The Canadian Home Builders’ Association of P.E.I. is asking the province for more time to implement the 2020 National Building Code that is set to take effect on March 31, 2024.
“As an organization, we definitely support the implementation of the 2020 code,” said Alicia Packwood, the association’s executive director.
“It’s just [that] the speed in which the province is asking it to happen is very quick.”
The Island was the last province to adopt the 2015 national model, which it still uses. But on Friday, the provincial government announced the updated 2020 code would take effect soon — and with it, new rules to improve accessibility and energy efficiency.
“Building codes ensure the health, safety and security of buildings, people and the community,” said P.E.I. Minister of Housing, Land and Communities Rob Lantz in a news release.
“The adoption of the 2020 national model codes will bring Prince Edward Island up to date on the most current codes available for building safety.”
