Member Heads Up

Input requested on proposed changes to National Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes

Public review to proposed changes to Codes Canada publications is now open. If these proposed changes are approved they will be published in the 2020 National Codes. We are asking members to provide formal comments to National Research Council before January 4, 2019. To assist members, BILD Alberta will provide a summary of all proposed changes highlighting key changes that would impact the industry. A preliminary review of Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings will be sent to members on November 21. Reviews of other Parts and Fire and Plumbing codes to follow. Members are encouraged to forward feedback on the proposed changes to Matthew Armstrong to help inform the comments to association will provide on the proposed changes.

Details The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes invites Code users and stakeholders to review the following publications: National Building Code of Canada Proposed changes by subject Proposed changes by Code Provision National Fire Code of Canada Proposed changes by subject Proposed changes by Code Provision National Plumbing Code of Canada Proposed changes by subject Proposed changes by Code Provision Click here for the combined document of all changes. Please note there are no proposed changes for the National Energy Code for Buildings.

How to submit comments Before submitting comments please read: Guidelines for writing comments Instructions for submitting comments Proposed changes Providing feedback: To comment on a proposed change click the 'Submit Comment' link located at the beginning of each proposed change to access the online comment form. You must use a separate Comment Form for each proposed change. Only online comment forms will be accepted.

Contact For questions, concerns or assistance contact: Matthew Armstrong Director, Building Research & Advocacy BILD Alberta 780-424-5890 (ext. 226)

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