CCBFC – Mission and Vision

Mission

To develop and maintain model national building and fire codes for Canada.

Vision

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (CCBFC) is recognized in Canada and internationally as the leader in developing and maintaining model building and fire codes. The following components are in place:

• Robust process. Consensus-based code development process trusted by our stakeholders and policy makers
   
• Responsiveness. Code development process responsive to emerging issues and needs
   
• Recognition. Acknowledged leader in model code development and others look to our model codes as best practice
   
• Engagement. Solid linkages with all stakeholders (governments, regulators, departments, industry, consumers)
   
• Awareness. Construction community and general public understand the code development system and the roles of various players
   
• Harmonization. Uniform core building and fire code regulations adopted across Canada
   
• Timeliness. Our stakeholders are satisfied that changes are addressed in a timely manner
   
• Proactivity. Actively seeks better/earlier information on hot or sensitive issues
   
• Communication. Sharing information with stakeholders is an ongoing, customary practice in our activities.