The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) invites code users, the Codes community, and the public to participate in the winter 2024 public review of proposed changes to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes. The proposed changes included in this public review address the following topics in the National Building Code of Canada, the National Fire Code of Canada, the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings, and the National Plumbing Code of Canada.

As part of work underway to deliver more homes for people faster, the Province has introduced new legislation to reduce construction delays and streamline processes to fund key services, infrastructure and amenities for growing communities.

Homeowners and builders will soon be able to develop new housing quicker and with less cost as the Province works to create new standardized designs for small-scale, multi-unit homes, such as townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes.

Taking action to tackle some of the biggest challenges people in B.C. are facing was at the centre of several new pieces of legislation passed during the fall session, including the most significant housing legislation in B.C. history to deliver more homes for people faster.

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 adoption of the new BC Codes.

The Province is introducing new housing legislation to deliver more small-scale, multi-unit housing for people, including townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes, and fix outdated zoning rules to help build more homes faster.

The B.C. Government is inviting comments on proposed changes to the British Columbia Building, Plumbing (Book II, Plumbing Systems), and Fire Codes 2023 (BC Codes).

May 28-31, 2023 BCABD Building Designers to sponsor the 2023 BOABC Conference and participate in the BOABC trade show.

Revision 5 to the 2018 BC Building Code introduces the Zero Carbon Step Code, a prescriptive option for Part 9 buildings to meet Step 3, and other revisions.

The BC Architects Act has been repealed and the new Architects Regulation takes effect.

AIBC President announces date for repeal of the Architects Act and official transition of AIBC under the authority of the PGA.

The Province of British Columbia has signed the Construction Codes Reconciliation Agreement (CCRA) under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. The agreement will affect B.C. codes adopted after 2022.

The government is considering introducing legislation and regulatory changes that could take the final decision-making authority for housing permit approvals out of the hands of local governments. This move is intended to streamline the rezoning process and facilitate more housing.

New legislation allows municipalities to rezone properties without the need for public hearings.

New rules will allow property owners in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) increased housing flexibility, helping farmers and non-farmers support their families and businesses in their communities.

The Professional Governance Act and the AIBC, how will this affect building design in BC?

British Columbia’s Residential and Building Designers have a new organization to help them have a voice in the future of design in BC.