Construction of wood decks or balconies to review and comply with british columbia s building code.
Bc building code deck construction.
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Maximum 18 oc notched stringer spacing for 2 or 5 4 thick treads.
Requirements for building officials who oversee and may enforce the building code through local bylaws.
Maximum 36 oc solid stringer spacing for 2 thick treads.
Minimal nominal 1 thick riser material.
Maximum opening of 4 closed risers.
The bc building code bcbc is a provincial regulation that governs how new construction building alterations repairs and demolitions are completed.
Central saanich land use bylaw building bylaw and the bc building code for specific requirements.
Bc building code 2018.
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Deck building code tips.
Please consult bc building code for specific requirements.
British columbia building code bcbc dictates the structural requirements for exterior decks and balconies including stairs and guardrails.
The building act and regulations including other building regulations outside the bc codes.
Maximum nosing of 0 75 to 1 25 maximum nosing radius of 9 16 open risers.
If the building complies with part 9 of bcbc which regulates the construction of houses and small buildings then the structural requirements must meet the.
The bc building and plumbing code which set the technical requirements for building construction throughout b c.
All plans submitted with permit applications shall include the name and address of the designer.
Demolition and or tree removal permits to be.
The bc building code applies to the construction of buildings including additions substantial alterations buildings undergoing a change for occupancy and upgrading of buildings to remove an unacceptable hazard.
This code establishes minimum requirements for safety health accessibility fire and structural protection of buildings and energy and water efficiency.