Building and Fire Codes by Province

Some provinces adopt the National Building and/or Fire Codes without changes; others make amendments to fit their own circumstances, while still others develop their own building and fire codes. In addition, the Provinces use different versions of NFPA 80 (Standard for Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives) and NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code). To download a listing of currently applicable Codes and versions of NFPA 80 and NFPA 101, please click here.

Footnotes:

1. These Provinces do not, themselves, adopt the National Building Code.  Instead, individual municipalities adopt it.
2. Where the provisions of NFPA 101 are more stringent than those of the NFCC, NFPA 101 takes precedence over the NFCC.
3. Does not have a Province-wide fire code.  Individual municipalities adopt the NFCC.
4. Most Provinces and Territories adopt the National Codes with some modifications and additions.
5. Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have adopted the 2020 model National Codes, thereby skipping the 2015 codes.
6. Ontario adopted a new Building Code January 1, 2025. As part of the nation-wide code convergence, Ontario will be using the 2020 NBCC and has published a list of amendments to it. Please see our Codes Update page for more information.

Disclaimer:  This information is provided for reference purposes only.  While we have taken every effort to ensure it is accurate as of the date of publication, DHI Canada assumes no liability for any errors that may be contained herein.  For definitive information, you should always consult the most current version of your local or provincial building or fire code. Last updated May 18, 2025.

For further information, you may wish to contact your provincial building officials association or your provincial AHJ .