building-code-mcp 1.0.4

MCP server for searching Canadian Building Codes (NBC, OBC, BCBC, etc.)

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!

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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.