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Click here for the southwest New Brunswick seismic map.
To use, first enter an address or Property Identification Number.
Use the "layers" link at left to select one of the two available overlays.
Sa 2.4 - select this if you intend on building ABOVE ground insulated concrete forms. If your property is in the YELLOW area, the ICF reinforcing must meet either industry-established reinforcing, or, if such isn't applicable for your chosen brand, the reinforcing must be designed by a structural engineer.
Sa 2.7 - select this for stick-frame builds. If your property is in the RED area, then earthquake bracing (download our earthquake-pamphlet) is required. For a detailed breakdown on what we need in a plan, read our design guide page.
National Building Code 2015 (.pdf, viewable online or downloadable)
Illustrated users guide to NBC 2015
National Energy Code for Buildings, 2011 edition (.pdf)
NBC 2015, French version (.pdf, viewable online or downloadable)
NECB 2011 compliance checklist (Excel - link to external source).