Innovation
Last updated on June 28, 2024
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- About innovation
- Special projects
About innovation
BC Code development aims to support the construction of safe and accessible buildings.
Work to identify, review, and consider new opportunities to support cost-effective and efficient design and construction of new buildings is ongoing.
Special projects
Single egress stair buildings
Single egress stair building design is an innovative project that began as an opportunity to explore increasing the supply of homes, in locations where lot size may have limited development options.
In January 2024, a request for proposal was published to engage a consultant specializing in building design, engineering, and fire and life safety to prepare an options report to better understand the potential for permitting single egress stair designs in B.C. buildings.
An expert advisory committee was convened to seek input on the draft report and identify safety considerations and provide other input into the development of the options report.
The final report is available for review:
- Download the Single Egress Stair Building Designs: Policy and Technical Options Report