Proposed changes
From: National Research Council Canada
A Code Change Request (CCR) becomes a Proposed Change once it has been reviewed by a standing committee, under the supervision of the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, and work has been undertaken for development as either an approved task or a minor task. The outcome of the task work is a Proposed Change to the National Model Codes and follows the path outlined in the code development process.
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| ID | Title | Description | Code Reference | Status | Code Change Requests |
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| 1847 | Firestopping of Penetrations in Tested Fire-Rated Assemblies | This proposed change adds to explanatory Note A-3.1.9. to clarify that the requirements of Article 3.1.9.1. are not meant to supersede the design details of an otherwise-tested full assembly. It also adds a cross-reference from Subsection 3.1.7.1. to the updated note to ensure this intention is fully captured. | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.9., NBC20 Div.B 3.1.7.1. |
SCFP: Draft 2022-12-14 |
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| 1846 | Add Standards Related to Gypsum Board in Appendix D | This proposed change adds 3 existing referenced standards in D-1.5.1.: ASTM C1177/C1177M, “Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing", ASTM C1178/C1178M, “Coated Glass Mat Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Panel”, and ASTM C1658/C1658M, “Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels”. | NBC20 Div.B Appendix D | SCFP: Draft 2022-12-08 |
1801 |
| 1845 | Add Standards Related to Gypsum Board in Article 9.29.5.2. | This proposed change adds 2 existing referenced standards in Article 9.29.5.2.: ASTM C1177/C1177M, “Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing", and ASTM C1658/C1658M, “Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Panels”. | NBC20 Div.B 9.29.5.2. | SCFP: Draft 2022-12-08 |
1801 |
| 1844 | Deletion of Reference to Withdrawn ULC/ORD | This proposed change deletes the reference to ULC/ORD-C410A, “Absorbents for Flammable and Combustible Liquids,” from Note A-4.1.6.3.(3)(b) | NFC20 Div.B 4.1.6.3. | SCHMA: Draft 2022-12-08 |
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| 1843 | Blah Blah | Blah | NBC20 Div.B 9.33.6.4. | - | - |
| 1841 | Terminology and types of gypsum board (Part 3) | Replace “tightly adhering paper” with “tightly adhered facer” in Sentence 3.1.5.13.(1). | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.5.13. | SCFP: Draft 2022-12-05 |
1800 |
| 1840 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1839 | Application of the NECB and Part 11 to Existing Buildings under Alterations | The proposed changes modify the application of the NECB and introduce the application of Part 11 to address existing buildings under alterations. | NECB20 Div.A 1.1.1.1., NECB20 Div.A 1.3.3. |
SCEE: Review 2023-01-23 |
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| 1838 | Prescriptive Trade-off Path - HRV/ERV | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1837 | Prescriptive Trade-off Path - Heat Pump Water Heaters | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1836 | Prescriptive Trade-off Path - Heat Pumps and Furnaces | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1835 | Prescriptive Trade-off Path - Drain Water Heat Recovery | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1834 | Prescriptive Trade-off Path - Interpolation of Energy Conservation Points | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1833 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1832 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1831 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1830 | Tier 5 Prescriptive Requirements (BE & ME) | Requirements for Tier 5 Prescriptive Path | NBC20 Div.B 9.36. | SCEE: Draft 2023-01-17 |
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| 1829 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1828 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1827 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1826 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1825 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1824 | Part 10 Application and Definitions | This proposed change states the application of and definitions used in Part 10 | NBC20 Div.B 10.1. | SCEE: Draft 2023-01-19 |
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| 1823 | Place holder for SC-EE PCF | - | NECB20 Div.B 7.2. | - | - |
| 1822 | Thermal Bridging Requirements Section 9.36. | - | NBC20 Div.B 9.36.2. | - | - |
| 1821 | Thermal Bridging Requirements NECB | - | NECB20 Div.B 3.1.1.4., NECB20 Div.B 3.1.1.5., NECB20 Div.B 3.1.1.7. |
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| 1820 | Airtightness for tiers | Airtightness requirements for tiered energy code | NBC20 Div.B 9.25.3., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.2.9., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.2.10., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.5.10., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.5.14., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.6., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.7.3. |
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| 1819 | Adjustment Factor for Unguarded Blower Door Testing | Introducing the adjustment factor for the airtightness results of the unguarded blower door testing for attached units. | NBC20 Div.B 9.36.5.14., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.6.3., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.6.4. |
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| 1817 | Revisions to new Article 3.1.6.4. requirements and exceptions for encapsulation of mass timber elements in buildings of EMTC | - | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.6.4. | - | - |
| 1814 | Removing NLA airtightness metric | Remove NLA metric for airtightness level determination. | NBC20 Div.B 9.36.6.2., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.6.3., NBC20 Div.B 9.36.6.4. |
Draft 2022-11-04 |
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| 1813 | Existing Building and Heritage Building | This proposed changes introduces a defined term for "existing building" and "heritage building" in the NBC and the NECB. | NBC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2., NECB20 Div.A 1.4.1.2. |
SCEE: Draft 2023-01-05 SCEE: Review 2023-01-23 |
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| 1812 | Application of NBC to Existing Buildings under Alteration | This proposed change states the application of a new Part in the NBC to the design and construction of existing buildings under alteration. | NBC20 Div.A 1.3.3. | SCEE: Draft 2023-01-05 SCEE: Review 2023-01-23 |
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| 1811 | Noted on Fire protection for windows and structural issues related to increased insulation thickness | - | - | - | - |
| 1809 | Ballast for Ground Cover in Heated Crawl Spaces | The Codes change is to clarify the requirements for proper ballast to weigh down ground cover in heated crawl spaces as found in Article 9.18.6.2. | NBC20 Div.B 9.18.6.2. | - | - |
| 1807 | Flammability of Interior Screens and Curtains in Farm Buildings | This proposed change introduces flame testing requirements for screens and curtains used within farm buildings and options to divide them into smaller non-contiguous areas. | NFC20 Div.B 2.3.2.1. | SCHMA: TG/WG Development 2022-10-12 |
1644 |
| 1806 | Fabrics, Films and Membranes Used in Farm Building Envelope Construction | This proposed change introduces flame-spread rating requirements for fabrics, films and membranes when used in building envelope construction and provides an exemption for Group G, Division 4 major occupancy. | NBC20 Div.B 2.2.1.14. | SCHMA: TG/WG Development 2022-09-12 |
1611, 1661 |
| 1805 | Reference to CSA B139-19 without condition | To remove the capacity restriction on aboveground storage tanks when reference to CSA B139 Series “Installation code for oil-burning equipment”. | NFC20 Div.B 4.1.1.1., NFC20 Div.B 4.3.13.1., NFC20 Div.B 4.3.13.4., NFC20 Div.B 4.3.13.5., NFC20 Div.B 4.3.13.6., NFC20 Div.B 4.3.16.1. |
