Division C
Administrative Provisions
Part 2 — Administrative Provisions
Section 2.2. Administration
2.2.1. Administration
2.2.1.1. Legislative Authority
1) This
By-law
is made pursuant to
Section 306 of the Vancouver Charter
.
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2.2.1.1 Legislative Authority
1) This By-lawCode is made pursuant to Section 306692 of the Vancouver CharterLocal Government Act.
2.2.1.1 Legislative AuthorityConformance with Administrative Requirements
1) This By-law is made pursuant to Section 306 of the Vancouver Charter.This Code shall be administered in conformance with the appropriate provincial or
territorial regulations, municipal bylaws or, in the absence of such regulations or
bylaws, in conformance with the Administrative Requirements for Use with the National
Building Code of Canada 1985.
2.2.1.2. Structural Design
1) Except as required in
Sentence (2), for a
design carried out in accordance with
Part 4 of Division B, the
designer shall be a
registered professional skilled in the work concerned. (See
Appendix A.)
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1) Except as required in Sentence (2), for a For design carried out in accordance with Part 4 of Division B, the designer shall be a registered professional
skilled in the work concerned. (See Appendix A.)
2) For the design of a Part 3 Division B
building, carried out in accordance with Part 4 of Division B, the designer shall be a
registered professional designated by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia as a
Designated Structural Engineer (Struct. Eng.) and shall
b) apply his or her professional (P.Eng.) seal and Struct. Eng. stamp, sign and date
the plans and supporting documents prepared by, or under the supervision of the
Designated Structural Engineer, and
c) apply his or her professional (P.Eng.) seal and Struct. Eng. stamp and sign and date
the Letters of Assurance described in
Subsection 2.2.7. 2.2.2. Information Required for Proposed Work
2.2.2.1. General Information Required
1) Sufficient information shall be provided to show that the proposed work will
conform to this
By-law
and whether or not it may affect adjacent property.
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1) Sufficient information shall be provided to show that the proposed work will
conform to this By-lawCode and whether or not it may affect adjacent property.
2) Plans shall be drawn to scale and shall indicate
a) the nature and extent of the work or proposed
occupancy in sufficient detail to establish that, when completed, the work and the proposed
occupancy will conform to this
By-law
,
b) the applicable edition of the
By-law
,
c) whether the
building is designed under Part 3 or Part 9,
d) the
major occupancy classifications of the
building,
g) the
accessible entrances, work areas and washrooms, and
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2) Plans shall be drawn to scale and shall indicate
a) the nature and extent of the work or proposed occupancy in sufficient detail to establish that, when completed,
the work and the proposed occupancy will conform to
this By-lawCode,
b) the applicable edition of the By-lawCode,
c) whether the building is designed under Part 3 or
Part 9,
d) the major occupancy classifications of the
building,
e) the building area and building height,
f) the number of streets the building faces,
g) the accessible entrances, work areas and
washrooms, and
h) the accessible facilities particular to the occupancies.
2) Plans shall be drawn to scale and shall indicate
the nature and extent of the work or proposed occupancy in sufficient detail to establish that, when completed, the work and the proposed
occupancy will conform to this Code.
a) the nature and extent of the work or proposed occupancy in sufficient detail to establish that, when completed,
the work and the proposed occupancy will conform to
this By-law,
b) the applicable edition of the By-law,
c) whether the building is designed under Part 3 or
Part 9,
d) the major occupancy classifications of the
building,
e) the building area and building height,
f) the number of streets the building faces,
g) the accessible entrances, work areas and
washrooms, and
h) the accessible facilities particular to the occupancies.
3) When proposed work is changed during
construction, information on the changes shall comply with the requirements of this Section for proposed
work.
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3) When proposed work is changed during constructionconstruction, information on
the changes shall comply with the requirements of this Section for proposed
work.
3) When proposed work is changed during constructionconstruction, information on
the changes shall comply with the requirements of this Section for proposed
work.
2.2.2.2. Site Plans
1) Site plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date survey and, when required to prove
compliance with this
By-law
, a copy of the survey shall be provided.
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1) Site plans shall be referenced to an up-to-date survey and, when required to prove
compliance with this By-lawCode, a copy of the survey shall be provided.
2) Site plans shall show
a) by dimensions from property lines, the location of the proposed
building,
b) the similarly dimensioned location of every adjacent existing
building on the property,
c) existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or adjacent to
the site,
d) the access routes for firefighting,
f) the exterior entrances and key plan for each
storey indicating the location and number of
suites.
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2) Site plans shall show
a) by dimensions from property lines, the location of the proposed building,
b) the similarly dimensioned location of every adjacent existing building on the property,
c) existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or adjacent to
the site,
d) the access routes for firefighting, and
e) the accessible paths of travel from the street to the building, and.
a) the exterior entrances and key plan for each storey
indicating the location and number of suites.
