University of Victoria Student Housing and Dining Complex
May 15, 2024
ZEIC Request for Proposal: Decarbonization Planning Software for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
May 17, 2024
Resilient Code Updates – Cooling for Part 9 Homes
Past Event: May 15, 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Podcast
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Overview
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?
ZEBx and the Building and Safety Standards Branch (BSSB) talked through and discussed the intentions of the regulation, its limitations, how to calculate/prove the 26C refuge room interior temperature. There were presentations and Q&A, as well as the shared resource of BSSB’s recent Information Bulletin.
Thanks to the financial support of BC Hydro and the City of Vancouver, this event was 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.
Host
Natalie Douglas, Program Manager, ZEBx
