Definitions

(1)Words and phrases used in Division B that are not included in the list of definitions in Articles 1.4.1.2., 1.4.1.3. and 1.4.1.4. of Division A and are not defined in another provision of this Code shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used, taking into account the specialized use of terms by the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.

(2)Where objectives and functional statements are referred to in Division B, they shall be the objectives and functional statements described in Parts 2 and 3 of Division A.

(3)Where acceptable solutions are referred to in Division B, they shall be the provisions stated in Parts 2 to 12.

(1)Words that appear in italics are defined in Article 1.4.1.2. of Division A and in the Building Code Act, 1992.

(1)The symbols and other abbreviations in Division B shall have the meanings assigned to them in Article 1.4.2.1. of Division A and Article 1.3.2.1.

(1)Only an architect may carry out or provide the general review of the construction of a building,

• (a) that is constructed in accordance with a design prepared or provided by an architect, or
• (b) in relation to services that are provided by an architect in connection with the design in accordance with which the building is constructed.

(2)Only a professional engineer may carry out or provide the general review of the construction of a building,

• (a) that is constructed in accordance with a design prepared or provided by a professional engineer, or
• (b) in relation to services that are provided by a professional engineer in connection with the design in accordance with which the building is constructed.

(1)The applicant for a permit respecting the demolition of a building shall retain a professional engineer to undertake the general review of the project during demolition, where,

• (a) the building exceeds 3 storeys in building height or 600 m² in building area,
• (b) the building structure includes pre-tensioned or post-tensioned members,
• (c) it is proposed that the demolition will extend below the level of the footings of any adjacent building and occur within the angle of repose of the soil, as drawn from the bottom of such footings, or
• (d) explosives or a laser are to be used during the course of demolition.