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| 1804 | Updates to Referenced Documents | - | NBC20 Div.B 1.3.1.2., NFC20 Div.B 1.3.1.2., NPC20 Div.B 1.3.1.2., NECB20 Div.B 1.3.1.2. |
SCED: Review 2022-09-09 SCHSB: Review 2022-09-13 SCUE: Review 2022-09-28 SCHP: Review 2022-09-28 SCHMA: Review 2022-09-29 SCSD: Review 2022-09-29 SCFP: Review 2022-10-04 SCEE: Review 2022-10-13 SCES: Review 2022-10-13 SCCBHCC: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-10-13 |
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| 1803 | Introduction of References to New Material and Installation Standards for Light Density, Open Cell Spray-applied Polyurethane Foam | This proposed change introduces CAN/ULC-S712.1-17, "Standard for Thermal Insulation – Light Density, Open Cell Spray Applied Semi-rigid Polyurethane Foam – Material Specification," and CAN/ULC-S712.2-17, "Standard for Thermal Insulation – Light Density, Open Cell Spray Applied Semi-rigid Polyurethane Foam – Installation," to Table 5.9.1.1. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-10-11 |
1210, 1211, 1256 |
| 1802 | Deletion of Reference to Outdated CAN/CGSB Standard | This proposed change deletes the reference to CAN/CGSB-93.2-M91, “Prefinished Aluminum Siding, Soffits, and Fascia, for Residential Use,” from Table 5.9.1.1. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-10-11 |
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| 1801 | Deletion of Reference to Outdated CAN/CGSB Standard | This proposed change deletes the reference to CAN/CGSB-93.1-M85, “Sheet, Aluminum Alloy, Prefinished, Residential,” from Table 5.9.1.1. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-10-11 |
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| 1800 | Performance Requirements for Computer Room Air Conditioners | - | - | - | - |
| 1799 | HT test | - | - | - | - |
| 1797 | Protection of Adjacent Buildings | This proposed change modifies explanatory note A-5.6.1.2. (1) to clarify the intent stated within the provision. | NFC20 Div.B 5.6.1. | SCHMA: TG/WG Development 2022-09-07 |
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| 1794 | Increase of Height Limit for EMTC Buildings in Group D, up to 12 Storeys and Sprinklered | This proposed change increases the maximum physical height in Clause 3.2.2.57.(1)(c) to 50 m. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.2.57. | SCFP: TG/WG Development 2022-08-29 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-20 |
1396 |
| 1793 | Fire Blocks in Concealed Wall Spaces in Farm Buildings | This proposed change introduces an alternative compliance path for fire blocking in concealed wall spaces in farm buildings, provided certain requirements are met. | NBC20 Div.B 2.2.1.8. | SCHMA: TG/WG Development 2022-08-31 SCFP: Review 2022-09-20 SCHMA: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-29 |
1606 |
| 1792 | Increase of Height Limit for EMTC Buildings in Group C, up to 12 Storeys and Sprinklered | This proposed change increases the maximum physical height in Clause 3.2.2.48.(1)(c) to 50 m. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.2.48. | SCFP: TG/WG Development 2022-08-29 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-20 |
1395 |
| 1791 | Combustible Cladding and Street Frontage of Mid-rise Combustible Buildings | This proposed change revises the requirements for mid-rise combustible buildings regarding cladding and street frontage. | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.4.8., NBC20 Div.B 3.2.2.10., NBC20 Div.B 3.2.5.6. |
SCFP: TG/WG Development 2022-08-30 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-20 Review 2022-11-16 |
1384 |
| 1790 | Emergency Roof Drainage | The proposed changes clarify the requirements for storm drainage system and expand on the emergency overflow as a separate system in critical points of the storm drainage system. | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.6., NPC20 Div.B 2.4.10.4. |
SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-10-25 |
1430 |
| 1787 | Combustible Projections to Property Line | This proposed change revises Sentence 3.2.3.6.(5) to reference "property line". | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.3.6.(5) | SCFP: Review — Further Review 2022-05-05 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-22 |
852 |
| 1786 | Combustible Components in Swimming Pools and Spas | This proposed change adds an exemption for combustible components in pools and spas. | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.5. | SCFP: TG/WG Development 2022-04-11 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-05-05 SCFP: Review 2022-09-22 |
1594 |
| 1784 | Maximum Window Sill Height Used for Exit | This proposed change introduces a maximum sill height from inside of a large farm building for an openable window used as an exit. | NBC20 Div.B 2.2.7.9. | SCHMA: Draft 2022-08-15 SCHMA: Review 2022-09-29 SCUE: Review 2022-12-05 |
1603, 1604 |
| 1783 | Identification of Sanitary Drainage System | This CCR aims to add color requirements for the identification of the sanitary drainage system to Article 2.2.1.3. Identification | NPC20 Div.B 2.2.1.3. | - | 1630 |
| 1782 | Identification of Storm and Drainage Systems | Add requirements for the identification of storm and sanitary systems into Article 2.2.1.3. | NPC20 Div.B 2.2.1.3. | SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-10-25 |
1629, 1630 |
| 1781 | Test | This is for practice | NBC20 Div.B 9.23.13.6. | - | - |
| 1780 | Benches in universal dressing and shower rooms | This PCF proposes to require minimum loading requirements for benches in universal dressing and shower rooms and also that they be waterproof and easy to clean. . | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.17. | SCUE: Draft 2022-08-11 |
1690 |
| 1779 | Test | hjhgjg | NBC20 Div.B 9.1.1.1. | - | - |
| 1778 | Editorial update of "visually impaired" terminology | This PCF updates the language for people with vision loss from "visually impaired persons" and people with hearing loss from "hearing impaired persons". | NBC20 Div.B 9.9.5.3., NBC20 Div.B 9.8.7.3.(1), NBC20 Div.B 9.8.7.3.(2), NBC20 Div.B 3.2.4.19., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.19. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-08-10 |
1528 |
| 1777 | Using this to cut/paste provisions for PCF 1475 | - | NBC20 Div.B 2.2.3. | - | - |
| 1776 | Add Objective OH5 to Articles 4.3.5.2. & 4.3.11.3. | This proposed change suggested to add OH5 to Articles 4.3.5.2. & 4.3.11.3. of NFC related to the Location of Vent Pipe Outlets for Aboveground & Underground Storage Tanks | NFC20 Div.B 4.3.5.2., NFC20 Div.B 4.3.11.3. |
SCHMA: Draft 2022-07-26 |
1818 |
| 1775 | Seismic Hazard Values for the Design of Part 9 Buildings | - | NBC20 Div.B 1.1.3.1., NBC20 Div.B Appendix C |
SCHSB: Review 2022-08-10 SCED: Review 2022-08-16 SCHSB: Review 2022-08-16 SCFP: Review 2022-08-17 SCES: Review 2022-08-18 SCUE: Review 2022-08-22 SCSD: Review 2022-08-24 SCHP: Review 2022-08-25 SCHMA: Review 2022-08-25 SCEE: Review 2022-09-02 SCHSB: Review 2022-10-06 SCHSB: Review 2022-10-24 |
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| 1772 | Minimum width between handrails | This proposed change clarifies the minimum width required between handrails | NBC20 Div.B 3.4.6.5. | SCUE: Draft 2022-06-01 SCUE: Review 2022-11-09 |
1546 |
| 1771 | Accessible menstrual product dispensers | This proposed change provides requirements for accessible controls and mounting locations for menstrual product dispensers where they are provided so that they may be used by anyone | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.2.8., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.16. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-03-01 SCHSB: Review 2022-06-29 SCUE: Review 2022-11-09 |
1441 |
| 1770 | Audible and visible signal devices | This PCF updates requirements for silencing and function of visible alarms | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.4. | SCUE: TG/WG Development 2021-11-19 |
