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BC Energy Step Code

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BC Energy Step Code Adopted in the Township

After an extensive process of public stakeholder engagement and industry consultation, the Township of Langley has adopted the BC Energy Step Code. Effective January 1, 2019, compliance with the BC Energy Step Code is required for all new building permit applications for residential buildings. Visit energystepcode.ca.

  • Step 3 is now required for new residential building permit applications (Part 9 & Part 3 of the BC Building Code) for buildings located in a GHG DPA (Step 2 in all other areas) as of January 1, 2021 (please see GHG DPA section below for more information on GHG Development Permit Areas)
  • Buildings can voluntarily be built to a higher step, with steps 4 and 5 being eligible for a rebate
  • Please note that buildings located within a Development Permit Area may also require additional measures for either Energy Conservation or reduction of GHG Emissions
  • Step Code is not required for other (non-residential) building types at this time

The following chart summarizes the Township’s past and future adoption of the BC Energy Step Code for residential buildings:

The adoption of the Step Code builds on the success of the Township’s voluntary Green Building Rebate Program, established in 2014.  Adopting the Step Code allows the Township to continue to meet goals within the community to conserve energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the operation of buildings.

UBC Scholar Report

Our 2020 UBC Sustainability Scholar, Madhur Motwani, researched and wrote a report to help inform the Township’s adoption of the BC Energy Step Code for Part 3 non-residential buildings. Take a look at the report findings!

UBC Scholar Report

GHG DPA

Energy and Water Conservation and Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Development Permit Areas (GHG DPAs) are designated as development permit areas under Sections 488.1 (h) (i) and (j) of the Local Government Act to establish objectives to promote energy and water conservation and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. GHG DPAs are highlighted in this map (subject to change; please refer to the Official Community Plan for more information).

What is the Step Code?

The Step Code is a new provincial standard that provides an incremental and consistent approach to achieve energy efficient construction. The Step Code requires buildings to demonstrate energy efficiency code compliance through:

  1. Building energy modeling
  2. Airtightness testing

This means builders will be required to work with a qualified energy consultant (an Energy Advisor or energy modeler). Projects that use the Step Code must demonstrate compliance with a number of performance targets:

Part 9 Step Code Residential Targets

Table 9.36.6.6.-A
Requirements for Buildings Located Where the Degree-Days Below 18°C Value is less than 3000(1)

Forming Part of Sentence 9.36.6.3.(1)

Step Airtightness
(Air Changes per Hour at 50 Pa Pressure Differential)
Performance Requirement of Building Envelope Performance Requirement of Building Equipment and Systems
2 ≤ 3.0

EnerGuide Rating % lower than EnerGuide Reference House: not less than 10% lower energy consumption

or

the applicable mechanical energy use intensity requirements in Table 9.36.6.3.-G

thermal energy demand intensity

≤ 35 kWh/(m2year), thermal energy demand intensity not exceeding the value calculated in accordance with Sentence (4), or not less than 5% performance improvement over the EnerGuide Reference House
3 ≤ 2.5

EnerGuide Rating % lower than EnerGuide Reference House: not less than 20% lower energy consumption

or

the applicable mechanical energy use intensity requirements in Table 9.36.6.3.-G

thermal energy demand intensity

≤ 30 kWh/(m2year), thermal energy demand intensity not exceeding the value calculated in accordance with Sentence (4), or not less than 10% performance improvement over the EnerGuide Reference House

Table 9.36.6.3.-G
Mechanical Energy Use Intensity Requirements
Forming Part of Sentence 9.36.6.3.(1)

Heating Degree-Days of Building Location,(1) in Celsius Degree-Days Amount of the Building’s Conditioned Space Served by Space-Cooling Equipment Step Floor Area of Conditioned Space (m2)
≤ 50 51 to 75 76 to 120 121 to 165 166 to 210 > 210
Mechanical Energy Use Intensity, kWh/(m2•year)
Less than 3000 Not more than 50% 2 135 120 90 75 65 60
3 120 100 75 63 53 50
More than 50% 2 170 148 108 85 73 65
3 155 128 93 73 60 55


