2010 Codes Online Presentations

The Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes is pleased to introduce FREE online presentations on the 2010 National Model Construction Codes. These complimentary online presentations provide detailed overviews of major technical changes in the 2010 editions of the National Building Code of Canada (NBC), National Fire of Canada (NFC) and National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPC). Each presentation is approximately 30 minutes in length.

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1. Combustible Penetrations and Plenum Cables (NBC 2010, Parts 3 and 9)
   • Downloadable: PDF (714 KB), Zip (6.5 MB)
      
2. Dangerous Goods / Flammable and Combustible Liquids / Hazardous Activities (NFC 2010)
   • Relocation and Cross Referencing List of Changes to the 2010 NBC and NFC (PDF format, 33 KB)
   • Downloadable: PDF (1712 KB), Zip (8.6 MB)
      
3. Fire Alarms and Exit Signs (NBC 2010, Parts 3 and 9, and NFC 2010)
   • Downloadable: PDF (673 KB), (Zip (7.7 MB)
      
4. HVAC and Plumbing (NBC 2010, Part 6 and NPC)
   • Downloadable: PDF (496 KB), Zip (4.6 MB)
      
5. Lateral Load Resistance (NBC 2010, Part 9)
   • Downloadable: PDF (1123 KB), Zip (9.8 MB)
      
6. Other Part 9 Changes (NBC 2010, Part 9)
   • Downloadable: PDF (559 KB), Zip (6.5 MB)
      
7. Radon(NBC 2010, Parts 5, 6 and 9)
   • Downloadable: PDF (747 KB), Zip (8.0 MB)
      
8. Residential Care (NBC 2010, Part 3)
   • Downloadable: PDF (556 KB), Zip (7.5 MB)
      
9. Secondary Suites (NBC 2010, Part 9)
   • Downloadable: PDF (927 KB), Zip (7.0 MB)
      
10. Spatial Separations (NBC 2010, Parts 3 and 9)
    • Downloadable: PDF (690 KB), Zip (7.4 MB)
       
11. Stairs, Ramps, Handrails and Guards (NBC 2010, Parts 3 and 9)
    • Downloadable: PDF (655 KB), Zip (7.1 MB) 
       
12. Structural Loads (NBC 2010, Parts 4 and 5)
    • Downloadable: PDF (959 KB), Zip (7.8 MB)
       
13. Windows, Doors, Skylights and Sealants (NBC 2010, Parts 5 and 9)
    • Downloadable: PDF (547 KB), Zip (8.7 MB)