1408 |
| 1769 | Lighting within an occupied washroom | Include a requirement to maintain a reasonable timeframe of illumination in an occupied washroom | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.7.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.34.2.7. |
SCUE: Draft 2021-12-21 SCUE: Review 2022-05-25 SCHSB: Review 2022-06-08 SCEE: Review 2022-07-20 SCUE: Review 2022-11-09 |
1545 |
| 1768 | Accessible controls for manual fire alarm stations | Clarification of the application of accessible control requirements for manual pull stations | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.4.16., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.2.6., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.8. |
- | 1520 |
| 1767 | Slope of Ramps Not Located in Accessible Paths of Travel | This proposed change modifies the slopes of ramps that are not located in accessible paths of travel so they are safer to use. | NBC20 Div.B 3.4.6.7., NBC20 Div.B 9.8.5.4. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-01-04 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-08-11 SCUE: Review 2022-09-28 SCHSB: Review — Further Review 2022-10-06 |
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| 1766 | Accessible Safety Signage | This proposed change introduces requirements on the provision of visual and tactile information signs displaying information that relates to occupant safety so that such information is accessible to all. | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.9., NBC20 Div.B 9.9.11. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-01-04 SCUE: Review 2022-11-09 |
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| 1765 | Projection of Protruding Building Elements | This proposed change extends the requirement on the projection of protruding building elements in corridors to most paths of travel. | NBC20 Div.B 3.3.1.8., NBC20 Div.B 9.5.2., NBC20 Div.B 9.9.5.3. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-01-04 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-08-11 SCUE: Review 2022-09-28 |
685 |
| 1764 | Tactile Attention Indicator Surfaces | This proposed change introduces requirements on the provision of tactile attention indicator surfaces at certain changes in elevation. | NBC20 Div.B 3.3.1.19., NBC20 Div.B 9.8.6. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-03-01 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-08-11 SCUE: Review 2022-09-28 |
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| 1763 | Emergency Lighting in Universal Washrooms and Shower Rooms | This proposed change clarifies that emergency lighting is required to be installed in universal washrooms and universal dressing and shower rooms to provide the same level of safety as that provided in other washrooms. | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.13., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.17. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-01-04 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-08-11 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-28 SCHSB: Review 2022-10-06 |
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| 1762 | Illumination Levels | This proposed change introduces minimum illumination levels over escalators and moving walkways, and at controls and signs in public areas. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.7.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.34.2.7. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-01-04 SCUE: Review 2022-11-09 |
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| 1761 | Heating and Air-conditioning | - | - | - | - |
| 1760 | Deletion of an Outdated CAN/CGSB Standard | This proposed change deletes the reference to CAN/CGSB-51.32-M77, “Sheathing, Membrane, Breather Type,” from Table 5.9.1.1. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-24 |
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| 1759 | Deletion of an Outdated CAN/CGSB Standard | This proposed change deletes the reference to CAN/CGSB-11.3-M87, “Hardboard,” from Table 5.9.1.1. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-24 |
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| 1758 | Vapour Barrier Materials and Installation | This proposed change updates explanatory Note A-5.5.1.2.(1) to include a rational analysis for the determination of the permeance level for the vapour barrier and its location. | NBC20 Div.B 5.5.1.2. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-24 |
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| 1757 | Installation of High Exposure Fenestration | This proposed change adds CSA A440.6:2020, “High exposure fenestration installation,” to explanatory Note A-5.9.2.3.(1). | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.2.3. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-04-19 |
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| 1756 | Clarifying Requirements for Fenestration Assemblies | This proposed change eliminates the duplication of requirements in Subsections 5.9.2. and 5.9.3. and provides guidance for the assessment of condensation in other fenestration assemblies. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.2., NBC20 Div.B 5.9.3. |
SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-01-20 |
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| 1755 | EIFS Installation Requirements | This proposed change introduces a reference to CAN/ULC-S716.2:2019, which addresses the installation of EIFS and is currently referenced in an explanatory note, into the body of the Code. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.4. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-09-23 |
1489 |
| 1754 | Requirements for Wind Resistance of Vegetated Roof Assemblies | This proposed change introduces a requirement for the testing of the dynamic wind uplift resistance and wind flow resistance of vegetated roof assemblies in accordance with CAN/CSA-A123.24:21. | NBC20 Div.B 5.2.2.2. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-06-21 |
1151 |
| 1752 | Requirements for Seats, Aisles and Guards for Assembly Occupancies | This proposed change updates the NBC requirements for fixed seat configurations, aisles and guards in assembly occupancies rather than pointing to specific NFPA 101 provisions. | NBC20 Div.B 3.3.2. | SCUE: Draft 2022-01-03 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-02-10 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-03-24 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-04-14 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-05-25 SCUE: Analysis of PR Comments — Recommend to proceed with editorial revisions 2023-01-19 |
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| 1751 | Requirements for Non-fixed Seating in Assembly Occupancies | This proposed change updates the NFC requirements for non-fixed seating in assembly occupancies and introduces an explanatory Note regarding standing-only spaces in assembly occupancies. | NFC20 Div.B 2.7.1.5. | SCUE: Draft 2022-01-03 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-03-24 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-04-14 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-05-25 |
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| 1750 | Clarification on Gendered Washrooms | This proposed change to explanatory Note A-3.7.2.2.(1) clarifies the NBC requirement for a minimum number of water closets in buildings and how the NBC addresses gender-neutral washrooms. | NBC20 Div.B 3.7.2.2. | SCUE: Draft 2022-02-01 SCUE: Review 2022-04-20 SCHSB: Review 2022-05-03 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-05-25 |
1431 |
| 1749 | Voice Communication Systems - Referenced Standards on Intelligibility | This proposed change updates explanatory Note A-3.2.4.22.(1)(b) on the intelligibility of alarm messages by removing references to standards that are not relevant to the requirement. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.4.22. | SCUE: Draft 2022-02-01 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-04-20 SCHSB: Review 2022-05-03 |
