by VRBA | May 27, 2019 | Blog, Building Code
On May 27, Saanich Council will consider and likely pass several items adding significant costs to housing. VRBA has sent the following letter to council opposing the new costly bylaws: May 24, 2019 Mayor Fred Haynes and Council District of Saanich 770 Vernon Ave,... read more
by VRBA | Apr 8, 2019 | Blog, Building Code
At a National Building Code meeting last week, a presentation by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) revealed the BC Step Code metrics and targets result in higher costs to build in some municipalities over others despite having similar climates. This has been covered in... read more
by VRBA | Dec 7, 2018 | Blog, Building Code
The municipalities of Saanich, Oak Bay, Victoria, Central Saanich and North Saanich are adopting the ill-advised Step Code bylaw increasing the energy efficiency of new homes before the National Building Code undertakes its diligence and public review anticipated in... read more
by VRBA | Nov 23, 2018 | Blog, Building Code
VRBA recently inquired about significant changes to seismic reinforcement for Part 9 housing (single family, duplexes, etc) and discovered the changes were not included in the public review for the National Building Code, nor were they included in the recent public... read more
by VRBA | Sep 21, 2018 | Blog, Building Code
It is important to be aware of new developments in potential radon gas exposure as some municipalities consider adopting the Step Code and tightening homes through their bylaws. Very energy efficient homes tend to draw in more radon gas. According to Health Canada,... read more
by VRBA | Jul 24, 2018 | Building Code
The BC govt has launched a consultation on increasing the energy efficiency of buildings until August 24. The link is at https://engage.gov.bc.ca/cleangrowthfuture/ VRBA has strongly advocated for some of the initiatives such as financial incentives for retrofits and... read more
