1. Structural Design (Footings, Foundations, and Framing):

• Guidelines for proper foundation design, footing sizes, and soil-bearing capacity.
• Structural framing: materials, methods, and code requirements for load-bearing walls, floors, and roofs.

2. Building Envelope:

• How the BCBC regulates insulation, air barriers, and vapor barriers to ensure thermal performance.
• Methods for controlling moisture and preventing leaks through proper flashing, cladding, and roof installation.

3. Energy Efficiency Requirements:

• Understanding the thermal performance requirements for residential buildings.
• How to calculate thermal transmittance (U-values) for walls, windows, and roofs.
• Overview of renewable energy systems (solar panels, heat pumps) and their integration into residential projects.

1. Energy Efficiency and Sustainability:

• How to design homes that exceed energy efficiency requirements under the BCBC.
• Strategies for achieving Net Zero Energy homes.

2. Stormwater Management and Riparian Area Regulations:

• Understanding the BCBC regulations regarding stormwater control, erosion prevention, and protecting riparian zones.
• Design strategies for minimizing environmental impact during residential construction.

3. Building for Seismic and Climatic Resilience:

• Overview of seismic and climatic design requirements (e.g., snow loads, wind loads) based on geographic zones.
• How to reinforce buildings to withstand earthquakes and severe weather events.

1. Key Aspects of Accessibility and Universal Design:

• Accessible entrances, door widths, hallways, bathrooms, kitchens, and workspaces.
• Lighting and visual aids for accessibility.

2. Examples of Accessibility Features in Residential Construction:

• Accessible single-family homes, apartment units, and senior housing.

1. Key Fire Safety Requirements in the BCBC:

• Fire-resistant materials, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors.
• Fire suppression systems, means of egress, escape routes.
• Fire detection, alarm systems, fire separation, and compartmentalization.

2. Examples of Fire Safety in Residential Construction:

• Multi-family apartments, townhouse complexes, single-family homes with fire safety features.

1. Key Sustainable Practices in the BCBC:

• Energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, recycling.
• Sustainable materials, water conservation, sustainable site design.

2. Examples of Sustainable Building Practices in Residential Construction:

• LEED-certified homes, passive houses, sustainable townhouse developments.

1. Key Considerations for Renovations and Alterations:

• Bringing older homes up to code.
• Structural, energy efficiency, fire safety, and accessibility upgrades.
• Permitting and inspections.

2. Examples of Residential Renovations:

• Energy-efficient home renovations, structural renovations for open-concept design, accessibility renovations for aging in place.

1. Key Zoning and Regulatory Considerations:

• Zoning laws, building height, setbacks, lot coverage, and density.
• Building permits, inspections, heritage, and environmental restrictions.

2. Examples of Zoning and Regulatory Compliance:

• Single-family homes in residential zones, multi-family developments in mixed-use zones, heritage home renovations.