Policy Update from Building and Safety Standards Branch

Policy Update from Building and Safety Standards Branch

This presentation by the Building and Safety Standards Branch will provide a general update on the latest policies. Topics covered include:

Update on the Construction Codes Reconciliation Agreement and how it affects BSSB and future codes;
Changes to farm building and new B4 occupancy classification in the 2020 National Building Code;
Access for persons with disabilities;
Carbon production standards and BC Energy Step Code;
Safety standards update on new electrical and gas safety regulations.

Presenter: Jun’ichi Jensen, Acting Executive Director, Building and Safety Standards Branch
Jun’ichi Jensen is the Acting Executive Director with the Province of BC’s Building and Safety Standards Branch. Before joining the branch, Jun’ichi worked as a carpenter and project manager. Since joining the branch in 2008, Jun’ichi has worked on a several significant building code projects, such as daycare facilities, windows, and 6-storey wood, and the development and adoption of the 2012 and 2018 BC Codes. Jun’ichi also participates in the development of model National Codes and the adoption of regulations under the BC Safety Standards Act. As Acting Executive Director, he provides leadership and strategic direction to support a range of key government priorities through building standards and technical safety systems.

Date: November 4, 2022
Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
Location: Online
Cost: Free
Learning Units (LUs): 1 Core
Register: Register by November 2