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Whether you are an elected official, a builder or a tradesperson, it's important you know what the BC Energy Step Code is, and how the Province of BC is supporting the transition to net zero ready new building construction. The BC Energy Step Code is an optional compliance path in the BC Building Code that local governments may use, if they wish, to incentivize or require a level of energy efficiency in new construction that goes above and beyond the requirements of the BC Building Code.
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Thinking of building a house in Surrey? There are 6 major things you need to consider before developing your building plan:
Once you have a building plan and your team of qualified professionals in place, it's time to apply for a building permit. You will need:
After you have submitted your building permit application, City staff review your plans and will contact you regarding the next steps, which generally include:
Throughout the construction period of your new house, you'll need to have your project inspected at certain stages. You can expect to pass:
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