Division A
Compliance, Objectives and Functional Statements

Part 1 — Compliance

Section 1.2. Compliance

1.2.1. Compliance with this Code

1.2.1.1. Compliance with this Code

1) Compliance with this Code shall be achieved by

a) complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (see Appendix A), or

using alternative solutions, accepted by the authority having jurisdiction under Section 2.3. of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions (see Appendix A).

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1) Compliance with this Code shall be achieved by

a) complying with the applicable acceptable solutions in Division B (see Appendix A), or

b) using alternative solutions, accepted by the authority having jurisdiction under Section 2.3. of Division C, that will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions (see Appendix A).

b) using alternative solutions that
i) will achieve at least the minimum level of performance required by Division B in the areas defined by the objectives and functional statements attributed to the applicable acceptable solutions, and

ii) have been accepted in accordance with the legal requirements and procedures, if any, of the authority having jurisdiction for the area in which the alternative solution is proposed to be used.

2) For the purposes of compliance with this Code as required in Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b), the objectives and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in Division B shall be the objectives and functional statements referred to in Subsection 1.1.2. of Division B.

Despite Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b), an alternative solution shall not be used in place of an acceptable solution if the acceptable solution expressly requires conformance to a provincial enactment other than Book I (General) or Book II (Plumbing Systems) of the British Columbia Building Code.

1.2.1.2. Responsibility of Owner

1) Unless otherwise specified in this Code, the owner of a building shall be the person responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Code in relation to plumbing systems for that building.

2) The owner of a building is in no way relieved of full responsibility for complying with this Code by the authority having jurisdiction

a) granting the building permit,

b) approving drawings or specifications, or

c) carrying out inspections.

1.2.2. Materials, Systems and Equipment

1.2.2.1. Characteristics of Materials, Systems and Equipment

1) All materials, systems and equipment installed to meet the requirements of this Code shall be free of defects and possess the necessary characteristics to perform their intended functions when installed.

1.2.2.2. Used Materials and Equipment

1) Used materials and equipment, including fixtures, shall not be reused unless they meet the requirements of this Code for new materials and equipment and are otherwise satisfactory for their intended use.

1.2.3. Installation

1.2.3.1. Personnel Performing Plumbing Work

1) Personnel performing the installation, extension, alteration, renewal or repair of a plumbing system shall

a) possess a change begin

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tradesman’s qualification certification as a plumber,

b) be an indentured apprentice supervised by a journeyman who meets the criteria set out in Clause (a), or

c) be the registered owner and occupant or intended occupant of the single family dwelling in which the plumbing work will occur.