Division B
Acceptable Solutions
Part 1 — General
Section 1.3. Referenced Documents and Organizations
1.3.1. Referenced Documents
1.3.1.1. Effective Date
1) Unless otherwise specified herein, the documents referenced in this Code shall
include all amendments, revisions, reaffirmations, reapprovals, addenda and
supplements effective to 30 September 2009.
1.3.1.2. Applicable Editions
1) Where documents are referenced in this Code, they shall be the editions designated
in Table 1.3.1.2. (See Appendix A.)
Table 1.3.1.2. Documents Referenced in the Book I (General) of the British Columbia Building Code 2012 Forming part of Sentence 1.3.1.2.(1) | |||
Issuing Agency | Document Number(1) | Title of Document(2) | Code Reference |
AAMA | 1304-02 | Voluntary Specification for Forced Entry Resistance of Side-Hinged Door Systems | 9.7.5.2.(2) |
AHAM | ANSI/AHAM RAC-1-1982 | Room Air Conditioners | Table 9.36.3.10. |
AHRI | ANSI/AHRI 210/240-2008 | Performance Rating of Unitary Air-Conditioning and Air-Source Heat Pump Equipment | Table 9.36.3.10. |
AHRI | ANSI/AHRI 1060-2005 | Performance Rating of Air-to-Air Exchangers for Energy Recovery Ventilation | 9.36.3.8.(4) |
AHRI | BTS-2000 | Efficiency of Commercial Space Heating Boilers | Table 9.36.3.10. |
AISI | S201-07 | North American Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing - Product Data | 9.24.1.2.(1) |
ANSI | A208.1-2009 | Particleboard | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.15.2.(3) 9.29.9.1.(1) 9.30.2.2.(1) |
ANSI/CSA | ANSI Z21.10.3-2004/CSA 4.3-04 | Gas Water Heaters – Volume III, Storage Water Heaters With Input Ratings Above 75,000 Btu Per Hour, Circulating and Instantaneous | Table 9.36.4.2.> |
ANSI/CSA | ANSI Z21.56-2006/CSA 4.7-2006 | Gas-Fired Pool Heaters | Table 9.36.4.2. |
ANSI/CSA | ANSI Z83.8-2006/CSA 2.6-2006 | Gas Unit Heaters, Gas Packaged Heaters, Gas Utility Heaters and Gas-Fired Duct Furnaces | Table 9.36.3.10. |
ANSI/ ASHRAE |
62-2001 | Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality (except Addendum n) | 6.2.2.1.(2) |
ANSI/ ASHRAE/ IESNA |
90.1-2010 | Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings | 10.2.2.1.(1)(a) |
ASHRAE | ANSI/ASHRAE 103-2007 | Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of Residential Central Furnaces and Boilers | Table 9.36.3.10. |
ASHRAE | ANSI/ASHRAE 140-2007 | Evaluation of Building Energy Analysis Computer Programs | 9.36.5.4.(8) |
ASME | B18.6.1-1981 | Wood Screws (Inch Series) | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.3.1.(3) |
ASME/CSA | ASME A17.1-2010/CSA B44-10 | Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators | 3.2.6.7.(2) 3.2.5.1.(3) 3.5.4.2.(1) 3.8.3.10.(1) Table 4.1.5.11. |
ASTM | A 123/A 123M-09 | Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel Products | Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.20.16.1. |
ASTM | A 153/A 153M-09 | Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware | Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.20.16.1. |
ASTM | A 252-10 | Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles | 4.2.3.8.(1) |
ASTM | A 283/A 283M-03 | Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates | 4.2.3.8.(1) |
ASTM | A 653/A 653M-11 | Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.3.3.2.(1) |
ASTM | A 792/A 792M-10 | Steel Sheet, 55% Aluminum-Zinc Alloy-Coated by the Hot-Dip Process | 9.3.3.2.(1) |
ASTM | A 1008/A 1008M-11 | Steel, Sheet, Cold-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, Solution Hardened, and Bake Hardenable | 4.2.3.8.(1) |
ASTM | A 1011/A 1011M-10 | Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength | 4.2.3.8.(1) |
ASTM | C 4-04 | Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
ASTM | C 27-98 | Classification of Fireclay and High-Alumina Refractory Brick | 9.21.3.4.(1) |
ASTM | C 73-10 | Calcium Silicate Brick (Sand-Lime Brick) | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
ASTM | C 126-11 | Ceramic Glazed Structural Clay Facing Tile, Facing Brick, and Solid Masonry Units | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
ASTM | C 177-10 | Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus | 9.36.2.2.(1) |
ASTM | C 212-10 | Structural Clay Facing Tile | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
ASTM | C 260/C 260M-10a | Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete | 9.3.1.8.(1) |
ASTM | C 411-11 | Hot-Surface Performance of High-Temperature Thermal Insulation | 3.6.5.4.(4) 3.6.5.5.(1) 9.33.6.4.(4) 9.33.8.2.(2) |
ASTM | C 412M-11 | Concrete Drain Tile (Metric) | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
ASTM | C 444M-03 | Perforated Concrete Pipe (Metric) | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
ASTM | C 494/C 494M-11 | Chemical Admixtures for Concrete | 9.3.1.8.(1) |
ASTM | C 518-10 | Steady-State Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Heat Flow Meter Apparatus | 9.36.2.2.(1) |
ASTM | C 553-11 | Mineral Fiber Blanket Thermal Insulation for Commercial and Industrial Applications | Table 5.10.1.1. |
ASTM | C 612-10 | Mineral Fiber Block and Board Thermal Insulation | Table 5.10.1.1. |
ASTM | C 700-11 | Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
ASTM | C 834-10 | Latex Sealants | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.4.2.(2) |
ASTM | C 920-11 | Elastomeric Joint Sealants | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.4.2.(2) |
ASTM | C 954-11 | Steel Drill Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Steel Studs from 0.033 in. (0.84 mm) to 0.112 in. (2.84 mm) in Thickness | 9.24.1.4.(1) |
ASTM | C 991-08e1 | Flexible Fibrous Glass Insulation for Metal Buildings | Table 5.10.1.1. |
ASTM | C 1002-07 | Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for the Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.24.1.4.(1) 9.29.5.7.(1) |
ASTM | C 1177/C 1177M-08 | Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing | Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.23.17.2.A |
ASTM | C 1178/C 1178M-11 | Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.29.5.2.(1) |
ASTM | C 1184-05 | Structural Silicone Sealants | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.4.2.(2) |
ASTM | C 1311-10 | Solvent Release Sealants | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.4.2.(2) |
ASTM | C 1330-02 | Cylindrical Sealant Backing for Use with Cold Liquid Applied Sealants | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.4.2.(3) |
ASTM | C 1363-05 | Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus | 9.36.2.2.(4) |
ASTM | C 1396/C 1396M-11 | Gypsum Board | 3.1.5.12.(4) Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.29.5.2.(1) Table 9.29.5.3. |
ASTM | D 323-08 | Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (Reid Method) | 1.4.1.2.(1)(3) |
ASTM | D 2178-04 | Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing | Table 5.10.1.1. |
ASTM | D 2898-10 | Accelerated Weathering of Fire-Retardant-Treated Wood for Fire Testing | 3.1.5.5.(5) 3.1.5.21.(1) 3.2.2.50.(3) 3.2.3.7.(4) 9.10.14.5.(3) 9.10.15.5.(3) |
ASTM | E 90-04 | Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements | 5.9.1.1.(1) 9.11.1.1.(1) |
ASTM | E 96/E 96M-10 | Water Vapor Transmission of Materials | 5.5.1.2.(3) 9.25.4.2.(1) 9.25.5.1.(1) 9.30.1.2.(1) |
ASTM | E 336-05 | Measurement of Airborne Sound Attenuation between Rooms in Buildings | 5.9.1.1.(1) 9.11.1.1.(1) |
ASTM | E 413-04 | Classification for Rating Sound Insulation | 5.9.1.1.(1) 9.11.1.1.(1) |
ASTM | E 779-10 | Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan Pressurization | 9.36.6.5.(1) 10.2.3.5.(1) |
ASTM | E 1300-04e1 | Standard Practice for Determining Load Resistance of Glass in Buildings | 4.3.6.1.(1) 9.6.1.3.(1) |
ASTM | E 2190-10 | Insulating Glass Unit Performance and Evaluation | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) |
ASTM | E 2357-11 | Determining Air Leakage of Air Barrier Assemblies | 9.36.2.9.(1) |
ASTM | F 842-04 | Standard Test Methods for Measuring the Forced Entry Resistance of Sliding Door Assemblies, Excluding Glazing Impact | 9.7.5.1.(3) |
ASTM | F 1667-05 | Driven Fasteners: Nails, Spikes, and Staples | 9.23.3.1.(1) 9.26.2.2.(1) 9.29.5.6.(1) |
AWPA | M4-11 | Care of Preservative-Treated Wood Products | 4.2.3.2.(2) Table 5.10.1.1. |
BC | B.C. Reg. 263/2012 | British Columbia Fire Code 2012 | 1.1.1.1.(1)(3) 1.1.4.1.(1) 1.4.1.2.(1)(3) 2.1.1.2.(4)(3) 3.1.13.1.(1) 3.2.3.21.(1) 3.2.4.6.(1) 3.2.5.16.(1) 3.3.1.2.(1) 3.3.1.10.(1) 3.3.2.3.(1) 3.3.2.15.(1) 3.3.4.3.(4) 3.3.5.2.(1) 3.3.6.1.(1) 3.3.6.3.(1) 3.3.6.3.(2) 3.3.6.4.(1) 3.3.6.4.(2) 3.3.6.6.(1) 6.2.2.6.(1) 6.2.12.2.(3) 6.2.12.3.(1) 6.2.12.4.(1) 8.1.1.1.(3) 8.1.1.3.(1) 9.10.1.2.(1) 9.10.20.4.(1) 9.10.21.8.(1) |
BC | B.C. Reg. 264/2012 | Book II (Plumbing Systems) of the British Columbia Building Code 2012 | 2.1.1.2.(4)(3) 5.6.2.2.(2) 7.1.2.1.(1) 9.31.6.2.(1) |
BC | R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 17 | Architects Act | 1.4.1.2.(1)(3) |
BC | B.C. Reg. 100/2004 | Electrical Safety Regulation | 3.3.6.2.(4) 3.6.1.2.(1) 3.6.2.1.(6) 3.6.2.7.(1) 6.2.1.4.(1) 9.31.6.2.(2) 9.33.5.2.(1) 9.34.1.1.(1) |
