The 2021 western heat dome highlighted the absence of measures in BC’s building safety standards to reduce the risk of overheating. With the latest code update, things are changing.

For new Part 9 buildings, “an indoor air temperature of not more than 26°C in at least one living space in each dwelling unit” is now required by the BC Building Code. But what does this mean in practice?

Join ZEBx and the Building and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB) for a discussion-based Decarb Lunch webinar to find out. We’ll talk through the intentions of the regulation, its limitations, how to calculate/prove the 26C refuge room interior temperature, and more.

This webinar will be heavily discussion based with one presentation scheduled to last 20 minutes and the rest open for Q&A. Be sure to read up on the changes (e.g., BSSB’s recent Information Bulletin) and bring your questions.

Thanks to the financial support of BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver, this event is free of charge!

Speakers:

Scott Williams, Senior Codes Engineer, Building and Safety Standards Branch, Province of BC

Scott is a Senior Codes Engineer with the Building and Safety Standards Branch and his primary focus is on the development and successful implementation of the BC Energy Step Code and the transition to net-zero energy ready buildings and zero-carbon new construction. With over 12 years of experience as a Building Enclosure Engineer, Scott brings his strong technical background and passion for green building design to the development of policies and technical regulations relating to building performance and the BC Building Code.

Kevin Ramlu, Building Energy Manager, Township of Langley

Kevin Ramlu has been the manager of the Green Buildings Department at the Township of Langley for four years. His role focuses on the successful, holistic implementation of Step Code, Zero Carbon Step Code, and other emerging priorities, supporting Township staff, builders, designers and other stakeholders. For eight years, prior to his role in municipal government, he worked as an Energy Specialist for Vancouver Island Health Authority.