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The National Building Code of Canada 2015 (NBC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out technical provisions for the design and construction of new buildings. It also applies to the alteration, change of use and demolition of existing buildings. Over 360 technical changes have been incorporated in this new edition.

1. The object of this Act is the protection of persons and property, except forest resources which are protected pursuant to the Sustainable Forest Development Act (chapter A-18.1), against fires of any nature. For the purposes of this Act, any explosion likely to cause a fire shall be considered to be a fire. 2000, c. 20, s. 1; 2010, c. 3, s. 329. 2. This Act does not operate to limit the obligations imposed or powers granted by or under other Acts as regards fire safety. 2000, c. 20, s. 2; 2001, c. 76, s. 153. 3.

The USEHC established minimum requirements and standards for the protection of public health, safety and welfare for application to the erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of solar energy systems, including but not limited to equipment and appliances intended to utilize solar energy for space heating or cooling; water heating; swimming pool heating or process heating; and solar PV systems. The code includes systems where equipment and components collect, convey, store and convert the sun’s energy for a purpose, including but not limited to service water, pool water and space heating and cooling as well as electrical service.

Internationally, code officials recognize the need for a modern, up-to-date residential code addressing the design and construction of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade.

This code provides fundamental safeguards for the generation, installation, storage, piping, use, and handling of hydrogen in compressed gas (GH2) form or cryogenic liquid (LH2) form. Provisions apply to the production, storage, transfer, and use of hydrogen in all occupancies and on all premises.

NFPA 55 facilitates protection from physiological, over-pressurization, explosive, and flammability hazards associated with compressed gases and cryogenic fluids. Criteria provide fundamental safeguards for the installation, storage, use, and handling of compressed gases and cryogenic fluids in portable and stationary cylinders, containers, and tanks in all occupancy types.

The National Fire Code of Canada 2015 (NFC), published by NRC and developed by the Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes, sets out the technical provisions regulating activities related to the construction, use or demolition of buildings and facilities, the condition of specific elements of buildings and facilities, and the design or construction of specific elements of facilities related to certain hazards as well as the protection measures for the current or intended use of buildings.