The BC Building Code was amended by ministerial order on November 17, 2015, with changes effective December 11, 2015. View the revisions.
Parts 1, 3, 4, 5, and 9 are revised. Online versions of the code will display the changes as of the effective date, however holders of hard copies are advised to update their codes manually with the changes.
No replacement pages have been issued at this time.
Visit the BC Codes website for additional information.
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Webinar: Windows, Doors and Skylights Code Changes
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 10am-12:30pm
Presented by:
Office of Housing and Construction Standards
Building and Safety Standards Branch
Honourable Rich Coleman, Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing, has approved changes to the 2012 BC Building Code requirements for the construction and performance criteria for windows, doors and skylights conforming to the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS). The package of changes also includes some minor revisions to energy and ventilation requirements for Part 9 housing, and requirements for stainless steel piping. The revised requirements come into effect on December 11, 2015.
The North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) came into effect in December 2013 and the new energy and ventilation requirements for low-rise housing in December 2014. These code requirements introduced major changes and some complex implementation challenges. The revisions were developed through extensive consultation with the residential construction sector, including manufacturers of windows, doors and skylights, building officials, building specifiers and designers and building officials.
The goal of the changes to requirements for windows, doors and skylights was to clarify and streamline compliance for BC’s unique custom based industry while maintaining the trade advantages of the NAFS. These changes give manufacturers greater flexibility in providing cost effective and code compliant windows, doors and skylights, while still providing an appropriate level of health, safety and accessibility.
Key changes to the NAFS requirements include:
- Clarification of scope in Part 5 and Part 9
- Simplified Performance Grade and Driving Rain and Wind Pressure
- (DRWP) rating calculation in Part 9
- Changes to address the use of limited water rating doors
- New compliance path for site-built products
Please join us for a webinar explaining these code changes.
Registration and More Information
- There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.
- Please feel free to distribute.
- Register via email by Friday, December 11, 2015 to Building.Safety@gov.bc.ca