Content courtesy of BC Gov website.
BC Codes 2024 take effect March 8, 2024, except for adaptable dwellings and earthquake changes which take effect March 10, 2025.
About the BC Codes 2024
BC Codes 2024 are largely based on the National Codes 2020 with some BC-specific variations to reflect the province’s geography, climate, local government needs, industry practices, and provincial priorities. Book I (General) and Book II (Plumbing Systems) together form the BC Building Code 2024.National Code changes incorporated into BC Building Code 2024:.
– Enabling mass timber construction
– Requiring rough-ins for radon safety province-wideBC-specific changes effective March 2024:
More complete and specific language for constructing extended rough-ins for radon subfloor depressurization systems
– Adopting cooling requirements to provide one living space that does not exceed 26 degrees Celsius
– Retaining existing ventilation requirements for systems serving single dwelling unitsBC-specific changes effective March 2025:
Requiring 100% adaptable dwellings in large condominium and apartment buildings and the first floor dwelling units in new small apartments and condominiums to be adaptable
Reinforcement of bathroom walls to allow future installation of grab bars
Early adopting national provisions to improve earthquake design changes for housing and small buildings with high seismic hazard valuesAccess the 2024 Codes
BC Building Code 2024
Download the BC Building Code 2024 (PDF, 20 MB)
The document will be continually revised to improve usability. Users will be notified if this occurs.Timing and relevant regulations
The BC Codes 2024 will come into effect on March 8, 2024, and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date. Buildings with permits in place under the BC Codes 2018 will generally not be affected by the new BC Codes.The effective date for the new adaptable dwellings and earthquake design changes will be deferred to March 10, 2025, to allow additional engagement and sufficient training to enable low or no-cost design solutions.
This measured approach aims to balance accessibility and housing supply priorities and considers human rights, equity for all people, accessibility engagement feedback, product availability and affordability, and moderate-to-minimal impacts for industry.
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