Non-Member Cost :

Online

$

250

25% off for CHBA BC members – learn more here

CPD Points:

2

BC Housing Competency Area:

Construction Technology

Time Commitment:

Minimum 2-3 hours

Delivery Method:

Online (via eLearning)

Course Description

 

*This course has been approved to fulfil BC Housing’s BC Energy Step Code training requirement for Module 5.

*Click here for more information on BC Housing’s BC Energy Step Code training requirements.

Module 5 of the BC Step Code Training Course is designed to help you consider the impact of the BC Energy Step Code on air barriers, including identifying appropriate air barrier solutions, and understanding correct design and installation practices to manage the planning, installation, and testing of performance.

By the end of this module you will be able to:

  • Select an appropriate air barrier approach for a given roof, wall, floor, and party-wall assembly based on performance, cost-effectiveness, and constructability, bearing in mind current and future BC Energy Step Code requirements;
  • Apply knowledge of the correct design and installation practices for a given air barrier approach to properly manage the planning, installation, and testing of the building’s complete air barrier

Course Format

Online

All online courses require successful completion of the following components:

  • Review all course materials in full. The course includes interactive lessons, instructional videos and reference materials divided into individual units (modules) of study. Units can be completed at a student’s own pace.

Course Material

All course materials are contained directly within the online course modules.

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BC Energy Step Code Training – 5: Airtightness (2023)

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