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CHBA BC
National Building Code is proposing 127 changes, with 47 specific to Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings. Two major categories have been identified that may impact Part 9 residential construction in BC: lateral load bracing to resist seismic and wind forces; and stairs, handrails and guards.
Answer these questions to see if you may be affected.
Which option do you currently use?
A. Build braced wall panels according to the prescriptive tables under Part 9 BC Building Code; or
B. Hire a structural engineer to design your braced wall panels If you answered A, check out our summary of changes to lateral load bracing
Do you build open riser stairs or 3-riser exterior stairs?
If you answered yes, check out our summary of changes to stairs, handrails and guards
If any of these changes will increase your costs or impact your business, CHBA BC needs to hear from you. Please email [email protected] with your feedback.
BSSB
The Building and Safety Standards Branch has published updated tools for compliance to support the latest Energy Step Code amendments that were effective December 12, 2019. The update includes two additional options to address building envelope performance requirements: revised TEDI and a percent-better approach.
Access the Energy Step Code compliance tools here:
Compliance report calculator
Instruction manual for Energy Advisors
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SCNC and CHBA BC
An opportunity has arisen for a company to be actively involved in the Skills Canada Competition through the supply of labor and expertise to build walls for the competition. All lumber material will be supplied by Skills Canada and CHBA BC as a sponsor. More than one company may participate. If interested, please contact Gail at [email protected] or Neil Moody at [email protected]. Please see the following links for the technical plans for the skills competition:
Plumbing Platform Plans
Electrical Installations - Construction Plans - Secondary
Electrical Installations - Construction Plans - Post-Secondary
Industrial Control - Construction Plans
Register for these courses here.
Project Management & Site Supervision held on May 2nd in Kelowna.
The deadline to apply is March 21st.
Business Planning & Management held on May 9th in Penticton.
The deadline to apply is Mar 28th.
Business Planning & Management held on May 22nd in Kamloops.
The deadline to apply is April 11th. |
CHBA
As more information comes to light on COVID-19 (also known as the Coronavirus) and the fear of infection spreads, it is important to ensure the appropriate information is being shared and proper measure being taken.
CHBA has been closely monitoring the spread of the illness and has taken appropriate steps to ensure the health and safety of our association and our members as a top priority.
Understanding there is concern regarding contracting COVID-19, CHBA has prepared some helpful tips on keeping yourself and your workplace safe from the spread.
It is important not to panic, to stay informed and to take the appropriate steps to keep everyone safe.
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