# Building Codes

> Building code reference documents: the British Columbia Building Code 2024 and 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code, plus national and provincial codes.

- URL: https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/building-codes/
- Publisher: Essential Construction (https://essential.construction/)
- Products in this category: 2

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Building codes as reference documents for designers, builders and permit applicants. This category currently holds the British Columbia Building Code 2024 and the 2019 Denver Building and Fire Code. More provincial, national and specialty codes, including Alberta, Ontario and the National Building Code of Canada, are listed in the parent Codes category.

## What's in building codes

Building codes set minimum requirements for structure, fire safety, egress, accessibility and energy. The documents here are reference copies for checking requirements during design and construction. Always confirm which edition and local amendments your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.

## Building codes on this site

- [British Columbia Building Code 2024](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/building-codes/british-columbia-building-code-2024/): the provincial building code for BC.
- [2019 Denver Building And Fire Code](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/building-codes/2019-denver-building-and-fire-code/): a reference copy of Denver's 2019 building and fire code.
- [Canadian National Building Code 2015](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/canadian-national-building-code-2015/): the national model code.
- [Alberta Building Code 2019](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/alberta-building-code-2019/): the provincial building code for Alberta.
- [Ontario Building Code 2012](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/ontario-building-code-2012/): the provincial building code for Ontario.

## Related categories

Browse all [Codes](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/) and OSHA publications in [Safety Regulations](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/safety-regulations/).

## Frequently asked questions

### Are these the current editions of the codes?

The edition year is in each product name. Jurisdictions adopt new editions and local amendments on their own schedules, so check with your local building department before relying on a document for design or permits.

## Templates and files in this category

- [2019 Denver Building And Fire Code](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/building-codes/2019-denver-building-and-fire-code.md?v=1658378604): This file includes the 2019 modifications to the Denver Colorado Building code.
- [British Columbia Building Code 2024](https://essential.construction/files/information/codes/building-codes/british-columbia-building-code-2024.md?v=1725728438): The British Columbia Building code 2024 defines all building rules and regulations in the province of British Columbia Canada.