Service Announcement
The Building Department would like to remind the Building and Construction community to ensure cold weather and exterior protections are in place when temperatures reach below 5°C.
When the air temperature is below 5°C, concrete shall be
- kept at a temperature of not less than 10°C or more than 25°C while being mixed and placed, and
- maintained at a temperature of not less than 10°C for 72 hours after placing.
For further information, please see our information bulletins:
- Bulletin 12-11 Cold Weather Requirements
- Bulletin 16-09 Exterior Protection
- Bulletin 12-01 Field Inspection Safety
Bulletins can be found at www.penticton.ca/permits/bulletins.
For more information contact the Building Department at 250-490-2571 or email buildinginfo@penticton.ca