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The British Columbia Building Code | Section 1.2. | Terms and Abbreviations Pt 1

Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 1 – General
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 1.2. Terms and Abbreviations
1.2.1. Definitions of Words and Phrases
1.2.1.1. Non-defined Terms
1) Words and phrases used in Division B that are not included in the list of definitions in Article 1.4.1.2.of
Division A shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used, taking
into account the specialized use of terms by the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
2) Where objectives and functional statements are referred to in Division B, they shall be the objectives and
functional statements described in Parts 2 and 3 of Division A.
3) Where acceptable solutions are referred to in Division B, they shall be the provisions stated in Parts 3 to 10.
1.2.1.2. Defined Terms
1) The words and terms in italics in Division B shall have the meanings assigned to them in Article 1.4.1.2.of
Division A.
1.2.2. Symbols and Other Abbreviations
1.2.2.1. Symbols and Other Abbreviations
1) The symbols and other abbreviations in Division B shall have the meanings assigned to them in
Article 1.4.2.1.of Division A and Article 1.3.2.1.
Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 1 – General
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 1.2. Terms and Abbreviations
1.2.1. Definitions of Words and Phrases
1.2.1.1. Non-defined Terms
1) Words and phrases used in Division B that are not included in the list of definitions in Article 1.4.1.2.of
Division A shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used, taking
into account the specialized use of terms by the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
2) Where objectives and functional statements are referred to in Division B, they shall be the objectives and
functional statements described in Parts 2 and 3 of Division A.
3) Where acceptable solutions are referred to in Division B, they shall be the provisions stated in Parts 3 to 10.
1.2.1.2. Defined Terms
1) The words and terms in italics in Division B shall have the meanings assigned to them in Article 1.4.1.2.of
Division A.
1.2.2. Symbols and Other Abbreviations
1.2.2.1. Symbols and Other Abbreviations
1) The symbols and other abbreviations in Division B shall have the meanings assigned to them in
Article 1.4.2.1.of Division A and Article 1.3.2.1.

In Plain Language

This part of Section 1.2 defines terms and abbreviations used throughout the Code, ensuring words with everyday meanings (like "occupancy" or "assembly") are applied consistently in their specific Code-defined sense.

This is a plain-language overview of the British Columbia Building Code 2018 text on this page, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the official BC Codes text or a qualified professional before construction.