2) Site plans shall show
a) by dimensions from property lines, the location of the proposed building,
b) the similarly dimensioned location of every adjacent existing building on the property,
c) existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or adjacent to
the site, and
d) the access routes for firefighting,.
e) the accessible paths of travel from the street to the building, and
b) the exterior entrances and key plan for each storey
indicating the location and number of suites.
2.2.2.3. Information Required on Building Plans for Addressing Purposes
1) Architectural floor plans provided for addressing purposes shall
a) measure 280 mm by 430 mm,
b) identify the location and designated
street number of the principal entrance of a
building and the location and designated
suite number of all interior and exterior
suite entrances.
2.2.3. Fire Protection Components
2.2.3.1. Information Required for Fire Protection Components
1) Information shall be submitted to show the major components of fire protection
including
e) the location of
exits, and
f) fire detection, suppression and alarm systems.
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1) Information shall be submitted to show the major components of fire protection
including
a) the division of the building by firewalls,
b) the building area,
c) the degree of fire separation of storeys, shafts and special rooms or areas, including the location
and rating of closures in fire
separations,
d) the source of information for fire-resistance
ratings of elements of constructionconstruction (to be indicated on large-scale
sections),
e) the location of exits, and
f) fire detection, suppression and alarm systems.
2.2.3.2. Plans of Sprinkler Systems
1) Before a
sprinkler system is installed or altered, plans showing full details of the proposed
sprinkler system and essential details of the
building in which it is to be installed shall be drawn to an indicated scale.
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1) Before a sprinkler systemsprinklersystem is installed or altered, plans showing full details of
the proposed sprinkler systemsprinklersystem and essential details of the building in which it is to be installed shall be drawn to an indicated
scale.
2.2.4. Structural and Foundation Drawings and Calculations
2.2.4.1. Application
2.2.4.2. Professional Seal and Signature of Designer
1) Structural drawings and related documents submitted with the
application to build shall be dated and shall bear the authorized
professional seal and signature of the
designer as defined in
Sentence 2.2.1.2.(1).
2.2.4.3. Information Required on Structural Drawings
1) Structural drawings and related documents submitted with the application to build
shall indicate, in addition to those items specified in
Article 2.2.4.6. and in Part 4 of Division B applicable to the specific material,
a) the name and address of the person responsible for the structural
design,
b) the date of issue of the
By-law
and standards to which the design conforms,
c) the dimensions, location and size of all structural members in sufficient
detail to enable the design to be checked,
d) sufficient detail to enable the
dead loads to be determined, and
e) all effects and loads, other than
dead loads, used for the design of the structural members and exterior cladding.
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1) Structural drawings and related documents submitted with the application to build
shall indicate, in addition to those items specified in Article 2.2.4.6. and
in Part 4 of Division B applicable to the specific material,
a) the name and address of the person responsible for the structural
design,
b) the date of issue of the By-lawCode and standards to which the design
conforms,
c) the dimensions, location and size of all structural members in sufficient
detail to enable the design to be checked,
d) sufficient detail to enable the dead loads to be
determined, and
e) all effects and loads, other than dead loads, used
for the design of the structural members and exterior cladding.
2.2.4.4. Drawings of Parts or Components
1) Structural drawings of parts or components including
guards designed by a person other than the
designer of the
building shall be dated and shall bear the authorized professional seal and signature of the
designer of such parts or components.
2.2.4.5. Design Calculations and Analysis
1) The calculations and analysis made in the design of the structural
members, including parts and components, of a
building shall be available for inspection upon request.
2.2.4.6. Information Required on Foundation Drawings
1) Foundation drawings submitted with the application to build or excavate shall be provided to indicate
b) the factored bearing pressures on the
soil or
rock, the factored loads when applicable and the design loads applied to
foundation units, and
c) the earth pressures and other loads applied to the supporting
structures of supported
excavations.
2) When required, evidence that justifies the information on the
drawings shall be submitted with the application to excavate or build.
2.2.4.7. Altered Conditions
2.2.5. Drawings and Specifications for Environmental Separators and Other Assemblies Exposed
to the Exterior
2.2.5.1. Application
2.2.5.2. Information Required on Drawings and Specifications
1) Information shown on drawings and in specifications shall be clear and legible,
and shall contain sufficient details to demonstrate conformance with this
By-law
. (See
A-2.2.6.2.(1) in Appendix A.)
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1) Information shown on drawings and in specifications shall be clear and legible,
and shall contain sufficient details to demonstrate conformance with this By-lawCode. (See
A-2.2.6.2.(1) in Appendix A.)
2.2.6. Heating, Ventilating and Air-conditioning Drawings and Specifications
2.2.6.1. Application
2.2.6.2. Information Required on Drawings
1) The information shown on architectural drawings and on drawings for heating,
ventilating and air-conditioning systems shall be clear and legible and shall
contain all necessary details to demonstrate conformance with this
By-law
.
(See Appendix A.)
