Starting March 10, 2025, all new building permit applications must follow the 2024 BC Building Code. This includes updated seismic design rules, adaptable dwellings and new zero carbon greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards. These provincial requirements apply to any permit applications submitted on or after this date.
Key changes
- Starting March 10, 2025, as mandated by the province, all building permit applications must fully comply with the 2024 BC Building Code, including new seismic design standards and adaptable dwellings.
- New buildings must adhere to zero carbon standards by meeting specific greenhouse gas emission level 1 and install systems to track and report these emissions.