Alberta Building Code and Energy Code Update

The Alberta Building Code (ABC) was implemented Nov 2015 and the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) will go into effect on Nov 1, 2016. This meeting is intended to provide builders, designers and planners an opportunity to get an overview of the changes, implementation and compliance issues.

Presenters:

• Geoff Brownlie, Senior Building Inspector, Safety Codes Application, Alberta Municipal Affairs;
• Joan Maisonneuve, Manager Policy and Industry Issues, Canadian Home Builders Association, Alberta

• 8:00 to 8:25 register and breakfast
• 8:25 Introductions
• 8:30 to 10:00 Alberta Building Code 2015 changes
  • Overview of the changes to the ABC from Nov 2015
  • Geoff Brownlie, Alberta Municipal Affairs
• 10:00 to 10:15 Break
• 10:15 to 11:45 National Energy Code and ABC 9.36
  • Overview of NECB and Section 9.36 of the Alberta Building Code
  • Joan Maisonneuve, CHBA Alberta
• 11:45-12:15 ABC and the 10-minute fire response map
  • General discussion on the issue, alternative solutions, process
• 12:15 to 1:00 Grab and Go lunch and discussion for those that want to stay and discuss further