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1) The information shown on architectural drawings and on drawings for heating,
ventilating and air-conditioning systems shall be clear and legible and shall
contain all necessary details to demonstrate conformance with this By-lawCode.
(See Appendix A.)
2.2.7. Professional Design and Review
(See Appendix A.)2.2.7.1. Application
(See Appendix Note A-2.2.7.)1) The requirements of this Subsection apply to
d)
a
building that is designed according to Subsection 1.3.3.5.,
e) a
building that is within the scope of Part 5 of Division B,
f)
additions which are subject to Part 11 of Division B, and
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2.2.7.1. Application
(See Appendix Note A-2.2.7.)1) The requirements of this Subsection apply to
a) buildings within the scope of Part 3 of Division B,
b) buildings within the scope of Part 9 of Division B that are designed with common egress systems for the occupants and
require the use of firewalls according to
Article 1.3.3.4. of Division A, and
c) the following, in respect of
buildings
within the scope of Part 9 of Division B other than
buildings described in Clause (b),
i) structural components that are not within the scope of Part 9 of Division B (See Appendix A.),
ii) geotechnical conditions at buildingbuilding sites that are not within the
scope of Part 9 of Division B,
iii) sprinkler systemssprinklersystems designed to NFPA 13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems”, and
iv) standpipe and hose systems designed to NFPA 14, “Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems”,.
d) a building that is designed according to Subsection 1.3.3.5.,
e) a building that is within the scope of Part 5 of Division B,
f) additions which are subject to Part 11 of Division B, and
g) a change of major occupancy which is subject to Part 11 of Division B.
2.2.7.1. Application
(See Appendix Note A-2.2.7.)1) The requirements of this Subsection apply to
a) buildings within the scope of Part 3 of Division B,
b) buildings within the scope of Part 9 of Division B that are designed with common egress systems for the occupants and
require the use of firewalls according to
Article 1.3.3.4. of Division A,
c) the following, in respect of
buildings
within the scope of Part 9 of Division B other than
buildings described in Clause (b),
i) structural components that are not within the scope of Part 9 of Division B (See Appendix A.),
ii) geotechnical conditions at building sites that are not within the
scope of Part 9 of Division B,
iii) sprinkler systems designed to NFPA 13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems”, and
iv) standpipe and hose systems designed to NFPA 14, “Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems”,
d) a building that is designed according to Subsection 1.3.3.5.,
e) a building that is within the scope of Part 5 of Division B,
f) additions which are subject to Part 11 of Division B, and
g) a change of major occupancy which is subject to Part 11 of Division B.
1) This Subsection applies only to buildings covered in Part 4 of Division B (see Article 1.3.3.2. of Division A), except that Article 2.2.7.5. applies to all buildings covered in this Code. (See Article 1.1.1.1. of Division A.)
2.2.7.2. Owner Responsibilities
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2.2.7.2. Owner Responsibilities
1) Before the
constructionconstruction of or the
alteration to a
building, the
ownerowner shall
a) retain a
coordinating registered professional to coordinate all design work and
field reviews of the
registered professionals of record required for the
projectproject in order to ascertain that
(See Appendix A.)i) the design will substantially comply with the By-law British Columbia Building Code and other applicable CityenactmentsBy-lawsrespecting safety, and
ii) the constructionconstruction of the projectproject will substantially comply with the By-law British Columbia Building Code and other applicable enactments respecting safety, not including the constructionconstruction safety aspects, and
b) if a building permitpermit is required, deliver to the Chief Building Officialauthority having jurisdiction letters in the forms set out in Schedules A and Batandthe end of this Partand B. (See Appendix A)(See Appendix A.)
c) provide reasonable and timely written notice of any work or excavation that would
directly or indirectly affect private property adjacent to the excavation site, to
the owner of the affected property, and deliver a copy of the notice to the Chief Building Official. (See Appendix Note A-2.2.7.2.(1)(a).)
2) If an occupancy permitoccupancypermit or final inspection from theanChief Building Officialauthority having jurisdiction is required and before an ownerowner occupies or receives permission to occupy the building, the ownerowner or coordinating registered professional shall deliver to the Chief Building Officialthat authority letters in the forms set out in Schedules C-Aౘand C-B and C-B at the end of this part(see the end of Division C). (See Appendix A.)
2.2.7.2. Owner ResponsibilitiesReview of Construction
1) Before the
construction of or the
alteration to a
building, the
owner shall
a) retain a
coordinating registered professional to coordinate all design work and
field reviews of the
registered professionals of record required for the
project in order to ascertain that
(See Appendix A.)i) the design will substantially comply with the By-law and other applicable City By-laws, and
ii) the construction of the project will substantially comply with the By-law and other applicable enactments respecting
safety, not including the construction safety aspects,
b) if a building permit is required, deliver to the Chief Building Official letters in the forms set out in Schedules A and B at the end of this Part. (See Appendix A)
c) provide reasonable and timely written notice of any work or excavation that would
directly or indirectly affect private property adjacent to the excavation site, to
the owner of the affected property, and deliver a copy of the notice to the Chief Building Official. (See Appendix Note A-2.2.7.2.(1)(a).)
