Consultation and design that comply with these guidelines will not necessarily be acceptable if, when examined and tested, such construction and design are found to have other features which impair the results contemplated by these guidelines, or where local building requirements may differ from these guidelines. It is important to confirm local requirements prior to engaging in design and/or installation.
The authors and editors assume no responsibility and accept no liability for the application of the principles or techniques contained in these guidelines, or for any errors or omissions, and expressly disclaim any such responsibility.
At the time of publication, the National (NBC) and the British Columbia (BCBC) code requirements in sections 9.32., 9.33., and 9.36. differ substantially. Although there is overlap between the two codes, and there are plans to harmonize the differences in the future, ensure that local codes are followed. This publication is designed for BC, so the BCBC will be referenced.
Municipal bylaws may supersede the requirements of the BCBC and the NBC. It is strongly recommended that HVAC designers and installers have a strong understanding of their local requirements, in addition to the governing building code.
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The Province of British Columbia has commissioned standardized, customizable residential building designs and a companion catalogue for people building small-scale, multi-unit housing on lots previously zoned for single-family homes and duplexes.
The digital designs are free to the public and can be used by builders, designers, and homeowners to build accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, and townhomes.
E3 Eco Group Inc. was asked to perform HOT2000 energy evaluation for 10 archetypes located in 4 different Climate Zones. First, E3 Eco Group is to confirm that the current modelled archetypes meet the minimum Energy Step Code 3 and to provide upgrade solutions to achieve Energy Step Code 5. Each housing Archetype will be modelled with two different mechanical systems, one fully electric and one with a dual fuel supplementary natural gas furnace for space heating. The models were carried out according to the format defined by Energy Step Code 9.36.6 and the EnerGuide Rating System for New Homes evaluation procedures Version 15, using HOT2000 Version 11.12.
Accessory dwelling unit 01 is a 2-bedroom detached home, with 2 floor levels that combine for 1,050 ft2 of living space.
Accessory dwelling unit 02 is a 1-bedroom detached home, with 1 floor level with 750 ft2 of living space.
Accessory dwelling unit 03 is a 3-bedroom detached home, with 2 floor levels that combine for 1,715 ft2 of living space which includes a single car garage.
Duplex 01 contains 2 identical units, each with 2-bedrooms, and 2 floor levels that combine for 1,030 ft2 per unit, for a total building footprint of 2,060 ft2.
Duplex 02 contains 2 identical units, each with 3-bedrooms, and 3 floor levels that combine for 1,540 ft2 per unit, for a total building footprint of 3,085 ft2.
Duplex 03 contains 2 different unit styles. Unit A has 2-bedrooms, and 2 floor levels that combine for 1,050 ft2. Unit B has 3-bedrooms, and 3 floor levels that combine for 1,570 ft2. It has a total building footprint of 2,620 ft2.
Quadplex 01 contains 4 identical units, each with 2-bedrooms, and 3 floor levels that combine for 1,490 ft2 per unit, for a total building footprint of 5,990 ft2. Each unit has a single car garage.
Quadplex 02 contains 4 units with 2 different unit styles. Unit A has 2-bedrooms, and 2 floor levels that combine for 1,050 ft2. Unit B has 3-bedrooms and a den, and 3 floor levels that combine for 1,570 ft2. It has a total building footprint of 5,595 ft2.
Townhouse 01 contains 4 units with 2 different unit styles. Unit A has 2-bedrooms, and 2 floor levels that combine for 1,040 ft2. Unit B has 4-bedrooms, and 3 floor levels that combine for 1,545 ft2. It has a total building footprint of 5,175 ft2.
Triplex 01 contains 3 units with 2 different styles, 1 of style C and 2 od style D. Unit C has 2-bedrooms, and is a 1 floor level unit with 840 ft2. Unit D has 2-bedrooms, and 3 floor levels that combine for 950 ft2. It has a total building footprint of 2,750 ft2.
These files are the original drawings in AutoCAD format for the mechanical plans, which include the architectural reference background files.
Download the instructions file for AutoCAD on how to color the lines of the drawings.
The following files cover 4 cities. Files with KLW in their names are for Kelowna, PG for Prince George, PR for Prince Rupert and VAN for Vancouver.
These are PDF files of the different homes and if they are a centrally ducted system, or a mini-split (tagged as *MS-TECA.pdf).