Bulletins and Advisories
Bulletins are listed by date of issuance and the discipline responsible, e.g., “2000-015-BU/EL” is a bulletin issued in the year 2000 with issues relating to the Electrical and Building Codes.
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Issued in 2011
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2011-005-BU/AD | PDF, 20KB | ASHRAE 90.1 - 2007 Building Permit Documentation Requirements |
December 1, 2011 |
| 2011-004-AD | PDF, 20KB | Alternative Solutions - Intake and Processing | May 27, 2011 |
| 2011-003-AD | PDF, 26KB | WorkSafeBC Compliance or Refusal of Inspection Service | May 10, 2011 |
| 2011-002-BU/EL | PDF, 20KB | Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Multi-Family Dwellings | March 17, 2011 |
| 2011-001-BU/PL | PDF, 21KB | Solar Hot Water Heating Systems | January 18, 2011 |
Issued in 2010
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2010-002-BU/EL/ PL/GA/SP/AD |
PDF, 49KB | Clarification for Cancelling Inspections for Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Gas, Sprinklers and Sewer | July 7, 2010 rev. July 29, 2010 |
| 2010-001-AD | Licensing & Inspection Services During 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games | Withdrawn |
Issued in 2009
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2009-011-AD | PDF, 22KB | Installation of Temporary Tents Over Existing Permitted Patio Seating and Temporary Tents on City Property During the Olympic Games Period | December 3, 2009 |
| 2009-010-AD | PDF, 46KB | Permitting for Temporary Structures Related to the Olympic Games | November 5, 2009 |
| 2009-009-BU | PDF, 42KB | Rain Screen Design and Inspection for One and Two Family Dwellings | April 29, 2009 |
| 2009-008-BU | PDF, 28KB | Sheathing Inspections (New Rain Screen Mock-up Inspections) for One and Two Family Dwellings | April 29, 2009 |
| 2009-007-EL | PDF, 41KB | Application of Rules 26-710(f); 26-712(b); 26-712(d) of the CE Code, Part I | April 21, 2009 |
| 2009-006-AD/BU | Generic Alternative Solutions for the 2010 Winter Games | Withdrawn | |
| 2009-005 | Pending | ||
| 2009-004-EL | PDF, 32KB | Application of Rule 2-030 of the CE Code Part I “Deviation or Postponement” | February 9, 2009 |
| 2009-003-BU | PDF, 19KB | Structural Design Requirements for Fabric Covered Retractable Awnings | August 10, 2009 |
| 2009-002 | Pending | ||
| 2009-001-AD/BU | PDF, 51KB | Changes to the Occupancy Permit Approval Process | January 2, 2009 |
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Issued in 2008
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2008-009-AD/BU | PDF, 237KB | Flood Proofing Policies | November 19, 2008 |
| 2008-008-EL | Application of Rule 76-016 in Conjunction with Implementation of “Assured Grounding Program” on a Construction Site. | Under Review | |
| 2008-007-EV/PL | PDF, 73KB | Parkade Drainage Treatment System | November 10, 2008 |
| 2008-004-BU | PDF, 49KB | New Energy Utilization Requirements for Part 3 Buildings | July 23, 2008 |
| 2008-003-BU | PDF, 59KB | Building By-law Amendments for Green Homes | July 25, 2008 |
| 2008-002-BU/EL | PDF, 30KB | Automatic Emergency Recall of Elevators | July 7, 2008 rev. December 2, 2011 |
| 2008-001-EL | PDF, 65KB | Clarification of Application of Section 24 of the CE Code, Part 1 | April 7, 2008 |
Issued in 2007
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2007-010-EL | PDF, 118KB | Disconnecting Means and Overcurrent Protection for a Fire Pump | October 27, 2007 |
| 2007-009-AD | PDF, 32KB | Inspection Services Carried out by Others During Labour Dispute | October 12, 2007 |
| 2007-008-EL | Clarification of Rule 14-406 of the 20th Edition of the CEC Adopted for Use in BC | Withdrawn | |
| 2007-007-BU/EL | PDF, 26KB | Clarification of the VBBL Requirements for Carbon Monoxide Alarms | June 4, 2007 rev. March 26, 2009 |
| 2007-006-AD/BU | PDF, 269KB | New Climatic and Seismic Data in the 2007 Vancouver Building By-law | April 19, 2007 |
| 2007-005-BU/PL/ EL/EV/AD |
PDF, 925KB | Kitchen Ventilation Systems | April 10, 2007 |
| 2007-004-BU | PDF, 36KB | Rain Screen Design for One- and Two-Family Dwellings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2007-003-EL | PDF, 31KB | Requirements of the Supply Authority (BC Hydro) in Regulated Work | April 19, 2007 |