1) The designer or another suitably qualified person shall review the construction of any building or part thereof to determine conformance with the design.
2) If an occupancy permit or final inspection from the Chief Building Official is required and before an owner occupies or receives permission to occupy the building, the owner or coordinating registered professional shall deliver to the Chief Building Official letters in the forms set out in Schedules C-A and C-B at the end of this part. (See Appendix A.)
2.2.7.3. Registered Professional Responsibilities
(See Appendix A.)1) A
registered professional of record who signs a letter, the form of which is set out in a schedule to this Subsection,
and an
owner who signs or has an agent sign a letter the form of which is set out in a schedule to this Subsection,
shall comply with this Subsection
, Part 1
and the provisions of the letter that apply to the person signing.
3) A
registered professional of record who is retained to undertake design work and
field reviews and who is required to provide letters pursuant to
Clause 2.2.7.2.(1)(b) shall
a) apply his or her professional seal or stamp on the plans submitted by him or her in support of the application for a
building permit, after ascertaining that they substantially comply with the
By-law
and other applicable enactments respecting safety,
b) provide to the
Chief Building Official a letter in the form of Schedule C-B
, at the end of this Part,
after ascertaining that the components of the
project for which the
registered professional of record is responsible are constructed so as to substantially
comply, in all material respects, with
ii) the requirements of the By-law and other applicable enactments respecting safety, not including construction safety aspects.
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2.2.7.3. Registered Professional Responsibilities
(See Appendix A.)1) A registered professional of record who
signs a letter, the form of which is set out in a schedule to this Subsection,
and an ownerowner who signs or has an agent sign a
letter the form of which is set out in a schedule to this Subsection,
shall comply with this Subsection, Part 1
2) A registered professional of record or
coordinating registered professional
who is responsible for a field review shall
keep a record of the field review and of any
corrective action taken as a result of the field
review and shall submit monthly summary reportsmake the record available to the Chief Building Officialauthority having jurisdiction on the request of that authority.
3) A
registered professional of record who
is retained to undertake design work and
field
reviews and who is required to provide letters pursuant to
Clause 2.2.7.2.(1)(b) shall
a) applyplace his or her professional seal or stamp on the plans submitted by
him or her in support of the application for a building permit permit, after ascertaining that they substantially
comply with the By-law British Columbia Building Code and other applicable
enactments respecting safety,
b) provide to the
Chief Building Officialauthority having
jurisdiction a letter in the form of Schedule C-B
, at (see the end of
this Part,
Division C) after ascertaining that the components of the
projectproject for
which the
registered professional of
record is responsible are constructed so as to substantially
comply, in all material respects, with
i) the plans and supporting documents prepared by the registered professional of record,
and
ii) the requirements of the By-law British Columbia Building Code and other
applicable enactments respecting safety, not including constructionconstruction
safety aspects.
2.2.7.3. Registered Professional ResponsibilitiesReview of Shop Drawings
1) A registered professional of record who
signs a letter, the form of which is set out in a schedule to this Subsection,
and an owner who signs or has an agent sign a
letter the form of which is set out in a schedule to this Subsection,
shall comply with this Subsection, Part 1 and the provisions of the letter that apply
to the person signing.
2) A registered professional of record or
coordinating registered professional
who is responsible for a field review shall
keep a record of the field review and of any
corrective action taken as a result of the field
review and shall submit monthly summary reports to the Chief Building Official.
3) A
registered professional of record who
is retained to undertake design work and
field
reviews and who is required to provide letters pursuant to
Clause 2.2.7.2.(1)(b) shall
a) apply his or her professional seal or stamp on the plans submitted by
him or her in support of the application for a building permit, after ascertaining that they substantially
comply with the By-law and other applicable
enactments respecting safety,
b) provide to the
Chief Building Official a letter in the form of Schedule C-B, at the end of this Part, after ascertaining that the components of the
project for
which the
registered professional of
record is responsible are constructed so as to substantially
comply, in all material respects, with
i) the plans and supporting documents prepared by the registered professional of record,
and
ii) the requirements of the By-law and other
applicable enactments respecting safety, not including construction
safety aspects.
1) The designer or another suitably qualified
person shall review all shop drawings and other related documents relevant
to the design to determine conformance with the design.
2.2.7.4. Termination
2) In respect of a
project to which this Subsection applies,
3) Notification under
Sentences (1) and (2) shall be made,
b) if advance notice is not possible, as soon as possible.
