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Proposed Changes

Overview

The Building and Safety Policy Branch is proposing changes to the British Columbia Fire Code to extend the requirement for smoke alarms to all dwelling units and to allow battery operated smoke alarms in limited circumstances. Public comment on the changes will be accepted until December 15, 2009.

To access the online public review of these proposed changes, please click on this button:

Smoke Alarms

The Building and Safety Policy Branch has completed the online public review for the following proposed changes to Provincial building regulations:

  1. High-Efficiency Toilets - Building Code requirement for high-efficiency toilets (including dual-flush units) and urinals in new construction. The requirement supports greening the BC Building Code and Living Water Smart, BC’s water plan.
  2. Solar Hot Water Ready - Local government option to require Solar Hot Water Ready construction for new single family houses, which supports the 100,000 Solar Roofs Initiative and the Province’s commitment to reduce GHG emissions.
  3. Letters of Assurance - Update to Building Code’s Letters of Assurance. The update responds to industry requests and supports the Modernization Strategy’s shift toward more clearly defined responsibilities and accountabilities.

We appreciate the time involved in providing feedback on these proposals during the online public review and we value your input. All feedback will be considered in finalizing the proposed changes.

To access information regarding these proposed changes, please select one of the buttons below:

Letters of Assurance Solar Hot Water Ready High-Efficiency Toilets