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Section I - Contact information

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Section II - Comments

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* Proposed changes (required)

pcfid (required)Choose...1651: (NECB) Use of the Defined Term "Occupancy" in the NECB1706: (NPC) Definitions of "Washroom" and Related Terminology1721: (NECB) Use of the Defined Term "Occupancy" in Division C of the NECB1731: (NPC) Protection of the Potable Water System1766: (NBC) Accessible Safety Signage1776: (NFC) Addition of the OH5 Sub-Objective to Relevant Provisions in NFC Part 41777: (NBC) Spatial Separation and Exposure Protection1782: (NPC) Identification of Storm and Sanitary Drainage Systems1882: (NBC) Reinforcing Stud Walls in Washrooms for the Future Installation of Grab Bars: Showers and Bathtubs1884: (NBC) Paths of Travel Within a Visitable Dwelling Unit1900: (NBC) Clarification of the Use of the Importance Factor in the Determination of Design Forces1918: (NBC) Introduction of the OP3 Sub-Objective for Farm Buildings in the NBC1919: (NFC) Introduction of the OP3 Sub-Objective for Large Farm Buildings in the NFC1936: (NFC) OP3 Sub-Objective and Intent Statements for Large Farm Buildings in the NFC1938: (NBC) Removal of Redundant Sprinkler References1939: (NBC) Clarification of the Requirement for Sprinklers in Combustible Attic or Roof Spaces1958: (NBC) Washrooms in Visitable Dwelling Units1959: (NPC) Replacement of the Defined Term "Fixture" with "Plumbing Fixture"1979: (NBC) Updated Climatic Data1980: (NBC) Specified Wind and Snow Loads in Part 41994: (NBC) Exemptions List for Floor Assemblies over Basements1998: (NFC) Introduction of New OS Safety Sub-Objective for Firefighter Safety2007: (NPC) Automatic Shutoff of Lavatory Water Flow in Public Washrooms2018: (NECB) Updated Climatic Data2030: (NBC) Reinforcing Stud Walls in Washrooms for the Future Installation of Grab Bars: Structural Strength2031: (NBC) Reinforcing Stud Walls in Washrooms for the Future Installation of Grab Bars: Water Closets2032: (NBC) Heat Transfer, Air Leakage and Condensation Control Requirements2033: (NBC) Ventilation Systems in Existing Buildings Subjected to Alteration2042: (NBC) Energy Performance Tier 1 of the Prescriptive Path2048: (NBC) Specified Wind and Snow Loads in Part 92051: (NBC) Explanatory Note 10.9.1.1. for Continuity of the Air Barrier System2061: (NBC) Overheating in New Dwelling Units

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