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The British Columbia Building Code | Section 6.8. | Equipment Access

Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 6 – Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 6.8. Equipment Access
6.8.1. Openings
6.8.1.1. Access Openings
1) Any covering of an access opening through which a person could enter shall be openable from the inside
without the use of keys where there is a possibility of the opening being accidentally closed while the system or
equipment is being serviced.
6.8.1.2. Openings in Air Duct Systems
1) Air duct systems shall have no openings other than those required for the proper operation and maintenance
of the system.
2) Access openings shall be provided in duct systems to allow the removal of material that may accumulate in
plenums and ducts.
6.8.1.3. Odour Removal Equipment
1) When odour removal equipment of the adsorption type is used, it shall be
a) installed to allow access so that adsorption material can be reactivated or renewed, and
b) protected from dust accumulation by air filters installed on the inlet side.
2) Facilities for flushing and drainage shall be provided where filters are designed to be washed in place.
Division B: Acceptable Solutions Part 6 – Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning
British Columbia Building Code 2018 Division B
Section 6.8. Equipment Access
6.8.1. Openings
6.8.1.1. Access Openings
1) Any covering of an access opening through which a person could enter shall be openable from the inside
without the use of keys where there is a possibility of the opening being accidentally closed while the system or
equipment is being serviced.
6.8.1.2. Openings in Air Duct Systems
1) Air duct systems shall have no openings other than those required for the proper operation and maintenance
of the system.
2) Access openings shall be provided in duct systems to allow the removal of material that may accumulate in
plenums and ducts.
6.8.1.3. Odour Removal Equipment
1) When odour removal equipment of the adsorption type is used, it shall be
a) installed to allow access so that adsorption material can be reactivated or renewed, and
b) protected from dust accumulation by air filters installed on the inlet side.
2) Facilities for flushing and drainage shall be provided where filters are designed to be washed in place.

In Plain Language

This section covers equipment access, addressing requirements ensuring HVAC equipment can be reached for installation, maintenance, and repair.

This is a plain-language overview of the British Columbia Building Code 2018 text on this page, for general understanding only and not a substitute for the Code. Always confirm current requirements against the official BC Codes text or a qualified professional before construction.