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10.1 Introduction to the BC Building Code
10.2 Factors Determining the Construction
Requirements of a Building
10.3 Requirements for fire separation and closures
10.4 Requirements for egress
10.5 Accessibility requirements
BCLT 1021; Construction Drawings
BCIT
Primary Purpose of Building Codes:
To protect public safety and health by providing a minimum standard level
of life safety and health.
Who is responsible for assuring that the building complies with the
current Building Code?
Each consultant is responsible for their scope and is required to sign the
letters of assurance to the municipality at the time of building permit
application.
Types of Building Regulation
National Building Code
Provincial Building Code (ex. BCBC)
Municipal Building Code (ex. VBC)
Community Design Guide
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, Latter of Assurance (BC Building Code)
Letters of Assurance are uniform, mandatory documents intended to clearly identify
the responsibilities of key individuals in a building project
Schedule A :
Confirmation of Commitment by Owner and Coordinating Registered Professional
Schedule B
Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review
Schedule C-A
Assurance of Coordination of Professional Field Review
Schedule C-B
Assurance of Professional Field Review and Compliance
cf. Latter of Assurance (Vancouver Building Code)
Schedule A — Confirmation of Commitment by Owner and Coordinating Registered Professional
Schedule B-1 — Assurance of Professional Design and Commitment for Field Review
Schedule B-2 — Summary of Design and Field Review Requirements
Schedule C-A — Assurance of Coordination of Professional Field Review
Schedule C-B — Assurance of Professional Field Review and Compliance
Schedule D-1 — Commitment for Building Envelope Professional Review
Schedule D-2 — Commitment for Building Envelope Professional Review
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