Canadian Building Code MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables Claude to search and navigate Canadian building codes.
Quick Setup (3 Steps)
1. Install the package
pip install building-code-mcp
2. Add to Claude Desktop config
Config file location:
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json - Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"building-code": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["building-code-mcp"]
}
}
}
3. Restart Claude Desktop and start asking!
What It Does
Ask Claude questions like:
- "Find fire separation requirements for garages in NBC"
- "What are the stair width requirements in OBC?"
- "Show me section 9.10.14 of the Building Code"
Claude will search 22,500+ indexed sections across 16 Canadian building codes and guides.
Supported Codes
Building Codes (13)
| Code | Version | Sections | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBC | 2025 | 2,783 | National Building Code |
| NFC | 2025 | 1,044 | National Fire Code |
| NPC | 2025 | 413 | National Plumbing Code |
| NECB | 2025 | 475 | National Energy Code for Buildings |
| OBC | 2024 | 4,108 | Ontario Building Code (Vol 1 & 2) |
| OFC | O. Reg. 213/07 | 1,906 | Ontario Fire Code |
| BCBC | 2024 | 2,584 | British Columbia Building Code |
| ABC | 2023 | 2,832 | Alberta Building Code |
| QCC | 2020 | 2,726 | Quebec Construction Code |
| QECB | 2020 | 384 | Quebec Energy Code |
| QPC | 2020 | 428 | Quebec Plumbing Code |
| QSC | 2020 | 1,063 | Quebec Safety Code |
User's Guides (3)
| Guide | Version | Sections | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| IUGP9 | 2020 | 1,096 | Illustrated Guide - Part 9 Housing |
| UGP4 | 2020 | 495 | User's Guide - NBC Structural Commentaries |
| UGNECB | 2020 | 165 | User's Guide - NECB |
Usage Examples
Once installed, just ask Claude naturally:
"Search for egress requirements in NBC"
"What does section 3.2.4.1 say in OBC?"
"Find fire resistance ratings for walls"
"Which building code applies in Toronto?"
"List all available building codes"
API Access
REST API available at: https://canada-aec-code-mcp.onrender.com
GET /codes - List all codes
GET /search/{query} - Search sections
GET /section/{id} - Get section details
License
MIT License - See LICENSE file.
