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Online building codes are becoming widely available due to their convenience and the ability to keep them updated without having to issue addenda. A list of the FREE codes that we are aware of is included below. If you know of any that should be added to this list, please let us know.

. Since the adoption of the Alberta Building Code 1997 (ABC 1997), where there is a kitchen fire suppression system installed in a building with a fire alarm system, the suppression system SHALL be tied into the building fire alarm system so that if there is a system discharge the building fire alarm SHALL activate. New Alberta Building, Fire and Energy Efficiency Codes have been approved and come into effect on April 1, 2019. The 2019 editions of the Alberta Building Code, the Alberta Fire Code and the 2017 National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) have been adopted by provincial regulation on February 12, 2019. The Building Code Regulation adopts two codes.

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International Code Council

The International Code Council provides free code references for a number of states, plus free access to the International Codes. It is important to refer to the specific requirements for your local jurisdiction since many state and local agencies have modifications to the code.

The codes are updated every three years and the latest revision is the 2018 version. Keep in mind that your jurisdiction may not have adopted the most recent version of the ICC codes so an older version may apply to your project.

Don't see the International Code you need? Here is the full list of I-Codes so you can find what you are looking for.

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International Building Code

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  • International Building Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Building Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Building Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)

International Residential (One and Two Family) Code

  • International Residential (One and Two Family) Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Residential (One and Two Family) Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Residential (One and Two Family) Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)

International Existing Building Code

  • International Existing Building Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Existing Building Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Existing Building Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)

International Energy Conservation Code

  • International Energy Conservation Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Energy Conservation Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)
Alberta Building Code 1997 Free Download

International Fire Code

  • International Fire Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Fire Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Fire Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)

International Plumbing Code

  • International Plumbing Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Plumbing Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Plumbing Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)

International Mechanical Code

  • International Mechanical Code 2018 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Mechanical Code 2015 (buy on Amazon)
  • International Mechanical Code 2012 (buy on Amazon)

ICC Code Commentaries

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The International Code Council provides other versions of their code books, which include code commentaries to help professionals understand the intent of the code. These are incredibly helpful for understanding complex code issues. Unfortunately, the code commentary versions are not available for free online.

You can purchase the commentaries directly through the ICC website or you can usually find them on Amazon.

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National Fire Protection Association (United States)

The NFPA is the world's leading advocate for fire prevention. They provide free access to the latest edition of their codes (registration is required). Below is a list of some of the most referenced codes for architects:

United States Access Board

The US Access Board is a federal agency that promotes equality for the disabled. They are responsible for maintaining the accessibility guidelines for public buildings and spaces in the United States. If you are interested in a more detailed overview of the United States accessibility law, check out our article: ADA Standards for Accessible Design. It is important to refer to the specific requirements for your local jurisdiction since many state and local agencies have more stringent requirements than the federal codes. Below are links to specific codes and laws:

  • ABA Accessibility Standards (for projects built with Federal Funds)
  • Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (for projects built with Federal Funds)

Codes in force

The following codes in the building discipline are currently in force:

Historical code timeline

Alberta Building Code (ABC)

  • ABC 2014: In force from May 1, 2015 to November 30, 2019
  • ABC 2006: In force from September 2, 2007 to April 30, 2015
  • ABC 1997: In force from June 1, 1998 to September 1, 2007
  • ABC 1990: In force from September 1, 1991 to May 31, 1998

National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB)

  • NECB 2011: In force from November 1, 2015 to November 30, 2019
  • no prior editions of the code were adopted in Alberta

Advisories

Accessibility

The accessibility standards set out the requirements for the safe design of accessible and barrier-free environments regulated under the Safety Codes Act. Municipal Affairs works in partnership with the Safety Codes Council to coordinate and encourage barrier-free design and access for any thing, process or activity regulated under the act.

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Barrier-Free Design Guide

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In partnership with the Barrier-Free Sub-Council of the Safety Codes Council, Municipal Affairs has developed the Barrier-Free Design Guide to provide further interpretation and understanding of accessibility requirements under Section 3.8 of the Alberta Building Code.

A copy of the guide is available for a free download in pdf from the Safety Codes Council.

Forms

  • Pre-assessment for Relaxation of Barrier-Free Requirements(PDF, 931 KB)
    (for the authority having jurisdiction)
  • Building Permit Application(PDF, 64 KB)
    (for relocatable industrial accommodation and manufactured homes)
  • Code change request guidelines and form(PDF, 374 KB)

Schedules

The ABC 2014 and the National Building Code 2019 – Alberta Edition (NBC-2019 AE) reference the following professional schedules.

Professional schedules ABC 2014

  • Schedule A1-ABC(PDF, 31 KB)
  • Schedule A2-ABC(PDF, 41 KB)
  • Schedule B1-ABC(PDF, 35 KB)
  • Schedule B2-ABC(PDF, 44 KB)
  • Schedule C1-ABC(PDF, 29 KB)
  • Schedule C2-ABC(PDF, 30 KB)

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Professional schedules NBC-2019 AE

  • Schedule A1-NBC(PDF, 120 KB)
  • Schedule A2-NBC(PDF, 120 KB)
  • Schedule B1-NBC(PDF, 110 KB)
  • Schedule B2-NBC(PDF, 135 KB)
  • Schedule C1-NBC(PDF, 105 KB)
  • Schedule C2-NBC(PDF, 105 KB)

Resources

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