Part 3 Step Code Residential Targets

Table 10.2.3.3.-H
Energy Performance Requirements for Other Residential Occupancies
Forming part of Sentences 10.2.3.3.(1) and (2)

Degree-Days Below 18°C Step Equipment and Systems – Maximum Total Energy Use Intensity, kWh/(m2•year) Building Envelope – Maximum Thermal Energy Demand Intensity, kWh/(m2•year) 
Less than 3000 2 130 45
3 120 30

The Step Code provides local government and industry with a clear framework to make progress towards the provincial goal that all new construction in BC is built “net-zero energy ready” by 2032. The Province defines a net-zero energy ready building as one that has been designed and built to a level of performance, such that it could (with additional measures) generate enough onsite energy to meet its own energy needs. It’s expected that net-zero energy ready buildings will be required by the BC Building Code by 2032.

The voluntary Part 3 Energy Design Report can be found on the BC Energy Step Code – Compliance Tools for Part 3 Buildings website.  This tool can be used with any version of the BC Energy Step Code and is currently in its Beta version.

Building Permit Application Documents

The following documents are required as part of all new building permit applications for Step Code projects:

Part 9 Buildings

  • BC Energy Compliance Reports (Performance Paths for Part 9 Buildings)
    • Pre-construction form, submitted at time of BP application (in PDF format)
    • As-Built form, submitted at time of final inspection (in PDF format)
  • An energy modeling report (typically an EnerGuide report with accompanying HOT2000 data for Part 9 houses) must accompany all building permit applications, with final versions being submitted at final inspection.
  • The application shall also include energy statements on the drawings indicating that the project complies with the BC Energy Step Code, the climate zone (Climate Zone 4), the specific Step pursued and the required step code target metrics (TEDI, TEUI/MEUI, airtightness, etc.) and the actual values achieved in the model as applicable.
  • Air barrier details shall be shown on the drawings (in red).

The report/calculator used to generate the BC Energy Compliance Reports and more information related to these reports can be found on the BC Energy Step Code web page under Resources: Compliance Tools for Part 9 Buildings.

For non-residential Part 9 projects, contact the Building Department for the building permit application requirements.

If you have any questions regarding required documentation, email greenbuildings@tol.ca.

Part 3 Buildings

  • Part 3 Step Code Energy Intensity Report , or
  • Part 3 Design Intent Letter for projects to which the Step Code does not apply {other than residential use in accordance with 10.2.2.1.(1)(a) or 10.2.2.1.(1)(b)} shall use this form to demonstrate compliance with either ASHRAE 90.1 or the NECB.

The Part 3 Energy Design Report found on the BC Energy Step Code – Compliance Tools for Part 3 Building website is requested (but not required) as part of the Building Permit application package for Part 3 buildings.

Available Step Code Incentives

A number of incentives are available for projects that wish to conduct mid-construction blower door testing or design to the upper steps of the Step Code. Information on these incentives can be found below:

  • Mid-Construction Blower Door Testing Incentive Program
  • Energy Evaluations
  • Single Family Dwellings – Upper Steps Incentive Program
  • Multi-Family Dwellings – Upper Steps Incentive Program

Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation

The Township submitted a BC Energy Step Code Notice of Consultation to the Province on November 7, 2017. After engaging the development and construction community in early 2018, a clear path forward for the integration of the Step Code over several years was brought to council and approved as part of the Township of Langley’s Building Bylaw.