| 2007-002-EL | PDF, 41KB | Clarification of Rule 2-306 in the 20th Edition of the CE Code Adopted for Use in BC | April 19, 2007 |
| 2007-001-EL | PDF, 208KB | Clarification of Rule 30-308(4) of the 20th Edition of the CEC Adopted for Use in BC |
April 19, 2007 |
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Issued in 2006
|
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2006-004-BU/EL | PDF, 30KB | Voluntary Upgrade of Existing Fire Alarm Systems in Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2006-003-BU/SP | PDF, 26KB | Exposure Protection for Exits & Exit Routes | April 19, 2007 |
| 2006-002-BU | PDF, 35KB | Protection for Steel Connectors, Fasteners and Anchors Used With Pressure Treated Wood Products | April 19, 2007 |
| 2006-001-BU | Next Edition of the Vancouver Building By-law and Use of 2005 National Building Code for Generic Equivalencies | Withdrawn |
Issued in 2005
|
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2005-006-EL/AD | PDF, 112KB | Permitting and Inspection of Electrically Connected Signs | April 19, 2007 rev. May 1, 2009 |
| 2005-005-EL | PDF, 23KB | Installation of Additional 240 V Branch Circuits in Dwelling Units | April 19, 2007 |
| 2005-004-EL | PDF, 51KB | Testing/Commissioning of High Voltage Stations and Unit Substations | rev. May 7, 2008 |
| 2005-003-AD | PDF, 20KB | Annual Adjustments to Development Cost Levy (DCL) Rates | September 15, 2005 rev. Sept. 12, 2011 |
| 2005-002-BU | PDF, 32KB | Building Permit Application Requirements for Temporary Tents and Stages | April 19, 2007 |
| 2005-001-BU | PDF, 185KB | Owner’s Undertaking Letters | April 19, 2007 |
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Issued in 2004
|
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2004-014-BU | Seismic Restraint of Non-Structural Components | Withdrawn | |
| 2004-013-BU | Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Applications | Withdrawn | |
| 2004-012-BU | Sheathing Inspections for One & Two Family Buildings | Withdrawn | |
| 2004-011-BU | Green Building Products | Withdrawn | |
| 2004-010-EL | PDF, 29KB | Locking Devices for Electrical Disconnecting Means | April 19, 2007 |
| 2004-009-EL | PDF, 26KB | Location of Panelboards in Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2004-008-BU | Update of the Energy Utilization By-law | Withdrawn | |
| 2004-007-BU/EL/PL | New “Suite Ready” One-Family Dwellings | Withdrawn | |
| 2004-006-BU/EL | PDF, 30KB | Secondary Suites in Existing One Family Dwellings | April 19, 2007 rev. August 25, 2009 |
| 2004-005-BU | PDF, 27KB |
New Upgrade Triggers for Existing Buildings |
April 19, 2007 |
| 2004-004-BU | PDF, 29KB |
Spray-in-Place Thermal Insulation |
April 19, 2007 |
| 2004-003-EV | PDF, 27KB |
Solid Interceptors |
April 19, 2007 |
| 2004-002-EL | PDF, 33KB |
Permits for Temporary Power Service Connection |
April 19, 2007 |
| 2004-001-EL/BU | PDF, 36KB | Electrical Supervision of Fire Alarm System Devices and Signal to a Central Station and Fire Department | April 19, 2007 |
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Issued in 2003
|
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2003-016-EL | PDF, 33KB | Clearances from the Existing BC Hydro High Voltage Overhead Conductors and Transformers | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-015-BU | VBBL Changes to Balcony Sprinklers | Withdrawn | |
| 2003-014-AD | PDF, 26KB | Permits for Strata Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-013-BU | PDF, 25KB | Swimming Pool Guards | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-012-AD | New Rates for the Vancouver Development Cost Levy | Withdrawn |
|
| 2003-011-BU | PDF, 41KB | Washrooms in Mercantile, Limited Food Retail and Restaurants | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-010-BU | Building By-law Guidelines for Fire Fighting Provisions | Withdrawn | |
| 2003-009-EL | PDF, 53KB | Requirements for Verification of Fire Alarm Systems in the City of Vancouver | April 19, 2007 rev. April 7, 2009 |
| 2003-008-BU | PDF, 31KB | Extent of Building Envelope Review | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-007-BU | Certified Professional Program - New Permit Process | Withdrawn | |
