Standards and Codes on Long-Term Care Design

November 25, 2025

Canada Long Term Care Services Standard 
Health Standards Organization 
This standard provides LTC home teams, leaders, and governing bodies with criteria and guidelines for delivering resident-centred, high-quality care, enabled by a healthy and competent workforce. 

BC Building Accessibility Handbook 2020 
BC Office of Housing and Construction Standards 
Handbook outlining accessible building standards and best practices in British Columbia that works to support existing regulations as outlined in the British Columbia Building Code using explanatory text, images, and diagrams. 

Continuing Care Design Standards and Best Practices in Alberta, 2023 
Government of Alberta 
This document outlines recommended design practices for LTC and supported living homes in Alberta 

Government of Quebec: Quebec Construction Code 
Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) 
This code establishes the legal construction standards applicable in Québec, covering building safety, structural requirements, accessibility, and energy efficiency. It aligns with national model codes and includes province-specific adaptations for climate and context. 

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