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Municipality record100 Mile House
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordAbbotsford
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordAlert Bay
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordAnmore
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordArmstrong
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordAshcroft
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordBarriere
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordBelcarra
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective September 27, 2018
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective September 27, 2018
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordBowen Island
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 3 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective October 1, 2020
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 3Effective October 1, 2020
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordBurnaby
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Energy Step CodeStep 4Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-4
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 4Effective January 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective July 1, 2024
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective January 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordBurns Lake
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCache Creek
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCampbell River
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCanal Flats
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCastlegar
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCentral Saanich
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective April 1, 2021
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 4, 2021
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective April 1, 2021
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordChase
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordChetwynd
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordChilliwack
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordClearwater
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordClinton
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordColdstream
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordColwood
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-4
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective March 4, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordComox
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCoquitlam
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2024. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCourtenay
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCranbrook
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective August 1, 2021
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCreston
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordCumberland
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordDaajing Giids
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordDawson Creek
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordDelta
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordDuncan
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordElkford
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordEnderby
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordEsquimalt
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective January 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordFernie
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordFort St James
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordFort St John
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordFraser Lake
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordFruitvale
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordGibsons
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordGold River
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordGolden
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective December 16, 2022
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 2Effective March 2, 2022
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordGrand Forks
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordGranisle
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordGreenwood
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordHarrison Hot Springs
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordHazelton
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordHighlands
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Varies, confirm with building department. / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 2, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 2, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordHope
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
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Municipality recordHouston
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Energy Step CodeUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Unknown, confirm with building department. / Unknown, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026
Municipality recordHudson's Hope
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordInvermere
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordKamloops
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2022
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 2Effective January 1, 2022
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordKaslo
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordKelowna
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective June 1, 2021
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2022
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordKent
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordKeremeos
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordKimberley
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordKitimat
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLadysmith
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2026. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective October 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLake Country
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLake Cowichan
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLangford
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLangley (City)
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLangley (Township)
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Energy Step CodeStep 4Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-3Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 4Effective April 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective April 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-3Effective April 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLantzville
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-4
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective June 30, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-4Effective June 30, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLillooet
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLions Bay
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLogan Lake
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLumby
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordLytton
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Energy Step CodeUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Unknown, confirm with building department. / Unknown, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMackenzie
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMaple Ridge
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-3Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-3
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-3Effective July 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-3Effective July 1, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMasset
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Energy Step CodeUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Unknown, confirm with building department. / Unknown, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMcBride
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMerritt
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Energy Step CodeUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Unknown, confirm with building department. / Unknown, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMetchosin
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMidway
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMission
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordMontrose
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNakusp
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNanaimo
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 3 / EL-4
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2026
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNelson
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 3 / EL-2
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-2Effective January 1, 2023
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNew Denver
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNew Hazelton
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNew Westminster
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Varies, confirm with building department. / Varies, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2025. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2025. Confirm the level with the building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2025. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2025. Confirm the level with the building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNorth Saanich
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNorth Vancouver (City)
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective November 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective November 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordNorth Vancouver (District)
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Varies, confirm with building department. / Varies, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordOak Bay
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective September 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective September 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective September 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential
- EL-4Effective September 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordOliver
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordOsoyoos
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordParksville
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordPeachland
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Energy Step CodeUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Unknown, confirm with building department. / Unknown, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026
Municipality recordPemberton
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Energy Step CodeStep 4Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 4Effective January 1, 2021
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordPenticton
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordPitt Meadows
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2022
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective January 1, 2022
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
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Municipality recordPort Alberni
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
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Municipality recordPort Coquitlam
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Energy Step CodeStep 4Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 4Effective January 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from March 1, 2021. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2024
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
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Municipality recordPort Moody
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Energy Step CodeStep 4Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 4Effective January 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective January 1, 2025
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective January 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-4Effective January 1, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordPowell River
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordPrince George
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
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Municipality recordPrince Rupert
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
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Municipality recordQualicum Beach
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-4
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective January 1, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-4Effective January 1, 2025
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Municipality recordQuesnel
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordRadium Hot Springs
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordRevelstoke
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2022
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective January 1, 2022
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordRichmond
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Varies, confirm with building department. / Varies, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordRossland
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from May 1, 2024. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from May 1, 2024. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSaanich
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSalmon Arm
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSechelt
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSicamous
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSidney
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSooke
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSquamish
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from October 25, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from October 25, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective October 25, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective October 25, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-4Effective October 25, 2023
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSummerland
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordSurrey
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective April 1, 2019
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective April 1, 2019
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective April 1, 2019
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 7, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 7, 2023
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordTerrace
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordTofino
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordTrail
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordUcluelet
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordValemount
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordVancouver
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Energy Step CodeUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonUnknown, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3Unknown, confirm with building department. / Unknown, confirm with building department.
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Unknown, confirm with building department.Unknown, confirm with building department.
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordVanderhoof
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordVernon
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective April 22, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordVictoria
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordView Royal
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-4Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-4
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective January 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential
- EL-4Effective July 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-4Effective November 1, 2024
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordWest Kelowna
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordWest Vancouver
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective November 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from November 1, 2023. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-3Effective November 1, 2023
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordWhistler
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Energy Step CodeVaries, confirm with building department.Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-3Part 9 homes
Part 3See residential / commercial levels
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Varies, confirm with building department.The source shows conditions from January 1, 2024. Confirm the level with the building department.
- Part 3 - Residential
- Step 3Effective January 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-3Effective January 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Residential
- EL-3Effective January 1, 2024
- Part 3 - Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordWhite Rock
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
Municipality recordWilliams Lake
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Energy Step CodeStep 3Part 9 homesZero CarbonEL-1Part 9 homes
Part 3Step 2 / EL-1
Energy Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- Step 3Effective May 1, 2023
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- Step 2Effective May 1, 2023
Zero Carbon Step Code
- Part 9 - Residential
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
- Part 3 - Residential / Commercial
- EL-1Effective March 10, 2025
Record updated July 12, 2026 · Source accessed July 12, 2026
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What builders ask before booking.
Which requirement applies to my permit?
The permit application date and the local bylaw determine the requirement. Use this guide as a starting point, then confirm the current level with the building department.
What do Part 9 and Part 3 mean in this guide?
Part 9 generally covers houses and small buildings within the limits of Part 9 of the BC Building Code. Part 3 covers larger or more complex buildings. Confirm the code path with the project designer and building department.
Are these requirements confirmed for my project?
No. The entries summarize dated source records and link to municipal information. Confirm the requirement with the building department for the specific project.
Why can Part 3 show separate residential and commercial levels?
Some municipal records list different Energy Step Code or Zero Carbon Step Code levels for Part 3 residential and commercial occupancies. When they differ, this guide shows both.
This guide summarizes dated public records. The permit application date and bylaws in force determine the requirement, so confirm the active level with the building department.