| 2003-006-BU | Upgrading of One and Two Family Dwellings | Withdrawn | |
| 2003-005-BU | PDF, 29KB | Safety Glass In Part 9 Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-004-BU | PDF, 29KB | Demonstration of Co-0rdinated Fire & Life Safety Systems | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-003-EL | PDF, 28KB | Bonding of a Metal Water Piping System Installed in a Building (Re: Rule 10-406(2) of the CEC, Part 1) | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-002-EL | PDF, 28KB | Installation of Service Entrance Optical Fibre Cable in a Building | April 19, 2007 |
| 2003-001-AD/BU | PDF, 45KB | Guidelines for Seismic Evaluation of One & Two Family Dwellings | April 19, 2007 |
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Issued in 2002
|
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2002-010-BU |
Revision to the Vancouver Building By-law |
Withdrawn | |
| 2002-009-EL | PDF, 28KB | Application Requirements for ARC-Fault Circuit Interupters (AFCI’s) Paragraph 26-722(f) of the CE Code, Part I | April 19, 2007 |
| 2002-008-BU | PDF, 33KB | Accessible Floor Levels | April 19, 2007 |
| 2002-007-BU | PDF, 28KB | Guidelines for Alternative Solution Peer Reviews | April 19, 2007 rev. November 28, 2007 |
| 2002-006-BU | PDF, 58KB | Enhanced Accessibility for Multi-Family Residential Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2002-005-BU/SP | Zoning Standpipe Systems - ON HOLD | April 19, 2007 | |
| 2002-004-EV | PDF, 32KB | Filming & Special Events | April 19, 2007 |
| 2002-003-EV | PDF, 30KB | Erosion & Sediment Control Large Lot Developments (More Than 600 m²) |
April 19, 2007 |
| 2002-002-EV | PDF, 383KB | Erosion & Sediment Control Small Lot Development (Less Than 600 m²) |
April 19, 2007 |
| 2002-001-EV | PDF, 32KB | Construction Waste Sites | April 19, 2007 |
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Issued in 2001
|
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2001-018-BU/PL | PDF, 30KB | Combustible Water Distribution Piping | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-017-BU | PDF, 29KB | Fire Stopping Systems | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-016-AD/BU | PDF, 28KB | Building By-law Enquiries and Requests for Interpretation | April 19, 2007 rev. July 26, 2011 |
| 2001-015-BU | Change of use Requirements for Language and Business Schools | Withdrawn | |
| 2001-014-SP | Sprinkler Advisory - Voluntary Sprinkler Replacement of “O”-Ring Style Sprinklers | Withdrawn | |
| 2001-013-PL | PDF, 24KB | Epoxy Coating Procedures for Domestic Water System Upgrading | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-012-BU | Parking Spaces for Persons with Disablities | Withdrawn | |
| 2001-011-BU | PDF, 33KB | Seismic Design of One & Two Family Dwellings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-010-BU/EL | PDF, 65KB | Electrical Supervision & Isolation of Audible Signal Devices Installed in Dwelling Units |
August 20, 2008 |
| 2001-009-GS | PDF, 30KB | Gas permits | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-008-BU/EL | PDF, 41KB | Electrical Plan Review | April 19, 2007 rev. February 4, 2008 |
| 2001-007-BU | PDF, 35KB | Structural Design Drawings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-006-BU | Certified Professional Program - New Permit Process | Withdrawn | |
| 2001-005-EL | PDF, 20KB | Electrical Permits for Installation Related to Tents and Similar Structures | April 19, 2007 rev. November 23, 2011 |
| 2001-004-BU/EL | PDF, 62KB | Criteria for Electro-Magnetic Lock Equivalencies | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-003-EL | PDF, 24KB | Audible System devices in Dwelling Units | April 19, 2007 |
| 2001-002-AD |
Revised Request for Minor Relaxations and Equivalency Forms |
Withdrawn |
|
| 2001-001-EV | Residential Underground Storage Tank Removal | Deleted |
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Issued in 2000
|
Bulletin Number |
Title |
Date Issued |
|
| 2000-071-BU/AD | Building Envelope Professionals | Withdrawn | |
