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Alberta accessibility design guide 2024

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This resource was developed to assist designers, builders and other users of the Alberta building code, also referenced as the NBC(AE), to meet and possibly exceed current minimum accessibility... More ≫

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This resource was developed to assist designers, builders and other users of the Alberta building code, also referenced as the NBC(AE), to meet and possibly exceed current minimum accessibility design standards and practices. The resource explains the intents and objectives of each section of the code as it relates to accessibility requirements, and recommends best practices where accessibility and safety are concerns to seniors and persons with disabilities.

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STANDATA variance : building [National Building Code–2023 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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STANDATA interpretation : building [National Building Code-2023 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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Notice : second printing now available. National Building Code - 2023 Alberta Edition National Fire Code - 2023 Alberta Edition

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Notification about the second printings of the National Building Code and National Fire Code.

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STANDATA bulletin : building [National Building Code-2023 Alberta Edition]

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the... More ≫

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The following STANDATA were issued under the National Building Code–2023 Alberta edition. STANDATA, which include province-wide variances and interpretations, are specific to the version of the Code that they were issued under. Once a new Code comes into effect, all existing STANDATA are deemed to be obsolete and cannot be used for new construction. They are, however, still valid for evaluating code compliance of existing structures by fire services, insurance companies and by building inspectors in consideration of renovations and retrofits.

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Notice : Standata - building code interpretation : 23-BCI-015R1 design of wood trusses for roof assemblies in Part 9 buildings

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Notification about the building code interpretation related to the design of wood trusses for roof assemblies in Part 9 buildings.

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STANDATA : joint code interpretation

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta STANDATA jointly, including province-wide interpretations to various safety codes. This record contains interpretations that apply to... More ≫

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Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta STANDATA jointly, including province-wide interpretations to various safety codes. This record contains interpretations that apply to more than one code.

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Notice : second printing 2020 National Model Codes

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Notification about the second printings of the National Model Codes for the Building, Fire, Energy and Plumbing codes.

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Notice : Standata building code bulletin : 23-BCB-002 roof truss layout for one- and two-family dwellings

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This notice informs that with the publication of STANDATA interpretation 23-BCI-015 -Wood roof truss systems in Part 9 buildings, there was some confusion on the implementation of 23-BCI-015 and... More ≫

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This notice informs that with the publication of STANDATA interpretation 23-BCI-015 -Wood roof truss systems in Part 9 buildings, there was some confusion on the implementation of 23-BCI-015 and if this superseded 23-BCB-002 . While both STANDATA are applicable to roof trusses, 23-BCB-002 is relevant to roof trusses for one and two-family dwellings under Part 9 of the National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition (NBC(AE)). 23-BCV-015 scope is expanded to apply to all Part 9 buildings.

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Affordable and attainable housing : how modular and manufactured homes can be part of the solution

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This information brief provides information on how modular and manufactured homes can help address the need for affordable housing in Alberta.

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