BC Building Code Update

Description

Who should attend: Builders, Renovators, Designers, Trades & Building Officials

Overview 

Want to keep up with the BC Building Code (BCBC)? This course will introduce students to the latest edition of the BC Building Code. Students will apply a working knowledge of compliance, code objectives, definitions and appendices as they relate to the built environment. 

Changes to the 2023 BCBC come into effect March 8/2024. This workshop will cover new code requirements for housing construction: 

• Cooling requirements 
• Radon area change 
• Foundation wall dimension 
• Modified ICF reinforcement & gypsum board application 
• Other relevant changes to housing construction

We will also discuss: 

• The most recent changes to the current BCBC that building designers need to know? 
• What are the most reoccurring inspection rejections or building permit issuance delay from design point of view and why?

Part 2 - Preparing Buidlers for Upcoming Changes in Kelowna

Things are changing fast in the housing world. To provide context from the City of Kelowna's perspective, join planning staff for a presentation and discussion. 

We will discuss: 

• Highlights from the City's most recent Housing Needs Assessment

• An overview of the City's approach to the Housing Accelerator Fund 

• A deeper dive into the City's work on infill housing and the newly created Middle Income Housing Partnership program

Presenters:

• Mo Bayat - Director of Development Services - City of Kelowna
• James Moore - Infill & Housing Policy Manager - City of Kelowna
• Arlene Janousek - Planner & Project Mananger - City of Kelowna

This course is approved for 2.0 CPD with BC Housing