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Construction Innovation: Codes news stories
The following Codes articles were published in Construction Innovation, the quarterly newsletter of the NRC Construction Portfolio.
December 2011 (Volume 16, Number 4)
- 2011 National Energy Code for Buildings now available
- Special public review on energy efficiency requirements for housing and small buildings
- Online presentations explain major requirements in National Energy Code for Buildings
- Consideration of water use efficiency objective for National Building and Plumbing Codes moves ahead
September 2011 (Volume 16, Number 3)
- National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 to be published this fall
- Fall 2011 public review to focus on proposed changes to the 2010 National Model Construction Codes
- Important change to NBC 2010 – Earthquakes and design of structural components
- Now available! User's Guide – NBC 2010, Structural Commentaries (Part 4 of Division B)
- Code development priorities to be addressed by joint task groups
- Earthquake resistance provisions in the 2010 National Building Code
- Stay informed using new RSS feed on National Codes website
June 2011 (Volume 16, Number 2)
- Update on the 2011 National Energy Code for Buildings
- National Building Code Part 9 energy efficiency requirements take shape
- Available soon! User's Guide – NBC 2010, Structural Commentaries (Part 4 of Division B)
- CCBFC approves new activities for its standing committees
- 2010 NRC-IRC Housing Activities Report Available
March 2011 (Volume 16, Number 1)
- Now available: 2010 Codes online presentations
- Water use efficiency objective under consideration for national codes
- New leaders appointed to code development provincial/territorial advisory body
December 2010 (Volume 15, Number 4)
- Significant technical changes in the 2010 National Model Construction Codes
- CCBFC renews its membership for the 2010-2015 code cycle
- Next steps for updating Canada's national energy codes
- Increasing the use of engineered wood in mid-rise buildings
September 2010 (Volume 15, Number 3)
- 2010 National Model Construction Codes available this November
- Public review taking place for the National Energy Code for Buildings 2011
- New members needed for committee updating the National Energy Code for Buildings
June 2010 (Volume 15, Number 2)
- New residential care classification created in building and fire codes
- Updating the National Energy Code for Buildings
- 2010 National Model Construction Codes coming soon
March 2010 (Volume 15, Number 1)
- New harmonized window standard to be referenced in 2010 National Building Code
- New award for outstanding contribution to the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes
- Improving resistance of light wood-frame buildings to lateral loads
- Workshop assesses impact of objective-based and performance-based codes
December 2009 (Volume 14, Number 4)
- Addressing energy efficiency in the national model codes
- Fire safety for buildings constructed in close proximity to one another
- Code requirements for large farm buildings to be updated
- Commission needs new members
- Deconstruct the past with the Historical Codes on-line!
September 2009 (Volume 14, Number 3)
- New requirements for adhesives used in fire-rated structural wood assemblies
- Final Public Review for 2010 Codes now taking place
- Quebec Construction and Plumbing Codes now available on CD-ROM and the Web!
June 2009 (Volume 14, Number 2)
- Last chance for your input into the 2010 national model codes
- Publication of new 2009 Quebec Plumbing Code integrated into the 2005 National Plumbing Code
- Status report on the National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings
- 2008 Quebec Construction Code now available on the Web!
March 2009 (Volume 14, Number 1)
- Special public review: relocation of technical requirements in the national model codes
- On-line subscription service
- Changes proposed for NBC to improve radon requirements
- CCBFC to add energy efficiency for houses objective to the National Building Code
December 2008 (Volume 13, Number 4)
- CCBFC considering options for model code requirements for energy efficiency for houses
- Publication of 2008 edition of Quebec Construction Code integrated into the 2005 National Building Code
- Online viewing of the 2005 Codes
September 2008 (Volume 13, Number 3)
- The national construction codes need your input
- Second Series of Revisions and Errata to 2005 National Construction Codes Now Available!
- Call for volunteers for membership on standing committees for the NBC, NFC and NPC
June 2008 (Volume 13, Number 2)
- CCBFC looking at how to add new objectives to the codes
- Second Series of Revisions and Errata to 2005 National Construction Codes Now Available!
- Newsbrief - Updating the Model National Energy Code for Buildings (MNECB)
- Public review for the 2010 national model codes to take place in Fall 2008
- Task group formed to review code requirements on protection against radon ingress
March 2008 (Volume 13, Number 1)
- Commission sets priorities for the 2010 National Model Codes
- First Revisions and Errata to 2005 National Construction Codes Now Available!
