The BC Building Code course is now available for registration in the AIBC Online Course Portal.
With the launch of this course, all four mandatory professional development courses required for Intern Architects AIBC and Broadly Experiences Applicant (BEA) candidates are available in an online and on-demand format.
BC Building Code Course Overview
The BC Building Code course introduces the building code regulatory framework and reviews basic building code concepts. Participants will learn how to locate specific code references applicable to Part 3 buildings and develop skills to analyze and apply foundational concepts in the design of a building. The course also provides a comprehensive overview of Letters of Assurance, which are standardized, legal accountability documents found in the BC Building Code and Vancouver Building By-Law. These documents are required for Part 3 buildings and Part 9 buildings requiring the use of firewalls.
Registration and Course Access
The BC Building Code course is available to all AIBC Registrants and individuals interested in expanding their building code knowledge.
Participants may register and access the course through the AIBC Online Course Portal. Please note that you will be required to create an account if this is the first time you are registering for an online course.
More Information and Contacts
To learn more about the AIBC’s online courses, including course access, registration and cancellation policies, please visit the AIBC Courses webpage.
If you have questions about the online courses or portal, please email professionaldevelopment@aibc.ca. For questions about how the BC Building Code course relates to your AIBC registration requirements, please email iap@aibc.ca.