BC Step code / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...BC Energy Step Codes - A Step in the Right Direction How the BC energy step code works:  The BC Building Code puts buildings into two basic categories – Part 9 and Part 3. BC step code part 9 – This refers to houses and small buildings that are three storeys with a footprint about 6,500 square feet (600 square metres...

...codes across North America, and for good reason. In Canada, the BC Energy Step Code is a prime example, and in the US, many states are adopting similar air leakage requirements in their codes, often referencing standards like the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). A blower door test is an essential part of ...