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BC Building Code 2006

BC BUILDING CODE 2006

BC BUILDING CODE
The British Columbia Building Code 2006 (BCBC) sets out technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings. It also applies to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings. Code users should consult the authority having jurisdiction regarding application of BCBC provisions to existing buildings.

The BC Building Code is a regulation of the Local Government Act and is based on the model National Building Code of Canada 2005 and the model National Plumbing Code of Canada. Building code users are involved in the development of the BCBC and they help determine the content. The 2006 BCBC succeeds the 1998 British Columbia Building Code.

The BC Building Code is published in an objective-based format for the first time in the 2006 edition. The objective-based format organizes the BCBC into three Divisions:

Division A, which defines the scope of the Code and contains the objectives, the functional statements and the conditions necessary to achieve compliance;
Division B, which contains acceptable solutions (formerly referred to as “technical requirements”) deemed to satisfy the objectives and functional statements listed in Division A. Most of these are carried forward from the 1998 BCBC; and
Division C, which contains administrative provisions.

Index of BC Building Code 2006, including applicable statutes and regulations is given below for reference only. Full searcheable online versions of BC Building Code are available at:
http://www.bccodes.ca/bccode_building.htm

British Columbia Building Code

Ministerial Order M 166 - 2006

Introduction

Division A

Part 1 - Compliance

Section 1.1. General (Division A - Part 1)

Section 1.2. Compliance (Division A - Part 1)

Section 1.3. Divisions A, B and C of this Code (Division A - Part 1)

Section 1.4. Terms and Abbreviations (Division A - Part 1)

Section 1.5. Referenced Documents and Organizations (Division A - Part 1)

Part 2 - Objectives

Section 2.1. Application (Division A - Part 2)

Section 2.2. Objectives (Division A - Part 2)

Part 3 - Functional Statements

Section 3.1. Application (Division A - Part 3)

Section 3.2. Functional Statements (Division A - Part 3)

Division A - Appendix A

Division B

Part 1 - General

Section 1.1. General (Division B - Part 1

Section 1.2. Terms and Abbreviations (Division B - Part 1)

Section 1.3. Referenced Documents and Organizations (Division B - Part 1)

Part 2 Division B - Reserved

Part 3 - Fire Protection and Occupant Safety and Accessibility

Section 3.1. General (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.2. Building Fire Safety (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.3. Safety within Floor Areas (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.4. Exits (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.5. Vertical Transportation (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.6. Service Facilities (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.7. Health Requirements (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.8. Building Requirements for Persons with Disabilities (Division B - Part 3)

Section 3.9. Objectives and Functional Statements (Division B - Part 3)

Part 4 - Structural Design

Section 4.1. Structural Loads and Procedures (Division B - Part 4)

Section 4.2. Foundations (Division B - Part 4)

Section 4.3. Design Requirements for Structural Materials (Division B - Part 4)

Section 4.4. Design Requirements for Special Structures (Division B - Part 4)

Section 4.5. Objectives and Functional Statements (Division B - Part 4)

Part 5 - Environmental Separation

Section 5.1. General (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.2. Loads and Procedures (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.3. Heat Transfer (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.4. Air Leakage (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.5. Vapour Diffusion (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.6. Precipitation (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.7. Surface Water (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.8. Moisture in the Ground (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.9. Sound Transmission (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.10. Standards (Division B - Part 5)

Section 5.11. Objectives and Functional Statements (Division B - Part 5)

Part 6 - Heating and Ventilating and Air-conditioning

Section 6.1. General (Division B - Part 6)

Section 6.2. Design and Installation (Division B - Part 6)

Section 6.3. Chimneys and Venting Equipment (Division B - Part 6)

Section 6.4. Objectives and Functional Statements (Division B - Part 6)

Part 7 - Plumbing Systems

Section 7.1. General (Division B - Part 7)

Section 7.2. Materials and Equipment (Division B - Part 7)

Section 7.3. Piping (Division B - Part 7)

Section 7.4. Drainage Systems (Division B - Part 7)

Section 7.5. Venting Systems (Division B - Part 7)

Section 7.6. Potable Water Systems (Division B - Part 7)

Section 7.7. Non-Potable Water Systems (Division B - Part 7)

Section 7.8. Objectives and Functional Statements (Division B - Part 7)

Part 8 - Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites

Section 8.1. General (Division B - Part 8)

Section 8.2. Protection of the Public (Division B - Part 8)

Section 8.3. Objectives and Functional Statements (Division B - Part 8)

