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DECODINGCODE PROCESS 101
Frank Lohmann
November 2019CIPH Webinar
CODES CANADA = National Collaboration
75 years of collaboration and partnership betweenProvinces and Territories, NRC and the independent Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes
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• Open & transparent model codes development• Regulatory impact analysis for all changes• Funded by the federal government• Research and evidence‐based codes• Consensus‐based decision making• Bilingual documents
Benefits of National Model Codes
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Increased national uniformity creates economic prosperity
Partnership focuses on national benefits
Example: Plumbing Products
$24 Billion Canadian trade of residential plumbing/heating products$4.5 Billion total cost per year for testing and certificationOnly 10% of standards are harmonized
Potential Economic Benefit - Reducing duplicate testing and certification
could save Canadian consumers between $120 to $150 Million per year(CIPH)
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Canada Free Trade Agreement
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Intergovernmental agreementon Free Codes & Harmonization
- signed by Can. (Trade) Ministers - came into force on July 1, 2017- modernizes internal trade:
- comprehensive free trade rules - alignment w. int’l obligations - open government procurement- protecting public policy objectives- strengthen domestic trade- reconciling regulatory barriers
https://www.cfta‐alec.ca
RCT
Harmonizing Construction Codes
How does RCT work?1. A barrier to trade is identified (Codes)2. 14 Gov’ts work to establish an agreement3. The barrier to trade is being reconciled
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What will be in the Agreement?
Reduction of variations- Technical Requirements only
Timely AdoptionFree Codes
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Transformation of the national
code development system
PARTNERSHIP
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Who is working on developing construction codes?
Codes & Guides Development System
Canadian Commission on Building and Fire Codes
National Research CouncilCodes Canada
Provinces and Territories &Provincial Territorial Policy Advisory Committee on Codes
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Codes & Guides Development System
IndependenceBalanceConsensus
ExpertiseEvidenceNeutrality
Legislative AuthorityPolicy Goals
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What does Codes Canada do?
CODES CANADAOperates the code development process Provides technical expertise and project managementEdits, translates, produces & markets codes & guidesInforms stakeholdersGenerates technical information / analysis / presentationsResponds to technical enquiries from code users
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Who else is involved?
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You
Partners & Stakeholders
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Roles and Responsibilities
Outlines:- roles and responsibilities
of the CCBFC and its committees- provisions and procedures - code development process- supporting role of NRC- communication with the public
Available online
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CCBFC Committees & Interactions
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CCBFCExecutiveCommittee
SC-HSBSC-EE SC-FPSC-HP SC-UE
SC-SDSC-ED SC-ES SC-HMA
40 + Task Groups and Working Groups
PTPACC
Joint Task Groups
TGs/WGS
CCBFC Selection Committee
SC Nominating Committee
Membership Selection• CCBFC Selection Cmt recommends
• NRC Director General appoints
• SC Nominating Committee recommends
• CCBFC Chair decides
• NRC sends appointment letters
CCBFC
9 Standing Committees• HVAC and Plumbing (SC-HP)
• Energy Efficiency (SC-EE)
• Earthquake Design (SC-ED)
• Environmental Separation (SC-ES)
• Fire Protection (SC-FP)
• Hazardous Materials and Activities (SC-HMA)
• Housing and Small Buildings (SC-HSB)
• Structural Design (SC-SD)
• Use and Egress (SC-UE)
CCBFC Committees & Interactions
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ExecutiveCommittee
SC-HSBSC-EE SC-FPSC-HP SC-UE
SC-SDSC-ED SC-ES SC-HMA
40 + Task Groups and Working Groups
TGs/WGS
PTPACC
Joint Task Groups
NATIONAL MODEL CODES
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What does a code look like?
Why model codes?
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Today’s Codes & Guides
50+ Codes published since 1941Latest editions of 4 codes
- National Building Code 2015- National Fire Code 2015- National Plumbing Code 2015- National Energy Code for Buildings 2015
Paper & Electronic
3 Guides, supplements and commentaries- User's Guide–NBC 2010, Structural Commentaries - Illustrated Guide–Part 9 NBC 2010, Housing and Small Buildings- User’s Guide–National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2011
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National Building Code (2015 NBC)
Division A – Objectives, Application (Legislative/Policy)Division B – Acceptable Solutions (Technical)
- Part 1 General- Part 2 Reserved (soon to be farm buildings)- Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility- Part 4 Structural Design- Part 5 Environmental Separation- Part 6 Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning- Part 7 Plumbing Services- Part 8 Safety at Construction and Demolition Sites- Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings
Division C – Administrative Requirements
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National Plumbing Code (2015 NPC)
Division A – Objectives, Application (Legislative/Policy)Division B – Acceptable Solutions (Technical)
- Part 1 General- Part 2 Plumbing Systems
- Section 2.1 Materials & Equipment- Section 2.2 Piping- Section 2.4 Drainage Systems- Section 2.5 Venting Systems- Section 2.6 Potable Water Systems- Section 2.7 Non-Potable Water Systems- Section 2.8 Objectives & functional Statement Attributions
Division C – Administrative Requirements
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How does the Codes Process work?
