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Advocates are calling for changes in municipal, provincial and federal building codes to mandate accessible features in residential buildings, additional incentives for developers to build more accessible units and more public education on why accessible homes are needed in the first place.

Nelsonites will get a say in how future buildings are constructed in B.C. as the Province launches a survey on proposed changes to the B.C. Building Code. Starting this week, a four-week public review will begin to review and comment on numerous proposed building code changes, including: accessibility and adaptable dwellings; cooling requirements; mass timber construction;

Province seeks input on building code updates

Climate change is leading to more extreme weather events — including tornadoes. Scientists have been tracking tornadoes and Canada ranks second in the world.

/CNW/ - Today, the newly formed Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) assumes responsibility for the development of Canadas National Model...

Encapsulated mass timber construction up to 12 stories tall will be allowed under national codes released March 28.