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Where to Find Climate-Informed Standards and Codes

These webpages direct you to the latest climate-informed standards, codes and guidelines from the National Research Council and Standards Council of Canada

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  1. Codes, standards and guidance for climate resilience (Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada)

Since 2016, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) has collaborated with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) and the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) to create knowledge and guidance to enhance the resilience of buildings and infrastructure. This webpage organizes the latest standards and guidelines by Asset Type and by Hazard Type for ease of use.

  1. Climate-Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure Initiative (National Research Council)

This webpage highlights NRC’s research, tools, and technical work that support updates to climate-resilient codes and guidelines.

  1. Standards to Support Climate Resilience (Standards Council of Canada)

This webpage outlines SCC’s role in developing and updating climate-related standards, supporting adaptation and resilience across various sectors.

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