Standards & Codes: Construction

Print copies of standards & codes for the Building Trades include:

Print copies of standards for Plumbing and Pipe Trades include:

For the Construction Project Management programs we have:

For the Architectural and Engineering programs we have print copies of:

The National Building Code and derivatives (National Electrical, Energy, and Fire codes as well as Alberta versions of the codes) are available as a free download for personal use.  The NRC has made it very easy, with a direct download option from their archive:

• National Building Code of Canada: 2020
• National Fire Code of Canada: 2020
• National Plumbing Code of Canada: 2020
• National Energy Code for Buildings: 2020
• National Building Code: Alberta 2019 Edition
• National Fire Code: Alberta 2019 Edition

As well, the NRC is now offering free electronic access to the related user’s guides, including:

• Structural Commentaries (User's Guide – NBC 2015: Part 4 of Division B)
• Illustrated User’s Guide – NBC 2015: Part 9 of Division B, Housing and Small Buildings
• User’s Guide – National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2017

Building Standata The Alberta Municipal Affairs and the Safety Codes Council develop Alberta Building Code STANDATA. Some are issued under the authority of the code or the Safety Codes Act as provincewide variances or interpretations. Others are information bulletins that provide general advice on related matters.

To learn more about the services we provide for the Construction programs, contact Jessica Norman.