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2.2.7.4. Termination
1) An
ownerowner must not terminate the appointment of a
coordinating registered professional or
registered professional of record unless
a) the ownerowner immediately replaces the coordinating registered professional or registered professional of record, or
b) the ownerowner has complied with Clause (1)(b) and Sentence (2) of Article 2.2.7.2. by delivering letters in the forms set out in Schedules A , , B , , C-A and and C-B , as applicable, to the Chief Building Officialauthority having jurisdiction.
2) In respect of a
projectproject to which this Subsection applies,
a) if the coordinating registered professional ceases to be retained at any time before the completion of the projectproject, both the ownerowner and the coordinating registered professional shall notify the Chief Building Officialauthority having jurisdiction, and
b) if a registered professional of record ceases to be retained at any time before the completion of the projectproject, both the coordinating registered professional and the registered professional of record shall notify the Chief Building Officialauthority having jurisdiction.
3) Notification under Sentences (1) and (2) shall be made,
a) if possible, before the coordinating registered professional or registered professional of record, as the case may be, ceases to be retained, or
b) if advance notice is not possible, as soon as possible.
2.2.7.4. TerminationReview of Workmanship and Materials
1) An
owner must not terminate the appointment of a
coordinating registered professional or
registered professional of record unless
a) the owner immediately replaces the coordinating registered professional or registered professional of record, or
b) the owner has complied with Clause (1)(b) and Sentence (2) of Article 2.2.7.2. by delivering letters in the forms set out in Schedules A , B , C-A and C-B , as applicable, to the Chief Building Official.
2) In respect of a
project to which this Subsection applies,
a) if the coordinating registered professional ceases to be retained at any time before the completion of the project, both the owner and the coordinating registered professional shall notify the Chief Building Official, and
b) if a registered professional of record ceases to be retained at any time before the completion of the project, both the coordinating registered professional and the registered professional of record shall notify the Chief Building Official.
1) Workmanship, materials and all reports of material tests shall be reviewed by the
designer or another suitably qualified person during the process of construction.
3) Notification under Sentences (1) and (2) shall be made,
a) if possible, before the coordinating registered professional or registered professional of record, as the case may be, ceases to be retained, or
b) if advance notice is not possible, as soon as possible.
2.2.7.5. Reserved
1) Reserved.
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2.2.7.5. ReservedOff-Site Review
1) Reserved.Where a building or component of a building is assembled off the building site in such a manner that it cannot be reviewed on site, off-site reviews shall
be provided to determine compliance with this Code.
2.2.8. Deleted
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Section 2.2
2.2.8.
2.2.8.
2.2.8.1. Application
1) This Subsection applies only to houses with or without a secondary suite and to buildings containing only dwelling units and common spaces whose total floor area does not exceed 20% of the total floor area of the building that are modeled in accordance with Subsection 9.36.5. or 9.36.6. to demonstrate compliance with the energy efficiency objectives of Subsections 9.36.2.9.36.4.. (See Appendix A.) (See also Sentence 9.36.1.2.(1) and A-9.36.1.3.(3) in Appendix A of Division B.)
2.2.8.2. Information Required on Drawings and Specifications
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2), (3)and (4), the drawings and specifications for the proposed house shall include
a) the effective thermal resistance values and respective areas of all opaque building envelope assemblies, including all above-ground and below-ground roof/ceiling, wall,
and floor assemblies,
b) the overall thermal transmittance (U-value), solar heat gain coefficient and respective
areas of all fenestration and door components,
c) the ratio of total vertical fenestration and door area to gross wall area,
d) the performance rating, energy source, and types of all equipment required for space-heating
and -cooling and service water heating,
e) the design basis for the ventilation rates,
f) where a test is used to determine the airtightness of a house, the measured airtightness
of the building envelope in air changes per hour, and
g) any additional features used in the energy model calculations that account for a significant
difference in house energy performance.
2) The effective thermal resistance values and respective areas of opaque building envelope assemblies that cover less than 2% of the total area of their respective
assembly type need not be provided in the drawings and specifications required in
Sentence (1).
3) Where part-load characteristics are used in the modeling of the HVAC equipment, they
need not be provided in the drawings and specifications required in .
4) The features of the proposed house that differ from those of the reference house shall
be detailed in the specifications required in Sentence (1).
2.2.8.3. House Performance Compliance Calculation Report
1) A house performance compliance calculation report shall be provided in accordance
with Sentence (2) for each proposed house design.
2) In addition to the drawings and specifications required in Article 2.2.8.2., the house performance compliance calculation report shall include
a) a project information section containing
i) the name or identifier of the project,
ii) a description of the project,
iii) the address of the project,
iv) the name and version of the calculation tool,
v) the geographic region in which the proposed house is to be built, and
vi) the identifier for the climatic data set used for analysis,
b) a summary of the characteristics of the building envelope, HVAC system and service water heating system reflecting the information
provided in Article 2.2.8.2.,
c) an energy performance data summary containing
i) the annual energy consumption of all energy sources calculated for the proposed house
(see Appendix A), and
ii) the house energy target of all energy sources calculated for the reference house,
d) where a software program is used to determine compliance,
i) the name of the software program(s), and
ii) a list of any adaptations made by the user to the software relating to input or output
values, and
e) a statement that the calculation was performed in compliance with Subsection 9.36.5..
