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Mechanical Engineering: BC Codes (British Columbia Codes)

Accessing BC Codes 💻

Current BC Codes can be accessed in online and in print; including:

  • BC Building Code 2024 (includes BC Plumbing Code (a.k.a. 'Book II Plumbing Systems')) (online | print)
  • BC Fire Code 2024 (online)
  • City of Vancouver Building By-Laws (VBBL)
    • Note: VBBL 2025 took effect on September 15th, 2025. While print copies are not yet available; online convenience copies of Book I: General (Volume 1 and Volume 2) are accessible via the City of Vancouver site
    • VBBL 2019: Book I (General) (online | print)
    • VBBL 2019: Book II (Plumbing Systems) (online)

BC's Electrical Code is an adoption of the Canadian Electrical Code (a.k.a. CE Code). Visit the CSA Group section of this Guide for online access to the latest version of this Code.

Historical BC Codes 📜

Historical British Columbia Codes are available via BC Publications' Public Library:

Other Building Codes 🔨

For Building Codes for other jurisdictions, please refer to the following sections of this Guide:

Other Fire Codes 🔥

For Fire Codes for other jurisdictions, please refer to the following sections of this Guide: