Building Smart with the BC Energy Step Code - Lower Steps, Climate Zone 4 - Surrey
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
5:30 - 8:30pm
$80
Learn to build homes to a higher energy standard using cost-effective, applied best practices. This province-wide training series is designed to support builders, designers, building officials and others working in residential construction in meeting BC Energy Step Code requirements that came into effect on December 15, 2017 (as per Section 5 of the Building Act).
Participants will obtain information on the following topics:
- Introduction to the BC Energy Step Code
- Working with an energy advisor
- Requirements of energy modelling
- Airtightness testing
- Optimizing building envelopes and windows
- Choosing and sizing HVAC systems
These workshops were prepared in collaboration with the Building and Safety Standards Branch, industry stakeholders and consultants. Industry experts and BC educators will discuss design and building solutions applicable to your region.
Location Details
Sheraton Vancouver Guildford Hotel
15269 104 Ave
Surrey, BC
V3R 1N5
15269 104 Ave
Surrey, BC
V3R 1N5
Contact Information
Contact Name: Technical Education BC HousingEmail: Technicaleducation@bchousing.org
Phone: 778-452-6482
All BC Energy Step Code Workshops will cover:
- Part 9, Steps 1, 2 and 3 in all climate zones, and
- Part 3, Steps 1 and 2 for low-rise wood-frame buildings in climate zone 4 only.
The Step Code provides municipalities with a consistent provincial building standard for improving energy efficiency in buildings. Each workshop will be customized to address regional climate zone requirements. For the Vancouver event the discussion will include meeting City of Vancouver rezoning policy.