Report to Mayor and Council

Langley Building Bylaw

Builder Educational Resources

Upcoming Educational Events

Builder Forum Series: Ventilation and Step Code
Attend this online builder forum to learn about ventilation strategies and meeting the requirements of the BC Energy Step Code. This webinar will be presented by Focal Engineering. Credits are available.
Presented by: Township of Langley and Focal Engineering
Date: Wednesday, January 27 from 9:00 – 10:30am
Format: Online webinar
Cost: Free
Credits: BC Housing (1.5 informal CPD credits) and AIBC (1.5 LUs)

Online webinar: Pattern Language from Passive House
Pattern Language from Passive House is an interactive workshop that teaches cost-effective planning and design of affordable, low-emission, mid-rise, multi-unit, wood-framed housing.

Presented by: ZEBx and RDH Building Science
Date: March 2, 4, 9, 11 from 9:30am – 12:30pm each day
Format: Online webinar
Cost: $207.89
Credits: BC Housing, AIBC, and Planning Institute of BC

BC Energy Step Code Presentations and Webinars

Energy Step Code Demonstration Home Presentations and Videos

The Township of Langley presented a series of Energy Step Code Demonstration Home tours and workshops in partnership with Clay Construction, BC Hydro, and City Green. The goal of the August workshops was to demonstrate techniques and training at an active construction site to help the construction industry meet the BC Energy Step Code performance targets. In December, the completed home hosted Realtors and the public to showcase its energy efficient features.  Industry experts presented during an afternoon workshop and an evening open house.

Project Case Study

  • Presentation
  • Poster

Project Summary Videos

  • Teaser (length: 1 minute)
  • For the public (length: 4 minutes)
  • For builders (length: 8 minutes)

Presentations

  • December 2019
    • Selling the Benefits of Energy Efficient Homes
  • August 2019
    • High Performance Ducting
    • Mid-Construction Blower Door Test
    • Compliance with BC Energy Step Code
    • Step Code for Building Inspectors

Videos

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  • Mid-Construction Blower Test
    • Workshop
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  • Compliance with BC Energy Step Code - General
  • Compliance with BC Energy Step Code - Building Inspectors

Builder Forum Series

Airtightness Techniques and Heat Pump Best Practices (November 19, 2020)

The Township of Langley hosted this online builder forum to share information related to airtightness techniques for Steps 3, 4, and 5, and heat pump best practices. Presenters included: Einar Halbig of E3 EcoGroup Ltd. and Mikhael Horvath of Enforma Engineering Inc. Township staff also provided updates on municipal building programs and Step Code implementation. Sponsored by BC Hydro and FortisBC.

  • Presentation Video
  • Presentation Slides
  • Q&A Summary
  • Post-event Feedback Summary
  • Mentimeter Polling Results

Builder Forum Series: Building Envelope Energy Efficiency – How to Avoid Surprises (February 6, 2020)

The Township of Langley hosted this builder forum series event in partnership with the City of Abbotsford and City of Surrey to share information related to building envelope energy efficiency and how it relates to the BC Energy Step Code.  Hamid Heidarali of Hamid Design Build Ltd. explained a holistic approach to building energy efficiently within the airtightness and thermal performance requirements of the BC Energy Step Code.  This event was an educational partnership with BC Hydro, and sponsored by FortisBC.

  • Presentation Video
  • Presentation Slides

Airtightness Forum Presentations (April 25, 2019)

In partnership with the City of Surrey, the Township of Langley organized a training forum on airtightness and the BC Energy Step Code.  As airtightness is an essential measure in achieving the BC Energy Stop Code performance targets, local builders and industry experts presented on air barriers and how to achieve Step Code-level airtightness.

  • Township of Langley Step Code Update
  • City of Surrey Step Code Update
  • Small Planet Supply - Albert Rooks and James Bourget
  • RDH Building Science - James Higgins and James Bourget
  • Clay Construction – Larry Clay
  • Odessa Group – Nathan Stone

Other

  • Step Code Builder’s Forum Presentation (Dec 11, 2018)
  • For information on training opportunities and resources for industry and homeowners, visit the BC Energy Step Code website.

For more information, contact the Township’s Community Development Division at 604-533-6018 or buildinginfo@tol.ca. 

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