Part 9 - Housing and SmallBuildings

Section 9.1. General (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.2. Definitions (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.3. Materials, Systems and Equipment (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.4. Structural Requirements (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.5. Design of Areas and Spaces (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.6. Doors (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.7. Windows and Skylights (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.8. Stairs, Ramps, Handrails and Guards (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.9. Means of Egress (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.10. Fire Protection (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.11. Sound Control (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.12. Excavation (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.13. Dampproofing, Waterproofing and Soil Gas Control (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.14. Drainage (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.15. Footings and Foundations (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.16. Floors-on-Ground (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.17. Columns (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.18. Crawl Spaces (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.19. Roof Spaces (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.20. Masonry and Insulating Concrete Form Walls Not In Contact with the Ground (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.21. Masonry and Concrete Chimneys and Flues (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.22. Fireplaces (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.23. Wood-Frame Construction (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.24. Sheet Steel Stud Wall Framing (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.25. Heat Transfer, Air Leakage and Condensation Control (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.26. Roofing (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.27. Cladding (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.28. Stucco (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.29. Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishes (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.30. Flooring (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.31. Plumbing Facilities (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.32. Ventilation (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.33. Heating and Air-conditioning (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.34. Electrical Facilities (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.35. Garages and Carports (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.36. Secondary Suites (Division B - Part 9)

Section 9.37. Objectives and Functional Statements (Division B - Part 9)

Part 10 - Energy and Water Efficiency

Section 10.1 Part 10 Division B

Section 10.2 Part 10 Division B

Section 10.3 Part 10 Division B

Section 10.4 Part 10 Division B

Appendix A

Part 1 - Appendix A - Division B

Part 3 - Appendix A - Division B

Part 4 - Appendix A - Division B

Part 5 - Appendix A - Division B

Part 6 - Appendix A - Division B

Part 7 - Appendix A - Division B

Part 8 - Appendix A - Division B

Part 9 - Appendix A -Division B

Span Tables Appendix A Division B

Appendix B - Division B

Appendix C - Division B

Appendix D - Division B

Division C

Part 1 - General

Section 1.1. Application (Division C - Part 1)

Section 1.2. Terms and Abbreviations (Division C - Part 1)

Part 2 - Administrative Provisions

Section 2.1. Application (Division C - Part 2)

Section 2.2. Administration (Division C - Part 2)

Section 2.3. Alternative Solutions (Division C - Part 2)

Division C - Appendix A

Conversion Factors

Letters of Assurance - PDF

Schedule A

Schedule B1

Schedule B2

ScheduleCA

Schedule CB

Statutes and Regulations

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Architects Act [RSBC 1996] c. 17

Architects Act

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Architects Act

1st Edition TLC - Architects Act

Historical Table

Historical Table - Architects Act

Point in Time

Point in Time - Architects Act

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Community Charter [SBC 2003] c. 26

Act

Table of Contents - Community Charter

Part 1 - Community Charter

Part 2 - Community Charter

Part 3 - Community Charter

Part 4 - Community Charter

Part 5 - Community Charter

Part 6 - Community Charter

Part 7 - Community Charter

Part 8 - Community Charter

Part 9 - Community Charter

Schedule - Community Charter

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Community Charter

1st Edition TLC - Community Charter

Point in Time

Point in Time - Community Charter

Regulations

307/2007: Additional Municipal Powers; Aeronautics Act Agreements Regulation

268/2005: Approval Exemption Regulation

358/2007: Approval of the Electors Exemption Regulation

370/2003: Assessment Averaging and Phasing Regulation

86/2004: Buildings and Other Structures Bylaws Regulation

367/2003: Bylaw Revision Regulation

65/90: Capital Regional District Regulation

369/2003: CommunityAirport Exemption Regulation

425/2003: Community Charter Bylaw Enforcement Ticket Regulation

371/2003: Converted Value Percentages Regulation

57/2005: Corporation of the Village of Montrose Expropriation Regulation

427/2003: Definition of "Wildlife" Regulation

32/2008: Design Review Panel Regulation

366/2003: Disposal of Property in Police Possession Regulation

42/2006: Dispute Resolution Regulation

345/2002: Greater VictoriaCommunityPort Improvements Exemption Regulation

485/83: Industrial and Business Property Exemption Regulation

380/93: Local Government Elections Regulation

254/2004: Municipal Liabilities Regulation

426/2003: Municipal Tax Regulation

338/2005: Port Alice Local Government Tax Relief Regulation

198/2004: Port Improvements (Berth Corridor) Tax Exemption Regulation

249/2005: Prince Rupert Loan Authorization Regulation

391/89: Regional District of Central Okanagan Regulation

42/2004: Public Health Bylaws Regulation

330/2003: Responsible Minister Regulation

245/2004: Resumption of Highways Regulation

368/2003: Short Term Borrowing Limit Regulation

343/2005: Skeena Municipal Tax Relief Regulation

351/2006: Skeena Municipal Tax Relief Regulation, 2006

144/2004: Spheres of Concurrent Jurisdiction and#8212;Environment and Wildlife Regulation

