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Show everything →For designers in British Columbia (with federal changes): 4 already in force, 1 announced.
In force 4
These already apply. Each line says what it means for you.
- Small-scale multi-unit housing: Bill 25 widens zones that must allow 3–6 unitsDesign multiplexes to provincial policy-manual site standards instead of negotiating rezonings.
- Buy Canadian policy: Canadian steel, aluminum and wood on large federal constructionSpecifications for federal projects should allow for available Canadian-made steel, aluminum and wood products.
- Building Canada Act fast-tracks federal approvals for designated national interest projectsConditions in the single authorization document set the federal requirements that designs must meet.
- BC Building Code 2024 seismic and adaptable-dwelling rules take effectStructural engineers apply the 2020 NBC-based seismic hazard values. Architects plan 20% adaptable units in large buildings.
Announced 1
Passed or proposed, not in force yet. Dates can change. Each line says what it means for you.