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| 1748 | test | - | - | - | - |
| 1746 | Harmonizing Masonry Terminology | This proposed change harmonizes the use of "cell" instead of "core" in relation to concrete block masonry and brick masonry in Section 9.36. of Division B of the NBC. | NBC20 Div.B 9.36.2.5.(5), NBC20 Div.B 9.36.2.8.(1) |
SCEE: Draft 2022-06-23 SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-07-19 |
1153 |
| 1733 | Energy Recovery Systems | This proposed change removes the redundant use of the 50% factor from Sentence 5.2.10.1.(4). | NECB20 Div.B 5.2.10.1.(4) | SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-05-30 |
1450 |
| 1732 | Missing degree-days values | - | NECB20 Div.B Appendix C | SCEE: Review 2022-05-30 SCES: Review 2022-10-10 SCED: Review 2022-10-20 SCHP: Review 2022-10-25 SCHSB: Review 2022-10-27 SCFP: Review 2023-01-08 SCHMA: Review 2023-01-08 SCUE: Review 2023-01-08 |
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| 1731 | Potable Water System Protection | This proposed change introduces a reference to CSA-B214, "Installation Code for Hydronic Heating Systems" in the NPC. | NPC20 Div.B 2.6.2. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-05-26 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-10-26 |
1081 |
| 1730 | Tests and Inspection of Drainage or Venting Systems | Visual inspection of the pipe system | NPC20 Div.B 2.3.6.1. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-05-26 SCHP: Review — Withdrawn 2022-07-29 |
1635 |
| 1729 | Mechanical Couplings | This proposed change adds provision for mechanical couplings on plain end pipe for pressure applications. | NPC20 Div.B 2.2.10.4. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-05-26 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-28 |
1449 |
| 1727 | Neutralizing Tanks | Use of neutralization tank to better protect plumbing infrastructure | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.4.4. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-05-26 SCHP: Review — Further Review 2022-06-29 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-09-01 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-28 |
1628 |
| 1725 | Part-Load Performance Characteristics | This proposed change updates the part-load performance curves for boilers and furnaces. | NECB20 Div.B 8.4.5.2., NECB20 Div.B 8.4.5.3. |
SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-07-16 |
954 |
| 1724 | Application of Lighting Requirements | This proposed change extends the application of NECB Part 4 to lighting that is located on the building site, irrespective of whether or not the lighting is connected to the building's electrical service. | NECB20 Div.B 4.1.1.2. | SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2018-08-29 |
841 |
| 1723 | Motorized Dampers | This proposed change introduces a requirement for motorized dampers to be insulated. | NECB20 Div.B 5.2.4.2. | SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-03-31 |
897 |
| 1721 | Use of the defined term "occupancy" in Division C of the NECB | This proposed change replaces the defined term "occupancy" in provisions where its use could cause confusion in Division C of the NECB. | NECB20 Div.C 2.2.1.1.(2), NECB20 Div.C 2.2.2.1.(2) |
SCEE: Review 2022-05-09 SCES: Review 2022-06-06 SCUE: Review 2022-06-20 SCED: Review 2022-06-21 SCSD: Review 2022-06-28 SCHMA: Review 2022-06-28 SCHP: Review 2022-06-29 SCHSB: Review 2022-06-29 SCFP: Review 2022-07-26 SCEE: Review 2022-10-31 |
1390, 1668, 1708 |
| 1716 | Protection of Potable Water from Chemical Contamination | This proposed change adds references to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61-2020, "Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects," for the protection of potable water from chemical contamination. | NPC20 Div.B 2.2.6.10., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.6.11., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.6.12., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.6.13., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.6.14., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.7.1., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.7.2., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.7.3., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.7.4., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.7.6., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.7.7., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.9., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.10. |
SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-03-03 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-03-30 |
1577 |
| 1715 | Washroom Terminology | Coordinate the identification and replacement of multiple terms that have been used interchangeably in the NBC with the term "washroom" | NBC20 Div.B 9.32.3.7.(4), NBC20 Div.B 9.32.3.7.(7), NBC20 Div.B 9.32.3.11.(1), NBC20 Div.B 9.5.4.1.(1), NBC20 Div.B 9.9.5.9.(1), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.12.4.(5), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.14.4.(7), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.17.11.(1), NBC20 Div.B 9.23.15.2.(4), NBC20 Div.B 9.32.3.3.(10), NBC20 Div.B 9.33.6.10.(2), NBC20 Div.B 9.33.6.11.(2), NBC20 Div.B 9.34.2.2.(1) |
- | - |
| 1713 | Passive Stack Radon Mitigation | The addition of passive vertical stack radon mitigation systems to dwelling units and building containing residential occupancies in contact with the ground. | NBC20 Div.B 9.13.4. | SCHSB: Review — Further Review 2022-06-08 |
- |
| 1711 | "Clear Width" versus "Unobstructed Width" | This proposed change applies a consistent use of "clear width", "unobstructed width" and other similar terms across the NBC and NFC. | NBC20 Div.B 3.3.1.9., NBC20 Div.B 3.3.2.4., NBC20 Div.B 9.5.4.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.9.5.2., NFC20 Div.B 2.7.1.5. |
SCUE: Draft 2022-02-01 SCUE: Review 2022-04-20 SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-08 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-20 |
1529 |
| 1710 | Washrooms | Coordinate the identification and replacement of multiple terms that have been used interchangeably in the NBC with the term "washroom" | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.13.3., NBC20 Div.B 3.2.2.21.(1), NBC20 Div.B 3.3.3.5., NBC20 Div.B 3.4.4.4.(8), NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.6.(3), NBC20 Div.B 3.2.6.2.(5), NBC20 Div.B 3.2.4.20.(9), NBC20 Div.B 3.2.2.35.(4) |
- | - |
| 1708 | Maximum length of barrier-free ramps | Provide guidance for overall length of barrier-free ramps recognizing that travel in either direction on a barrier-free ramp requires increased strength and stamina by all users. | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.5. | SCUE: TG/WG Development 2021-12-10 |
1544 |
| 1707 | Macerating Toilet System | The proposed change introduces a defined term for “macerating toilet system" into the NPC. | NPC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-02-14 SCHP: Review 2022-05-27 SCES: Review 2022-06-20 SCUE: Review 2022-06-20 SCSD: Review 2022-06-28 SCHMA: Review 2022-06-28 SCEE: Review 2022-07-04 SCED: Review 2022-07-05 SCHSB: Review 2022-09-13 |
- |
| 1706 | Washroom Terminology | The proposed change adds new defined terms and revisions to existing defined terms to clarify the terms private use, public use and washroom and its multiple synonyms used in the Codes. | NPC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-02-14 SCHP: Review 2022-05-27 SCES: Review 2022-06-20 SCUE: Review 2022-06-20 SCSD: Review 2022-06-28 SCHMA: Review 2022-06-28 SCEE: Review 2022-07-04 SCED: Review 2022-07-05 |
- |
| 1705 | L-shaped grab bar for water-closet stalls for persons with limited mobility | This PCF requires an L-shaped grab bar instead of a horizontal grab bar at water-closets for stalls for people with limited mobility. | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.15., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.12. |
SCUE: TG/WG Development 2021-12-10 |
- |
