Part 3 Energy and Zero Carbon Design Checklists

On this page:

• Learn about the checklists
• Revision 5 checklist, effective May 1, 2023
• Revisions 2-4 checklist, effective Sept. 2020-Apr. 30, 2023
• Recorded video training (Revs. 2-4)

Learn about the report

The Part 3 Energy and Zero Carbon Design Checklists (the Checklists) are a voluntary Excel-based checklist for energy modellers and design professionals to be submitted to local authorities to verify compliance with the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes.

The tool gives industry and local authorities a consistent way to gather and review modelled performance characteristics of Part 3 Energy and Zero Carbon Step Code buildings at both the pre-construction and as-built stages in a similar way to the Part 9 Compliance Reports, but tailored to the performance characteristics of larger buildings.

Application

The Checklists are for buildings containing major occupancies complying with Subsection 10.2.3. of the BC Building Code. They are intended to capture the requirements of Articles 2.2.2.1. and 2.2.9.2. of Division C of the BC Building Code, as well as local government bylaw requirements for energy use and emissions reductions in buildings. Portions of the building that are subject to Subsection 10.2.2.1.(1)(a) or (b) of Division B of the BC Building Code should also be included in the report.

The form should not be used for projects complying entirely under Subsection 10.2.2.1.(1)(a) or (b) of Division B of the BC Building Code.

When and how to use the report

Not all sections apply to all buildings, so read the instructions carefully.

To demonstrate compliance with the BC Energy Step Code, information must be submitted at

• The Building Permit stage, showing the ‘As Designed’ results
• The Occupancy Permit stage, showing the ‘As Built’ results

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) may request the report at other development review stages. Using the same report for different stages makes it easier for all parties.

This report may be used for any of the development review stages of complex buildings:

• Pre-Application or Application
• Rezoning Application
• Development Permit
• Building Permit
• Occupancy Permit

2018 BC Building Code Rev. 5, effective May 1, 2023

• Download the new Part 3 Design Checklist (Excel) (updated August 2023)
• Read the user tip sheet for the 2023 final version of this report (PDF)
• Read the changelog (PDF) for a record of all updates to the design report.
• Technical Bulletin No. B23-03 Zero Carbon Step Code clarifies the new requirements of Section 10.3. of Division B

2018 BC Building Code Revs. 2-4

• Download the existing Part 3 Energy Design Report (Excel) (updated Sept. 2020)
• Read the user tip sheet for the existing Part 3 Energy Design Report (PDF).
• Read the changelog (PDF) for a record of all updates to the design report.

Recorded video training (Revs. 2-4)

Watch a recorded webinar about how to complete and submit the report. The six sections combined take about 80 minutes to view.

View the full playlist on YouTube. It contains:

• Webinar Overview
• Introduction and Background
• Report Overview
• Report Sections
• Examples
• Process and Wrap-Up

Page last updated: Aug. 18, 2023