- 2006 Alberta Building and Fire Codes Soon Available on CD-ROM!
December 2007 (Volume 12, Number 4)
- Commission sets priorities for the 2010 National Model Codes
- First Revisions and Errata to 2005 National Construction Codes Now Available!
September 2007 (Volume12, Number 3)
- Have your say in the national construction codes
- Canada's Model National Energy Code for Buildings to be updated
- NEW! CSA Standards Compilation CD-ROM-standards referenced in the National Building Code of Canada 2005
- New Alberta Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes adopted!
- Newsbrief - New code provisions to avoid scalding in bathtubs and showers
June 2007 (Volume12, Number 2)
- CCBFC Joint Task Group on Spatial Separation between Buildings of Combustible Construction
- Are you floored by the objective-based approach of the 2005 national model construction codes?
March 2007 (Volume12, Number 1)
December 2006 (Volume 11, Number 4)
September 2006 (Volume 11, Number 3)
- Provinces and territories to be consulted on proposed changes to code development system
- CCBFC standing committees start work on next edition of the national model codes
June 2006 (Volume 11, Number 2)
- CD-ROM Versions of 2005 National Construction Codes
- Introducing the User's Guide - NBC 2005 Structural Commentaries (Part 4 of Division B)
March 2006 (Volume 11, Number 1)
- CCBFC confirms new standing committees for next code cycle
- Public review coming soon on proposed changes to hot water delivery requirements, insulating glass standards and plumbing fittings standards
- Newsbrief - CCBFC holds discussions on proposed three-year code development cycle
- 2005 Editions of National Construction Codes
December 2005 (Volume 10, Number 4)
- Seminars on 2005 National Construction Codes technical changes
- CCBFC renews its membership and decides on initial code development priorities
- CD-ROM versions of 2005 National Construction Codes available soon
September 2005 (Volume 10, Number 3)
- 2005 National Construction Codes launch
- Significant technical changes in the 2005 NBC, NFC and NPC
- Seminars on 2005 National Construction Codes technical changes
June 2005 (Volume 10, Number 2)
March 2005 (Volume 10, Number 1)
- Decisions made on remaining proposed code changes
- Canadian Codes Centre setting priorities for the next codes cycle
- Canada benefits from NRC participation in international code development group
December 2004 (Volume 9, Number )4
September 2004 (Volume 9, Number 3)
- At April meeting of CCBFC most code changes approved, a few delayed
- We've "renovated" the National Housing Code!
June 2004 (Volume 9, Number 2)
March 2004 (Volume 9, Number 1)
- IRC frames model national security code for buildings
- National Building Code of Canada and National Fire Code of Canada now available on Special Edition CD-ROMs
December 2003 (Volume 8, Number 4)
- How public comment on technical changes to the national model code documents is being handled
- New Revisions to the User's Guide - NBC 1995, Structural Commentaries (Part 4) now available
- Training needs assessment for 2005 objective-based codes now complete
- National Building Code of Canada and National Fire Code of Canada now available on Special Edition CD-ROMs
September 2003 (Volume 8, Number 3)
June 2003 (Volume 8, Number 2)
- Public consultation on proposed technical changes to national codes
- National model codes committees need new members
- Updating referenced standards in the national codes
- New Revisions and Errata to Building Codes
March 2003 (Volume 8, Number 1)
December 2002 (Volume 7, Number 4)
- Technical inquiries for national model code documents
- Newsbrief - Training needs assessment to take place concurrently with public consultation on objective-based codes
- Public Consultation on Proposed Technical Changes to the National and Provincial/Territorial Building, Fire and Plumbing Codes
September 2002 (Volume 7, Number 3)
- Proposed technical changes for the next edition of the National Building Code
- Newsbrief - New construction codes Web site
- If you're in the business of designing or installing plumbing systems, then this new user's guide is for you!
June 2002 (Volume 7, Number 2)
- CCBFC makes decisions on the objectives of the national model codes
- Proposed technical changes for the new objective-based codes
- New Revisions and Errata to Building Codes Now Available
- We've "renovated" the National Housing Code!