| 2000-070-BU | PDF, 28KB | Smoke Venting of High Building | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-069-BU/SP | PDF, 31KB | Sprinkler Based Equivalencies Performance and Reliability Issues | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-068-BU/SP | PDF, 31KB | Congregate Care Housing | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-067-AD | PDF, 25KB | Certified Professional Program/Mandatory Errors and Omissions Insurance | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-066-EV | PDF, 20KB | Contaminated Sites Groundwater Discharge Fees | April 19, 2007 rev. October 4, 2011 |
| 2000-065-EV | PDF, 57KB | Hazardous Materials Report Form | April 19, 2007 rev. May 13, 2009 |
| 2000-064-BU | PDF, 54KB | Structural Audit Reviews | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-063-AD | PDF, 34KB | Alternative Solution Proposals and Acceptance of Existing Conditions with Mitigating Features | May 10 , 2007 rev. Sept. 6, 2011 |
| 2000-062-BU | PDF, 34KB | Headroom in Dwelling Units | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-061-BU | Wood Frame Shear Wall and Diaphragm Assemblies | Withdrawn |
|
| 2000-060-BU | Certified Professional Submissions | Deleted | |
| 2000-059-AD | Building Permit Application Submissions | Deleted | |
| 2000-058-PL | PDF, 228KB | Separation of Roof Drainage and Foundation Drains | April 19, 2007 rev. April 7, 2009 |
| 2000-057-BU | PDF, 28KB | Foundations in Areas of Peat Bogs or Soft Soils | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-056-EV | PDF, 31KB | Concrete Deliveries and Finishing | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-055-EV | PDF, 32KB | Automotive Dismantlers and Parts Recyclers | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-054-EV | PDF, 29KB | Restaurants | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-053-EV | PDF, 38KB | Automotive Sales and Servicing Operations | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-052-EV | PDF, 39KB | Carpet Cleaners and Janitorial Services | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-051-EV | PDF, 39KB | Painting Contractors | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-050-EV | PDF, 39KB | Fuel Dispensing | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-049-EV | PDF, 38KB | Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs and Spas | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-048-EL | PDF, 24KB | Information Required for an Electrical Permit When a Portable Unit Substation is Used | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-047-EL | PDF, 27KB | Connectors for Systems Grounding Conductors | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-046-EL | PDF, 54KB | Grounding of Cellular Communication Equipment Installed in Building Roofs | April 19, 2007 rev. September 22, 2008 |
| 2000-045-EL | PDF, 24KB | Installation of Electrical Equipment in Electrical Vaults and Rooms | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-044-EL | PDF, 21KB | Ground Fault Protection of Heat Tracing Cables for Pipe and Soil Heating, Ice or Snow Melting in Roofs or Concrete or Asphalt Surfaces, and Similar Applications | April 19, 2007 rev. June 20, 2007 |
| 2000-043-EL | PDF, 26KB | Electrical Permit Fees for the Installation of Security Alarm Systems | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-042-EL | PDF, 444KB | Panelboards and Circuits in Dwellings with Secondary Suites | April 19, 2007 rev. January 11, 2010 |
| 2000-041-EL | PDF, 579KB | Electrically Connected Exit Signs | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-040-EL | PDF, 23KB | Installation of Lightning Protection for Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-039-EL | PDF, 23KB | Installation of Electrical Equipment in Plenums | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-038-EL | PDF, 19KB | Installation of Grounding Conductors for Communications Systems | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-037-EL | PDF, 24KB | Bonding of Interior Gas Piping (Re: Rule 10-406(4) of the City of Vancouver Electrical By-Law No. 5563) | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-036-EL | PDF, 24KB | Compliance of Installations with Accepted Plans | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-035-EL | PDF, 30KB | Power Supply Requirements for Electrical Components of Sprinkler Systems Installed in Attached Family Dwellings (Duplexes, Three-plexes, Four-plexes and Row Housing) | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-034-EL | Installation of Raceways for H.V. Supply Services | Withdrawn | |
