Division A
Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements
Part 1 — Compliance
Section 1.2. Compliance
1.2.1. Compliance with this Code
1.2.1.1. Compliance with this Code
1) Compliance with this Code shall be achieved by
a) complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (see Appendix A), or
b) 
using alternative solutions, accepted by the authority having jurisdiction under Section 2.3. of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of
performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and
functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions
(see Appendix A).
using alternative solutions, accepted by the authority having jurisdiction under Section 2.3. of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of
performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and
functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions
(see Appendix A).
2) For the purposes of compliance with this Code as required in Clause (1)(b), the objectives and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in Division B shall be
the objectives and functional statements referred to in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division B.
3) Despite Clause (1)(b), an alternative solution shall not be used in place of an acceptable solution if the acceptable solution expressly requires conformance to a
provincial enactment other than Book I (General) or Book II (Plumbing Systems) of
the British Columbia Building Code.
Despite Clause (1)(b), an alternative solution shall not be used in place of an acceptable solution if the acceptable solution expressly requires conformance to a
provincial enactment other than Book I (General) or Book II (Plumbing Systems) of
the British Columbia Building Code.
1.2.1.2. Responsibility of Owner
1) Unless otherwise specified in this Code, the owner of a building shall be the person responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Code in relation to that building.
2) The owner of a building is in no way relieved of full responsibility for complying with this Code by the authority having jurisdiction
a) granting a building permit,
b) approving drawings or specifications, or
c) carrying out inspections.
1.2.2. Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1.2.2.1. Characteristics of Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1) All materials, appliances, systems and equipment installed to meet the requirements of this Code shall possess the necessary
characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed in or serving a
building.
1.2.2.2. Storage on the Building Site
1) All building materials, appliances and equipment on the building site shall be stored in such a way as to prevent the deterioration or impairment of their essential properties.
1.2.2.3. Used Materials, Appliances and Equipment
1) Unless otherwise specified, used materials, appliances and equipment are permitted to be reused when they meet the requirements of this
Code for new materials and are satisfactory for the intended use.