2018 British Columbia Building Code

Review of Proposed Changes

Appendix 2

Where to Find B.C.-Specific Provisions by Code Reference

(Division B Unless Noted)
Provision 2012 BCBC 2018 BCBC Additional Comments
Reference Reference
Defined Terms Division A, Sentence Division A, Sentence
• Access or accessible 1.4.1.2.(1) 1.4.1.2.(1)
• Adaptable dwelling unit
• Persons with disabilities
• Sensory disability
Application of Functional Statements Division A, Sentence Division A, Sentence Reference unchanged, but there are some changes to the
• Application of F73 and F74 3.1.1.2.(3) 3.1.1.2.(3) provisions (Attributions Table 3.9.1.1. is not shown)
Application of Functional Statements None Division A, Sentence New functional statement F75
• Application of F75 (regarding adaptable dwelling 3.1.1.2.(4)
units)
Functional Statements None Division A, Sentence New functional statement F75
• New F75 3.2.1.1.(1)
Visual Signal Devices and Visual Warning Systems Sentences Sentences Variation continued under new numbering
• Visual warning systems to assist persons with 3.2.4.20.(3) to (8) 3.2.4.19.(3) to (8)
hearing impairments
Voice Communication Systems None Sentence 3.2.4.22.(6) Extend new NBC provision for visible (visual) signal devices to
• Signal function concurrent with voice instructions BC’s visible (visual) warning systems
Doors and Door Hardware Sentence Sentence Sentence 3.3.1.13.(12) is a pointer to Subsection 3.8.3.
3.3.1.13.(10) 3.3.1.13.(12) and Specific provisions located in Article 3.8.3.6.
Article 3.8.3.6.
• Door assemblies Clear opening Clause Sentence 3.8.3.6.(2) Change from 800mm to 850mm for consistency between
providing access 3.3.1.13.(10)(a) accessible and adaptable provisions and to align with other
Provinces. Changes also reflected in the Appendix.
Clear and level area (no Clause Sentences 3.8.3.6.(6) Change to language for consistency and also to address sliding
step) 3.3.1.13.(10)(b) and (11) doors
Operation Clause Sentence 3.8.3.6.(4) Sentence 3.8.3.6.(4) includes a pointer to Article 3.8.3.8. Controls
3.3.1.13.(10)(c) (operation with one hand in a closed fist position)
Operation (force) Clause Sentences 3.8.3.6.(8)
3.3.1.13.(10)(d) and (9)
Closers Clause Sentence 3.8.3.6.(10)
3.3.1.13.(10)(e)

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2018 British Columbia Building Code
Review of Proposed Changes
Provision
Doors and Door Hardware
• Door thresholds
Doors and Door Hardware
• Doors installed in series
Treads and Risers
• Tactile Walking Surface Indicators
Elevator Car Dimensions
• Exemption for LU/LA elevators
Accessible Washrooms
Accessible Washroom Water closet stalls (toilet
Requirements compartments)
Water closets
Water closet stalls (toilet
compartments)
Lavatories (wash basins)
Urinals
Mirrors
Washroom accessories
Universal washroom
(universal toilet room)
Baths
Showers
Exemptions for children and
B2 occupancies
2012 BCBC 2018 BCBC Additional Comments
Reference Reference
Sentence Sentence See also Sentence 3.8.3.6.(5)
3.3.1.13.(11) 3.3.1.13.(11)
Sentence Sentence 3.8.3.6.(12) Change from 1200mm to 1500mm between doors for
3.3.1.13.(12) consistency with other Provinces and to accommodate larger
power wheelchairs and scooters. Applies to doors providing
access.
Sentence 3.4.6.8.(11) Sentence 3.4.6.8.(11) Application extended to stairs serving more than two dwelling
units.
N/A Sentence 3.5.4.1.(1) Permit Limited-Use/Limited-Application (LU/LA) elevators (which
do not accommodate a patient stretcher) in some circumstances
Article 3.7.2.10. Article 3.7.2.10. and Sentence 3.7.2.10.(1) is a pointer to Subsection 3.8.3.
Subsection 3.8.3. Specific provisions directed by Article 3.8.2.8. and located in
Articles 3.8.3.11. to 3.8.3.16.
Sentences Article 3.8.3.11. Adopt term ‘water closet stall’ in place of ‘toilet compartment’.
3.7.2.10.(2) (and (4))
Sentence 3.7.2.10.(3) Article 3.8.3.13.
Sentences Article 3.8.3.11. Adopt term ‘water closet stall’ in place of ‘toilet compartment’
3.7.2.10.(4) (and (2))
Sentence 3.7.2.10.(5) Article 3.8.3.15. Adopt term ‘lavatory’ in place of ‘wash basin’
Sentence 3.7.2.10.(6) Article 3.8.3.14.
Sentence 3.7.2.10.(7) Article 3.8.3.15.
Sentence 3.7.2.10.(8) N/A Washroom accessories are addressed in various Articles related
to the fixture they serve
Sentence 3.7.2.10.(9) Article 3.8.3.12. Adopt term ‘universal washroom’ in place of ‘universal toilet
room’
Sentence Article 3.8.3.17.
3.7.2.10.(10)
Sentence Article 3.8.3.16.
3.7.2.10.(11)
Sentence Article 3.8.2.8.(12) BC’s exemption to accommodate special needs of children,
3.7.2.10.(12) patients and care givers moved under Article 3.8.2.8. Exemption
extended to resident areas in B3 occupancies.
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