Explore fire evacuation strategies, the importance of multiple exits, and the NBC proposal for single exits in residential buildings.
Tag: Building codes
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) is inviting the public to participate in the fourth public review of proposed amendments to the 2020 editions of the National Model Codes.
Using roofing parapets for airtight roofs
(10/06/2023)
Air leakage in roofing assemblies can ultimately result in catastrophic roof failures affecting the building, its contents, and inhabitants. Therefore, it is paramount to pay attention and become familiar with all the environmental factors...
Natural disasters are inevitable throughout North America, leaving millions of households exposed to damaging winds and weather conditions. Lasting a few hours to days, damage from these disasters takes years to fully repair infrastructure,...
A strong air barrier is fundamental to the ecosystem of high-performing, durable, and passive buildings of tomorrow. As one looks to the future, building transformation would not be complete without an air barrier system...
New spray foam regulations: What you should know
(12/02/2020)
Building codes, product standards, and regulatory requirements are changing the insulation market. Learn about the changes and how they can affect a project, and spray foam solutions that can help make projects more energy...
Three years ago, the British Columbia government said it would require all new buildings to meet a net-zero, energy-ready performance by 2032, the highest level of performance achievable today. To deliver on that goal, it...
The 2015 version of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC) requires grab bars to have a ‘slip-resistant’ finish. The 2015 NBC defines ‘slip-resistant’ as “provides additional traction in wet areas.” A slip-resistant finish...
Building code requirements for structural concrete
(11/08/2019)
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) published ACI 318-19, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, in July. ACI 318 presents requirements for design and construction of structural concrete that are necessary to ensure public health...
Changes coming to Ontario Building Code services
(09/24/2019)
Ontario has launched consultations to help transform building code services and also released a second unit innovation guide for homeowners.
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