The British Columbia Building Code | Section 1.2. | Compliance
Division A: Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements Part 1 – Compliance
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division A
Section 1.2. Compliance
1.2.1. Compliance with this Code
1.2.1.1. Compliance with this Code
1) Compliance with this Code shall be achieved by
a) complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (see Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(a)), or
b) except as required by Sentence (3), using alternative solutions, accepted by the authority having jurisdiction
under Section 2.3 of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by
Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable
acceptable solutions (see Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(b)).
2) For the purposes of compliance with this Code as required in Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b), the objectives and
functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in Division B shall be the objectives and functional
statements referred to in Subsection 1.1.2.of Division B.
3) An alternative solution shall not be used in place of an acceptable solution if the acceptable solution expressly
requires conformance to a provincial enactment other than Book I (General) or Book II (Plumbing Systems) of the
British Columbia Building Code.
1.2.1.2. Responsibility of Owner
1) Unless otherwise specified in this Code, the owner of a building shall be the person responsible for carrying
out the provisions of this Code in relation to that building.
2) The owner of a building is in no way relieved of full responsibility for complying with this Code by the
authority having jurisdiction
a) granting a building permit,
b) approving drawings or specifications, or
c) carrying out inspections.
1.2.2. Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1.2.2.1. Characteristics of Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1) All materials, appliances, systems and equipment installed to meet the requirements of this Code shall possess
the necessary characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed in or serving a building.
1.2.2.2. Storage on the Building Site
1) All building materials, appliances and equipment on the building site shall be stored in such a way as to
prevent the deterioration or impairment of their essential properties.
1.2.2.3. Used Materials, Appliances and Equipment
1) Unless otherwise specified, used materials, appliances and equipment are permitted to be reused when they
meet the requirements of this Code for new materials and are satisfactory for the intended use.
Division A: Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements Part 1 – Compliance
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division A
Section 1.2. Compliance
1.2.1. Compliance with this Code
1.2.1.1. Compliance with this Code
1) Compliance with this Code shall be achieved by
a) complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (see Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(a)), or
b) except as required by Sentence (3), using alternative solutions, accepted by the authority having jurisdiction
under Section 2.3 of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by
Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable
acceptable solutions (see Note A-1.2.1.1.(1)(b)).
2) For the purposes of compliance with this Code as required in Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b), the objectives and
functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in Division B shall be the objectives and functional
statements referred to in Subsection 1.1.2.of Division B.
3) An alternative solution shall not be used in place of an acceptable solution if the acceptable solution expressly
requires conformance to a provincial enactment other than Book I (General) or Book II (Plumbing Systems) of the
British Columbia Building Code.
1.2.1.2. Responsibility of Owner
1) Unless otherwise specified in this Code, the owner of a building shall be the person responsible for carrying
out the provisions of this Code in relation to that building.
2) The owner of a building is in no way relieved of full responsibility for complying with this Code by the
authority having jurisdiction
a) granting a building permit,
b) approving drawings or specifications, or
c) carrying out inspections.
1.2.2. Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1.2.2.1. Characteristics of Materials, Appliances, Systems and Equipment
1) All materials, appliances, systems and equipment installed to meet the requirements of this Code shall possess
the necessary characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed in or serving a building.
1.2.2.2. Storage on the Building Site
1) All building materials, appliances and equipment on the building site shall be stored in such a way as to
prevent the deterioration or impairment of their essential properties.
1.2.2.3. Used Materials, Appliances and Equipment
1) Unless otherwise specified, used materials, appliances and equipment are permitted to be reused when they
meet the requirements of this Code for new materials and are satisfactory for the intended use.