329/96: Taxation Rate Cap for Class 2 Property Regulation

326/94: VancouverInternationalAirport Authority Industrial and Business Property Exemption Regulation

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Engineers and Geoscientists Act [RSBC 1996] c. 116

Engineers and Geoscientists Act

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Engineers and Geoscientists Act

1st Edition TLC - Engineers and Geoscientists Act

Historical Table

Historical Table - Engineers and Geoscientists Act

Point in Time

Point in Time - Engineers and Geoscientists Act

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Fire Services Act [RSBC 1996] c. 144

Fire Services Act

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Fire Services Act

1st Edition TLC - Fire Services Act

Historical Table

Historical Table - Fire Services Act

Point in Time

Point in Time - Fire Services Act

Regulations

175/2006: British Columbia Fire Code Regulation

123/94: Fire Services Fees Regulation

179/78: Local Assistant Fee Regulation

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Local Government Act [RSBC 1996] c. 323

Act

Table of Contents - Local Government Act

Part 1 - Local Government Act

Part 2 - Local Government Act

Part 3 - Local Government Act

Part 4 - Local Government Act

Part 5 - Local Government Act

Part 5.1 - Local Government Act

Part 5.2 - Local Government Act

Part 6 - Local Government Act

Part 7 - Local Government Act

Part 8 - Local Government Act

Part 9 - Local Government Act

Part 10 - Local Government Act

Part 11 - Local Government Act

Part 12 - Local Government Act

Part 13 - Local Government Act

Part 14 - Local Government Act

Part 15 - Local Government Act

Part 16 - Local Government Act

Part 17 - Local Government Act

Part 18 - Local Government Act

Part 19 - Local Government Act

Part 20 - Local Government Act

Part 21 - Local Government Act

Part 22 - Local Government Act

Part 23 - Local Government Act

Part 24 - Local Government Act

Part 25 - Local Government Act

Part 26 - Local Government Act

Part 27 - Local Government Act

Part 28 - Local Government Act

Part 29 - Local Government Act

Part 30 - Local Government Act

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Local Government Act

1st Edition TLC - Local Government Act

Historical Table

Historical Table - Local Government Act

Point in Time

Point in Time - Local Government Act

Regulations

88/97: Additional Powers Joint Venture Agreement Regulation

236/2002: Additional Powers Regulation

308/2007: Additional Regional District Powers and Aeronautics Act Agreements Regulation

216/2006 British Columbia Building Code Regulation

65/90: Capital Regional District Regulation

106/90: Cariboo Regional District Regulation

246/92: Central Coast Regional District Regulation

493/95: Central Fraser Valley Regional District Additional Power to Contract Regulation

55/91: Central Fraser Valley Regional District Regulation

69/97: City of Victoria Additional Powers Regulation

340/90: Columbia-Shuswap Regional District Regulation

23/2008: Comox Valley Regional District Regulation

210/91: Cowichan Valley Regional District Regulation

187/98: Delegation of Capital Regional District Hearings under Section 700 of the Municipal Act Regulation

178/98: Delegation of Fraser Valley Regional District Hearings under Section 700 of the Municipal Act Regulation

240/98: Delegation of Greater Vancouver Regional District Hearings under Section 700 of the Municipal Act Regulation

398/97: Delegation of Regional District of Central Kootenay Hearings under Section 700 of the Municipal Act Regulation

166/84: Development Cost Charge (Instalments) Regulation

56/91: Dewdney-Alouette Regional District Regulation

70/97: District of Esquimalt Additional Powers Regulation

25/96: District of Hudson's Hope Regulation

14/94: Fort Nelson-Liard Regional District Regulation

174/96: Fraser Valley Regional District Additional Power to Contract Regulation

561/95: Fraser Valley Regional District Authority Regulation

406/95: GalianoIsland Trust Pilot Feasibility Study Regulation

358/2006: Geotechnical Slope Stability (Seismic) Regulation

244/85: Grants in Lieu of Taxes Regulation

195/96: Greater Vancouver Regional District Exemption Regulation

173/90: Greater Vancouver Regional District Regulation

377/2007: Greater Vancouver Regional District Regional Growth Strategy Exemption Regulation

