Overhaul the BC Energy Step Code and simplify building code

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British Columbia

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Oct 1, 2026

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2026 British Columbia Provincial Election platform

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Statement

Fix the Building Code. Overhaul the step code that has nothing to do with safety and quality construction and simplify and harmonize the building code.

Overview

Revise or remove prescriptive Step Code tiers to reduce construction costs and streamline provincial building regulations.

Sources

Ready to DELIVER - Lorne Doerkson's Plan for a STRONGER BC / 2026 (Page 6) (opens in a new tab) Source

Page 6 (Make a new home cheaper to build and buy): Fix the Building Code. Overhaul the step code that has nothing to do with safety and quality construction and simplify and harmonize the building code.

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