Guideline Documents

Builder Guide to Site and Foundation Drainage

Building Enclosure Consulting Mixed Climate
James Higgins RDH Building Science
Graham Finch RDH Building Science

This guide provides best practices and design and construction considerations for site and foundation drainage as well as building enclosure systems. Using the BC Building Code, BC Plumbing Code and the Vancouver Building By-law as a starting point, designers, construction industry professionals and others will also learn how to go beyond to ensure resilient site and foundation drainage.

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