Announcement and New Publications – Fenestration Association of BC (FENBC)

BC Energy Efficiency Standards Regulation Amendment 7 Announcement – Windows

On February 16, 2021 the Province approved and ordered Amendment 7 to the Energy Efficiency Standards Regulation. Amendment 7 includes updated standards for residential windows and sliding glass doors that were proposed and consulted on in 2019.

The new standards for residential windows and sliding glass doors are summarized below. For detailed information, please see the Residential Windows and Sliding Glass Doors Regulatory Bulletin.

Please note the amendment will be incorporated into the online consolidated regulation within the next few weeks, and will be accessible through www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca (in Regulations under the Energy Efficiency Act).

Residential Windows

The update requires all residential windows and sliding glass doors manufactured after January 1, 2022 to have a U-value ≤ 1.61 W/(m2K). The standard applies to all metal and non-metal windows and sliding glass doors installed in residential buildings with less than 4 stories or a floor space of 600m2 or less. The updated standard is an incremental improvement over the current minimum standard of U-value ≤ 1.80 W/(m2K).

Please direct any questions to Cam Shook or to energy.efficiency@gov.bc.ca

FENBC Introduces a New Publication – Fenestration Book of Term

About this Guide

New people hired, new to the industry, here is an easy-to-understand reference guide. The new FENBC Book of Terms will assist your company in providing some simple definitions of terms frequently used in this industry.

This guide is not meant to be a technical publication. The definitions are simple and basic.  New employees will gather more understanding of the industry over time. This publication will be updated as needed.

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The Newly Revised Best Practice Guide is Available in hard copy and electronic

Best Practices for Window and Door Replacement in Wood-Frames Buildings is published by the BC Housing in partnership with the Fenestration Association of BC.

The Guide applies current building science and best practices to the replacement of windows and doors in wood-frame residential buildings. It provides practical information and useful guidelines to help ensure these products are replaced in a way that improves the durability of building enclosures in existing buildings.

While it addresses the unique challenges presented by BC’s coastal climate, which has inspired advancements in building envelope technology that have been adopted around the world, it is also of value to other geographical locations.

This Guide was created to help the industry meet consumer expectations, provide quality installations and achieve high performance for all types of window and door replacement projects.

The guide was developed in partnership with BC Housing.

Topics covered include:

  1. Existing Conditions
  2. Replacement Product Considerations
  3. Installation Considerations
  4. Installation Detailing
  5. Tables and Figures
  6. Glossary
  7. Voluntary Specification
  8. Rain Exposure Nomograph Worksheets.

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