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Illustrated Guide – Seismic Bracing Requirements BC Building Code Part 9
Description The Illustrated Guide for Seismic Design of Houses was updated to comply with changes to the BC Building Code (BCBC) for Part 9 Buildings. The guide outlines the new prescriptive lateral bracing requirements for buildings located in seismic zones as defined in the BCBC. Using a step-by-step process and 3-D illustrated graphics, the guide explains design requirements, suggesting a sequence of applications using examples of houses representative of those built in seismic zones in British Columbia. Impact This guide provides industry professionals and the building industry with practical solutions to comply with the December 2018 BC Building Code seismic requirements for Part 9 buildings.
Status:
Guide available online at www.bchousing.org Order online at www.crownpub.bc.ca
Partners:
Building and Safety Standards Branch, Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC, Building Officials’ Association of BC, City of Vancouver, City of Burnaby, FPInnovations, Canadian Wood Council, Architectural Institute of British Columbia, Engineers and Geoscientists BC, and Applied Science Technologists & Technicians of BC
Audience:
Builders, building officials, developers, architects, manufacturers, and other industry professionals
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