Register now for our upcoming online workshop on how to comply with the Zero Carbon Step Code from a builder's perspective, compliance with the CSA F280 Standard, and Overheating Requirements, 9.33.3.1.(2), per BC Building Code 2024.

Tom Giltenan, a builder and Energy Advisor from Bernhardt Construction, will cover how to comply with the Zero Carbon Step Code and implications for buildings, the importance of F280 calculations, and how they save on installation and operational costs with a look at the new cooling requirements. The presentation explores what typical mechanical systems will look like going forward and considers when dual-fuel and/or hybrid systems are truly beneficial.

Todd Backus, Manager of Program Development at TECA, will go into the details of heat loss & heat gain calculations for Part 9 buildings, which must conform with the CSA F280 standard, a requirement in the BC Building Code. The presentation will highlight some common errors and provide useful tips for reviewing the calculation results, including the use of a heat gain calculation to determine the cooling requirements for the new 26°C refuge room. 

Bertine Stelzer, Program Manager from BC Hydro, will also be attending to provide a brief update on what is happening behind the scenes to support electrification and to answer some frequently asked questions.