BC Building Code 2012

BC Building Code 2012

The digital version of the new BC Building Code is now available for purchase online. A new feature of the online version only is *Intent Statements”designed to enhance understanding of the codes by assisting in the interpretation of the technical requirements. Other features of the online publication include:

• ·automatic updates for the duration of the 2012 Code;
• ·easy-to-use search engine;
• ·links torelated BC statutes and regulations;
• ·access to the previous 2006 BC codes; and
• ·ability to view historical changes from within the current code.

To make your purchase, go to http://www.bccodes.ca/building-code.aspx?vid=QPLEGALEZE:bccodes_2012_view. New versions of the BC Fire Code and BC Plumbing Code can also be found there. Note: the print versions will not be available until the spring of 2013.

A working group with representation from the AIBC, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC, the Building Officials Association of BC, the Plumbing Officials Association of BC and the BC Building & Safety Standards Branch will be presenting a series of seminars throughout the province to introduce and highlight the significant changes found in the 2012 British Columbia Building Code. Learn more at: https://aibcenews.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/new-2012-bc-building-code-and-2012-bc-fire-code/