West Kelowna Step Code Requirements

Current Step: 3 | ACH Target: 2.5 ACH50 | Climate Zone: 5 | Permit Office: westkelownacity.ca

Current Requirements

Step 3 required for all new Part 9 residential buildings. Same requirements as Kelowna. If you build in Kelowna, your approach transfers directly.

Climate Considerations

Same Climate Zone 5 as Kelowna, but some sites (Glenrosa, upper bench communities) sit at higher elevations with colder winter temperatures. Your energy advisor accounts for site-specific conditions in the HOT2000 model.

Permit Process

Standard BC framework: pre-construction energy model, blower door test at 2.5 ACH50, and as-built compliance report before occupancy.

Practical Advice

Same playbook as Kelowna. Focus on air barrier continuity at penetrations, rim joist transitions, and foundation-to-wall connections. Budget slightly more insulation for higher-elevation sites.

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