Winter 2002 (Volume 7, Number 1)
- Updating the technical content of the national model codes
- National Construction Codes and Guides Special Edition CD-ROM now available
- New Revisions and Errata to the National Plumbing Code now available
Fall 2001 (Volume 6, Number 4)
- Special Changes to the National Building Code approved by the Commission
- Important Special Change - snow loads on arch roofs
Summer 2001 (Volume 6, Number 3)
- Choosing the best Part 9 advisory document
- Do you want to know how to prevent back-siphonage in buildings?
- Newsbrief - Public consultation on objective-based codes
Spring 2001 (Volume 6, Number 2)
- National or provincial/territorial code - which applies?
- New Revisions and Errata for National Building Code now available
Winter 2001 (Volume 6, Number 1)
Fall 2000 (Volume 5, Number 4)
- "Special Changes" to codes approved
- Industry involved in training and education for objective-based codes
- Newsbrief - Changes to NPC will harmonize venting requirements for plumbing systems in Canada
- Update on the national energy codes and related software
Summer 2000 (Volume 5, Number 3)
- Quebec adopts new Construction Code
- Further information on public review of national codes objectives
- Are you in the business of renovating buildings?
Spring 2000 (Volume 5, Number 2)
- Provincial and territorial deputy ministers support objective-based codes
- Public review of national codes objectives
Winter 2000 (Volume 5, Number 1)
- CCBFC proposes relocating NBC and NFC requirements
- Want to avoid building envelope problems?
- Revisions and Errata for National Codes now available
Fall 1999 (Volume 4, Number 4)
- Public consultation to review objectives of National Codes
- New codes development process means involving the provinces and territories at every step
Spring/Summer 1999 (Volume 4, Number 3)
- CCBFC approves special changes
- Change Pages for the NBC 1995 - Binder Version
- No more water, please! Consequences of over-watering concrete and efforts to resolve the issue
Winter 1999 (Volume 4, Number 2)
- NRC hosts meeting of provincial/territorial Deputy Ministers
- When will the new objective-based codes be available?
- National Housing Code of Canada 1998 and Illustrated Guide
- Newsbrief - What is the Commerical Building Incentive Program?
Fall 1998 (Volume 4, Number 1)
- Towards a better code development system for Canada
- Objective-based codes will facilitate the acceptance of alternative solutions
Summer 1998 (Volume 3, Number 4)
- Update on the move to objective-based codes
- New Alberta Building and Fire Codes Adopted!
- Alberta Codes will be available on CD-ROM
- Newsbrief - Codes standing committee proposes recognition of insulated wall panels in Code
- Errata and revisions to the National Building Code of Canada 1995
Spring 1998 (Volume 3, Number 3)
- Life-cycle costing at heart of Model National Energy Codes
- Newsbriefs - New Technical Advisor joins the Standing Committee on Structural Design / Users Guide to National Plumbing Code
Winter 1998 (Volume 3, Number 2)
- Task Group studies the building and fire codes development and review process
- CMHC publication helps identify ways to satisfy code requirements for housing ventilation
- Standing Committee on Structural Design seeks new member
Fall 1997 (Volume 3, Number 1)
Spring/Summer 1997 (Volume 2, Number 4)
- Report on the future of referenced standards available
- User's Guide to Part 3 of the NBC now available
Winter 1997 (Volume 2, Number 3)
- Clemmensen new chair of Codes Commission
- Adoption of the 1995 NBC
- Newsbrief: Update on objective-based codes
Fall 1996 (Volume 2, Number 2)
- User's Guide to Part 3 of the NBC available soon
- National Building Code of Canada
- National Housing Code and Illustrated Guide available in Spring 1997
- Energy Codes to be available early in 1997
Summer 1996 (Volume 2, Number 1)
- Objective-based codes move forward
- Recommendations on the scope of the National Fire Code
- New code user's guides from IRC now available
- Structural commentaries are in!
Spring 1996 (Volume 1, Number 4)
- Objective-based codes could stimulate innovation
- FiRECAM computer model helps make decisions
- Codes Commission releases strategic plan
- Candidates sought for CCBFC
Winter 1996 (Volume 1, Number 3)
- Head of Home Builders' sees National Building Code as part of industry's "intellectual infrastructure"
- 1995 National Building Code addresses mechanical ventilation of houses
- Get your copy of the 1995 National Construction Codes
- What happened to the NBC Supplement?
Fall 1995 (Volume 1, Number 2)
July 1995 (Volume 1, Number 1)