BC | B.C. Reg. 101/2004 | Elevating Devices Safety Regulation | 3.5.2.1.(1) 3.5.2.1.(2) |
BC | R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 116 | Engineers and Geoscientists Act | 1.4.1.2.(1)(3) |
BC | B.C. Reg. 103/2004 | Gas Safety Regulation | 6.2.1.4.(1) 9.10.22.1.(1) 9.31.6.2.(2) 9.33.5.2.(1) |
BC | R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 323 | Local Government Act | 2.2.1.1.(1)(4) |
BC | R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 293 | Mines Act | 1.4.1.2.(1)(3) |
BC | S.B.C. 2003, c. 39 | Safety Standards Act | 6.2.1.4.(1) 6.2.1.4.(2) 9.31.6.2.(2) 9.33.5.2.(1) 9.33.5.2.(2) |
BC | B.C. Reg. 104/2004 | Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation | 6.2.1.4.(1) 9.31.6.2.(2) 9.33.5.2.(1) |
BNQ | BNQ 3624-115/2007 | Polyethylene (PE) Pipe and Fittings – Flexible Pipes for Drainage – Characteristics and Test Methods | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
CCBFC | NRCC 38732 | National Farm Building Code of Canada 1995 | 1.1.1.1.(4)(3) |
CCBFC | NRCC 54435-2011 | National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings | 9.36.1.3.(1) 9.36.1.3.(4) 9.36.3.1.(2) 9.36.4.1.(2) 10.2.2.1.(1) 10.2.3.4.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-1.501-M89 | Method for Permeance of Coated Wallboard | 5.5.1.2.(2) 9.25.4.2.(5) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-7.2-94 | Adjustable Steel Columns | 9.17.3.4.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-10.3-92 | Air Setting Refractory Mortar | 9.21.3.4.(2) 9.21.3.9.(1) 9.22.2.2.(2) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-11.3-M87 | Hardboard | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.9.1.(2) 9.29.7.1.(1) 9.30.2.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-11.5-M87 | Hardboard, Precoated, Factory Finished, for Exterior Cladding | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.9.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.1-M90 | Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass | 3.3.1.19.(2) 3.4.6.15.(1) 3.4.6.15.(3) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) 9.6.1.4.(1) 9.8.8.7.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.2-M91 | Flat, Clear Sheet Glass | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.3-M91 | Flat, Clear Float Glass | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.4-M91 | Heat Absorbing Glass | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.8-97 | Insulating Glass Units | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.10-M76 | Glass, Light and Heat Reflecting | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.11-M90 | Wired Safety Glass | 3.3.1.19.(2) 3.4.6.15.(1) 3.4.6.15.(3) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.6.1.2.(1) 9.6.1.4.(1) 9.8.8.7.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-12.20-M89 | Structural Design of Glass for Buildings | 4.3.6.1.(1) 9.6.1.3.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-19.22-M89 | Mildew-Resistant Sealing Compound for Tubs and Tiles | 9.29.10.5.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-34.22-94 | Asbestos-Cement Drain Pipe | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.1-M89 | Chemical Emulsifier Type, Emulsified Asphalt for Dampproofing | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.2-M88 | Emulsified Asphalt, Mineral-Colloid Type, Unfilled, for Dampproofing and Waterproofing and for Roof Coatings | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.2.(1) 9.13.3.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.3-M89 | Application of Emulsified Asphalts for Dampproofing or Waterproofing | 5.8.2.3.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.3.(1) 9.13.3.3.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.4-M89 | Fibrated, Cutback Asphalt, Lap Cement for Asphalt Roofing | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.5-M89 | Cutback Asphalt Plastic, Cement | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-6Ma-1983 | Asphalt, Cutback, Unfilled, for Dampproofing | 5.8.2.2.(6) 5.8.2.2.(7) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.8-M88 | Asphalt, Cutback, Filled, for Roof Coating | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-9Ma-1983 | Primer, Asphalt, Unfilled, for Asphalt Roofing, Dampproofing and Waterproofing | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-12Ma-1984 | Application of Unfilled Cutback Asphalt for Dampproofing | 5.8.2.3.(2) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.3.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.16-M89 | Filled, Cutback Asphalt for Dampproofing and Waterproofing | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.2.(1) 9.13.3.2.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-18Ma-1985 | Tar, Cutback, Unfilled, for Dampproofing | 5.8.2.2.(6) 5.8.2.2.(7) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.2.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-21M-1985 | Tar, Cutback, Fibrated, for Roof Coating | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.22-M89 | Application of Unfilled, Cutback Tar Foundation Coating for Dampproofing | 5.8.2.3.(2) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.3.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-36M-1976 | Application of Filled Cutback Asphalts for Dampproofing and Waterproofing | 5.8.2.3.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. |
CGSB | 37-GP-37M-1977 | Application of Hot Asphalt for Dampproofing or Waterproofing | 5.8.2.3.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.50-M89 | Hot-Applied, Rubberized Asphalt for Roofing and Waterproofing | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.51-M90 | Application for Hot-Applied Rubberized Asphalt for Roofing and Waterproofing | 5.6.1.2.(1) 5.8.2.3.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.15.1.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-52M-1984 | Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane, Sheet Applied, Elastomeric | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-37.54-95 | Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-55M-1979 | Application of Sheet Applied Flexible Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing Membrane | 5.6.1.2.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.16.1.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-56M-1985 | Membrane, Modified, Bituminous, Prefabricated, and Reinforced for Roofing | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | 37-GP-64M-1977 | Mat Reinforcing, Fibrous Glass, for Membrane Waterproofing Systems and Built-Up Roofing | Table 5.10.1.1. |
CGSB | 41-GP-6M-1983 | Sheets, Thermosetting Polyester Plastics, Glass Fiber Reinforced | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-41.24-95 | Rigid Vinyl Siding, Soffits and Fascia | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.12.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-51.25-M87 | Thermal Insulation, Phenolic, Faced | Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.25.2.2.(1) |
CGSB | 51-GP-27M-1979 | Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Loose Fill | 9.25.2.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-51.32-M77 | Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.13.9.(1) 9.26.2.1.(1) 9.27.3.2.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-51.33-M89 | Vapour Barrier Sheet, Excluding Polyethylene, for Use in Building Construction | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.25.4.2.(4) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-51.34-M86 | Vapour Barrier, Polyethylene Sheet for Use in Building Construction | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.2.(1) 9.18.6.2.(1) 9.25.3.2.(2) 9.25.3.6.(1) 9.25.4.2.(3) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-82.6-M86 | Doors, Mirrored Glass, Sliding or Folding, Wardrobe | 9.6.1.2.(2) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-93.1-M85 | Sheet, Aluminum Alloy, Prefinished, Residential | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.11.1.(4) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-93.2-M91 | Prefinished Aluminum Siding, Soffits, and Fascia, for Residential Use | 3.2.3.6.(4) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.10.14.5.(8) 9.10.14.5.(11) 9.10.15.5.(7) 9.10.15.5.(10) 9.27.11.1.(3) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-93.3-M91 | Prefinished Galvanized and Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Steel Sheet for Residential Use | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.11.1.(2) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB-93.4-92 | Galvanized Steel and Aluminum-Zinc Alloy Coated Steel Siding, Soffits and Fascia, Prefinished, Residential | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.11.1.(1) |
CGSB | CAN/CGSB 149.10-M86 | Determination of the Airtightness of Building Envelopes by the Fan Depressurization Method | 9.36.5.10.(11) 9.36.6.5.(1) |
