2005 NBC The 2005 National Building Code (NBC) is available for purchase through NRC's Virtual Store (printed, CD-ROM and online formats). Here are some of the new features: Over 800 technical changes in the 2005 NBC New information, namely the objectives and functional statements, designed to improve clarity and consistency in the application of the codes' requirements A new organizational layout. The Code comprises three divisions: Divisions A, B and C

For an overview of the new features in the 2005 NBC, please refer to the document 2005 National Construction Codes (PDF)

Printed Formats

Printed versions of the 2005 NBC are available in two practical formats:

• A binder version (8.5 x 11 in.)
• A soft-cover version (8.5 x 11 in.)

The 2005 NBC is offered in two volumes:

• Volume 1 - Divisions A, B and C, and
• Volume 2 - Appendices to the NBC

CD-ROM and Online Formats

The electronic version of the 2005 NBC, complete with the objectives and functional statements, is available on the 2005 National Construction Codes and Guides CD-ROM. It is also available through a Web-based subscription service. Supplementary information is included, namely the application statements (detailed statements on what the provisions apply to) and intent statements (detailed statements on the specific intent of the provisions).

The application and intent statements are also available separately on the CD-ROM in the User’s Guide – NBC 2005, Application and Intent Statements.

Codes Development

The National Building Code of Canada 1995 and the National Building Code of Canada 2005 apply to the construction of buildings, including extensions, substantial alterations, buildings undergoing a change of occupancy, and upgrading of buildings to remove an unacceptable hazard.

The NBC is prepared by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes and is published by the National Research Council of Canada. The first edition was published in 1941. The 2005 NBC is in an objective-based code format.

All requirements in the 2005 NBC are linked to one or more of the following four top-level objectives:

• Safety
  
• Health
  
• Accessibility
  
• Fire and Structural Protection of Buildings

Under Canada's Constitution Act, building regulation is the responsibility of provincial and territorial governments. The NBC is in the form of a model code to permit adoption by the appropriate authority. Most provinces and territories adopt or adapt the model NBC and enforce its requirements.

Introduction to Objective-Based Codes

• Module 1 Introduction to the Course
• Module 2 Organization of the 2005 Code
• Module 3 Applying the Code Using Division B
• Module 4 Intent Statements
• Module 5 Application Statements
• Module 6 History of Objective-Based Codes
• Module 7 Introduction to Alternative Solutions

Technical Changes in the 2005 National Construction Codes

Seminars:

• National Building Code 2005 - Parts 9 and 3 (Day 1) [PDF, 12.1Mb]
• National Fire Code, National Plumbing Code and National Building Code 2005 (Parts 4, 5 and 6) (Day 2) [PDF, 13.0Mb]

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Published: 2009-06-30	Important Notices