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CPD1002: Overview of the BC Building Code for Residential Construction (Part 2)
Instructed by Crestridge Western Training
A deeper look at Division B, Part 9 of the BCBC, covering structural design, the building envelope, energy efficiency, accessibility, fire safety, sustainability, renovations, and zoning.
What you’ll learn
- Key Areas of Division B, Part 9 for Residential Construction.
- Environmental Impact and BCBC Compliance.
- Building Accessibility and Universal Design Principles.
- Fire Safety and Fire Protection Systems in Residential Buildings.
Course content
- Structural design: footings, foundations, soil-bearing capacity, and framing.
- Building envelope: insulation, air and vapour barriers, moisture control, flashing, and cladding.
- Energy efficiency requirements and thermal performance (U-values) for walls, windows, and roofs.
- Designing homes that exceed energy efficiency requirements and strategies for Net-Zero Energy.
- Stormwater management and riparian area regulations.
- Building for seismic and climatic resilience (snow loads, wind loads, earthquakes).
- Accessible entrances, door widths, hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, and workspaces.
- Examples of accessibility features in single-family homes, apartments, and senior housing.
- Fire-resistant materials, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and suppression systems.
- Means of egress, fire separation, and compartmentalization with real residential examples.
- Energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, and sustainable materials.
- Examples such as LEED-certified homes and passive houses.
- Bringing older homes up to code with structural, energy, fire-safety, and accessibility upgrades.
- Permitting and inspections for renovation projects.
- Zoning laws, building height, setbacks, lot coverage, and density.
- Heritage and environmental restrictions with practical compliance examples.
Skills you’ll gain
Code ComplianceRisk ManagementSustainabilityProblem-Solving
Earn a certificate
On successful completion you’ll receive a shareable certificate you can add to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Certificates are available in the ‘Transcript’ section of your student account.