CoV | 2017 | City of Vancouver Energy Modelling Guidelines | 10.2.3.4.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-6.19-01 | Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices | 6.2.4.1.(2) 9.32.4.2.(2) 9.32.4.2.(3) |
CSA | A23.1-09 | Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction | 4.2.3.6.(1) 4.2.3.9.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.3.1.1.(1) 9.3.1.1.(4) 9.3.1.3.(1) 9.3.1.4.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A23.3-04 | Design of Concrete Structures | Table 4.1.8.9. 4.3.3.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A82.1-M87 | Burned Clay Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or Shale) | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
CSA | A82.4-M1978 | Structural Clay Load-Bearing Wall Tile | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
CSA | A82.5-M1978 | Structural Clay Non-Load-Bearing Tile | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN3-A82.8-M78 | Hollow Clay Brick | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A82.27-M91 | Gypsum Board | 3.1.5.12.(4) Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.29.5.2.(1) |
CSA | A82.30-M1980 | Interior Furring, Lathing and Gypsum Plastering | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.29.4.1.(1) |
CSA | A82.31-M1980 | Gypsum Board Application | 3.2.3.6.(4) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.10.12.4.(3) 9.10.14.5.(8) 9.10.14.5.(11) 9.10.15.5.(7) 9.10.15.5.(10) 9.29.5.1.(2) |
CSA | CAN3-A93-M82 | Natural Airflow Ventilators for Buildings | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.19.1.2.(5) |
CSA | A123.1-05/A123.5-05 | Asphalt Shingles Made From Organic Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules/Asphalt Shingles Made From Glass Felt and Surfaced with Mineral Granules | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A123.2-03 | Asphalt-Coated Roofing Sheets | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CSA | A123.3-05 | Asphalt Saturated Organic Roofing Felt | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A123.4-04 | Asphalt for Constructing Built-Up Roof Coverings and Waterproofing Systems | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.13.2.2.(1) 9.13.3.2.(1) 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CSA | A123.17-05 | Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN3-A123.51-M85 | Asphalt Shingle Application on Roof Slopes 1:3 and Steeper | 5.6.1.2.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.1.2.(1) |
CSA | CAN3-A123.52-M85 | Asphalt Shingle Application on Roof Slopes 1:6 to Less Than 1:3 | 5.6.1.2.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.1.2.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A165.1-04 | Concrete Block Masonry Units | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.15.2.2.(1) 9.17.5.1.(1) 9.20.2.1.(1) 9.20.2.6.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A165.2-04 | Concrete Brick Masonry Units | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A165.3-04 | Prefaced Concrete Masonry Units | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN3-A165.4-M85 | Autoclaved Cellular Units | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.20.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A179-04 | Mortar and Grout for Unit Masonry | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.15.2.2.(3) 9.20.3.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A220 Series-06 | Concrete Roof Tiles | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) 9.26.17.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A324-M88 | Clay Flue Liners | 9.21.3.3.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A371-04 | Masonry Construction for Buildings | 5.6.1.2.(2) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.15.2.2.(3) 9.20.3.2.(7) 9.20.15.2.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A405-M87 | Design and Construction of Masonry Chimneys and Fireplaces | 9.21.3.5.(1) 9.22.1.4.(1) 9.22.5.2.(2) |
CSA | AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-08 | NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights | 5.10.2.2.(1) 9.7.4.2.(1) 9.7.4.2.(2) 9.7.5.3.(1) 9.36.2.9.(3) |
CSA | A440.2-09/A440.3-09 | Fenestration Energy Performance/User Guide to CSA A440.2-09, Fenestration Energy Performance | 9.36.2.2.(3) |
CSA | A440S1-09 | Canadian Supplement to AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS – North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for Windows, Doors, and Skylights, as updated by Update No. 1 (July 2013) | 5.10.2.2.(1) 5.10.2.2.(3) 9.7.4.2.(1) 9.7.4.3.(1) 9.7.4.3.(2) 9.36.2.9.(3) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A660-10 | Certification of Manufacturers of Steel Building Systems | 4.3.4.3.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-A3001-08 | Cementitious Materials for Use in Concrete | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.3.1.2.(1) 9.28.2.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-B72-M87 | Installation Code for Lightning Protection Systems | 6.3.1.4.(1) |
CSA | B111-1974 | Wire Nails, Spikes and Staples | 9.23.3.1.(1) 9.26.2.2.(1) 9.29.5.6.(1) |
CSA | B139-04 | Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment | 6.2.1.4.(1) 9.31.6.2.(2) 9.33.5.2.(1) |
CSA | B140.12-03 | Oil-Burning Equipment: Service Water Heaters for Domestic Hot Water, Space Heating, and Swimming Pools | Table 9.36.4.2. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-B182.1-11 | Plastic Drain and Sewer Pipe and Pipe Fittings | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-B211-00 | Energy Efficiency of Oil-Fired Storage Tank Water Heaters | Table 9.36.4.2. |
CSA | B212-00 | Energy Utilization Efficiencies of Oil-Fired Furnaces and Boilers | 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-B214-12 | Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems | 6.2.1.1.(1) 9.33.4.2.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-B355-09 | Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities | 3.8.3.10.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-B365-01 | Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment | 6.2.1.4.(1) 6.2.1.4.(2) 9.22.10.2.(1) 9.31.6.2.(2) 9.33.5.2.(1) 9.33.5.2.(2) 9.33.5.3.(1) |
CSA | B415.1-10 | Solid-Fuel-Burning Heating Appliances | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | C22.1-09 | Canadian Electrical Code, Part I | 3.3.6.2.(4) 3.6.1.2.(1) 3.6.2.1.(6) 3.6.2.7.(1) 6.2.1.4.(1) 9.31.6.2.(2) 9.33.5.2.(1) 9.34.1.1.(1) |
CSA | C22.2 No. 0.3-09 | Test Methods for Electrical Wires and Cables | 3.1.4.3.(1) 3.1.4.3.(2) 3.1.5.18.(1) 3.1.5.18.(3) 9.34.1.5.(1) |
CSA | C22.2 No. 141-10 | Emergency Lighting Equipment | 3.2.7.4.(2) 3.4.5.1.(3) 9.9.11.3.(3) 9.9.12.3.(7) |
CSA | C22.2 No. 211.0-03 | General Requirements and Methods of Testing for Nonmetallic Conduit | 3.1.5.20.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 262-04 | Optical Fiber Cable and Communication Cable Raceway Systems | 3.1.5.20.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C191-04 | Performance of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters for Domestic Hot Water Service | Table 9.36.4.2. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C260-M90 | Rating the Performance of Residential Mechanical Ventilating Equipment | 9.32.3.5.(2) 9.32.3.5.(5) 9.32.3.6.(2) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C282-09 | Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings | 3.2.7.5.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C368.1-M90 | Performance Standard for Room Air Conditioners | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C439-09 | Rating the Performance of Heat/Energy-Recovery Ventilators | 9.36.3.8.(4) 9.36.3.9.(3) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C448 Series-02 | Design and Installation of Earth Energy Systems | 9.33.5.2.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C656-05 | Split-System and Single-Package Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C745-03 | Energy Efficiency of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters and Heat Pump Water Heaters | Table 9.36.4.2. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C746-06 | Rating Large and Single Packaged Vertical Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | C748-94 | Direct-Expansion (DX) Ground-Source Heat Pumps | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C749-07 | Performance of Dehumidifiers | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C828-06 | Thermostats Used with Individual Room Electric Space Heating Devices | 9.36.3.6.(3) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C13256-1-01 | Water-Source Heat Pumps - Testing and Rating for Performance - Part 1: Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps (Adopted ISO 13256-1:1998, with Canadian Deviations) | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-C13256-2-01 | Water-Source Heat Pumps - Testing and Rating for Performance - Part 2: Water-to-Water and Brine-to-Water Heat Pumps (Adopted ISO 13256-2:1998, with Canadian Deviations) | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | F280-12 | Determining the Required Capacity of Residential Space Heating and Cooling Appliances | 9.33.5.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-F326-M91 | Residential Mechanical Ventilation Systems | 9.32.3.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-G30.18-09 | Carbon Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement | 9.3.1.1.(4) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-G40.21-04 | General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality Steel | 4.2.3.8.(1) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.4.3.(2) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-G401-07 | Corrugated Steel Pipe Products | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.14.3.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-O80 Series-08 | Wood Preservation | 3.1.4.5.(1) 4.2.3.2.(1) 4.2.3.2.(2) Table 5.10.1.1. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-O80.1-08 | Specification of Treated Wood | 9.3.2.9.(5) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-O80.2-08 | Processing and Treatment | 4.2.3.2.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-O80.3-08 | Preservative Formulations | 4.2.3.2.(1) |
