Understanding British Columbia’s New Building Code and Radon System Rough-in Requirements

Seminar Description

This course provides an in-depth understanding of British Columbia’s updated building code, with a particular focus on the radon system rough-in requirements. Participants will learn about the key changes in the building code, how to implement radon mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with the latest regulations.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the major changes in BC’s new building code regarding radon mitigation
• Identify and interpret radon system rough-in requirements in building construction
• Demonstrate knowledge of radon mitigation techniques
• Apply the new building code and radon system requirements to practical scenarios
• Develop an understanding of the health risks associated with radon exposure

Seminar Outline

• Introduction to British Columbia’s Building Code
• Overview of the Building Codes in BC and key changes in relation to radon mitigation
• Radon Fundamentals and Health Implications
• Introduction to radon gas and associated health risks
• Radon Measurement and Testing
• Radon measurement techniques, protocols, and devices
• Radon Mitigation Strategies
• Radon mitigation system components and installation
• Radon System Rough-in Requirements
• BC Building Code requirements for radon systems
• Practical application of radon system rough-in requirements

Who Should Attend?

• Developers
• Architects
• General Contractors
• Constructers, etc.

Seminar Instructor

Dain Standfast

Regional Practice Leader, Indoor Environmental Quality

Dain Standfast is a Regional Practice Leader in the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) group, Regional Practice Leader in the Radon Group of BC and Yukon. Dain has been employed by Pinchin Ltd. since 2016. Dain holds an Advanced Diploma of Environmental Technology from Fanshawe College in London, ON. Dain also holds Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) water damage restoration certification as well as Canadian – National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP) certification for radon measurement and radon mitigation.