Use boundary: This is a jurisdiction-first navigation and edition-maintenance map of official entry points—not a local code-adoption database, standards text, legal or engineering advice, a permit decision, product certification or independent external review.
6jurisdictions
2026-08-03official-entry check
7evidence question families
0independent external reviews
Jurisdictions, current entry points and local-verification boundaries
“Current” means only the edition or transition state shown by the official entry page on the stated check date. It does not establish adoption by a state, province, municipality, National Annex or specific project.
| Jurisdiction | Approval layer | Current official reference | Still verify locally |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Model codes plus state and local adoption, amendments, zoning and permit administration. | 2024 IRC Appendix BF patio-cover provisions and ASCE/SEI 7-22 load criteria. Official entry 1 · Official entry 2 | Appendix BF is not mandatory unless adopted. Confirm the locally adopted code, amendments, zoning, permit path and site design criteria. Registered sources: icc-irc · icc-ibc · asce-7 |
| European Union / EEA | Eurocodes, National Annexes, national implementation and local planning or approval. | Second-generation Eurocodes transition coordinated by CEN and national standards bodies. Official entry 1 · Official entry 2 | The JRC schedule records delivery of all parts to national standards bodies by 30 March 2026, national publication by 30 September 2027 and withdrawal of first-generation parts by 30 March 2028. The applicable national set and Annex still require confirmation. Registered sources: eurocode-1 · eurocode-5 · eurocode-9 |
| United Kingdom | Four nation-specific planning and building-control systems, followed by the competent local authority. | England Planning Portal and Approved Documents; separate official entry points for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Official entry 1 · Official entry 2 · Official entry 3 · Official entry 4 · Official entry 5 | Select the correct UK nation first. Do not transfer an England rule, another nation's technical guidance or a local decision across borders; planning and building-regulations checks remain separate. Registered sources: uk-planning · uk-approved-docs · wales-approved-documents · scotland-building-standards · northern-ireland-technical-booklets |
| Australia | NCC plus state or territory adoption, variations, planning and local administration. | NCC 2025 status differs across all eight states and territories; building, plumbing and transition dates can also differ within one jurisdiction. Official entry 1 · Official entry 2 · Official entry 3 · Official entry 4 · Official entry 5 · Official entry 6 · Official entry 7 · Official entry 8 · Official entry 9 | Use the dated eight-jurisdiction register, then confirm the application date, code volume, local variations, planning rules, site hazards and actual classification with the responsible authority. Registered sources: ncc-volume-two · ncc-pergola · ncc-2025-transition · nsw-ncc-2025-adoption · vic-ncc-2025-adoption · qld-ncc-2025-adoption · sa-ncc-2025-adoption · wa-ncc-2025-adoption · tas-ncc-2025-adoption · act-ncc-2025-adoption · nt-ncc-2025-adoption |
| Canada | National model code followed by provincial or territorial adoption, amendments and municipal administration. | National Building Code of Canada 2025. Official entry 1 | NBC 2025 is a model code, not proof of the rule in force at a project address. Confirm the adopted provincial or territorial code, local bylaws, zoning and climatic data. Registered sources: canada-nbc |
| New Zealand | Building Act and Building Code duties, consent exemptions, council administration and other applicable law. | MBIE exemption 6.5 for simple-framed, unroofed pergolas. Official entry 1 | The official exemption page states no size limit for that named unroofed form. Adding a roof or changing the work changes the pathway; Building Code and other legal duties still apply. Registered sources: nz-pergola-exemption · nz-building-system |
2026 edition and transition status
2024 IRC Appendix BF patio-cover provisions and ASCE/SEI 7-22 load criteria.
Appendix BF is not mandatory unless adopted. Confirm the locally adopted code, amendments, zoning, permit path and site design criteria.
Second-generation Eurocodes transition coordinated by CEN and national standards bodies.
The JRC schedule records delivery of all parts to national standards bodies by 30 March 2026, national publication by 30 September 2027 and withdrawal of first-generation parts by 30 March 2028. The applicable national set and Annex still require confirmation.
England Planning Portal and Approved Documents; separate official entry points for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Select the correct UK nation first. Do not transfer an England rule, another nation's technical guidance or a local decision across borders; planning and building-regulations checks remain separate.
NCC 2025 status differs across all eight states and territories; building, plumbing and transition dates can also differ within one jurisdiction.
Use the dated eight-jurisdiction register, then confirm the application date, code volume, local variations, planning rules, site hazards and actual classification with the responsible authority.
National Building Code of Canada 2025.
NBC 2025 is a model code, not proof of the rule in force at a project address. Confirm the adopted provincial or territorial code, local bylaws, zoning and climatic data.
MBIE exemption 6.5 for simple-framed, unroofed pergolas.
The official exemption page states no size limit for that named unroofed form. Adding a roof or changing the work changes the pathway; Building Code and other legal duties still apply.
Work backward from the question to the evidence
| Question to answer | Stronger evidence to retain | What general material cannot establish |
|---|---|---|
| What is the structure legally called, and which edition is actually adopted? | Authority classification, adopted-code notice, local amendments, zoning and permit record. | A national model code or product name cannot establish the local outcome. |
| Which wind, snow, rain, seismic or other site actions apply? | Jurisdictional hazard data and a project-specific design basis tied to location, geometry and exposure. | Generic maps and marketing ratings do not establish project actions. |
| How are members, connections, anchors and foundations verified? | Coordinated calculations, drawings, material standards and connection or foundation details. | A material standard alone does not prove a complete load path. |
| Does a product test or evaluation cover the proposed configuration? | Traceable report, edition, specimen, span, operating state, limits and installation conditions. | Certification language without configuration scope is not project evidence. |
| How are rain, drainage, overflow and building interfaces resolved? | Rainfall basis, catchment, falls, outlets, overflow path, discharge route and interface details. | A closed roof or short hose test does not prove weatherproofing. |
| Which fire, accessibility, electrical or other service duties are triggered? | Applicable regulations, project layout, product ratings and records from responsible qualified parties. | One discipline's approval does not establish compliance in another. |
| What proves that approved requirements were installed and handed over? | Inspection records, photographs, test results, commissioning settings, as-built documents and maintenance instructions. | Design documents do not by themselves prove completed workmanship. |
Project-use sequence
- Define the actual construction first: open, closable or solid roof; freestanding, attached, enclosed and permanently serviced conditions.
- Identify the authority and approval layers for the project address.
- Confirm adopted editions, amendments, National Annexes, planning and exemption conditions from official entry points.
- Check regulatory basis separately from site actions, calculations, product-configuration evidence, installation and handover records.
- Record edition, date, accountable party, applicable configuration and unresolved items in the approved project documents.
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