The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes invites code users, the Codes community, and the public to participate in the winter 2025 public review of a proposed change to the 2020 edition of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC). The proposed change included in this public review addresses the following topic in the NBC:
Overheating in new dwelling units (Parts 1, 6 and 9):
- Adds a maximum indoor air temperature for new dwelling units.
The purpose of this public review is to:
- provide code users, the Codes community, and the public with a detailed look at proposed technical changes, and
- seek comment on each proposed technical change as to whether it should be approved, altered or withdrawn.
The deadline to participate in the review is February 24, 2025. You can find more information on the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes website.
If you have any questions, please email Building.Safety@gov.bc.ca.