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Last Updated May 21, 2002

Design Standards for Government Facilities

This publication documents performance criteria, preferred materials or methods, and other considerations for the design and construction of Yukon Government buildings. It is expected and hoped that comments, discussion and further research from the private and public sectors working in the Yukon will lead to revisions and additions that will keep the document current and relevant.

These standards and guidelines are not intended to supplement or lessen any mandatory Codes or Regulations.

Yukon Government experience has shown that conditions peculiar to northern communities require an approach different from typical Canadian building industry practice with regard to specific products, systems, or methods.

Detailed studies or reference materials are referred to for interest only, and unless otherwise noted, do not constitute a part of these standards.

Development of Standards – Ongoing

These standards and guidelines have developed from a document issued by the Government of the Northwest Territories and the British Columbia Building Corporation (BCBC). These standards are published to assist the design and construction of publicly funded buildings. They must be referred to for new construction, additions, renovations or tenant improvements in leased facilities. It is anticipated that a review and revision process will be carried out each year in an effort to ensure this document reflects the collective knowledge of all parties involved in the development and maintenance of public buildings in the Yukon

Design Consultants and Contractors are encouraged to help keep this document current and relevant by presenting for consideration by Property Management: alternatives or comments to any requirement included here that involves simplification, innovation, or reduction of capital/life cycle costs.

Your comments and suggestions are invited and appreciated. Proposed changes or additions can be sent by filling in the noted feedback form or submitting written comments (and additional pages or sketches if necessary).

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