BC Building Code changes & schedules
BC Building Code Changes
To learn more about the BC Building Code changes that came into effect Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, please check out our 2024 BC Building Codes Changes Bulletin and visit the Province of British Columbia's Building Codes and Standards page.
The codes establish minimum standards for health, safety, accessibility, energy, fire and structural protection of buildings. They also address water efficiency and protection of buildings from fire, water and sewer damage. The building and plumbing codes apply throughout the Province of BC, except for the City of Vancouver. Codes can be obtained in hard copy or online subscription from BC Publications by visiting www.bcpublications.ca or www.bccodes.ca or call 1-800-663-6105 for information.
Schedules
If you are building in Kelowna, you will have to complete some of the Schedules listed below. For more information and to learn which apply for you, check out the Apply for a building permit page and navigate to the specific building permit type for your project.
- Schedule A: Confirmation of commitment by owner and coordinating registered professional
- This letter must be submitted before issuance of a building permit.
- Schedule B: Assurance of professional design and commitment for field review
- This letter must be submitted prior to the commencement of construction activities of the components identified.
- Schedule C(a): Assurance of coordinating of professional field review
- This letter must be submitted after the completion of the project but before the occupancy permit is issued, or a final inspection is made, by the authority having jurisdiction.
- Schedule C(b): Assurance of professional field review and compliance
- This letter must be submitted after completion of the project but prior to final inspection by the authority having jurisdiction. A separate letter must be submitted by each registered professional of record.
- Schedule C: Indemnification Agreement - Canopy or Awning
- Schedule D: Confirmation of insurance
- This letter shall be submitted along with the letters of assurance required by the Building Code or Kelowna's Building Bylaw before issuance of a building permit. A separate letter shall be submitted for each registered professional.
- Only an original Schedule printed by the City of Kelowna or an unaltered photocopy of this Schedule is to be completed and submitted.
- Schedule E: Owner's undertaking
- To be submitted prior to issuance of a building permit
- Only an original Schedule printed by the City of Kelowna or an unaltered photocopy of this Schedule is to be completed and submitted.
