As per our ASTTBC and BCABD registration and certifications under the BC Government (PGA) Professional Governance Act, our permitted range in providing professional building design services falls within the  BC Building Code (current edition) Division B, Part 9 - Housing and Small Buildings.

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Division A - Part 1, Article 1.3.3.3. Application of Part 9:

Part 9 of Division B applies to all buildings described in Article 1.1.1.1. of 3-storey or less in building height, having a building area not exceeding 600m² [6458.3 sf] footprint, and used for major occupancies classified as:

• Group C - residential occupancies single-family dwelling detached, up to four (4) multi-family dwelling unit buildings.

• Group D - business and personal services occupancies (commercial), not exceeding 470m² [5059.0 sf].

• Group E - mercantile occupancies (commercial), not exceeding 470m² [5059.0 sf], or

• Group F - Division 2 and 3, medium and low-hazard occupancies (industrial), not exceeding 470m² [5059.0 sf].

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NOTE: In following the above listed descriptive paths for your project, you DO NOT require the services of a registered architect.