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.
\nThe NBC(AE) establishes requirements to address the following five objectives, which are fully described in Division A of the Code:
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\n\u2022 safety
\n\u2022 health
\n\u2022 accessibility for persons with disabilities \u2022 fire and structural protection of buildings \u2022 environment
\nCode provisions do not necessarily address all the characteristics of buildings that might be considered to have a bearing on the Code\u2019s 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).
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"