Course Description

The goal of this course is to provide builders information needed to successfully build BC Energy Step Code compliant Part 9 New Homes in British Columbia.

The course covers the following topics:

• Module 1: Understanding the BC Energy Step Code, its purpose, and how it can be implemented;
• Module 2: Identifying the different BC Energy Step Code performance metrics, and how new home components affect home performance values;
• Module 3: Reviewing design considerations that may be required when building a new home, and how they affect the performance metrics listed in the Step Code;
• Module 4: Identifying the administrative steps you will be required to take when building a BC Energy Step Code compliant home;
• Module 5:  Discuss how builders, energy advisors, and building officials work together, and review common issues and best practices.