| 1703 | Gypsum Board Application on Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form Units | - | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-10-26 |
- |
| 1701 | Spatial separation table values | This proposed change adds the equation upon which the values in spatial separation tables in Part 9 were based to the Notes to Part 9. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.14.4., NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15.4. |
TG/WG Development 2021-04-15 SCFP: Review 2021-10-27 |
1183 |
| 1700 | Activation of smoke dampers by smoke detector | This proposed change clarifies that the activation of smoke damper and combination smoke/fire damper does not necessarily require a fire alarm system where it is not required. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.4.10.(1) | SCUE: Draft 2021-10-06 SCFP: Review — Withdrawn 2021-10-26 |
- |
| 1699 | Activation of Smoke Dampers by Smoke Detectors | This proposed change introduces Note A-3.1.8.11.(3) to clarify that the activation of a smoke damper or combination smoke/fire damper by a smoke detector does not necessarily require that device to be part of a fire alarm system where such system is not otherwise required by the NBC. | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.8.11.(3) | SCUE: Draft 2021-10-06 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-10-26 SCUE: Review 2022-04-20 SCFP: Review 2022-06-14 SCHSB: Review 2022-09-13 SCFP: Review 2022-09-20 |
- |
| 1698 | Addition of a Cross-reference to Firestopping Provisions for Permitted Service Penetrations | This proposed change introduces a cross-reference to Subsection 3.1.9. to clarify that the service penetrations permitted by Sentence 3.2.4.2.(4) are required to be firestopped in accordance with that Subsection. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.4.2. | SCUE: Draft 2021-10-06 SCFP: Review 2021-10-26 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-04-20 SCUE: Analysis of PR Comments — Recommend to proceed with editorial revisions 2023-01-19 |
1126 |
| 1697 | Cross reference to firestopping provisions for permitted service penetrations | This proposed change adds a cross reference to firestopping provisions for permitted service penetrations where Article 9.10.18.6. allows each portion of a building on either side of a 1 hour fire rated separation to be treated as a separate building. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.18.6.(1) | SCFP: Draft 2021-10-06 SCFP: Review 2021-10-26 |
1126 |
| 1696 | Drains Serving Elevator Pits | - | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.3.6. | SCHP: Draft 2021-09-27 |
1420 |
| 1695 | Wet Vents | - | NPC20 Div.B 2.5.6.2. | - | 1102 |
| 1694 | Air gaps permitted in a noxious environment | This proposed change allows air gaps to be located in a noxious environment when a zone protection is provided outside that noxious environment. | NPC20 Div.B 2.6.2.9. | SCHP: Draft 2021-09-27 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-02-18 |
1220 |
| 1693 | Support for Nominally Horizontal Piping | - | NPC20 Div.B 2.3.4.5. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2021-08-17 SCHP: Review — Further Review 2021-09-29 |
1281, 1483 |
| 1692 | Condensate Drainage Systems | These proposed changes introduce requirements for condensate drainage systems serving heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems. | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.1.1., NPC20 Div.B 2.4.2.1., NPC20 Div.B 2.4.2.3., NPC20 Div.B 2.4.3., NPC20 Div.B 2.2.5., NPC20 Div.B 2.4.9., NPC20 Div.B 2.4.5. |
SCHP: Draft 2021-09-08 SCHP: Review — Further Review 2022-05-27 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-29 |
- |
| 1691 | Vent Pipe Outlets for Underground Storage Tanks | This proposed change introduces an additional requirement for vent pipe outlets for underground storage tanks of combustible liquids for consistency with the requirements for aboveground storage tanks. | NFC20 Div.B 4.3.11.3.(2) | SCHMA: TG/WG Development 2021-09-08 SCHMA: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-09-29 SCHMA: Analysis of PR Comments 2023-01-18 |
- |
| 1690 | Condensate Drainage | The proposed change introduces a defined term for “condensate drainage system", and revises the definition of the terms "clear-water waste", "drainage sytem", and "fixture" to address condensate drain in the NPC. | NPC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2. | SCHP: Draft 2021-09-08 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-03-03 SCHP: Review 2022-05-27 SCHMA: Review 2022-08-08 SCFP: Review 2022-08-08 SCES: Review 2022-08-26 SCHSB: Review 2022-09-13 SCUE: Review 2022-10-17 SCED: Review 2022-10-20 SCSD: Review 2022-10-24 SCHP: Review 2022-10-25 SCEE: Review 2022-10-31 |
- |
| 1685 | Reference CAN/ULC-S134 for protection of foamed plastic | This proposed change modifies the test requirements for protection of foamed plastic in exterior walls. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.3.8. | TG/WG Development 2021-04-12 SCFP: Review 2021-05-06 |
- |
| 1684 | Intent statement revision for Sentences 3.2.3.7.(3) and (4) | This proposed change revises the intent statements of Sentences 3.2.3.7.(3) and (4) to clarify their intents. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.3.7.(3), NBC20 Div.B 3.2.3.7.(4) |
SCFP: TG/WG Development 2021-05-07 SCFP: Review — Editorial Revision/Errata (No Public Review) 2021-05-13 |
- |
| 1683 | Termination of the Emergency Vents of Secondary Containments in Double-walled Storage Tanks | This proposed change introduces an exception in Sentence 4.3.5.2.(3) for emergency vents connected to the secondary containment of a double-walled storage tank. | NFC20 Div.B 4.3.5.2. | SCHMA: TG/WG Development 2021-05-03 SCHMA: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-05-11 SCHMA: Analysis of PR Comments 2023-01-18 |
1538 |
| 1681 | Distillery as a medium-hazard industrial occupancy | This proposed change adds distilleries as an example of medium-hazard industrial occupancy in the NBC and NFC where an Engineering Analysis performed by a qualified individual has demonstrated no special hazard exists or the special hazard is appropriately addressed with extinguishing or control systems, and the analysis is acceptable to the AHJ. | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.2.1.(1), NFC20 Div.B 4.10.2.1. |
TG/WG Development 2021-04-17 SCFP: Review — Further Review 2021-05-13 |
1208 |
| 1680 | Spatial Separation Table Values | This proposed change corrects errors in Tables 3.2.3.1.-C to -E (spatial separation tables) and introduces the equation with which the values were calculated. | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.3.1. | TG/WG Development 2021-04-15 SCFP: Review — Further Review 2021-05-13 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-10-27 |
1183 |
| 1679 | Clarification of Fire-protection Requirements for Self-service Storage Buildings | This proposed change introduces "self-service storage buildings" to Sentence 9.10.1.3.(1) to clarify that the applicable fire-protection requirements are specified in NBC 2020, Division B, Part 3. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.1.3.(1) | SCHSB: Draft 2021-04-14 SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-04-13 |
1319 |
| 1677 | Clarification of 38 mm × 140 mm Stud Usage | This proposed change revises Table 9.23.10.1. to clarify that 38 mm × 140 mm studs spaced at 400 mm can be used in exterior walls when only supporting a roof or a roof plus one floor. | NBC20 Div.B 9.23.10.1. Table | SCHSB: Draft 2021-04-07 SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-04-13 |
1302 |
| 1671 | Definition of "System" | This proposed change introduces a definition for the term "system" in Part 5 of the NECB. | NECB20 Div.B 5.1.1.4. | SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-03-31 |
1271 |
| 1666 | HT TEST | - | NBC20 Div.B 9.36. | - | - |
| 1664 | Recognize exception for insulation under ducts (factory-constructed buildings) | The proposed change updates Sentence 9.36.2.11.(6) to recognize an exception for the effective thermal resistance requirement for under trunk ducts installed below floor framing in factory-constructed buildings. | NBC20 Div.B 9.36.2.11. | SCEE: Draft 2021-01-13 |
