Managing changing snow load risks for buildings in Canada's North

Designation Number:
CSA S502
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

1.1 General 

This Standard provides 

a) maintenance procedures to reduce snow overload risk on existing buildings; 
b) monitoring, detection, and assessment methods for snow load risks on buildings; and 
c) procedures for snow removal. 

1.2 Exclusions 

This Standard does not address 

a) specific requirements for the design or construction of new buildings subjected to snow loads; or 
b) requirements for the structural rehabilitation or decommissioning of buildings subjected to critical snow overloading risks. 

Note: Although provisions in the building codes apply for new design, Annex F provides supplementary background information on climate change and its implications on the design and retrofit of buildings. 

Project need:

To review the Standard within the 5-year review period

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