| 2000-033-EL | PDF, 24KB | Rating of Conductors Supplying Permanently Connected Built-in Cooking Units in Residential Occupancies | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-032-EL | PDF, 23KB | Electrical Inspections of Swimming Pools | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-031-EL | PDF, 27KB | Pumps for Sprinkler Systems in Single Family Dwellings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-030-EL | PDF, 23KB | Interpretation of Rule 68-068(7) of the CEC, Part 1 | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-029-EL | Unit Substations - RESCINDED | January 28, 2000 | |
| 2000-028-EL | PDF, 23KB | Location of Consumer’s Service Conductors and Consumer’s Service Equipment (Canadian Electric Code [CEC] Rules 6-208 and 6-206) | January 28, 2000 rev. November 15, 2007 |
| 2000-027-EL | PDF, 33KB | Requirements for Bar Counter Receptacles and Temporary Power for Electrical Installations in Single Family Dwellings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-026-EL | PDF, 24KB | Application for Electrical Permits to do Electrical Work in Hazardous Locations | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-025-EL | PDF, 23KB | Residential Sump Pumps | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-024-EL | PDF, 24KB | Sprinkler Equipment Rule 26-008 of CEC, Part 1 | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-023-EL | PDF, 29KB | Access to Electrical Equipment in Ceiling Spaces | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-022-EL | PDF, 39KB | Emergency Electrical Power Supply for Buildings CSA Standard C282-05 Verification of Installation | April 19, 2007 rev. May 15, 2008 |
| 2000-021-EL | PDF, 814KB | Verification of Fire Alarm Systems | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-020-EL | PDF, 23KB | Inspections for Strata Title Conversion of Existing Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-019-EL | PDF, 1.05MB | Acceptable Criteria for Central Stations | January 28, 2000 rev. April 30, 2009 |
| 2000-018-EL | PDF, 23KB | Electrical Permit Requirements for the Entertainment and Film Industry | April 19, 2007 rev. November 23, 2011 |
| 2000-017-EL | PDF, 24KB | Illumination of Exits | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-016-EL/PL | PDF, 31KB | Protection of Standpipes and Sprinkler Piping Against Freezing | rev. December 11, 2007 |
| 2000-015-BU/EL | PDF, 29KB | Emergency Generator Rooms | April 19, 2007 rev. March 11, 2008 |
| 2000-014-BU | PDF, 48KB | Minimum Headroom for Balcony Doors in Single Family Dwelling Units | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-013-BU/EL | PDF, 83KB | Locks on Egress and Exit Doors | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-012-BU/SP | PDF, 23KB | Sprinklers Exemptions | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-011-BU | PDF, 28KB | Detached Garage and Parking Slab Elevations | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-010-AD | PDF, 22KB | Site Inspection Records Bag | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-009-BU | PDF, 21KB | Elevator Lobby Access to Exits | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-008-EL/PL | PDF, 27KB | Storm Sump “Pump” Regulations | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-007-SP | PDF, 24KB | Frost Protection for Sprinkler Piping in Wood Frame Construction | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-006-BU/PL | PDF, 67KB | Roof Drainage System for Detached Accessory Buildings | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-005-PL | Procedure for Requesting Water Service Installation | Withdrawn | |
| 2000-004-SP | PDF, 23KB | Sprinklers in Crawl Spaces | April 19, 2007 |
| 2000-003-PL | Fan-Assisted Furnaces | Withdrawn | |
| 2000-002-PL | Radiant Floor Heating System | Withdrawn | |
| 2000-001-BU/PL | PDF, 90KB | Lot Drainage Requirements for New Homes | April 19, 2007 |
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