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6 points
5 points under Category A3 (you will need to self report these points)
Relevant enactments
6 hours
In-Person
Adopted in the BC Building Code 2024 are new Part 9 bracing requirements for wood frame construction, coming into effect on March 10, 2025. The redesign of Section 9.23. is substantially changed to accommodate modern housing design and higher seismicity, mainly Subsection 9.23.13. Bracing to Resist Lateral Loads Due to Wind and Earthquake. The increased seismicity warranted a redesign of the methods for resisting lateral loads and new solutions so that designers can continue to design within Part 9. These changes will apply to all Part 9 housing in BC, including low seismic and wind locations.
Course overview:
*Delivered in partnership with the Community Energy Association (CEA) through the Kootenay Clean Energy Transition project, the CEA is offering a $50 subsidy for participants of the Fernie and Invermere sessions.
The $50 subsidy, only available for Fernie and Invermere participants, will be refunded post-class to those who attended the session in full.
This in-person course requires successful completion of the following components:
There is no textbook for this session. All course materials are contained within the presentation during the in-person session.
