Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PST
Cost: $90
Location: Online
This webinar will focus on the recent changes to Part 9 of BC Building Code provisions. These changes introduce new lateral bracing methods to design for seismic loads. They also include updated climatic data that account for the effects of climate change, as well as specified wind and snow loads.
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding on how to implement the new Code requirements. The technical team from the National Research Council Canada (NRC), University of Ottawa, and Canadian Wood Council, who contributed to updating the BC Housing Illustrated Guide: Lateral Bracing Requirements for Part 9 of the BC Building Code 2024 will discuss:
• The reasons behind the updates to Part 9 lateral bracing provisions
• Modifications to lateral bracing requirements
• Lateral bracing design considerations for a house subject to high wind and seismic forces using the Table Bracing Method and the Calculation Bracing Method
This session will be of special interest to builders, architects, designers, engineers, new home warranty providers, home inspectors, and other industry professionals.
This webinar is eligible for 3 CPD credits with BC Housing.
Speakers: Experts from National Resource Council Canada, the University of Ottawa, and the Canadian Wood Council, who contributed to the Illustrated Guide.
Damian Oliveira, M.A.Sc., EIT - Structural Technical Specialist, CWC
Farrokh Fazileh, Ph.D., P.Eng. - Senior Research Officer, NRC
Ghasan Doudak, Ph.D., P.Eng. - Professor, University of Ottawa
Zhen Cai, Ph.D. - Associate Research Officer, NRC
Who Should Attend: Builders, architects, designers, engineers, new home warranty providers, home inspectors, and other industry professionals.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits: 3
External CPD Offerings: Engineers and geoscientists practicing in British Columbia may be eligible to collect Continuing Education hours by attending this webinar. Please visit Engineers and Geoscientists BC’s website for guidance. Building officials will also be eligible for 3 CPD points. Please visit BOABC's website for more information.