The Government of BC is seeking input on how to help improve accessibility in new buildings, and are inviting feedback through an online survey. The online survey will be available on the govTogetherBC website until January 13, 2022: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/consultation/building-code-accessibility.
Information about the BC Building Code accessibility requirements is available on the Building and Safety Standard’s website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/construction-industry/building-codes-standards/accessibility.
Feedback will help inform proposed changes to the next BC Building Code. In the second phase of engagement, planned to occur in 2023, there will be an opportunity to comment on the proposed BC Building Code changes.
Please email BSSB.public.review@gov.bc.ca, if you have any questions about the survey or wish to submit supplementary materials related to accessibility in new buildings. Please ensure documents are publicly available and unlocked.
Participate in the online survey by January 13, 2022: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/govtogetherbc/consultation/building-code-accessibility.