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Code reference of the requested change: Article, Sentence, etc. (e.g. 9.32.3.5.)

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What is the subject of the code change or the existing code provision title?

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Why should the existing provision be revised, or if requesting an addition to the Code, what is missing?

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What wording do you propose for the change?

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Objective(s)

If requesting an addition or revision to the Code, which of the Code's objectives does the requested change address? See Part 2 of Division A of the 2015 NBC, NFC, NPC, and 2017 NECB for the list of objectives of each code.

Which of the Code's objectives does the requested change address? (required)

2020 NBC
2020 NFC
2020 NPC
2017 NECB

2020 NBC

2015 NBC Accessibility

2020 NBC OA1 Barrier-Free Path of Travel
2020 NBC OA2 Barrier-Free Facilities

2020 NBC Environment

2020 NBC OE1 Resources
2020 NBC OE1.1 excessive use of energy

2020 NBC Health

2020 NBC Fire and Structural Protection of Buildings

2020 NBC Safety

2020 NFC

2020 NFC OH Health
2020 NFC OP Fire and Structural Protection of Buildings
2020 NFC OS Safety

2020 NFC Health

2020 NFC OH5 Hazardous Substances Containment

2020 NFC Fire and Structural Protection of Buildings

2020 NFC OP1 Fire Protection of the Building
2020 NFC OP1.1 fire or explosion occurring
2020 NFC OP1.2 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond its point of origin
2020 NFC OP1.3 collapse of physical elements due to a fire or explosion
2020 NFC OP1.4 fire safety systems failing to function as expected
2020 NFC OP3 Protection of Adjacent Buildings from Fire
2020 NFC OP3.1 fire or explosion impacting areas beyond the building of origin

2020 NFC Safety

2020 NPC

2020 NPC OE Environment
2020 NPC OH Health
2020 NPC OP Protection of the Building or Facility from Water and Sewage Damage
2020 NPC OS Safety

2020 NPC Environment

2020 NPC OE1 Resources
2020 NPC OE1.2 excessive use of water

2020 NPC Health

2020 NPC OH1 Indoor Conditions
2020 NPC OH1.1 inadequate indoor air quality
2020 NPC OH2 Sanitation
2020 NPC OH2.1 exposure to human or domestic waste
2020 NPC OH2.2 consumption of contaminated water
2020 NPC OH2.3 inadequate facilities for personal hygiene
2020 NPC OH2.4 contact with contaminated surfaces
2020 NPC OH5 Hazardous Substances Containment

2020 NPC Protection of the Building or Facility from Water and Sewage Damage

2020 NPC OP5 Protection of the Building or Facility from Water and Sewage Damage

2020 NPC Safety

2020 NPC OS1 Fire Safety
2020 NPC OS1.1 fire or explosion occurring
2020 NPC OS2 Structural Safety
2020 NPC OS2.1 loads bearing on the building elements that exceed their loadbearing capacity
2020 NPC OS3 Safety in Use
2020 NPC OS3.1 tripping, slipping, falling, contact, drowning or collision
2020 NPC OS3.2 contact with hot surfaces or substances
2020 NPC OS3.4 exposure to hazardous substances

2017 NECB

2017 NECB OE Environment
2017 NECB OE1 Resources
2017 NECB OE1.1 excessive use of energy

Impact analysis (required)

Will the change entail any added costs? Will it provide benefits that are measurable?

Enforcement implications (required)

Can the requested change be enforced by the infrastructure available to enforce this Code? Will its enforcement require an increase in resources?

Other comments

For example, identify other Code requirements affected by the requested change.

Supporting documentation

Please submit supporting documentation separately. If using email, send as PDF attachments to codes.changerequest@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. You can also mail the documentation to:

Codes Canada
National Research Council
Building M-20, 1200 Montreal Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6
or fax it to (613) 952-4040.

Note: Supporting documentation must be unlocked/public in order for them to be considered by a CCBFC standing committee. If locked, we cannot include them on the agenda.

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