The energy efficiency requirements for residential homes are changing in December of this year. The BC Building Code will include a new section 9.36 with various insulation and mechanical requirements as well as options for designers and builders on how to conform. Building Smart #19 will explore these new requirements through practical examples.
The session:
- Provides an overview of the prescriptive requirements for airtightness
- Explains how to calculate the thermal resistance of assemblies
- Compares prescriptive vs. trade-off paths
- Describes below-grade assembly requirements
- Provides calculation examples of ceiling, wall, fenestration and door areas
- Describes HVAC requirements and mechanical ventilation best practices
For more information, view the brochure.
Dates: April 7 – May 29
Times: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. (except in Vancouver on May 29, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.)
Locations: 21 communities province-wide
To register, click here.
Each participant will receive a presentation guide and a certificate of completion. Sandwiches and light refreshments will be served at the start of the seminar.
