A new online course is now available on-demand in the AIBC Course Portal: 2024 BC Building Code (BCBC) – Adaptable Dwelling Units Course. This version of the course was adapted from the live offering, which took place on September 11, 2024.
This online course takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete and is eligible for continuing education credit.
2024 BC Building Code – Adaptable Dwelling Units Course Overview
Presented in partnership with Construction Standards and Digital Solutions Branch, this course reviews the changes to Subsection 3.8.5. of the 2024 BCBC.
Adaptable dwelling units are defined as “a dwelling unit designed and constructed with some accessible features, and which accommodates the future modification to provide more accessible features.” This course will focus on the rationale for these code requirements, and design strategies for meeting them.
More information on adaptable dwellings units is available through the Construction Standards and Digital Solutions Branch website, including an information bulletin on the transition period (No. B24-01-R2), and a Frequently Asked Questions Bulletin (No. B24-09-R4).
Course instructors include:
- Ron Bijok Architect AIBC CP, Radiant City Architecture Inc.
- Andy Chase, Construction Standards and Digital Solutions Branch (formerly named Building and Safety Standards Branch)
Accessing the Course, Subsidized Pricing Available
Anyone can access the 2024 BC Building Code – Adaptable Dwelling Units course through the AIBC’s Online Course Portal, under the “Other PD Courses” tab in the top menu bar. Please note that you will be required to create an account if this is the first time you are registering for an AIBC online course.
Subsidized pricing is available for Intern Architects AIBC. To receive the pricing code, please email professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca prior to registering.
To learn more about the online courses, including course access, cancellation and registration policies, please visit the AIBC Courses webpage. If you have any additional questions about the new online courses or the new portal layout, please email professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca.