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20 CPD

10 Modules each 2 CPD to total 20 CPD for the entire course

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Significant changes to the energy requirements in the 2018 BCBC were made in May of 2023 (BC Building Code Revision 5) raising the minimum energy performance of newly constructed small structures in the Province to Step 3 of the Energy Step Code. This Revision also introduced SecIon 10.3 Greenhouse Gas Emissions providing a framework for identifing the GHG Emission Level of new small structures.

There have been many question within the construction industry resulting from this final revision to the 2018 Building Code. Building on these significant changes, it has been announced that the 2023 BC Building Code is anticipated to be adopted December 2023 effective date, pending ministerial approval. The additional changes that must be included for all projects permitting by as soon as March 2024

Home-Type Care Occupancies that fall under Part 9 would be subjected to provisions in the 2020 version of the National Fire Code (if adopted) but the impact of this will and a delayed approach to harmonization on this issue will be discussed.

This important and impactful learning will provide attendees with clear understanding of the changes from both the BCBC 2018 Revision 5, and the BCBC 2023 Change. This is not just a dry presentation of the changed words, this is a presentation designed to provide clarity through graphics and examples of the new provisions and how anyone involved in the construction industry at any level can be prepared for the changes and minimize the cost of confusion. Building the homes of the future requires significant evolution in the way we design, construct and inspect new homes that will perform with much greater energy efficiency, carbon accountability, and with improved safety for occupants.

Years of work at all levels of the development of these and future Code changes in Canada by the team at Building It Right are your assurance that attendees will come away with clarity and answers that will significantly reduce costly mistakes in the future. This is the 8th major Code Change cycle covered by the presenters. This content has been developed in conjunction with participation in National Joint task group iniIaIves and with the regulatory bodies Nationally and Provincially.