Forms

Access letters of assurance, submit an appeal or request a code change and seek interpretations to ensure compliance with the BC Codes.

On this page

• Building Code Appeal Board Application
• Safety Standards Appeal Board Application
• Letters of Assurance
• Building Code Interpretation request form
• National Model Codes change request

Building Code Appeal Board Appeal Application

Use this form to request an appeal of a BC Code decision made by a Local Authority.

• Appeal application form (PDF, 503KB)

Learn more about the appeal process or review past decisions. 

Safety Standards Appeal Board Application

Access the forms required for Safety Standards Appeal Board appeals. 

• Form 1 - Notice of Appeal (PDF, 123KB)
• Form 2 - Response to Appeal (PFD, 297KB)
• Form 3 - Confidentiality Agreement (PDF, 206KB)
• Form 4 - Application for a Board Order (PDF, 364KB)
• Form 5 - Notice of Withdrawal (PDF, 336KB)

Letters of Assurance 

Letters of Assurance are legal documents that clearly identify the responsibilities of architects, engineers and other registered professionals when designing building components and reviewing them in the field.

• Schedule A (PDF, 361 KB)
• Schedule B (PDF, 587 KB)
• Schedule C-A (PDF, 260 KB)
• Schedule C-B (PDF, 259 KB)

Building Code interpretation request form

BC Building Code interpretations respond to written requests from code users seeking clarification about requirements. 

• Complete the online interpretation request form on the Building Officials' Association of BC website 

National Model Codes change request

Do you have a suggestion to improve one of the codes. Code change requests can be submitted to the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes by anyone with an interest in the Codes at any time.

• Read the detailed guidelines for requesting code changes and fill out the request form