CSA | O80.15-97 | Preservative Treatment of Wood for Building Foundation Systems, Basements, and Crawl Spaces by Pressure Processes | 4.2.3.2.(1) |
CSA | O86-09 | Engineering Design in Wood | Table 4.1.8.9. 4.3.1.1.(1) |
CSA | O115-M1982 | Hardwood and Decorative Plywood | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.27.8.1.(1) 9.30.2.2.(1) |
CSA | O118.1-08 | Western Red Cedar Shakes and Shingles | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) 9.27.7.1.(1) |
CSA | O118.2-08 | Eastern White Cedar Shingles | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.26.2.1.(1) 9.27.7.1.(1) |
CSA | O121-08 | Douglas Fir Plywood | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.15.2.(1) 9.23.16.2.(1) Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.27.8.1.(1) 9.30.2.2.(1) Table A-13 Table A-14 Table A-15 |
CSA | CAN/CSA-O122-06 | Structural Glued-Laminated Timber | Table A-11 Table A-16 |
CSA | CAN/CSA-O132.2 Series-90 | Wood Flush Doors | 9.7.4.3.(4) |
CSA | O141-05 | Softwood Lumber | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.3.2.6.(1) |
CSA | O151-09 | Canadian Softwood Plywood | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.15.2.(1) 9.23.16.2.(1) Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.27.8.1.(1) 9.30.2.2.(1) Table A-13 Table A-14 Table A-15 |
CSA | O153- | Poplar Plywood | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.15.2.(1) 9.23.16.2.(1) Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.27.8.1.(1) 9.30.2.2.(1) |
CSA | O177-06 | Qualification Code for Manufacturers of Structural Glued-Laminated Timber | 4.3.1.2.(1) Table A-11 Table A-16 |
CSA | CAN/CSA-O325-07 | Construction Sheathing | Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.23.13.6. 9.23.15.2.(1) 9.23.15.4.(2) Table 9.23.15.5.B 9.23.16.2.(1) 9.23.16.3.(2) Table 9.23.16.7.B Table 9.23.17.2.B 9.29.9.1.(2) 9.29.9.2.(5) Table A-13 Table A-14 Table A-15 |
CSA | O437.0-93 | OSB and Waferboard | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.15.2.(1) 9.23.15.4.(2) 9.23.16.2.(1) 9.23.16.3.(2) Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.27.10.1.(1) 9.29.9.1.(2) 9.30.2.2.(1) Table A-13 Table A-14 Table A-15 |
CSA | CAN/CSA-P.2-07 | Measuring the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of Residential Gas-Fired Furnaces and Boilers | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-P.3-04 | Measuring Energy Consumption and Determining Efficiencies of Gas-Fired Storage Water Heaters | Table 9.36.4.2. |
CSA | P.6-09 | Measuring Thermal Efficiency of Gas-Fired Pool Heaters | Table 9.36.4.2. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-P.7-10 | Measuring Energy Loss of Gas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters | Table 9.36.4.2. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-P.8-09 | Thermal Efficiencies of Industrial and Commercial Gas-Fired Package Furnaces | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | CAN/CSA-P.9-11 | Performance of Combined Space and Water Heating Systems (Combos) | Table 9.36.3.10. 9.36.3.10.(3) Table 9.36.4.2. Table 9.36.5.15.C |
CSA | P.10-07 | Performance of Integrated Mechanical Systems for Residential Heating and Ventilation | 9.36.3.9.(2) Table 9.36.3.10. Table 9.36.4.2. Table 9.36.5.15.C |
CSA | CAN/CSA-P.11-07 | Measuring Efficiency and Energy Consumption of Gas-Fired Unit Heaters | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CSA | S16-09 | Design of Steel Structures | Table 4.1.8.9. 4.3.4.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-S136-07 | North American Specification for the Design of Cold-Formed Steel Structural Members (using the Appendix B provisions applicable to Canada) | Table 4.1.8.9. 4.3.4.2.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-S157 -05/S157.1-05 | Strength Design in Aluminum/Commentary on CSA S157-05, Strength Design in Aluminum | 4.3.5.1.(1) |
CSA | S269.1-1975 | Falsework for Construction Purposes | 4.1.1.3.(4) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-S269.2-M87 | Access Scaffolding for Construction Purposes | 4.1.1.3.(4) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-S269.3-M92 | Concrete Formwork | 4.1.1.3.(4) |
CSA | S304.1-04 | Design of Masonry Structures | Table 4.1.8.9. 4.3.2.1.(1) |
CSA | S307- | Load Test Procedure for Wood Roof Trusses for Houses and Small Buildings | 9.23.14.11.(5) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-S350-M | Code of Practice for Safety in Demolition of Structures | 8.1.1.3. |
CSA | S367-09 | Air-, Cable-, and Frame-Supported Membrane Structures | 4.4.1.1.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-S406-92 | Construction of Preserved Wood Foundations | 9.15.2.4.(1) 9.16.5.1.(1) |
CSA | S413-07 | Parking Structures | 4.4.2.1.(1) |
CSA | Z32-09 | Electrical Safety and Essential Electrical Systems in Health Care Facilities | 3.2.7.3.(4) 3.2.7.6.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-Z240 MH Series | Mobile Homes | 1.1.1.1.(2) |
CSA | Z240.2.1-09 | Structural Requirements for Manufactured Homes | 9.12.2.2.(6) 9.15.1.3.(1) |
CSA | Z240.10.1-08 | Site Preparation, Foundation, and Anchorage of Manufactured Homes | 9.15.1.3.(1) 9.23.6.3.(1) |
CSA | CAN/CSA-Z317.2-01 | Special Requirements for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Health Care Facilities | 6.2.1.1.(1) |
CSA | Z662-11/Z662.1-11 | Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems/Commentary on CSA Z662-11 | 3.2.3.22.(1) |
CSA | Z7396.1-09 | Medical Gas Pipeline Systems – Part 1: Pipelines for Medical Gases and Vacuum | 3.7.3.1.(1) |
CTI | 201(04) | Certification of Water-Cooling Tower Thermal Performance | Table 9.36.3.10. |
CWC | 2009 | Engineering Guide for Wood Frame Construction | 9.4.1.1.(1) 9.23.13.1.(2) 9.23.13.2.(2) 9.23.13.3.(2) |
DOE | 10 CFR, Part 430-2011 | Energy, Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products | Table 9.36.4.2. |
DOE | 10 CFR, Part 431-2011 | Energy, Energy Efficiency Program for Certain Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Table 9.36.4.2. |
EPA | 40 CFR, Part 60-2008 | Protection of Environment, Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources | Table 9.36.3.10. |
EPA | 625/R-92/016 (1994) | Radon Prevention in the Design and Construction of Schools and Other Large Buildings | 6.2.1.1.(1) |
HVI | HVI Publication 915-2009 | Loudness Testing and Rating Procedure | 9.32.3.5.(5) |
HVI | HVI Publication 916-2009 | Airflow Test Procedure | 9.32.3.5.(2) 9.32.3.6.(2) |
ICC | 400-2007 | Design and Construction of Log Structures | 9.36.2.2.(5) |
ISO | 3864-1:2002 | Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Part 1: Design principles for safety signs in workplaces and public areas | 3.4.5.1.(2) 9.9.11.3.(2) |
ISO | 7010:2003 | Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Safety signs used in workplaces and public areas | 3.4.5.1.(2) 9.9.11.3.(2) |
ISO | 8201:1987(E) | Acoustics – Audible emergency evacuation signal | 3.2.4.19.(2) |
NFPA | 13-2013 | Installation of Sprinkler Systems | 2.2.7.1.(1)(4) 3.1.9.1.(4) 3.2.4.9.(2) 3.2.4.16.(1) 3.2.5.12.(1) 3.3.2.13.(3) 9.10.9.6.(11) |
NFPA | 13D-2010 | Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes | 3.2.4.1.(2) 3.2.5.12.(3) 9.10.18.2.(3) |
NFPA | 13R-2013 | Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Low-Rise Residential Occupancies | 3.2.5.12.(2) |
NFPA | 14-2010 | Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems | 2.2.7.1.(1)(4) 3.2.5.9.(1) 3.2.5.10.(1) |
NFPA | 20-2010 | Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection | 3.2.4.10.(4) 3.2.5.18.(1) |
NFPA | 68-2007 | Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting | 3.3.6.4.(2) |
NFPA | 80-2010 | Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives | 3.1.8.5.(2) 3.1.8.10.(2) 3.1.8.14.(1) 3.1.9.1.(5) 9.10.9.6.(13) 9.10.13.1.(1) |
