Third party tools

Learn about and find licensed third-party BC Building Code pre-check compliance tools.

About third-party tools

Third-parties, with prior permission granted through licensing agreements, are developing digital tools and services to support BC Building Code compliance and improve construction efficiency. 

These tools can be helpful, and it is important to know:

• Designed to support: Tools and services from licensed companies are meant to provide information and guidance, but they do not decide if a project is code compliant

• Professional responsibility: Designers, builders, architect, engineers and other professionals must make sure their tools follow all rules 

• Determining code compliance: Local governments decide if a project meets the BC Building Code

• No Provincial endorsement: The Province does not check, approve or guarantee the accuracy or results of any third-party tool or service

Using these tools

When using these tools:

• Confirm project requirements with your local government
• Check the results information against official BC Building Code rules
• Contact the tool provider if you have any questions about how their product works 

Find licensed third-party tools

Disclaimer

Tools provided by licensed companies are offered for convenience and informational purposes. The Province does not validate or guarantee their outputs. Final determination of code compliance is up to the Local Government.

Request permission to use the BC Building Code 

To use the BC Building Code, to create digital tools, send a copyright permission request to the Province for permission.

If approved, you can create digital tools, services or products to help people understand, use and pre-check compliance with the BC Building Code.