811 |
| 1662 | Programming of Exterior Lighting Controls | This proposed change introduces a requirement for programming that shuts off or reduces power to exterior lighting for buildings after normal daily building activity has ended or after 12 a.m. | NECB20 Div.B 4.2.4.1. | SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-03-31 |
1406 |
| 1660 | Soft Conversion - Stroke Width Requirement for Signs | This proposed change addresses the soft conversion of the stroke width requirement for signs. The change is part of a larger package of changes to address the soft conversion of dimensions throughout the Code. | NFC20 Div.B 2.7.1.4. | SCUE: Draft 2021-01-05 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-11-24 SCUE: Analysis of PR Comments — Recommend to proceed as proposed 2023-01-17 |
- |
| 1657 | Masonry Terminology used in Table A-9.36.2.4.(1)-D | This proposed change replaces nominal values with actual ones for brick thickness and density as well as the term "core" with "cell" in Table A-9.36.2.4.(1)-D. | NBC20 Div.B 9.36.2.4.(1) | SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-05-30 SCHSB: Review 2022-06-29 |
1153 |
| 1653 | Clarification of the use of 'grade' in the NECB | In Part 3, grade should not be italicized as it does not necessary apply to a floor where grade outside could be above or below grade. The change clarifies the provisions by use of the term ‘adjacent ground level' when below grade was used. | NECB20 Div.B 3.2.3.3. | - | 1391 |
| 1651 | Use of the defined term "occupancy" in the NECB | This proposed change replaces the defined term "occupancy" in provisions where its use could cause confusion. | NECB20 Div.B 4.1.1.2.(2), NECB20 Div.B 5.1.1.2.(2), NECB20 Div.B 8.1.1.2.(1), NECB20 Div.B 10.1.1.2.(1) |
SCEE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-03-31 |
1390, 1668, 1708 |
| 1650 | Definition of "Installed Interior Lighting Power" | This proposed change deletes the reference to units from the definition of the term "Installed Interior Lighting Power." | NECB20 Div.A 1.4.1.2. | SCEE: Review 2022-05-30 SCES: Review 2022-06-20 SCUE: Review 2022-06-20 SCSD: Review 2022-06-28 SCHMA: Review 2022-06-28 SCHP: Review 2022-06-29 SCHSB: Review 2022-06-29 SCED: Review 2022-07-05 SCFP: Review 2022-07-06 SCCBHCC: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-08-25 |
1324 |
| 1644 | Replace "visually impaired persons" to "people with vision loss" | The proposed change updates the term "visually-impaired persons" to "people with vision loss" in the NBC. | NBC20 Div.B 9.8.7.3.(2) | SCUE: Draft 2020-02-04 |
- |
| 1638 | Protection of electrical conductors within a storey | Clarification of wording on the exemption of electrical conductor protection for fire alarm system branch circuits connecting individual devices and transponders in a single storey | NBC20 Div.B 3.2.7.10.(7) | SCUE: Draft 2019-10-01 SCUE: Review 2022-05-25 SCHSB: Review 2022-06-08 SCUE: Review — Editorial Revision/Errata (No Public Review) 2022-06-20 |
1407 |
| 1589 | Vision glass in doors in primary horizontal routes | This change proposes to require that doors in primary horizontal routes be provided with a vision panel. | NBC20 Div.B 3.3.1.20. | SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-05-07 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-06-12 SCUE: Review — Further Review 2019-06-18 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-05-11 |
- |
| 1585 | Handrail Colour Contrast | This proposed change adds a requirement of colour contrast for handrails compared to the adjacent background and wall surfaces. | NBC20 Div.B 3.4.6.5. | SCUE: Draft 2019-04-29 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-05-07 |
- |
| 1583 | Accessible Parking | This proposed change introduces requirements for accessible parking areas in the NBC. | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.2.5., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3. |
SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-04-29 SCUE: Review — Further Review 2019-05-29 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-06-12 SCUE: Review — Further Review 2019-06-18 |
- |
| 1582 | Grab Bars in Bathtubs and Showers | This proposed change introduces a requirement for the installation of grab bars in all bathtubs and showers. | NBC20 Div.B 9.31.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.31.2. |
SCHSB: Review 2019-05-22 SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-06-25 TG/WG Development 2020-09-03 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2021-03-14 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2021-03-29 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2021-04-23 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2021-05-05 |
235, 994 |
| 1581 | Grab Bars for Bathtubs and Showers | This proposed change introduces requirements on the installation of grab bars for bathtubs and showers. | NBC20 Div.B 3.7.2. | SCHSB: Review 2019-05-22 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-05-29 SCHSB: Review 2019-06-25 SCUE: Review 2019-06-25 SCUE: Review 2019-07-16 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments 2020-05-29 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments 2020-06-12 TG/WG Development 2020-09-03 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2021-03-15 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2021-03-29 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2021-04-23 SCUE: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2021-05-05 |
235, 994 |
| 1578 | Step dimensions in dwelling units | This proposed change harmonizes step dimensions in dwelling units (rise and run) with step dimensions in public buildings | NBC20 Div.B 9.8.4. | - | 1232 |
| 1575 | Change defined term "barrier-free" to "accessible" | This PCF proposes to change the terminology "barrier-free" to "accessible" in the NBC. There is no change to the definition and it will only apply to the accessibility context. | NBC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2., NBC20 Div.A 2.1.1.2.(5), NBC20 Div.A 2.2.1.1.(1) |
SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-04-24 SCUE: Review — Editorial Revision/Errata (No Public Review) 2019-05-30 SCCBHCC: Review — Editorial Revision/Errata (No Public Review) 2019-07-11 SCCBHCC: Review — Further Review 2019-12-13 SCCBHCC: TG/WG Development 2021-07-21 |
- |
| 1572 | Tactile attention indicator surfaces (TAIS) for exit Stairs | The change proposed location where TAIS shall be installed in exit stairs. | NBC20 Div.B 3.3.1.19. | SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-05-07 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-06-12 SCUE: Review — Further Review 2019-06-18 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2022-04-29 |
- |
| 1571 | Tactile Direction Indicators | This proposed change introduces provisions, including a design requirement for tactile direction indicators. | NBC20 Div.B 3.8.2.10., NBC20 Div.B 3.3.1.19., NBC20 Div.B 3.8.3.9. |
SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-05-07 SCUE: TG/WG Development 2019-06-12 SCUE: Review — Further Review 2019-06-18 SCUE: Review 2022-05-25 SCHSB: Review 2022-06-08 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-20 |
- |
| 1507 | Minimum Cleanout Fitting Dimension | This proposed change sets the minimum dimension for cleanout fittings to be at least 4 in. in size for building drains that are at least 4 in. in size. | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.7. | SCHP: Draft 2019-02-28 |
1227 |
| 1483 | Introduction of a New Standard on Asphalt Core Boards | This proposed change introduces CAN/CSA-A123.25-18, “Asphalt core boards used in roofing,” to Table 5.9.1.1. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-04-12 |
1272 |
| 1476 | Testing of Protection for Foamed Plastic Insulation | This proposed change updates existing references to test methods for the evaluation of thermal barriers for foamed plastic insulation and introduces references to CAN/ULC-S145:2018, "Standard Method of Test for the Evaluation of Protective Coverings for Foamed Plastic Insulation – Full-Scale Room Test." | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.4.2.(1), NBC20 Div.B 3.1.5.15. |
