As the federal government is encouraging provinces to adopt the National Building Code as a universal guideline for safety and regulations, this digital version of the Canadian National Building Code of Canada 2015 has been published to make building codes and practices more accessible to everyone.

The National Building Code (NBC) 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.

The NBC establishes requirements to address the following five objectives:

• safety
• health
• accessibility for persons with disabilities
• fire and structural protection of buildings
• environment

In case of any discrepancies, or omissions, please refer to the official version on the NRC website.*

*The present version of this publication is for informational purposes only, and the original hosted by NRC is the only official version. In the event of any discrepancy, the official version shall take place. Any hyperlink in the publication is for your convenience and does not constitute an endorsement by the NRC.