BC Energy Step Code Compliance In Penticton
Penticton Step Code guide for Part 9 builders: permit modelling, BC Energy Compliance Reports, mid-construction testing, F280, TECA ventilation inputs, and as-built closeout.
Penticton builders need a Step Code workflow that starts before permit and stays connected through occupancy. The City of Penticton Part 9 bulletin lists permit-stage energy modelling, a pre-construction BC Energy Compliance Report, drawing notes, air-barrier details, mid-construction reporting, and as-built closeout items. Apollo organizes those pieces into one practical project file.
The BC Energy Step Code path for Part 9 residential buildings relies on energy modelling and airtightness testing. Apollo keeps the HOT2000 model, compliance report, blower-door testing, CSA F280 calculations, TECA ventilation checklist inputs, and as-built report aligned instead of treating each deliverable as a separate handoff.
Use this page to decide what to send before permit, what needs to be ready before the mid-construction blower-door visit, and what can delay the final as-built package. For a quote, send the drawing set or share link, project address, municipality, current stage, target permit or occupancy date, and any City or AHJ instructions already received.
Build the Penticton permit package from the same drawing set.
- Use the permit drawing set as the basis for the energy model and compliance report
- Include the pre-construction BC Energy Compliance Report with the permit package
- Show the Step Code path, climate zone, target metrics, and modelled results where the City asks for energy statements on drawings
- Keep thermal assemblies, glazing, mechanical notes, and air-barrier details consistent between drawings and the model
- Coordinate CSA F280 and ventilation inputs early so they do not conflict with the model assumptions
Use the mid-construction milestone before details disappear.
- Book the blower-door visit when the primary air barrier is installed and visible
- Have windows, exterior doors, and major penetrations closed enough for the building to hold pressure
- Walk the leakage paths with the builder, site lead, or insulator while repairs are still practical
- Document the mid-construction result and update assumptions if construction changes affect the energy file
Close the file with final results, not missing inputs.
- Complete final airtightness testing when envelope penetrations and exterior openings are finished
- Collect required mechanical or ventilation documentation while equipment is accessible
- Capture construction changes that differ from the permit drawings before the as-built report is issued
- Provide the as-built BC Energy Compliance Report package for the builder or applicant to submit
Give Apollo enough information to price and start the file.
- PDF drawing set or shared drive link
- Project address and municipality
- Builder, designer, or owner contact
- Target permit or construction schedule
- Any AHJ forms, instructions, or previous energy documents already received
Prevent the issues that slow Step Code files down.
- Drawings submitted to the City do not match the drawings used for modelling
- Air-barrier location, continuity, or assembly details are unclear on the plans
- Window schedules, mechanical notes, or insulation values change after the permit model is built
- The mid-construction test is booked after drywall or finishes cover the leakage paths
- Final testing is requested before penetrations, mechanical documentation, or construction changes are ready to document
What builders ask before booking.
When should Step Code work start for a Penticton build?
Start before permit submission, while envelope assemblies, glazing, air-barrier details, and mechanical design choices can still be coordinated with the energy model.
What does Penticton expect before permit for Part 9 Step Code work?
The City bulletin lists an energy modelling report, a pre-construction BC Energy Compliance Report, energy statements on the drawings, model-aligned assemblies, and clear air-barrier details.
Does the mid-construction test replace the final test?
No. The mid-construction visit helps find and correct leakage before finishes hide the air barrier. The final test still supports the as-built closeout package.
What should I send first?
Send drawings, project address, municipality, current project stage, target permit or occupancy date, and any City or AHJ instructions already issued.
Send the drawings and project basics.
Jesse Cummings reviews the file and returns a quote - base compliance package and applicable add-ons, priced by stage - within one business day after receiving the drawings and project basics.