SCFP: TG/WG Development 2019-02-15 SCFP: Review — Deferred 2019-04-02 SCFP: Review 2022-05-05 SCFP: Review 2022-08-12 SCFP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-20 |
943, 944, 1071 |
| 1475 | Resistance to Lateral Loads | The proposed change updates the Part 9 provisions for resistance to lateral loads due to earthquakes and wind. It responds to an increase in seismic hazard values for many locations in Canada by replacing Sa(0.2) with the seismic design parameter, Smax, and by defining new wood-frame wall types. | NBC20 Div.B 9.4.1.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.4.2., NBC20 Div.B 9.20.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.1.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.3.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.3.4., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.3.5., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.6.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.11.4., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.13., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.16.1., NBC20 Div.B 9.23.16.5., NBC20 Div.B 9.31.6.2.(3), NBC20 Div.B 9.33.4.7.(2) |
SCHSB: Review 2019-05-24 SCHSB: Review 2019-08-07 SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-09-12 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments 2021-01-28 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments 2021-02-17 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments 2021-03-31 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2021-05-11 SCHSB: Review — Further Review 2022-07-26 SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-08-10 |
- |
| 1470 | Backwater valve and sump pit drainage | Addition of backwater valves to Article 9.14.5.2. and clarification of discharge location of sump pits. | NBC20 Div.B 9.14.5. | SCHSB: Review — Deferred 2019-05-23 |
- |
| 1467 | Introduction of a New Standard for Asphalt Core Boards | This proposed change introduces the standard CSA-A123.25, “Asphalt Core Boards Used in Roofing” into Table 9.26.2.1.-B. | NBC20 Div.B 9.26.2.1. | SCHSB: Review 2022-09-13 |
1270 |
| 1464 | Coatings of connectors and fasteners in contact with treated wood | The proposed change would revise Subsection 9.23.6. to increase the galvanized coating criteria for fasteners and connectors in contact with pressure-treated wood. | NBC20 Div.B 9.23.2. | - | 508 |
| 1440 | Limiting Distance and Fire Department Response | This proposed change clarifies that the locations exempted from having to be sprinklered according to the standards referenced in Article 3.2.5.12. are not actually exempted in the context of the application of Article 9.10.15.3. when they are located adjacent to the exposing building face. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15.3. | SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-05-24 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2020-12-16 |
- |
| 1432 | Required Handrails for Stairs Serving a Single Dwelling Unit or a House with a Secondary Suite | This proposed change harmonizes the number of handrails required for interior and exterior stairs and ramps serving a single dwelling unit or a house with a secondary suite. | NBC20 Div.B 9.8.7.1. | SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-05-23 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2020-06-25 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2020-08-12 |
- |
| 1429 | Graspability of Handrails | Change to Part 9 handrail graspability design to align with Part 3 definition of graspable. | NBC20 Div.B 9.8.7.5. | - | 966, 1328 |
| 1427 | Vapour Barrier standard update - Part 9 | This proposed change replaces CAN/CGSB 1.501 M89 standard with ASTM D1653 one. | NBC20 Div.B 9.13.2.2., NBC20 Div.B 9.25.4.2. |
SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-13 |
1238, 1305 |
| 1426 | Replacement of an Outdated CGSB Standard | This proposed change replaces the reference to CAN/CGSB-1.501-M89, “Method for Permeance of Coated Wallboard,” with a reference to ASTM D1653-13, “Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Organic Coating Films,” for testing the vapour permeance of coatings. | NBC20 Div.B 5.5.1.2., NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. |
SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2020-07-22 |
1238, 1305 |
| 1393 | Defined Term Storm Water | The proposed change would harmonize between the English and the French definition of the term storm water. | NPC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2. | - | 1063 |
| 1390 | Size of Drainage Pipes Serving Water Closets | This proposed change deletes Sentences 2.4.9.2.(2) and (3), which set minimum sizes for branch and building drains, and soil-or-waste stacks, respectively. | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.9.2. | SCHP: Draft 2019-02-28 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-04-17 SCHP: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2020-05-12 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-02-15 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-03-21 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-07-06 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-28 |
1242 |
| 1389 | Location of Drain Pipes | This proposed change requires that a drain pipe that is directly connected to multiple fixture outlet pipes or a fixture drain be located within a single room or suite. | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.2.3. | SCHP: Draft 2019-02-28 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-04-17 SCHP: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2020-05-12 TG/WG Development 2022-02-15 TG/WG Development 2022-03-21 |
1187 |
| 1381 | Drainage to Sumps by Gravity | The proposed change would prohibit the use of a sump or tank on piping that can drained by gravity. | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.6.3. | SCHP: TG/WG Development 2018-09-12 |
1023 |
| 1377 | Oil Separator | This proposed change adds requirements for oil separators into the NPC. | NPC20 Div.B 2.2.3.2. | SCHP: Draft 2019-02-28 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-05-26 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-06-29 SCHP: Review 2022-09-28 |
955 |
| 1371 | Relief Valves | This proposed change adds the requirement for discharge pipes to be connected to relief valves on hot water tanks. | NPC20 Div.B 2.6.1.7. | SCHP: Draft 2019-02-28 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-01-14 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-05-27 |
1117 |
| 1370 | Size of Drainage Pipe | This proposed change adds the storm drainage system to the requirements of the sizing of the soil- or waste-pipe. | NPC20 Div.B 2.4.9.1.(1) | SCHP: Draft 2019-02-28 |
1115 |
| 1367 | Capability of Support | The proposed change would add clarification to the Sentence 2.3.4.1.(2) | - | SCHP: Draft 2018-07-16 |
1099 |
| 1353 | Location of Low Permeance Materials | This proposed change clarifies the application of Table 9.25.5.2. | NBC20 Div.B 9.25.5.2. | SCHSB: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-05-23 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments 2020-05-08 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2020-07-20 |
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| 1341 | Raised Surfaces Protected by Guards | This proposed change clarifies the Code intent regarding surfaces that need to be protected by guards. | NBC20 Div.B 3.3.1.18.(1), NBC20 Div.B 3.4.6.6.(1) |
SCUE: Draft 2018-05-16 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2018-06-06 Pre-Public Review — Proceed 2018-11-06 SCUE: Review — Deferred 2019-06-11 SCUE: Review of PR Comments — Proceed with editorial revisions 2022-04-20 |
1085 |
