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BC Building Code Engagement on Adaptable Dwelling Units and Earthquake Mitigation Measures
Ministry of Housing
As part of its work to adopt the 2024 edition of the BC Building Code in late 2023, the Ministry of Housing committed to engaging with interested parties throughout the housing and building community to further understand the impacts of provisions in the Code relating to adaptable dwelling units and earthquake mitigation measures.
The Building and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB) is launching broad engagement to move this work forward. As part of the preparation, BSSB has heard from the community that guidance on how the adaptable dwelling units provisions work would be valuable and help towards successful implementation. BSSB is planning an engagement with the broad development community on May 7, with follow-ups, targeted engagement, policy analysis on specific issues in the coming weeks and a report back to the community in the summer.
To facilitate the conversation, BSSB has developed a backgrounder and draft FAQ bulletin on the adaptable dwelling units provisions. This FAQ bulletin is a draft and the branch welcomes comments on how the FAQ can be improved to support designers and builders in understanding how the Code is intended to work. BSSB also welcomes comments on the impacts of the codes and ways the impacts can be mitigated.
Some key notes the draft FAQ bulletin clarifies:
- Where adaptable dwelling unit provisions apply across building types, clarifying that not all dwelling units are required to be adaptable.
- Clear space requirements in dwelling units are intended to be shared and overlapped, supporting efficient space utilization and enhancing adaptability by reducing the movement required between tasks in a dwelling unit.
- Architectural drawings that demonstrate the potential adaptability of a dwelling unit can be different from the way that the unit is initially constructed and decorated, recognizing that renovations occur over the lifecycle of a unit. This means that common features like kitchen islands and linen closets can be built into units, provided that architectural drawings demonstrate how a potential floor plan can be adaptable within the same space.
- Not all bedrooms in a multi-bedroom unit need to be adaptable, and an adaptable bedroom does not need to be designed to accommodate two people, meaning that more efficient bedroom designs, including ones that use smaller beds, can be used.
- Plans that demonstrate compliance with the adaptable dwelling unit provisions need only show a potential adaptable floor plan — the initially constructed kitchen can be different, provided that the adaptable floor plan is achievable in the space if plumbing is provided at an appropriate height to allow a different height for sinks after renovations. Similar guidance is provided for adaptable bathrooms.
Comments can be provided to [email protected] or sent directly to [email protected].
Please contact [email protected] to receive meeting details for the May 7 engagement session.
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Net Zero Training Courses Confirmed and Registration Is Open
CHBA BC
The demand for Net Zero new homes and renovations continues to grow! To ensure B.C. has the capacity of Energy Advisors, and Net Zero Qualified building professionals to serve the demand, CHBA BC has finalized our schedule of training courses through 2024 and 2025.
- Net Zero Energy Advisor Training — May 28 & 31, 2024
- Net Zero Builder Training — Sept. 26 & 27, 2024
- Net Zero Renovator Training — Nov. 7 & 8, 2024
- Net Zero Builder Training — Jan. 21 & 23, 2025
- Net Zero Builder Training — May 27 & 29, 2025
CHBA BC is pleased to announce Luke Dolan, CEO & Senior Energy Advisor of Capital Home Energy will be our Net Zero Builder Instructor for September & for Net Zero Renovator in November. Mark Bernhardt, Incoming CHBA BC President and owner of Bernhardt Contracting will be instructing the others.
CHBA Net Zero Building Science training is a requirement for builders/renovators participating in the CHBA Net Zero Home Labelling Program.
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Why Work With an Energy Advisor? Check out HAVAN's Latest Podcast
HAVAN
In the latest episode of HAVAN's popular podcast, Measure Twice, Cut Once, Barb Silverthorn of Capture Energy breaks down the role of an Energy Advisor and the benefits of their calculations when building new or renovating your home.
The episode breaks down some of the more technical information to help homeowners better understand the improved efficiencies and comfort an Energy Advisor can help add to their homes.
Check out the latest podcast episode here.
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The Second Annual Education Summit Is Coming This October
CHBA BC
CHBA BC Education and the Building Officials' Association of BC (BOABC) are pleased to present the 2nd annual Education Summit for builders and building officials in BC.
- When? Oct. 23 – 24, 2024
- Where? Sheraton Airport Hotel, Richmond, BC
Featuring inspiring keynote speakers and a wide range of technical education topics, this Summit is your chance to learn new skills, earn continuing professional development points and network with other leaders in the industry!
Register now for the 2024 Education Summit
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On the Move: Old Homes Travel From Port Moody to shíshálh Nation
Journal of Commerce
A Port Moody neighbourhood's old home stock is helping create a new subdivision at a Sunshine Coast First Nation.
Real estate developer Wesgroup (CHBA BC & HAVAN member) acquired 59 single-family homes to build a higher-density community at Coronation Park in Port Moody. Renewal Development worked with moving company Nickel Bros to assess the 59 homes slated for demolition in winter 2023 and determined ten of them could be rescued, relocated and repurposed.
The shíshálh Nation will receive the rescued homes by winter 2024 and they will be the start of a new subdivision.
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