<P> The National Building Code is the model building code that forms the basis for all of the provincial building codes . Some jurisdictions create their own code based on the National Building Code, other jurisdictions have adopted the National Building often with supplementary laws or regulations to the requirements in the National Building Code . </P> <P> By agreement with the National Research Council of Canada, Alberta is committed to using the National Building Code of Canada as its base document with changes and modifications to suit Alberta needs in regulating the design, construction, alteration, change of use and demolition of buildings . </P> <P> The Alberta Building Code 2006 was established by the Building Technical Council, a technical council of the Safety Codes Council, after consultation with municipal authorities, provincial government departments, associations, other affected parties and Code users . The Code is published for Alberta by the National Research Council of Canada . </P> <P> The Alberta Building Code 2006 was adopted by provincial regulation on 2 September 2007 . </P>

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