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Part 3 buildings compliance checklist

Last updated on June 9, 2025

Access Part 3 Energy and Zero Carbon design checklists and resources.

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About Part 3 Energy and Zero Carbon Design Checklist

Energy modellers and design professionals can submit the Energy and Zero Carbon Design Checklist to local authorities to verify compliance with the BC Energy Step Code and Zero Carbon Step Code.

This tool gives industry and local authorities a consistent way to gather and review modelling of Part 3 buildings at:

  • Pre-construction
  • As-built stages

Application

The checklists are for buildings containing major occupancies complying with Subsection 10.2.3. of the BC Building Code.

They help to capture the requirements of:

  • Articles 2.2.2.1. and 2.2.9.2. of Division C of the BC Building Code
  • Local government bylaws for energy use and emissions reductions in buildings
  • Portions of the building that are subject to Subsection 10.2.2.1.(1)(a) or (b) of Division B of the BC Building Code

Do not use this form for projects complying entirely under Subsection 10.2.2.1.(1)(a) or (b) of Division B of the BC Building Code.

When and how to use the checklist

Not all sections of the checklist apply to all buildings. Read the instructions carefully.

To show compliance with the BC Energy and Zero Carbon Step Codes, submit information at:

  • Building Permit stage, showing the ‘As Designed’ results
  • Occupancy Permit stage, showing the ‘As Built’ results

Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) may request the checklist at other review stages. Using the same checklist for different stages makes it easier for all parties.

Use this checklist for any of the development review stages of complex buildings:

  • Pre-Application or Application
  • Rezoning Application
  • Development Permit
  • Building Permit
  • Occupancy Permit

Current checklist effective May 1, 2023

Instructions and descriptions are contained within each checklist. Choose your checklist based on the date of your building permit. 

Part 3 Checklist (XLS, 224KB) updated April 2025 is applicable to BC Building Code 2024 and BC Building Code 2018 revision 5

Supporting resources

Past checklists effective September 2020 to April 30, 2023

Part 3 Energy Design Report (Excel, 222KB) last updated September 2020 and applicable to BC Building Code 2018 Revisions 2-4.

Supporting resources