revision 2 (PDF) 2. Revision 2 changes to BC Building Code 2018 (PDF 3.25MB) 3. BC Building Code Revision Package 2.01 (PDF, external link)

    Revision 3

    Revision 3 applies to building permits dated between April 30 and September 20, 2020. It adopts the 2016 edition of the CSA Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators (external link). Revision 3 changes: 1. Ministerial Order adopting BC Building Code Revision 3 (PDF) 2. BC Building Code Revision Package 3.01 (PDF, external link)

    National Code changes that were adopted into the BC Fire Code 2018 include 1. More construction site fire safety requirements for mid-rise combustible buildings 2. Updates to hot works activities and final inspections 3. Harmonized dangerous goods classification system 4. New referenced standards for reusing and refurbishing storage tanks The BC Fi...

    Revision 1

    Revision 1 changes apply effectiveDecember 12, 2019. They include new requirements for encapsulated mass timber construction sites for the Tall Wood Jurisdiction Specific Regulation. Learn about what has changed 1. Ministerial Order adopting BC Fire Code Revision 1 (PDF) 2. BC Fire Code List of Revisions (PDF) 3. BC Fire Code Revision Package 1.01 (PDF, external link)

  2. Full text of the BC Fire Code, BC Building Code and BC Plumbing Services (Part 7 of the BC Building Code). Access: At home with your library card, or in the library.

  3. The British Columbia Codes 2018 provide the minimum requirements for a safely built environment and are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts and provincial regulators. Contains the BC Building Code, BC Fire Code and BC Plumbing Code. Some publications previous to 2018 are included.

  4. Sep 3, 2024 · This bulletin helps clarify how to achieve compliance with the BC Fire Code (BCFC) and the BC Building Code (BCBC) when addressing requirements for locks, window bars, access and the installation of electromechanical and electromagnetic hardware on doors.

  5. The BC Fire Code 2018 is effective December 10, 2018. The BC Fire Code is available for purchase from Queen’s Printer at bccodes.ca, and will be available at all BC Public Libraries soon. The BC Fire Code is based substantially on the model National Fire Code.

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  7. free.bcpublications.ca › bcfc2018 › bcfc_2018prePreface - BC Publications

    British Columbia Fire Code 2018 The National Fire Code includes provisions for: • the on-going maintenance and use of the fire safety and fire protection features incorporated in buildings • the conduct of activities that might cause fire hazards in and around buildings • limitations on hazardous contents in and around buildings

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