3) Where a
building complies with Subsection 9.36.6., the energy performance data summary in Clause (2)(c) shall also contain
a) the mechanical energy use intensity,
b) the thermal energy demand intensity,
c) the peak thermal load,
d) where applicable, the EnerGuide Rating % lower than EnerGuide Reference House for
the building,
e) for buildings conforming to Step 1, the airtightness of the building as tested, derived in accordance with Article 9.36.6.5., and recorded in air changes per hour at 50 Pa, and
f) for buildings conforming to any of Steps 2 to 5, the airtightness of the building as tested that is accounted for in accordance with Sentence 9.36.6.4.(4), and derived in accordance with Article 9.36.6.5., recorded in air changes per hour at 50 Pa.
Section 2.2
2.2.8.
2.2.8.
2.2.8.1. Application
1) This Subsection applies only to houses with or without a secondary suite and to buildings containing only dwelling units and common spaces whose total floor area does not exceed 20% of the total floor area of the building that are modeled in accordance with to demonstrate compliance with the energy efficiency objectives of Subsections 9.36.2.9.36.4.. (See Appendix A.) (See also Sentence 9.36.1.2.(1) of Division B and A-9.36.1.3.(3) in Appendix A of Division B.)
2.2.8.2. Information Required on Drawings and Specifications
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2), (3)and (4), the drawings and specifications for the proposed house shall include
a) the effective thermal resistance values and respective areas of all opaque building envelope assemblies, including all above-ground and below-ground roof/ceiling, wall,
and floor assemblies,
b) the overall thermal transmittance (U-value), solar heat gain coefficient and respective
areas of all fenestration and door components,
c) the ratio of total vertical fenestration and door area to gross wall area,
d) the performance rating, energy source, and types of all equipment required for space-heating
and -cooling and service water heating,
e) the design basis for the ventilation rates,
f) where a test is used to determine the airtightness of a house, the measured airtightness
of the building envelope in air changes per hour, and
g) any additional features used in the energy model calculations that account for a significant
difference in house energy performance.
2) The effective thermal resistance values and respective areas of opaque building envelope assemblies that cover less than 2% of the total area of their respective
assembly type need not be provided in the drawings and specifications required in
Sentence (1).
3) Where part-load characteristics are used in the modeling of the HVAC equipment, they
need not be provided in the drawings and specifications required in .
4) The features of the proposed house that differ from those of the reference house shall
be detailed in the specifications required in Sentence (1).
2.2.8.3. House Performance Compliance Calculation Report
1) A house performance compliance calculation report shall be provided in accordance
with Sentence (2) for each proposed house design.
2) In addition to the drawings and specifications required in Article 2.2.8.2., the house performance compliance calculation report shall include
a) a project information section containing
i) the name or identifier of the project,
ii) a description of the project,
iii) the address of the project,
iv) the name and version of the calculation tool,
v) the geographic region in which the proposed house is to be built, and
vi) the identifier for the climatic data set used for analysis,
b) a summary of the characteristics of the building envelope, HVAC system and service water heating system reflecting the information
provided in Article 2.2.8.2.,
c) an energy performance data summary containing
i) the annual energy consumption of all energy sources calculated for the proposed house
(see Appendix A), and
ii) the house energy target of all energy sources calculated for the reference house,
d) where a software program is used to determine compliance,
i) the name of the software program(s), and
ii) a list of any adaptations made by the user to the software relating to input or output
values, and
e) a statement that the calculation was performed in compliance with Subsection 9.36.5..
2.2.9. Buildings on Designated Flood Plains
2.2.9.1. Exemptions from Flood Construction Level Requirements
1) Flood construction level requirements do not apply to:
c) enclosed parking areas, including bicycle and residential storage areas, in a multiple
dwelling, if there is
i) an unobstructed non-mechanized means of pedestrian ingress and egress to the areas,
above the flood construction level, and ii) a sign posted at all entry points warning of the risk of flood damage,
f) loading facilities used for water oriented industry.
2.2.9.2. Design Considerations on Designated Flood Plains
2.2.9.3. Construction Considerations on Designated Flood Plains
2) No person shall install furnaces, electrical switchgear, electrical panels, fire protection
systems or other fixed
building services susceptible to flood damage, below the
flood construction level, unless such services are protected from flood damage and accessible for servicing during a flood, to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official.
4) All piping, wiring and conduit penetrations shall be water stopped and sealed to prevent
water seepage into the
building.
2.2.9.4. Setback Requirements on Designated Flood Plains
1) Subject to the provisions of this By-law, no
building, structural support or fill shall be constructed or located within
d) 7.5 m of any structure erected for flood protection or seepage control, or
e) in the case of a
building, structural support, or fill located on a bluff in a
designated flood plain, where the toe of the bluff is subject to erosion or is closer than 15 m from the
natural boundary, a setback measuring 3.0 times the height of the bluff as measured from the toe to the crest of the bluff.
