Key Resources
- CSA OnDemand StandardsFull text access to Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards. NOTE: CSA standards can be downloaded as PDFs on-campus only or on the VPN using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- ASTM CompassIncludes a digital edition of nearly every ASTM International book and paper spanning 140+ industries and 100+ years including books, journals, Special Technical Publications (STPs) and standards.
- BSI Knowledge - BSOLAccess over 110,000 standards. BSI Knowledge contains British standards and includes ISO, EN and IEC standards that have been fully adopted as British standards.
- IEEE Xplore Digital LibraryThe IEL database provides fulltext access to more than 140 technical journals, over 1000 standards, and approximately 900 annual conference proceedings published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
BS, ISO and IECs on BSI Knowledge
NOTE: As of March 15, 2025, the BSI Knowledge database replaced Techstreet. Contact one of the librarians in the Getting Started section of this guide if you have further questions.
UBC Library provides access to many ISOs through the BSI Knowledge platform. The British Standards Online database contains more than 110,000 standards and includes access to equivalents of ISO, EN and IEC standards.
Access the BSI Knowledge platform through the resource page linked here.
Select "Institution" and enter "University of British Columbia" for your login options. Now you can browse and search the collection.
- BSI Knowledge - BSOLAccess over 110,000 standards. BSI Knowledge contains British standards and includes ISO, EN and IEC standards that have been fully adopted as British standards.
Building Codes
- British Columbia Building CodeIncluded is the Vancouver Building By-law 2014. The BC Building Codes cover 2006, 2012, and 2018.
- British Columbia Building Accessibility Handbook 2020Accessibility is an important part of the BC Building Code. It is included so buildings are designed and constructed so everyone can reasonably approach, enter and exit buildings move safely throughout to use the facilities and services independently.
- International Building CodeThe most recent IBC is freely available to view online. Search the Library catalogue for access to earlier print editions.
- Codes CanadaThe National Research Council Canada offers Codes Canada publications for free. This includes the National Building Code, Fire Code, Energy Code and Plumbing Code. Orders can be placed for free downloadable PDFs through the Virtual Store. A registered account is required.
--Print copies are also available at Woodward Library in Vancouver, and at UBC Okanagan Library. Call number TH425 .N3 2015 - CSA C22.2:21 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 (25th edition)View access is available only for viewers in Canada. Account registration is required.
Bridge and Road Design Codes
- Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code CSA S6:19Online access is provided by through CSA OnDemand
Earlier editions are available in print at Woodward Library in Vancouver. - Bridge Standards and Procedures ManualAvailable online from the BC Ministry of Transportation.
Available in print at Woodward Library in Vancouver.
Note: A print copy of the 2000 edition is also available.
The City of Vancouver also uses a supplementary document, the Street Restoration Manual; the PDF for this and more details are available on the City's Engineering Services website.
- Standard Specifications for Highway ConstructionAvailable online from the BC Ministry of Transportation.