<P> The intent of the Building Code is to detail the minimum provisions acceptable to maintain the safety of buildings, with specific regard to public health, fire protection, accessibility and structural sufficiency . It is not a textbook for building design . The Building Code concerns construction, renovation, and demolition . It also covers change of use projects where the change would result in increased hazard and / or maintenance and operation in the existing building . The Code sets out technical requirements for the aforementioned project types and does not pertain to existing buildings . </P> <P> The 1995 National Building Code is split into 9 parts . </P> <Ul> <Li> Part 1 Scope and Definitions </Li> <Li> Part 2 General Requirements </Li> <Li> Part 3 Fire Protection, Occupant Safety and Accessibility </Li> <Li> Part 4 Structural Design </Li> <Li> Part 5 Environmental Separation </Li> <Li> Part 6 Heating, Ventilating and Air - conditioning </Li> <Li> Part 7 Plumbing Services </Li> <Li> Part 8 Safety Measures at Construction and Demolition Sites </Li> <Li> Part 9 Housing and Small Buildings </Li> </Ul> <Li> Part 1 Scope and Definitions </Li>

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