New Construction Laws
New and upcoming construction laws, building codes and regulations across Canada, and what each change means for owners, buyers, contractors, trades, workers, suppliers and designers. Every entry links to the official source.
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Nova Scotia energy Tier 2 and building Tier 3 scheduled Nova Scotia · in 5 months
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2 changesNova Scotia energy Tier 2 and building Tier 3 scheduled
Comes into force Apr 1, 2027 · in 5 months
Under Nova Scotia's announced phase-in, Tier 2 of the energy code and Tier 3 of the building code are scheduled for April 1, 2027. Tier 3 of the energy code is scheduled…
Affects Owner Contractor Trade contractor Supplier Designer
Nova Scotia adopts 2020 national codes with phased tiers
In force since Apr 1, 2025
Nova Scotia adopted the 2020 national building, plumbing and energy codes starting April 1, 2025, at Tier 1 for both the building and energy codes. The building code's T…
Affects Contractor Trade contractor Designer
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