Alberta Building Code 2019

Full Description

The NBC(AE) sets out technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings. It also applies to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings.
The NBC(AE) establishes requirements to address the following five objectives, which are fully described in Division A of the Code:
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National Building Code – 2019 Alberta Edition Volume 1
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• safety
• health
• accessibility for persons with disabilities • fire and structural protection of buildings • environment
Code provisions do not necessarily address all the characteristics of buildings that might be considered to have a bearing on the Code’s objectives. Through an extensive consensus process at the national and provincial levels, the code-user community has decided which characteristics should be regulated through the NBC(AE).
The NBC(AE) is not a textbook on building design or construction. The design of a technically sound building depends upon many factors beyond simple compliance with building regulations. Such factors include the availability of knowledgeable practitioners who have received appropriate education, training and experience and who have some degree of familiarity with the principles of good building practice and experience using textbooks, reference manuals and technical guides.