2.2.9.5. Increase of Flood Construction Level and Setback Requirements on Designated Flood
Plains
2.2.9.6. Relaxation of Flood Construction Level and Setback Requirements on Designated Flood
Plains
2) The
Chief Building Official may relax the setback requirements in this By-law in accordance with
Article 1.5.2.11., if
a) the
owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official, that, due to existing site characteristics and the location of existing infrastructure, it is impractical to meet the setback requirements,
b) if considered necessary by the
Chief Building Official, the
owner agrees to construct erosion protection works to mitigate flood damage and erosion, and
c) the
owner provides a report, to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official, stamped by a professional engineer, certifying that the habitable space in the
building will be safe during a flood if a reduced setback requirement is applied.
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Section 2.2
Exemptions from Flood Construction Level Requirements
1) Flood construction level requirements do not apply to:
a) alteration of an existing building, not including reconstruction as defined in this By-law. (See Appendix A),
b)
alteration of an
existing building to increase the
building area by less than 25 per cent of the total
building area existing as of
July 29[date of enactment of the By-law],
1999, if
i) the number of dwelling units is not increased,
ii) there is no further encroachment into setbacks required by this By-law, and
iii) there is no further reduction in the flood construction level,
c) enclosed parking areas, including bicycle and residential storage areas, in a multiple
dwelling, if there is
i) an unobstructed non-mechanized means of pedestrian ingress and egress to the areas,
above the flood construction level, and
ii) a sign posted at all entry points warning of the risk of flood damage,
d) buildings and portions of buildings used as a carport or garage,
e) non-residential accessory buildings, and
f) loading facilities used for water oriented industry.
Design Considerations on Designated Flood Plains
1) For buildings constructed on designated flood plains, the building designer shall comply with by-law requirements regarding construction materials and service equipment installations below flood construction level requirements, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. (See Article 1.5.2.11. of Division C.)
Construction Considerations on Designated Flood Plains
1) For
buildings constructed on
designated flood plains,
construction of the
buildings to
flood construction level requirements shall be achieved, to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official, by
a) the structural elevation of the floor system of the building
b) the use of adequately compacted fill, or
c) a combination of structural elevation and compacted fill.
2) No person shall install furnaces, electrical switchgear, electrical panels, fire protection
systems or other fixed building services susceptible to flood damage, below the flood construction level, unless such services are protected from flood damage and accessible for servicing
during a flood, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
3) No person shall store hazardous or toxic substances below the flood construction level.
4) All piping, wiring and conduit penetrations shall be water stopped and sealed to prevent
water seepage into the building.
Setback Requirements on Designated Flood Plains
1) Subject to the provisions of this By-law, no
building, structural support or fill shall be constructed or located within
a) 30 m of the natural boundary of the Fraser River,
b) 15 m of the natural boundary of Burrard Inlet, English Bay or False Creek,
c) 5 m of the natural boundary of Still Creek,
d) 7.5 m of any structure erected for flood protection or seepage control, or
e) in the case of a building, structural support, or fill located on a bluff in a designated flood plain, where the toe of the bluff is subject to erosion or is closer than 15 m from the natural boundary, a setback measuring 3.0 times the height of the bluff as measured from the toe to the crest of the bluff.
Increase of Flood Construction Level and Setback Requirements on Designated Flood
Plains
1) The Chief Building Official may increase the flood construction level requirements or the setback requirements in this By-law if, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, a higher flood construction level or a greater setback is necessary as the result of a site-specific geological or
hydrological feature.
Relaxation of Flood Construction Level and Setback Requirements on Designated Flood
Plains
1) The
Chief Building Official may relax the
flood construction level requirements in this By-law in accordance with Article 1.5.2.11., if
a) the owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, that, due to existing site characteristics and the location of existing infrastructure,
it is impractical to meet the flood construction level requirements,
b) the owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, the proposed construction methods are designed to mitigate flood damage, and
c) the owner provides a report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, stamped by a professional engineer, certifying that the habitable space in the building will be safe during a flood if a lower flood construction level is applied.
2) The
Chief Building Official may relax the setback requirements in this By-law in accordance with Article 1.5.2.11., if
a) the owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, that, due to existing site characteristics and the location of existing infrastructure,
it is impractical to meet the setback requirements,
b) if considered necessary by the Chief Building Official, the owner agrees to construct erosion protection works to mitigate flood damage and erosion,
and
c) the owner provides a report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, stamped by a professional engineer, certifying that the habitable space in the building will be safe during a flood if a reduced setback requirement is applied.
