The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) will be conducting its annual public review of proposed changes to the 2010 National Model Construction Codes from October 15 to December 13, 2013 on the National Codes website.
The purpose of this public review is to provide Code users and stakeholders with a detailed look at changes being considered for inclusion in the 2015 editions of the National Model Construction Codes and seek comment on each one as to whether it should be approved, altered, or rejected. An explanation of the proposed changes, as well as instructions on how to submit comments, will be provided on the website.
The proposed changes in this public review cover a variety of topics, including mid-rise combustible construction; component additive method for determining fire resistance; hot works hazard reduction; laboratory hazards and dangerous goods storage; stairs, ramps and handrails; accessibility; water use efficiency; ground motions (seismicity design data); energy efficiency for buildings (building envelope; lighting; heating, ventilating and air-conditioning; service water heating); air sound transmission; and exterior insulation and finish systems.
Following the review, CCBFC Standing Committees will consider all comments and make final recommendations on each proposed change. Subject to approval by the CCBFC, the final changes will be published by NRC in the 2015 editions of the National Model Construction Codes.
Please mark your calendars and check the National Codes website to ensure you don’t miss this window of opportunity. Alternatively, subscribe to the National Codes Web feed to receive an alert when the public review is launched.
For more information
Contact Anne Gribbon, Secretary to the CCBFC, at anne.gribbon@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca or 613-993-5569.
