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Planning & Building Inspection Content Has Moved
This site’s main content has been combined with the new SNBSC main website, snbsc.ca under Planning & Building Services. All content previously available here can be found there, with the exception of the Inspector’s Notebook.
This site will now serve as the blog, or Inspectors Notebook only.
Building Permits The 2020 National Building Code of Canada is now in effect in New Brunswick and any construction work, including changing a building's occupancy (eg. changing a residence to a daycare facility), must meet Code according to the regulations under the Building Code Administration…
Beams have long been a part of modern construction, and are a vital part of any home. However there are a few principles worth noting to help you build a top-quality load-bearing system, whether you're a weekend warrior tackling that deck project or a long-time…
A change in the recently adopted 2020 National Building Code puts a emphasis on preventing small children from falling out of residential windows. The code change affects openable windows of residential occupancy. For that reason, a building permit is required to change residential windows if…
The Province has released an extensive list of both wall assemblies and for Heat Recovery Ventilators to assist builders and designers in calculating their energy efficiency points for section 9.36 of the 2020 National Building Code. HRV Points CNB 2020 NBC Wall Assemblies 2020 NBC…
Effective April 1, 2025, new construction work must conform to the 2020 editions of the National Building Code, National Fire Code and National Energy Code. While there are many changes throughout, the following are some of the key changes that will affect the majority of…