Taking into consideration Articles 3.8.3.6, “Doorways and Doors,” and 3.3.1.19, “Transparent Doors and Panels,” of the 2015 National Building Code (NBC), this article will give a sneak preview of the proposed changes to the code’s 2020 edition.
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The Government of Alberta is the first jurisdiction in Canada to allow wood-building construction for up to 12 storeys.
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Changes to building codes, fear of fire risks, and the introduction of steel and concrete have caused a decline in wood building construction. However, wood has made a big comeback and new changes being introduced to the National Building Code (NBC) in 2020 might result in the rise of tall wood buildings.
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On January 9, the Calgary Chapter of CSC will hold a dinner meeting on “Wood Construction and the ABC” at The Winston from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Rory Koska from the Canadian Wood Council is slated to provide a brief update on mid-rise construction in Alberta and British Columbia, as well as touch upon tall wood construction. The chapter is also offering the Construction Contract Administrator (CCA) course. Starting on January 18, the program runs for nine weeks at the Calgary office of S2 Architecture from 6 to 9 p.m.
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