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Construction regulations may apply during wildfire season

Whistler Fire Rescue Service will restrict or ban certain types of work when the Fire Danger Rating is High or Extreme

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Whistler Snow Load

Ground snow load calculation and clarifications on code requirements for snow loading in whistler can be found in the RMOW Technical Bulletin - Snow Loads.

Revising your Building Permit

If changes are made to the scope of work throughout construction, a permit revision may be required.

BC Energy Step Code

The BC Energy Step Code is being implemented in Whistler. Learn more about when these changes will take effect and what applies to you at www.whistler.ca/stepcode

New BC Building Code

The new BC Building Code is effective as of December 10, 2018 and will apply to all new building permit applications.

Whistler Snow Load

Ground snow load calculation and clarifications on code requirements for snow loading in whistler can be found in the RMOW Technical Bulletin - Snow Loads.

BC Energy Step Code

The BC Energy Step Code is being implemented in Whistler. Learn more about when these changes will take effect and what applies to you at www.whistler.ca/stepcode

New BC Building Code

The new BC Building Code will be effective December 10, 2018 and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date.

Revising your Building Permit

If changes are made to the scope of work throughout construction, a permit revision may be required.

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BC Energy Step Code requirements

Whistler has adopted the BC Energy Step Code, and has made energy rebates available.

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Here are the answers to frequently asked building questions and some popular resources to help you with your project.

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Construction regulations may apply during wildfire season

Whistler Fire Rescue Service will restrict or ban certain types of work when the Fire Danger Rating is High or Extreme

Whistler Snow Load

Ground snow load calculation and clarifications on code requirements for snow loading in whistler can be found in the RMOW Technical Bulletin - Snow Loads.

Revising your Building Permit

If changes are made to the scope of work throughout construction, a permit revision may be required.

BC Energy Step Code

The BC Energy Step Code is being implemented in Whistler. Learn more about when these changes will take effect and what applies to you at www.whistler.ca/stepcode

New BC Building Code

The new BC Building Code is effective as of December 10, 2018 and will apply to all new building permit applications.

Whistler Snow Load

Ground snow load calculation and clarifications on code requirements for snow loading in whistler can be found in the RMOW Technical Bulletin - Snow Loads.

BC Energy Step Code

The BC Energy Step Code is being implemented in Whistler. Learn more about when these changes will take effect and what applies to you at www.whistler.ca/stepcode

New BC Building Code

The new BC Building Code will be effective December 10, 2018 and will apply to building permits applied for on or after that date.

Revising your Building Permit

If changes are made to the scope of work throughout construction, a permit revision may be required.

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