NFPA | 82-2009 | Incinerators and Waste and Linen Handling Systems and Equipment | 6.2.6.1.(1) 9.10.10.5.(2) |
NFPA | 91-2010 | Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Noncombustible Particulate Solids | 6.2.12.3.(1) |
NFPA | 96-2011 | Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations | 3.2.4.9.(2) 6.2.2.7.(1) |
NFPA | 101-2012 | Life Safety Code | 3.3.2.1.(2) 3.3.2.1.(3) |
NFPA | 211-2010 | Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel-Burning Appliances | 6.3.1.2.(2) 6.3.1.3.(1) |
NFPA | 214-2011 | Water-Cooling Towers | 6.2.3.14.(3) |
NFRC | 100-2010 | Determining Fenestration Product U-factors | 9.36.2.2.(3) |
NFRC | 200-2010 | Determining Fenestration Product Solar Heat Gain Coefficient and Visible Transmittance at Normal Incidence | 9.36.2.2.(3) |
NLGA | 2010 | Standard Grading Rules for Canadian Lumber | 9.3.2.1.(1) Table A-1 |
SMACNA | ANSI/SMACNA 006-2006 | HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible | 9.33.6.5.(2) |
TC | Canadian Aviation Regulations – Part III | 4.1.5.13.(1) | |
TPIC | 2011 | Truss Design Procedures and Specifications for Light Metal Plate Connected Wood Trusses | 9.23.14.11.(6) |
UL | ANSI/UL 300-2005 | Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment | 6.2.2.7.(2) |
UL | 731-1995 | Oil-Fired Unit Heaters | Table 9.36.3.10. |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S101-07 | Fire Endurance Tests of Building Construction and Materials | 3.1.5.12.(3) 3.1.5.12.(4) 3.1.5.12.(6) 3.1.7.1.(1) 3.1.11.7.(1) 3.2.3.8.(1) 3.2.6.5.(6) 9.10.16.3.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S102-10 | Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials and Assemblies | 3.1.5.21.(1) 3.1.12.1.(1) 3.2.2.50.(3) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S102.2-07 | Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Flooring, Floor Coverings, and Miscellaneous Materials and Assemblies | 3.1.12.1.(2) 3.1.13.4.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S102.3-07 | Fire Test of Light Diffusers and Lenses | 3.1.13.4.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S102.4-10 | Standard Method of Fire and Smoke Characteristics of Electrical Wiring, Cables and Non-Metallic Raceways | 3.1.5.18.(2) 3.1.5.20.(2) |
ULC | CAN4-S104-M80 | Fire Tests of Door Assemblies | 3.1.8.4.(1) 3.2.6.5.(3) |
ULC | CAN4-S105-M85 | Fire Door Frames Meeting the Performance Required by CAN4-S104 | 9.10.13.6.(1) |
ULC | CAN4-S106-M80 | Fire Tests of Window and Glass Block Assemblies | 3.1.8.4.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S107-10 | Fire Tests of Roof Coverings | 3.1.15.1.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S109-03 | Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films | 3.1.6.5.(1) 3.1.16.1.(1) 3.6.5.2.(2) 3.6.5.3.(1) 9.33.6.3.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S110-07 | Test for Air Ducts | 3.6.5.1.(2) 3.6.5.1.(5) 9.33.6.2.(2) 9.33.6.2.(4) |
ULC | ULC-S111-07 | Fire Tests for Air Filter Units | 6.2.3.13.(1) 9.33.6.14.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S112-10 | Fire Test of Fire-Damper Assemblies | 3.1.8.4.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S112.1-10 | Leakage Rated Dampers for Use in Smoke Control Systems | 6.2.3.9.(3) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S113-07 | Wood Core Doors Meeting the Performance Required by CAN/ULC-S104 for Twenty Minute Fire Rated Closure Assemblies | 9.10.13.2.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S114-05 | Test for Determination of Non-Combustibility in Building Materials | 1.4.1.2.(1)(3) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S115-11 | Fire Tests of Firestop Systems | 3.1.5.16.(3) 3.1.9.1.(1) 3.1.9.1.(2) 3.1.9.1.(3) 3.1.9.4.(4) 9.10.9.6.(2) 9.10.9.7.(3) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S124-06 | Test for the Evaluation of Protective Coverings for Foamed Plastic | 3.1.5.12.(2) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S126-06 | Test for Fire Spread Under Roof-Deck Assemblies | 3.1.14.1.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S134-92 | Fire Test of Exterior Wall Assemblies | 3.1.5.5.(1) 3.2.2.50.(3) 3.2.3.7.(3) 9.10.14.5.(2) 9.10.15.5.(2) 9.10.15.5.(3) |
ULC | ULC-S135-04 | Test Method for the Determination of Combustibility Parameters of Building Materials Using an Oxygen Consumption Calorimeter (Cone Calorimeter) | 3.1.5.1.(2) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S138-06 | Test for Fire Growth of Insulated Building Panels in a Full-Scale Room Configuration | 3.1.5.12.(7) |
ULC | ULC-S139-00 | Fire Test for Evaluation of Integrity of Electrical Cables | 3.2.7.10.(2) 3.2.7.10.(3) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S143-09 | Fire Tests for Non-Metallic Electrical and Optical Fibre Cable Raceway Systems | 3.1.5.20.(1) |
ULC | ULC-S505-1974 | Fusible Links for Fire Protection Service | 3.1.8.9.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S524-06 | Installation of Fire Alarm Systems | 3.1.8.12.(2) 3.1.8.12.(3) 3.2.4.5.(1) 3.2.4.20.(4) 3.2.4.21.(7) 3.2.4.21.(12) 9.10.19.4.(3) 9.10.19.6.(2) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S531-02 | Standard for Smoke-Alarms | 3.2.4.21.(1) 3.3.2.16.(4) 9.10.19.1.(1) 9.37.2.19.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S537-04 | Verification of Fire Alarm Systems | 3.2.4.5.(2) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S553-02 | Installation of Smoke-Alarms | 3.2.4.21.(10) 9.10.19.3.(2) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S561-03 | Installation and Services for Fire Signal Receiving Centres and Systems | 3.2.4.8.(4) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S572-10 | Photoluminescent and Self-Luminous Signs and Path Marking Systems | 3.4.5.1.(3) 3.4.5.1.(4) 9.9.11.3.(3) 9.9.11.3.(4) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S610-M87 | Factory-Built Fireplaces | 9.22.8.1.(1) |
ULC | ULC-S628-93 | Fireplace Inserts | 9.22.10.1.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S629-M87 | 650°C Factory-Built Chimneys | 9.33.10.2.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S639-M87 | Steel Liner Assemblies for Solid-Fuel Burning Masonry Fireplaces | 9.22.2.3.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S701-11 | Thermal Insulation, Polystyrene, Boards and Pipe Covering | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.15.4.1.(1) Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.25.2.2.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S702-09 | Mineral Fibre Thermal Insulation for Buildings | Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.25.2.2.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S703-09 | Cellulose Fibre Insulation (CFI) for Buildings | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.25.2.2.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S704-11 | Thermal Insulation, Polyurethane and Polyisocyanurate, Boards, Faced | Table 5.10.1.1. Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.25.2.2.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S705.1-01 | Thermal Insulation – Spray Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam, Medium Density – Material - Specification | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.25.2.2.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S705.2-05 | Thermal Insulation – Spray-Applied Rigid Polyurethane Foam, Medium Density — Application | 5.3.1.3.(3) Table 5.10.1.1. 9.25.2.5.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S706-09 | Standard for Wood Fibre Insulating Boards for Buildings | Table 5.10.1.1. 9.23.16.7.(3) Table 9.23.17.2.A 9.25.2.2.(1) 9.29.8.1.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S710.1-05 | Thermal Insulation – Bead-Applied One Component Polyurethane Air Sealant Foam, Part 1: Material Specification | 9.36.2.10.(6) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S711.1-05 | Thermal Insulation – Bead-Applied Two Component Polyurethane Air Sealant Foam, Part 1: Material Specification | 9.36.2.10.(6) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S741-08 | Air Barrier Materials - Specification | 5.4.1.2.(1) 9.36.2.10.(1) |
ULC | CAN/ULC-S742-11 | Air Barrier Assemblies – Specification | 9.36.2.9.(1) |
ULC | ULC/ORD-C199P-2002 | Combustible Piping for Sprinkler Systems | 3.2.5.13.(2) 3.2.5.13.(5) |
ULC | ULC/ORD-C1254.6-1995 | Fire Testing of Restaurant Cooking Area Fire Extinguishing System Units | 6.2.2.7.(2) |
USACE | Version 3-2012 | Air Leakage Test Protocol for Building Envelopes | 9.36.6.5.(1) 10.2.3.5.(1) |
US Congress | National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 | 9.36.4.2. 9.36.5.16. |
BC2012 2017-04-07 R11BC2012 2017-07-20 R10BC2012 2015-12-11 R8BC2012 2014-12-19 R7BC2012 2014-12-19 R6BC2012 2014-12-19 R5BC2012 2013-12-20 R3BC2012 2013-04-03 R2BC2012 2012-01-01 R1NC2010 2010-01-01 R1
1.3.2. Organizations
1.3.2.1. Abbreviations of Proper Names
1) The abbreviations of proper names in this Code shall have the meanings assigned to
them in this Article (the appropriate addresses of the organizations are shown in
brackets).
ACGIHAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (1330 Kemper Meadow Drive,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240-1634 U.S.A.; www.acgih.org)
AHAMAssociation of Home Appliance Manufacturers (111 19th Street, NW, Suite 402, Washington, D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.aham.org)
AHRIAir-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
500, Arlington, Virginia 22201 U.S.A.; www.ahrinet.org)
AISIAmerican Iron and Steel Institute (1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 705, Washington,
D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.steel.org)
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute (25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, New
York 10036 U.S.A.; www.ansi.org)
ASCEAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
U.S.A.; www.asce.org)
ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (1791 Tullie
Circle, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329 U.S.A.; www.ashrae.org)
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016-5990
U.S.A.; www.asme.org)
ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and Materials International (100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428–2959 U.S.A.; www.astm.org)
AWPAAmerican Wood Protection Association (P.O. Box 361784, Birmingham, Alabama 35236-1784
U.S.A.; www.awpa.com)
BIABrick Industry Association (1850 Centennial Park Drive, Suite 301, Reston, Virginia
20191 U.S.A.; www.bia.org)
BNQBureau de normalisation du Québec (333, rue Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4C7; www.bnq.qc.ca)
CANNational Standard of Canada designation. (The number or name following the CAN designation
represents the agency under whose auspices the standard is issued.CAN3 designates CSA, andCAN4 designates ULC.)
CCBFCCanadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (National Research Council of Canada,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nationalcodes.ca)
CGSBCanadian General Standards Board (Place du Portage, Phase III, 6B1,
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
CHCCanadian Hydronics Council (295 The West Mall, Suite 330, Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z4;
www.ciph.com)
CISCCanadian Institute of Steel Construction (3760 14th Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, Ontario
L3R 3T7; www.cisc.ca)
CMHCCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (700 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P7;
www.cmhc.ca)
CoVCity of Vancouver (453 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, www.vancouver.ca)
CRCACanadian Roofing Contractors’ Association (2430 Don Reid Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa,
Ontario K1H 1E1; www.roofingcanada.com)
CSACanadian Standards Association (5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 5N6; www.csa.ca)
CTICooling Technology Institute (P.O. Box 73383, Houston, Texas 77273-3383 U.S.A.; www.cti.org)
CWCCanadian Wood Council (99 Bank Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9; www.cwc.ca)
DOEDepartment of Energy (1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585 U.S.A.; http://energy.gov)
ECEnvironment Canada (351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Vincent Massey Place, 8th Floor, Gatineau,
Quebec K1A 0H3; www.ec.gc.ca)
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency (1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20460
U.S.A.; www.epa.gov)
FPIFPInnovations – Wood Products (formerly FCC – Forintek Canada Corporation) (319, rue
Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4R4; www.forintek.ca)
HCHealth Canada (Address Locator 0900C2, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9; www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
HIHydronics Institute (35 Russo Place, Berkley Heights, New Jersey 07922 U.S.A.; www.gamanet.org)
HRAIHeating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (2800 Skymark Avenue,
Building 1, Suite 201, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A6; www.hrai.ca)
HVIHome Ventilating Institute (1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214, Wauconda, Illinois 60084
U.S.A.; www.hvi.org)
ICCInternational Code Council (500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20001 U.S.A.; www.iccsafe.org)
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization (Standards Council of Canada, 270 Albert
Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6N7; www.iso.org)
MSCMeteorological Service of Canada [formerly AES - Atmospheric Environment Service]
(Environment Canada, 4905 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4; www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca)
NBCNational Building Code of Canada 2010 (see CCBFC)
NCMANational Concrete Masonry Association (13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, Virginia
20171-4662 U.S.A.; www.ncma.org)
NECBNational Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 (see CCBFC)
NFPANational Fire Protection Association (1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471
U.S.A.; www.nfpa.org)
NFRCNational Fenestration Rating Council (6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 140, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770 U.S.A.; www.nfrc.org)
NISTNational Institute of Standards and Technology (100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg,
Maryland 20899-1070 U.S.A.; www.nist.gov)
NLGANational Lumber Grades Authority (#302-960 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, British
Columbia V3M 6G2; www.nlga.org)
NRCNational Research Council of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NRCANational Roofing Contractors Association (10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont,
Illinois 60018-5607 U.S.A.; www.nrca.net)
NRC-IRCInstitute for Research in Construction (National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa,
Ontario K1A 0R6; irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NYCDHNew York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Environmental and Occupational
Disease Epidemiology, 253 Broadway, Suite 402, CN-34C, New York, New York 10007-2333
U.S.A.; www.nyc.gov/html/doh)
OMMAHOntario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto,
Ontario M5G 2E5; www.ontario.ca/buildingcode)
SMACNASheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (4201 Lafayette
Center Drive, Chantilly, Virginia 20151-1219 U.S.A.; www.smacna.org)
TCTransport Canada (330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5; www.tc.gc.ca)
TECAThermal Environmental Comfort Association (PO Box 73105, Evergreen RO Surrey, BC,
V3R 0J2; www.teca.ca)
TPICTruss Plate Institute of Canada (c/o MiTek Canada Inc., 100 Industrial Road, Bradford, Ontario L3Z 3G7; www.tpic.ca)
TWCTarion Warranty Corporation (formerly Ontario New Home Warranty Program) (5150 Yonge
Street, Concourse Level, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6L8; www.tarion.com)
ULUnderwriters Laboratories Inc. (333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096
U.S.A.; www.ul.com)
ULCUnderwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, Ontario M1R 3B4;
www.ulc.ca)
USACEUnited States Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, 2902 Newmark Drive, Champaign, IL 61826-9005, USA, www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Locations/CERL)
WCLIBWest Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (P.O. Box 23145, Portland, Oregon 97281 U.S.A.;
www.wclib.org)
WWPAWestern Wood Products Association (522 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon
97204-2122 U.S.A.; www.wwpa.org)
BC2012 2014-12-19 R5BC2012 2012-01-01 R1NC2010 2010-01-01 R1
1) The abbreviations of proper names in this Code shall have the meanings assigned to
them in this Article (the appropriate addresses of the organizations are shown in
brackets).
ACGIHAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (1330 Kemper Meadow Drive,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240-1634 U.S.A.; www.acgih.org)
AHAMAssociation of Home Appliance Manufacturers (111 19th Street, NW, Suite 402, Washington,
D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.aham.org)
AHRIAir-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
500, Arlington, Virginia 22201 U.S.A.; www.ahrinet.org)
AISIAmerican Iron and Steel Institute (1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 705, Washington,
D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.steel.org)
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute (25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, New
York 10036 U.S.A.; www.ansi.org)
ASCEAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
U.S.A.; www.asce.org)
ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (1791 Tullie
Circle, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329 U.S.A.; www.ashrae.org)
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016-5990
U.S.A.; www.asme.org)
ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and Materials International (100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428–2959 U.S.A.; www.astm.org)
AWPAAmerican Wood Protection Association (P.O. Box 361784, Birmingham, Alabama 35236-1784
U.S.A.; www.awpa.com)
BIABrick Industry Association (1850 Centennial Park Drive, Suite 301, Reston, Virginia
20191 U.S.A.; www.bia.org)
BNQBureau de normalisation du Québec (333, rue Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4C7; www.bnq.qc.ca)
CANNational Standard of Canada designation. (The number or name following the CAN designation
represents the agency under whose auspices the standard is issued.CAN3 designates CSA, andCAN4 designates ULC.)
CCBFCCanadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (National Research Council of Canada,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nationalcodes.ca)
CGSBCanadian General Standards Board (Place du Portage, Phase III, 6B1,
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
CHCCanadian Hydronics Council (295 The West Mall, Suite 330, Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z4;
www.ciph.com)
CISCCanadian Institute of Steel Construction (3760 14th Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, Ontario
L3R 3T7; www.cisc.ca)
CMHCCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (700 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P7;
www.cmhc.ca)
CoVCity of Vancouver (453 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, www.vancouver.ca)
CRCACanadian Roofing Contractors’ Association (2430 Don Reid Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 1E1; www.roofingcanada.com)
CSACanadian Standards Association (5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 5N6; www.csa.ca)
CTICooling Technology Institute (P.O. Box 73383, Houston, Texas 77273-3383 U.S.A.; www.cti.org)
CWCCanadian Wood Council (99 Bank Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9; www.cwc.ca)
DOEDepartment of Energy (1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585 U.S.A.;
http://energy.gov)
ECEnvironment Canada (351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Vincent Massey Place, 8th Floor, Gatineau,
Quebec K1A 0H3; www.ec.gc.ca)
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency (1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20460
U.S.A.; www.epa.gov)
FPIFPInnovations – Wood Products (formerly FCC – Forintek Canada Corporation) (319, rue
Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4R4; www.forintek.ca)
HCHealth Canada (Address Locator 0900C2, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9; www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
HIHydronics Institute (35 Russo Place, Berkley Heights, New Jersey 07922 U.S.A.; www.gamanet.org)
HRAIHeating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (2800 Skymark Avenue,
Building 1, Suite 201, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A6; www.hrai.ca)
HVIHome Ventilating Institute (1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214, Wauconda, Illinois 60084
U.S.A.; www.hvi.org)
ICCInternational Code Council (500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C.
20001 U.S.A.; www.iccsafe.org)
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization (Standards Council of Canada, 270 Albert
Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6N7; www.iso.org)
MSCMeteorological Service of Canada [formerly AES - Atmospheric Environment Service]
(Environment Canada, 4905 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4; www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca)
NBCNational Building Code of Canada 2010 (see CCBFC)
NCMANational Concrete Masonry Association (13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, Virginia
20171-4662 U.S.A.; www.ncma.org)
NECBNational Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 (see CCBFC)
NFPANational Fire Protection Association (1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471
U.S.A.; www.nfpa.org)
NFRCNational Fenestration Rating Council (6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 140, Greenbelt, Maryland
20770 U.S.A.; www.nfrc.org)
NISTNational Institute of Standards and Technology (100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg,
Maryland 20899-1070 U.S.A.; www.nist.gov)
NLGANational Lumber Grades Authority (#302-960 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, British
Columbia V3M 6G2; www.nlga.org)
NRCNational Research Council of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NRCANational Roofing Contractors Association (10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont,
Illinois 60018-5607 U.S.A.; www.nrca.net)
NRC-IRCInstitute for Research in Construction (National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa,
Ontario K1A 0R6; irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NYCDHNew York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Environmental and Occupational
Disease Epidemiology, 253 Broadway, Suite 402, CN-34C, New York, New York 10007-2333
U.S.A.; www.nyc.gov/html/doh)
OMMAHOntario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto,
Ontario M5G 2E5; www.ontario.ca/buildingcode)
SMACNASheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (4201 Lafayette
Center Drive, Chantilly, Virginia 20151-1219 U.S.A.; www.smacna.org)
TCTransport Canada (330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5; www.tc.gc.ca)
TECAThermal Environmental Comfort Association (PO Box 73105, Evergreen RO Surrey, BC,
V3R 0J2; www.teca.ca)
TPICTruss Plate Institute of Canada (c/o MiTek Canada Inc., 100 Industrial Road, Bradford,
Ontario L3Z 3G7; www.tpic.ca)
TWCTarion Warranty Corporation (formerly Ontario New Home Warranty Program) (5150 Yonge
Street, Concourse Level, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6L8; www.tarion.com)
ULUnderwriters Laboratories Inc. (333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096
U.S.A.; www.ul.com)
ULCUnderwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, Ontario M1R 3B4;
www.ulc.ca)
USACEUnited States Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development
Center, 2902 Newmark Drive, Champaign, IL 61826-9005, USA, www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Locations/CERL)
WCLIBWest Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (P.O. Box 23145, Portland, Oregon 97281 U.S.A.; www.wclib.org)
WWPAWestern Wood Products Association (522 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon
97204-2122 U.S.A.; www.wwpa.org)
1) The abbreviations of proper names in this Code shall have the meanings assigned to
them in this Article (the appropriate addresses of the organizations are shown in
brackets).
ACGIHAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (1330 Kemper Meadow Drive,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240-1634 U.S.A.; www.acgih.org)
AHAMAssociation of Home Appliance Manufacturers (111 19th Street, NW, Suite 402, Washington,
D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.aham.org)
AHRIAir-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
500, Arlington, Virginia 22201 U.S.A.; www.ahrinet.org)
AISIAmerican Iron and Steel Institute (1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 705, Washington, D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.steel.org)
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute (25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, New
York 10036 U.S.A.; www.ansi.org)
ASCEAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
U.S.A.; www.asce.org)
ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (1791 Tullie
Circle, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329 U.S.A.; www.ashrae.org)
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016-5990
U.S.A.; www.asme.org)
ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and Materials International (100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428–2959 U.S.A.; www.astm.org)
AWPAAmerican Wood Protection Association (P.O. Box 361784, Birmingham, Alabama 35236-1784
U.S.A.; www.awpa.com)
BIABrick Industry Association (1850 Centennial Park Drive, Suite 301, Reston, Virginia
20191 U.S.A.; www.bia.org)
BNQBureau de normalisation du Québec (333, rue Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4C7; www.bnq.qc.ca)
CANNational Standard of Canada designation. (The number or name following the CAN designation
represents the agency under whose auspices the standard is issued.CAN3 designates CSA, andCAN4 designates ULC.)
CCBFCCanadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (National Research Council of Canada,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nationalcodes.ca)
CGSBCanadian General Standards Board (Place du Portage, Phase III, 6B1,
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
CHCCanadian Hydronics Council (295 The West Mall, Suite 330, Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z4;
www.ciph.com)
CISCCanadian Institute of Steel Construction (3760 14th Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, Ontario
L3R 3T7; www.cisc.ca)
CMHCCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (700 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P7;
www.cmhc.ca)
CoVCity of Vancouver (453 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, www.vancouver.ca)
CRCACanadian Roofing Contractors’ Association (2430 Don Reid Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 1E1; www.roofingcanada.com)
CSACanadian Standards Association (5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 5N6; www.csa.ca)
CTICooling Technology Institute (P.O. Box 73383, Houston, Texas 77273-3383 U.S.A.; www.cti.org)
CWCCanadian Wood Council (99 Bank Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9; www.cwc.ca)
DOEDepartment of Energy (1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585 U.S.A.;
http://energy.gov)
ECEnvironment Canada (351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Vincent Massey Place, 8th Floor, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3; www.ec.gc.ca)
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency (1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20460
U.S.A.; www.epa.gov)
FPIFPInnovations – Wood Products (formerly FCC – Forintek Canada Corporation) (319, rue
Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4R4; www.forintek.ca)
HCHealth Canada (Address Locator 0900C2, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9; www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
HIHydronics Institute (35 Russo Place, Berkley Heights, New Jersey 07922 U.S.A.; www.gamanet.org)
HRAIHeating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (2800 Skymark Avenue,
Building 1, Suite 201, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A6; www.hrai.ca)
HVIHome Ventilating Institute (1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214, Wauconda, Illinois 60084
U.S.A.; www.hvi.org)
ICCInternational Code Council (500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C.