Codes Development Process
Process is open, transparent, continuous and consensus-based. Key Features
- One common process for all codes- Balanced by region and interest categories- Substantial public involvement
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Code Development Process
From change request to code provision- change request from proponent- standing committee review & recommendation- CCBFC work plan approval - standing committee reviews code and develops changes - public review- standing committee revision and final recommendation- CCBFC decision- publication of Codes
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Principles of SMART Regulation
Proposed changes criteria• Within scope and objectives of code?• Need to be regulated? • Minimum level of performance?• Enforceable & measurable?• Satisfies cost-benefit analysis?
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Expanding the Scope / Policy Review
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Policy Review
Codes as Instrument Choice
Scope & Objectives
Technical Development
Impact Analysis
Commission / P/T Authoritieswith advice from Provinces & Territories
and input from Stakeholders
Standing Committees
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How does the Codes Process work –for Standards?
Process for New Standards
- Request (Proponent to Committee)- Task Approval / Policy Review (Commission to Committee)- Proposed Change (Committee)- Public Review (Committee to Public/Stakeholders)- Revision (Committee)- Decision (Commission)- Code Publication (NRC)
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SC
CCBFC
CCR PR CCBFCSCSC PCF ACCEPT
WITHDRAWDEFER
Process for Referenced Standards
- Extranet (SDO staff to Committee)- Single Proposed Change for all updates (Committee)- Public Review (Committee to Public/Stakeholders)- Revision (Committee)- Decision (Commission)- Code Publication (NRC)
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SC
CCBFC
CCR PR CCBFCSCSC PCF ACCEPT
WITHDRAWDEFER
CODES PROCESS
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Access Points
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Access Points
1. Submit Requests
2. Participate in Committees
3. Submit Public Review Comments
4. Inform CCBFC Priorities New
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Participate in the process
https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications‐evaluations‐standards/codes‐canada/codes‐development‐process
National Code Development Priorities
Technical enquiries
Codes Canada provides opinions on National Codes requirementsOnly to regulatory officials
https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications‐evaluations‐standards/codes‐canada/codes‐canada‐technical‐enquiries
CODES PROCESS
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What’s going on right now?
Meetings Update
August 7 / 8 – Standing Committee Nomination (members only)September 11 - 13 – Executive Committee (members only)October 3 / 4 – PTPACC Meeting (members only)October 22 to December 23 – 1st 2019 Public Review (public)January 13 to March 13 – 2nd 2019 Public Review (public)December 12 2019 – CCBFC Teleconference (public)May 2020 (tbc) – All SCs review public comments and revise proposed changes (public)Sep 2020 (tbc) – CCBFC Approval (public)Early 2021 (tbc) – Publication of all codes
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CODES 101
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Take Aways
Take Aways
Volunteer or observe on a Standing Committee or Task Group (Working Groups are member-only)Submit code change requestsSubmit public review commentsParticipate in priorities discussion
and there is more: - Respond to information requests - Attend training sessions or webinars- Conduct research to inform
committee decisions
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Questions?
Significant Proposed Changes to the National Plumbing Code
Author: Taous AchourTechnical Advisor
NPC 2020
CODES CANADA
Outline
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1. Seismicity2. Piping and transfer systems3. Potable and non-potable water
systems4. New materials and equipment
Posted for public review – Fall 2019
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Seismicity
Seismic restraint and design
Requirements from the NBC apply to plumbing systems in the NPC
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Piping and transfer systems
Nominal Pipe Size (NPS)
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PEX fittings and tubing
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Use of copper tube for urinals
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Neutralization tanks
New requirements:- Separate venting to outdoor air- Vent sizing requirements
Help prevent:- Premature corrosion and failure of the building’s sanitary
venting system- Improper sizing of vents
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Protection from backflow
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Potable and non-potable water systems
Protection of drinking water from chemical contamination
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NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 "Drinking Water System components - Health effects"
PR– Fall 2019
Non-potable water in health carefacilities
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Rainwater harvesting
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Safely be connected
Good engineering practice
Properly labeled
Safe location
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New materials and equipment
Personal hygiene devices for water closets
Reference to ASME A112.4.2/CSA B45.16-15, “Personal Hygiene Devices for Water Closets”
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Water temperature control
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ASSE 1070/ASME A112.1070/CSA B125.70, “Performance Requirements for Water Temperature Limiting Devices”
Safer temperatures for everyone A maximum water temperature of 43 °C in
health care and senior residence facilities
PR– Fall 2019
Low lead
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ASME A112.4.14/CSA B125.14, “Manually Operated Valves for Use in Plumbing Systems”ASME A112.18.6/CSA B125.6, "Flexible Water Connectors”
PR– Fall 2019
PE-RT
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CSA B137.18, "Polyethylene of Raised Temperature Tubing for Pressure Applications”
New acceptable material
Greater design flexibility
Fibrocement pipe and fittings
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CAN/CSA-B127.3-18, “Fibrocement Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe and Pipe Fittings”
PR– Fall 2019
Co-extruded Polyvinyl Chloride (C-PVC) drain pipes
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ASTM F3128, "Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Schedule 40 Drain, Waste, and Vent Pipe with a Cellular Core”
Additional option
Residential installations only
Thank you
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CONTACTTaous AchourTechnical advisor, Codes Canada1200 Montreal RdOttawa ONK1A [email protected]