City of Vancouver By-laws
The Vancouver Building By-law 2019 is based on the British Columbia Building Code 2018 and includes the unique to Vancouver By-law provisions regulating the design and construction of buildings in the City of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Book I (General) addresses the minimum standard for buildings in Vancouver and shares the same broad objectives as the Provincial regulations,
with additional provisions for:
- Occupant safety and health
- Accessibility for persons with disabilities
- Fire protection of buildings and facilities
- Energy conservation and GHG reduction
- Alterations to existing buildings
Book II (Plumbing Systems) addresses the minimum standard for building plumbing systems in Vancouver and shares the same broad objectives as the Provincial regulations, with additional provisions for:
- Water safety and efficiency
- Pipe materials and sizing
- Rainwater management
- Non-potable water treatment and use
The Province of BC is now offering the Vancouver Bylaws 2019 online at no charge. This aligns with the Federal Government of Canada's recently announced changes to the National Model Codes.
ACCESS VANCOUVER BYLAWS ONLINEProducts & Pricing
| Vancouver Building By-law Binders | $140 | |
| Vancouver Plumbing Systems By-law Binder | $65 | |
| Vancouver Building and Plumbing Systems By-law Binders | $170 |
