Housing and Construction Standards

News Release Index: Building Code, Construction and Safety Standards

October 21, 2011

Public consultation on 2012 BC Building Code

September 13, 2011

New guide to improve wood-frame construction

June 14, 2011

Greening the Building Code – Communities adopt solar power

February 22, 2011

New Guide Benefits Homebuyers and Builders Across B.C.

December 09, 2010

B.C. Building Code Change is Good for the Environment

October 5, 2010

Effective Date for Plumbing Fixtures Code Extended

October 1, 2010

New Institute to Protect Homebuyers Across Province

May 06, 2010

B.C. Building Code Changes Enhance Water Conservation

April 30, 2010

Safety Standards To Support Bioenergy Strategy

March 25, 2010

Smoke Alarm Rules Expanded To Protect Older Buildings

March 03, 2010

Homeowner Protection Act Responsibilities Transferred

September 18, 2009

Seismic Test Verifies Mid-Rise Wood Building Safety

July 31, 2009

RECONSTRUCTION LOAN PROGRAM TO END

July 22, 2009

Proposed Changes Support Sustainability And Safety

July 10, 2009

Province Increases Funding for Leaky Condo Owners

November 13, 2008

PROVINCE SEEKS COMMENT ON INCREASED WOOD CONSTRUCTION

October 01, 2008

PROVINCE FUNDS GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION

August 26, 2008

GREEN STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS COME INTO EFFECT

April 30, 2008

PROVINCE PROVIDES $150,000 GRANT FOR BUILT GREEN BC

March 10, 2008

SAFER AND GREENER BUILDINGS COMING TO B.C.

November 14, 2007

PROVINCE IMPROVES PROTECTION FOR NEW HOME BUYERS

November 05, 2007

PROVINCE INVESTS $600K TO EXPAND GREEN SOCIAL HOUSING, Vancouver

July 25, 2007

AMENDMENT STRENGTHENS MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS

April 26, 2007

PROVINCE IMPROVES PROTECTION FOR NEW HOME BUYERS

November 16, 2009

Proposed Updates to Fire Code Improve Safety