| 1332 | Replacement of Outdated Standards Relating to Siding Materials in Table 5.9.1.1. and Addition of New Ones | This proposed change replaces the standard CAN/CGSB-41.24-95, "Rigid Vinyl Siding, Soffits and Fascia," by ASTM D 3679-17, "Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding," and ASTM D 4477-16, "Rigid (Unplasticized) Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Soffit," in Table 5.9.1.1., and adds the standards ASTM D 7254-17, "Polypropylene (PP) Siding," and ASTM D 7793-17, "Insulated Vinyl Siding," to the Table. | NBC20 Div.B 5.9.1.1. Table | SCES: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2018-04-20 Pre-Public Review — Proceed 2018-11-06 SCES: Review of PR Comments — Withdrawn 2019-04-12 |
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| 1299 | Long-life sealed battery smoke alarms | This proposal asks for long-life sealed battery smoke alarms in location where the NFC and the NBC allow the used of battery-operated smoke alarms. | NFC20 Div.B 2.1.3.3., NBC20 Div.B 9.10.19.4. |
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| 1237 | Handrails: A-9.8.7.5. Ergonomic Design. Notion of "graspability of the handrails" | This proposed change clarifies the notion of "graspability of the handrails" | NBC20 Div.B 9.8.7.5. | - | - |
| 1233 | Handrails: Dimensional limits for handrail cross-sections for Part 9 Buildings | This proposed change would revise Article 9.8.7.5. Ergonomic Design to introduce the dimensional limits for handrail cross-sections for Part 9 buildings | NBC20 Div.B 9.8.7.5. | - | - |
| 1141 | Application of 9.10.15. to garages and carports | This Proposed change clarifies how to apply spatial separations requirements to attached garages and attached carports to dwelling units | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15.1. | SCHSB: Review — Deferred 2018-07-09 SCHSB: Review — Deferred 2019-05-24 |
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| 1077 | Inspection, Testing and Maintenance | This proposed change clarifies that municipal hydrants are required to comply with the requirements for inspection, testing, and maintenance in accordance with Sentence 6.4.1.1.(1) of Division B of the NFC. | NFC20 Div.B 6.4.1.1. | SCHMA: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2017-05-16 Pre-Public Review — Proceed 2017-10-26 SCHMA: Review of PR Comments — Defer 2018-05-28 |
1043 |
| 992 | Standard for Wall-Hung Water Closet | The propose change introduces requirements for the installation of wall-hung water closet. | NPC20 Div.B 2.2.2. | SCHP: Draft 2016-07-29 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2016-08-11 SCHP: TG/WG Development 2022-02-15 SCHP: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2022-09-28 |
976 |
| 855 | Spatial Separation Requirements and Fire Department Response Time- Option 3 | This proposed change eliminates the 10 Min response time, states that the requirements in Subsection 9.10.15. are the default based on the assumption that the AHJ have evaluated the firefighting capabilities and explains in an Appendix Note the fallback position. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15. | - | - |
| 854 | Spatial Separation requirements and Fire Department Response Time - Option 2 | This proposed change eliminates the 10 Min response time, allows the AHJ to establish its own limiting distance or apply the traditional limiting distance restrictions and explains in an Appendix Note the fire department assumptions based on which the code requirements were developed. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15. | - | - |
| 853 | Spatial Separation Requirements and Fire Department Response Time- Option 1 | This proposed change eliminates the 10 Min response time without replacement and explains in an Appendix Note (Linked to the Subsection title) the fire department assumptions based on which the code requirements were developed. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15. | - | - |
| 851 | Travel limit to exit | This propose changes provides relaxations to travel limit to exit in a sprinklered buildings | NBC20 Div.B 9.9.9.1. | - | - |
| 805 | Replace CSA A82.31 with ASTM C840 on Gypsum Board Installation | This proposed change replaces the reference to an outdated CSA standard with an up-to-date acceptable ASTM standard on gypsum board installation and makes Part 5, Part 9 and Appendix D consistent. | NBC20 Div.B 9.29.5.1.(2), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.9.2.(5), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.12.4.(3), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.14.5.(8), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.14.5.(12), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15.5.(7), NBC20 Div.B 9.10.15.5.(11) |
SCHSB: TG/WG Development 2013-10-21 SCHSB: Review — Deferred 2013-11-20 SCFP: Review 2014-04-29 |
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| 741 | Information Required on Structural Drawings | This proposed change deletes the reference to cladding in Sentence (1) and adds a new Sentence dealing with structural drawings of secondary structural elements. | NBC20 Div.C 2.2.4.3. | SCSD: Review 2013-04-05 SCSD: Review 2019-03-18 SCES: Review 2019-04-12 SCCBHCC: Review — Further Review 2019-07-11 SCSD: Review 2019-07-24 SCCBHCC: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2019-08-06 SCSD: Analysis of PR Comments 2020-04-20 SCES: Review of PR Comments 2020-04-30 SCUE: Review of PR Comments 2020-05-11 SCEE: Review of PR Comments 2020-05-11 SCHMA: Review of PR Comments 2020-05-12 SCFP: Review of PR Comments 2020-05-14 SCHP: Review of PR Comments 2020-06-11 SCED: Review of PR Comments 2020-06-15 SCHSB: Review of PR Comments 2020-06-26 SCSD: Review of PR Comments 2020-07-20 SCCBHCC: Review of PR Comments 2021-03-10 SCSD: Review of PR Comments 2021-05-20 SCCBHCC: Review — Further Review 2021-05-21 |
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| 514 | Steel studs sizes for non-loadbearing interior walls | This proposed change is considered an errata as it aims to correct an oversight there was a change in referencing a standard for steel wall framing, between the 2005 and the 2010 NBC. The stud sizes in the appendix note A-9.10.3.1 do not match the intended values. | NBC20 Div.B 9.10.3.1. | SCHSB: Review 2013-04-23 |
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| 456 | Harmonization of Application of National Model Codes | This proposed change harmonizes the application statements of the National Fire Code and the National Building Code by adding the defined term "alteration" to the National Fire Code and rewording the application statement of the NFC to include the new defined term. | NFC20 Div.A 1.1., NFC20 Div.A 1.4.1.2. |
SCHMA: Draft 2013-04-17 SCHMA: Draft 2014-04-07 Review — Deferred 2020-03-27 |
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| 361 | Size Limit for Open Stringers | This proposed change limits the size of the triangular openings formed by the stair risers and treads and the bottom element of a required guard. | NBC20 Div.B 3.4.6.6. | SCUE: Review 2012-12-05 SCUE: Review — Recommended for Public Review 2021-11-24 SCHSB: Review 2022-04-13 SCUE: Analysis of PR Comments — Recommend to proceed with editorial revisions 2023-01-23 |
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| 350 | Slip Resistance on Stairs and Ramps | Proposed change to address Part 3-Part 9 differences for public stairs. | NBC20 Div.B 3.4.6.1.(1) | SCUE: Review — Deferred 2012-12-05 SCUE: Review — Deferred 2015-02-19 |
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| 311 | Door Closers for Use with Swinging Doors | This proposed change introduces the reference to the ULC-S133, "Tests for Door Closers Intended for Use with Swinging Doors" for self-closing devices on foors in fire separations. | NBC20 Div.B 3.1.8.13., NBC20 Div.B 9.10.13.10. |
SCFP: Draft 2013-04-23 |
357 |
| 164 | Combustible Dust | This CCR clarifies the design of systems and structures where combustible dust is produced in quantities or concentrations that create an explosion or fire hazard exist. The proposal replaces Articles 5.3.1.4. through 5.3.1.10. with references to applicable NFPA Standards. | NFC20 Div.B 5.3.1. | SCHMA: Review — Deferred 2012-06-13 SCHMA: Review — Deferred 2016-10-18 |
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