National Building Code of Canada 1990 Jurisdiction Canada Year 1990 Published in English Source National Research Council of Canada, Associate Committee on the National Building Code, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 10th ed., 1990. xv, 423p. Illus. Index. Serial number NRCC No.30619 Descriptors [Primary] Canada, building industry, buildings, construction work, fire hazards, fire protection [Secondary] air conditioning, construction sites, cooling, demolition, heating, law, plumbing, protection against natural phenomena, safety by design, standard, ventilation Subject category Mechanical hazards, transport Abstract This is a recommended model code for adoption by appropriate authorities. It is essentially a minimum set of regulations thought to be necessary for public health, fire safety, and structural sufficiency. It establishes a standard of safety for building construction, including extensions or alterations, the evaluation of buildings undergoing a change of occupancy, and upgrading of buildings to remove hazards. The Code is composed of the following parts: scope and definitions; general requirements; use and occupancy; structural design; wind, water and vapour protection; heating, ventilating and air conditioning; plumbing services; safety measures at construction and demolition sites; housing and small buildings. CIS No. 91-1777 Database ID 57122