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• Part 9 Checklist description
• Current checklist and training for building permits dated May 1, 2023 onward
• Previous checklists and training
  • For building permits dated Dec. 12, 2019 to present (BC Building Code 2018 Rev. 2, 3, and 4)
  • For building permits dated Dec. 10, 2018 to Dec. 11, 2019 (BC Building Code Rev. 1)
  • For building permits older than Dec. 10, 2018 (BC Building Code 2012 Rev. 11 and 12)
• Mid-construction verification description
• Download previous mid-construction forms

Part 9 Checklist purpose and description

The BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Code Design Checklists (the Checklists) provide a standardized report template for Part 9 buildings complying with Subsection 9.36.5., 9.36.6. or Section 9.37 of the BC Building Code.

This form can demonstrate Part 9 residential Energy and Zero Carbon Step Code compliance to an Authority Having Jurisdiction because it provides the information required by Article 2.2.8.2. (PDF) of the BC Building Code.

Instructions and descriptions are contained within each package. Choose the package based on the date of building permit.

For further clarifications, visit the provincial Technical Bulletins webpage.

Current checklist and training

 Building permit date: May 1, 2023 to present

This new version of the checklist incorporates changes including the Zero Carbon Step Code, revisions to the BC Energy Step Code, and improved look and functionality.

• Download the checklist (XLSM) (updated Jan. 2025)
• Download the instruction manual for Energy Advisors (PDF)

Current report video training

The video has chapter markers and takes about 2.5 hours.

Previous checklists and training

 Building permit date: Dec. 12, 2019 to April 30, 2023 (BC Building Code 2018 Rev. 2, 3, and 4)

This version of the manual and the report/calculator provides instructions on using the BCBC 2018 TEDI compliance option as well as the two new compliance options introduced in BCBC 2018 Revision 2: the adjusted TEDI and the Building Envelope % Performance Improvement over the EnerGuide Reference House.

• Download the instruction manual for Energy Advisors (BCBC 2018 Rev. 2, 3 and 4) (PDF, 2.3MB)
• Download the form (XLSX)

Building permit date: Dec. 10, 2018 to Dec. 11, 2019 (BC Building Code 2018 Rev. 1)

1. Download the instruction manual for Energy Advisors, updated Oct. 2020 (PDF, 1.8MB)
2. Download the form (updated Oct. 2020) (XLSX)

Building permit date: older than Dec. 10, 2018 (BC Building Code 2012 Rev. 11 and 12)

This version of the reports (and associated tools) is for projects complying with BC Building Code 2012.

1. Pre-Construction Report (PDF)
2. As-Built Report (PDF)
3. Compliance Report Instruction Manual for Energy Advisors (PDF, 1.2MB)
4. Compliance Report Calculator Version (XLS)

Previous video training

Watch the Fall 2020 training session or February 2018 training session depending on when your building permit is dated.

Mid-Construction Verification Report

A Mid-Construction Verification Report assesses the airtightness of a building partway through the construction process. Testing mid-construction enables changes to be made – if needed – to improve the building’s airtightness prior to building completion when such changes can be costly.

Although mid-construction testing is not required across the province, some local governments require it. Your local building department can tell you if a mid-construction report is required in their area.

• Current Mid-Construction Report is already included in the checklist Excel file
• Download previous Mid-Construction Verification Report for permits issued before May 1, 2023 (PDF)

Page last updated: Jan. 24, 2025