Guides: Architectural Technology: Standards and Codes

Standards and Codes

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Techstreet provides easy, immediate access to some of the largest collections of industry codes and standards through their web platform.
The following industry codes and standards are now available through Techstreet:
• All ASME standards and BPVC Codes
• All API standards
• The National Building Code of Canada, including the Fire and Plumbing Codes of Canada
• Alberta Building Code
• Selected ISO standards for the WET programs
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Contains the entire collection of CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standards and related documents. Some of the documents are quite large and may take couple of minutes to open.
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Alberta Building 2014 Code
Available online via the Techstreet platform as well as a non-lending reference copy (STD AB)
Architectural Graphic Standards. 12th edition
Available to check out. Call Number: 692.2 A673
Architectural Graphic Standards : Student Edition (12th, 2017)
This eBook is available online.
Canadian Construction Association Standard Construction Documents (STD CCA)
Available in print in the non-lending reference collection
Canadian Construction Documents Committee (STD CCDC)
Available in print in the non-lending reference collection
Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
Produced by Parks Canada.
Alberta Historical Resources Act
Statue from the Government of Alberta.

Free Building Codes for Personal Use

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:

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