Section 2.2
Exemptions from Flood Construction Level Requirements
1) Flood construction level requirements do not apply to:
a) alteration of an existing building, not including reconstruction as defined in this By-law. (See Appendix A),
b)
alteration of an
existing building to increase the
building area by less than 25 per cent of the total
building area existing as of July 29, 1999, if
i) the number of dwelling units is not increased,
ii) there is no further encroachment into setbacks required by this By-law, and
iii) there is no further reduction in the flood construction level,
c) enclosed parking areas, including bicycle and residential storage areas, in a multiple
dwelling, if there is
i) an unobstructed non-mechanized means of pedestrian ingress and egress to the areas,
above the flood construction level, and
ii) a sign posted at all entry points warning of the risk of flood damage,
d) buildings and portions of buildings used as a carport or garage,
e) non-residential accessory buildings, and
f) loading facilities used for water oriented industry.
Design Considerations on Designated Flood Plains
1) For buildings constructed on designated flood plains, the building designer shall comply with by-law requirements regarding construction materials and service equipment installations below flood construction level requirements, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official. (See Article 1.5.2.11. of Division C.)
Construction Considerations on Designated Flood Plains
1) For
buildings constructed on
designated flood plains,
construction of the
buildings to
flood construction level requirements shall be achieved, to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official, by
a) the structural elevation of the floor system of the building
b) the use of adequately compacted fill, or
c) a combination of structural elevation and compacted fill.
2) No person shall install furnaces, electrical switchgear, electrical panels, fire protection
systems or other fixed building services susceptible to flood damage, below the flood construction level, unless such services are protected from flood damage and accessible for servicing
during a flood, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official.
3) No person shall store hazardous or toxic substances below the flood construction level.
4) All piping, wiring and conduit penetrations shall be water stopped and sealed to prevent
water seepage into the building.
Setback Requirements on Designated Flood Plains
1) Subject to the provisions of this By-law, no
building, structural support or fill shall be constructed or located within
a) 30 m of the natural boundary of the Fraser River,
b) 15 m of the natural boundary of Burrard Inlet, English Bay or False Creek,
c) 5 m of the natural boundary of Still Creek,
d) 7.5 m of any structure erected for flood protection or seepage control, or
e) in the case of a building, structural support, or fill located on a bluff in a designated flood plain, where the toe of the bluff is subject to erosion or is closer than 15 m from the natural boundary, a setback measuring 3.0 times the height of the bluff as measured from the toe to the crest of the bluff.
Increase of Flood Construction Level and Setback Requirements on Designated Flood
Plains
1) The Chief Building Official may increase the flood construction level requirements or the setback requirements in this By-law if, in the opinion of the Chief Building Official, a higher flood construction level or a greater setback is necessary as the result of a site-specific geological or
hydrological feature.
Relaxation of Flood Construction Level and Setback Requirements on Designated Flood
Plains
1) The
Chief Building Official may relax the
flood construction level requirements in this By-law in accordance with Article 1.5.2.11., if
a) the owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, that, due to existing site characteristics and the location of existing infrastructure,
it is impractical to meet the flood construction level requirements,
b) the owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, the proposed construction methods are designed to mitigate flood damage, and
c) the owner provides a report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, stamped by a professional engineer, certifying that the habitable space in the building will be safe during a flood if a lower flood construction level is applied.
2) The
Chief Building Official may relax the setback requirements in this By-law in accordance with Article 1.5.2.11., if
a) the owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, that, due to existing site characteristics and the location of existing infrastructure,
it is impractical to meet the setback requirements,
b) if considered necessary by the Chief Building Official, the owner agrees to construct erosion protection works to mitigate flood damage and erosion,
and
c) the owner provides a report, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official, stamped by a professional engineer, certifying that the habitable space in the building will be safe during a flood if a reduced setback requirement is applied.
2.2.9.
Application
1) This Subsection applies to buildings and major occupancies in buildings to which Subsection 10.2.3. applies.
Information Required on Drawings and Specifications
1) For
buildings and
major occupancies that are designed and constructed in compliance with Subsection 10.2.3., plans or specifications shall indicate
a) the total energy use intensity as defined by Sentence 10.2.3.2.(1),
b) the energy use intensity of major energy services separately, including
i) space heating,
ii) space cooling,
iii) service water heating,
iv) lighting, and
v) other plug loads,
c) the thermal energy demand intensity as defined by Sentence 10.2.3.2.(2),
d) for buildings conforming to Step 1, the air leakage rate as tested, derived in accordance with
Article 10.2.3.5., and recorded in L/(s⋅m2) at 75 Pa, and
e) for buildings conforming to any of Steps 2 to 5, the air leakage rate as tested that is accounted
for in accordance with Sentence 10.2.3.4.(2) and derived in accordance with Article 10.2.3.5., recorded in in L/(s⋅m2) at 75 Pa.
2) The total energy use intensity in Clause (1)(a) and the thermal energy demand intensity in Clause (1)(c) shall account for the airtightness referenced in Clause (1)(d).