20001 U.S.A.; www.iccsafe.org)
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization (Standards Council of Canada, 270 Albert Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6N7; www.iso.org)
MSCMeteorological Service of Canada [formerly AES - Atmospheric Environment Service]
(Environment Canada, 4905 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4; www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca)
NBCNational Building Code of Canada 2010 (see CCBFC)
NCMANational Concrete Masonry Association (13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, Virginia
20171-4662 U.S.A.; www.ncma.org)
NECBNational Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 (see CCBFC)
NFPANational Fire Protection Association (1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471
U.S.A.; www.nfpa.org)
NFRCNational Fenestration Rating Council (6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 140, Greenbelt, Maryland
20770 U.S.A.; www.nfrc.org)
NISTNational Institute of Standards and Technology (100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1070 U.S.A.; www.nist.gov)
NFPANational Fire Protection Association (1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471
U.S.A.; www.nfpa.org)
NLGANational Lumber Grades Authority (#302-960 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6G2; www.nlga.org)
NRCNational Research Council of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NRCANational Roofing Contractors Association (10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont,
Illinois 60018-5607 U.S.A.; www.nrca.net)
NRC-IRCInstitute for Research in Construction (National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa,
Ontario K1A 0R6; irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NYCDHNew York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Environmental and Occupational
Disease Epidemiology, 253 Broadway, Suite 402, CN-34C, New York, New York 10007-2333
U.S.A.; www.nyc.gov/html/doh)
OMMAHOntario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto,
Ontario M5G 2E5; www.ontario.ca/buildingcode)
SMACNASheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (4201 Lafayette
Center Drive, Chantilly, Virginia 20151-1219 U.S.A.; www.smacna.org)
TCTransport Canada (330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5; www.tc.gc.ca)
TECAThermal Environmental Comfort Association (PO Box 73105, Evergreen RO Surrey, BC,
V3R 0J2; www.teca.ca)
TPICTruss Plate Institute of Canada (c/o MiTek Canada Inc., 100 Industrial Road, Bradford, Ontario L3Z 3G7Jager Metal Products, #220, 6223 2nd Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J5; www.tpic.ca)
TWCTarion Warranty Corporation (formerly Ontario New Home Warranty Program) (5150 Yonge
Street, Concourse Level, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6L8; www.tarion.com)
ULUnderwriters Laboratories Inc. (333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096
U.S.A.; www.ul.com)
ULCUnderwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, Ontario M1R 3B4;
www.ulc.ca)
USACEUnited States Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development
Center, 2902 Newmark Drive, Champaign, IL 61826-9005, USA, www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Locations/CERL)
WCLIBWest Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (P.O. Box 23145, Portland, Oregon 97281 U.S.A.; www.wclib.org)
WWPAWestern Wood Products Association (522 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon
97204-2122 U.S.A.; www.wwpa.org)
1) The abbreviations of proper names in this Code shall have the meanings assigned to
them in this Article (the appropriate addresses of the organizations are shown in
brackets).
ACGIHAmerican Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (1330 Kemper Meadow Drive,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45240-1634 U.S.A.; www.acgih.org)
AHAMAssociation of Home Appliance Manufacturers (111 19th Street, NW, Suite 402, Washington,
D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.aham.org)
AHRIAir-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite
500, Arlington, Virginia 22201 U.S.A.; www.ahrinet.org)
AISIAmerican Iron and Steel Institute (1140 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 705, Washington, D.C. 20036 U.S.A.; www.steel.org)
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute (25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, New
York 10036 U.S.A.; www.ansi.org)
ASCEAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (1801 Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, Virginia 20191
U.S.A.; www.asce.org)
ASHRAEAmerican Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (1791 Tullie
Circle, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30329 U.S.A.; www.ashrae.org)
ASMEAmerican Society of Mechanical Engineers (Three Park Avenue, New York, New York 10016-5990
U.S.A.; www.asme.org)
ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and Materials International (100 Barr Harbor Drive, West
Conshohocken, Pennsylvania 19428–2959 U.S.A.; www.astm.org)
AWPAAmerican Wood Protection Association (P.O. Box 361784, Birmingham, Alabama 35236-1784
U.S.A.; www.awpa.com)
BIABrick Industry Association (1850 Centennial Park Drive, Suite 301, Reston, Virginia
20191 U.S.A.; www.bia.org)
BNQBureau de normalisation du Québec (333, rue Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4C7; www.bnq.qc.ca)
CANNational Standard of Canada designation. (The number or name following the CAN designation
represents the agency under whose auspices the standard is issued.CAN3 designates CSA, andCAN4 designates ULC.)
CCBFCCanadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes (National Research Council of Canada,
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nationalcodes.ca)
CGSBCanadian General Standards Board (Place du Portage, Phase III, 6B1,
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
11 Laurier Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 1G6; www.pwgsc.gc.ca/cgsb)
CHCCanadian Hydronics Council (295 The West Mall, Suite 330, Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z4;
www.ciph.com)
CISCCanadian Institute of Steel Construction (3760 14th Avenue, Suite 200, Markham, Ontario
L3R 3T7; www.cisc.ca)
CMHCCanada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (700 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0P7;
www.cmhc.ca)
CoVCity of Vancouver (453 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC V5Y 1V4, www.vancouver.ca)
CRCACanadian Roofing Contractors’ Association (2430 Don Reid Drive, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 1E1; www.roofingcanada.com)
CSACanadian Standards Association (5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 5N6; www.csa.ca)
CTICooling Technology Institute (P.O. Box 73383, Houston, Texas 77273-3383 U.S.A.; www.cti.org)
CWCCanadian Wood Council (99 Bank Street, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6B9; www.cwc.ca)
DOEDepartment of Energy (1000 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20585 U.S.A.;
http://energy.gov)
ECEnvironment Canada (351 St. Joseph Boulevard, Vincent Massey Place, 8th Floor, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H3; www.ec.gc.ca)
EPAEnvironmental Protection Agency (1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20460
U.S.A.; www.epa.gov)
FPIFPInnovations – Wood Products (formerly FCC – Forintek Canada Corporation) (319, rue
Franquet, Québec (Québec) G1P 4R4; www.forintek.ca)
HCHealth Canada (Address Locator 0900C2, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9; www.hc-sc.gc.ca)
HIHydronics Institute (35 Russo Place, Berkley Heights, New Jersey 07922 U.S.A.; www.gamanet.org)
HRAIHeating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (2800 Skymark Avenue,
Building 1, Suite 201, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5A6; www.hrai.ca)
HVIHome Ventilating Institute (1000 N. Rand Road, Suite 214, Wauconda, Illinois 60084
U.S.A.; www.hvi.org)
ICCInternational Code Council (500 New Jersey Avenue, NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C.
20001 U.S.A.; www.iccsafe.org)
ISOInternational Organization for Standardization (Standards Council of Canada, 270 Albert Street, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 6N7; www.iso.org)
MSCMeteorological Service of Canada [formerly AES - Atmospheric Environment Service]
(Environment Canada, 4905 Dufferin Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 5T4; www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca)
NBCNational Building Code of Canada 2010 (see CCBFC)
NCMANational Concrete Masonry Association (13750 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon, Virginia
20171-4662 U.S.A.; www.ncma.org)
NECBNFCNational EnergyFire Code of Canada for Buildings 2011 2010 (see CCBFC)
NFPANational Fire Protection Association (1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169-7471
U.S.A.; www.nfpa.org)
NFRCNational Fenestration Rating Council (6305 Ivy Lane, Suite 140, Greenbelt, Maryland
20770 U.S.A.; www.nfrc.org)
NISTNational Institute of Standards and Technology (100 Bureau Drive, Stop 1070, Gaithersburg,
Maryland 20899-1070 U.S.A.; www.nist.gov)
NLGANational Lumber Grades Authority (#302-960 Quayside Drive, New Drive, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6G2; www.nlga.org)
NRCNational Research Council of Canada (Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6; www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NRCANational Roofing Contractors Association (10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont,
Illinois 60018-5607 U.S.A.; www.nrca.net)
NRC-IRCInstitute for Research in Construction (National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa,
Ontario K1A 0R6; irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
NYCDHNew York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Environmental and Occupational
Disease Epidemiology, 253 Broadway, Suite 402, CN-34C, New York, New York 10007-2333
U.S.A.; www.nyc.gov/html/doh)
OMMAHOntario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (777 Bay Street, 2nd Floor, Toronto,
Ontario M5G 2E5; www.ontario.ca/buildingcode)
SMACNASheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (4201 Lafayette
Center Drive, Chantilly, Virginia 20151-1219 U.S.A.; www.smacna.org)
TCTransport Canada (330 Sparks Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5; www.tc.gc.ca)
TECAThermal Environmental Comfort Association (PO Box 73105, Evergreen RO Surrey, BC,
V3R 0J2; www.teca.ca)
TPICTruss Plate Institute of Canada (c/o MiTek Canada Inc., 100 Industrial Road, Bradford, Ontario L3Z 3G7Jager Metal Products, #220, 6223 2nd Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2H 1J5; www.tpic.ca)
TWCTarion Warranty Corporation (formerly Ontario New Home Warranty Program) (5150 Yonge
Street, Concourse Level, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6L8; www.tarion.com)
ULUnderwriters Laboratories Inc. (333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096
U.S.A.; www.ul.com)
ULCUnderwriters’ Laboratories of Canada (7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, Ontario M1R 3B4;
www.ulc.ca)
USACEUnited States Army Corps of Engineers (U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development
Center, 2902 Newmark Drive, Champaign, IL 61826-9005, USA, www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Locations/CERL)
WCLIBWest Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau (P.O. Box 23145, Portland, Oregon 97281 U.S.A.; www.wclib.org)
WWPAWestern Wood Products Association (522 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 500, Portland, Oregon
97204-2122 U.S.A.; www.wwpa.org)