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Building codes and standards

Building codes, standards, guidelines, forms and STANDATA.

Codes in force

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

Historical code timeline

National Building Code - Alberta Edition (NBC(AE))

  • NBC(AE) 2019: In force from December 1, 2019 to April 30, 2024

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 2017: In force from December 1, 2019 to April 30, 2024
  • NECB 2011: In force from November 1, 2015 to November 30, 2019
  • no prior editions of the code were adopted in Alberta

Notices

Reminder: National Building Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and National Fire Code – 2023 Alberta Edition and National Energy Code for Buildings 2020

Professional schedules

The ABC 2014, National Building Code - 2019 Alberta Edition (NBC-2019 AE), and Standata 19-BCV-024 reference the following professional schedules.

ABC 2014

NBC-2019 AE

NBC-2023 AE

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