DISTRICT OFNORTHVANCOUVER

355 West Queens RoadNorth Vancouver BC V7N 4N5

www.dnv.org

(604) 990-2311

December 17, 2019

Urban Development Institute1050 W Render St #1100,Vancouver, BCV6E 3S7

RE: Proposed BC Energy Step Code Changes - District of North Vancouver

We are seeking your input on some proposed changes to how the BC Energy StepCode is implemented in the District of North Vancouver, as part of our CommunityEnergy and Emissions Plan (CEEP).

Approved by Council on December 2, 2019, the CEEP identifies key actions to reduceenergy use and greenhouse gases in the community. One of these recommendedactions is to move up the Step Code ladder, as shown in the chart below, to help meetour energy and emissions reduction targets.

The BC Energy Step Code is a provincial standard that provides an incrementalapproach to achieving more energy-efficient buildings. The District of North Vancouverhas been implementing the Step Code since July 1, 2018.

Proposed Step Code Changes

Building Category Existing DNV Step Code Proposed DNV StepRequirement Code Requirement

Part 9 ResidentialBuildings(New Construction)Part 3 ResidentialBuildings(New Construction)Part 3 CommercialBuildings(New Construction)Part 3 CommercialBuildings(Substantial Renovation)Schools, Libraries,Colleges, RecreationCentres, Hospitals andCare Centres(New Construction)

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Step 1

No Step CodeRequirement

No Step CodeRequirement

Step 4

Step 4

Step 2

Step 1

Step 1

Document: 4182874

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These changes are proposed to be made in 2020.

The District is also considering additional measures to encourage low carbon buildingsthrough the development and rezoning process.

Next Steps

If you would like to provide your comments, or would like further information, pleasecontact the building department via email at buildinQ(a)dnv.orq with the subject line'Proposed Step Code Changes' by January 22, 2020. All input will be considered andprovided to Council.

Resources

Information on BC Energy Step Code is available on the following website:http://www.enercivstepcode.ca/

Information on the District's existing Step Code requirements is available on theDistrict's website: www.DNV.org/StepCode

Information on the District's Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) is availableon the District's website: www.DNV.orQ/CEEP

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

District of North VancouverBuilding Departmentbuildinc](a>dnv.org604-990-2480

Document: 4182874