367/2008: Improvement District Bylaw Registration Exemption Regulation

438/2003: Improvement District Tax Regulation

380/93: Local Government Elections Regulation

189/92: Islands Trust Special Voting Regulation

324/2005: Local Government Employees Certification Regulation

315/98: Local Government Officers Oath Regulation

405/93: Municipal Act Fees Regulation No. 1

194/91: Nanaimo Regional District Regulation

111/98: Peace River Regional District Additional Power to Contract Regulation

109/90: Peace River Regional District Regulation

338/2005: Port Alice Local Government Tax Relief Regulation

262/91: Powell River Regional District Regulation

121/98: Publication of Letters Patent Regulation

191/98: Regional Context Statements Regulation

279/2003: Regional District Bylaw Approval Exemption Regulation

261/2004: Regional District Liabilities Regulation

193/91: Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot Regulation

44/91: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Regulation

107/90: Regional District of Central Kootenay Regulation

391/89: Regional District of Central Okanagan Regulation

44/90: Regional District of Comox-Strathcona Regulation

341/90: Regional District of East Kootenay Regulation

152/90: Regional District of Fraser-Cheam Regulation

199/92: Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Regulation

240/91: Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regulation

395/92: Regional District of Mount Waddington Regulation

108/90: Regional District of North Okanagan Regulation

227/96: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Borrowing Regulation

259/92: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Petition Regulation

347/2008: Regional District Requisition Regulation

230/89: Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Regulation

398/2000: Regional District Service Withdrawal Regulation

41/91: Regional District Special Voting Regulation

439/2003: Regional District Tax Regulation

271/2005: Regional Districts Electronic Meetings Regulation

113/2007: Regional Districts Establishing Bylaw Approval Exemption Regulation

192/98: Regional Growth Strategies Regulation

382/2000: Regional Growth Strategy (Public Hearing) Regulation

361/2004: RegionalParks and Regional Trails Regulation

66/91: Residential Flat Rate Tax Regulation

90/2007: Resort Regions Regulation

261/97: Right to Farm Regulation

17/2000: School Site Acquisition Charge Regulation

110/91: Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Regulation

24/94: Squamish-Lillooet Regional District Regulation

20/86: Subdivision Parkland Valuation Regulation

418/89: Sunshine Coast Regional District Regulation

220/94: SurplusLand Transfer Regulation

149/84: Tax Rate Limits Regulation

108/2000: Thompson-Nicola Regional District Regulation

71/97: Town of Sidney Additional Powers Regulation

430/2008: Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Facilities Regulation

10/95: Village of Belcarra Regulation

152/97: Village of Tahsis Regulation

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Mines Act [RSBC 1996] c. 293

Mines Act

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Mines Act

1st Edition TLC - Mines Act

Historical Table

Historical Table - Mines Act

Point in Time

Point in Time - Mines Act

Regulations

287/94: Mine Reclamation Fund Regulation

126/94: Mines Regulation

475/98: Notice of Debt Form Regulation

257/88: Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System Regulation (Mines)

Hours of Work Notice

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Offence Act [RSBC 1996] c. 338

Offence Act

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Offence Act

1st Edition TLC - Offence Act

Historical Table

Historical Table - Offence Act

Point in Time

Point in Time - Offence Act

Regulations

299/2003: Admissible Offences Regulation

124/2005: Federal Contraventions Forms Regulation

187/96: Fines Enforcement Regulation

227/90: Investigation and Prosecution Costs Regulation

422/90: Offence Act Forms Regulation

122/2008: Prescribed Parking Offences Regulation

89/97 Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation

Table of Contents - Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation

89/97: Sections 1 to 6 - Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation

89/97: Schedule 1 - Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation

89/97: Schedule 2 - Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation

89/97: Schedule 3 - Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation

89/97: Schedule 4 - Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation

Amendments Not in Force

Violation Ticket Administration and Fines Regulation, B.C. Reg. 89/97

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Safety Standards Act [SBC 2003] c. 39

Safety Standards Act

Tables of Legislative Changes

2nd Edition TLC - Safety Standards Act

1st Edition TLC - Safety Standards Act

Point in Time

Point in Time - Safety Standards Act

Regulations

136/2004: Administration Delegation Regulation

99/2004: Boiler Code Adoption Regulation

100/2004: Electrical Safety Regulation

101/2004: Elevating Devices Safety Regulation

102/2004: Fee Setting Criteria Regulation

103/2004: Gas Safety Regulation

129/2005: Monetary Penalties Regulation

104/2004: Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation
105/2004: Safety Standards General Regulation