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Victoria (City) Regional District: Capital

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1 Centennial Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1P6
250-385-5711
mayorandcouncil@victoria.ca

Community Info

Economic Region : Vancouver Island/Coast Region

Regional District: Capital

Area Association: AVICC

Climate Zone : Zone 4

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Utilities Data

Gas Provider: Fortis

Electricity Provider: BC Hydro

Electrical Reliability Performance Data
2020 2021 2022
Average customer interruption (hours) 1.63 2.21 1.36
Average number of interruptions per customer: 0.57 0.71 1.31

Available LGCAP Reports
Building Codes and other Regulations
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Link Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
Part 9 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect July 1, 2024 View Action Doc

Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning July 1, 2024

 Victoria (City)
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect July 1, 2024 View Action Doc

Residential between 4 and 6 storeys: Energy Step 3 + Zero-Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning July 1, 2024

 Victoria (City)
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect November 1, 2024 View Action Doc

Residential over 6 storeys & commercial: Zero-Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning November 1, 2024

 Victoria (City)
EV-Ready Building Requirements Regulation Transportation Electric Vehicles EV-Ready Building Requirements In Effect October 1, 2020 View Action Doc

Zoning Bylaw No. 80-159 Schedule C: Off-Street Parking Regulations

2.4 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements:

1. The owner or occupier of any land or any building or other structure, for each use present on the land or in the building or other structure, must:

(a) provide energized electric vehicle outlets for parking spaces in accordance with Table 3; and (b) submit a letter of assurance from a qualified registered professional that all energized electric vehicle outlets meet the specifications prescribed in the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Technical Bulletin (2020).

2. Energized electric vehicle outlets shall not be placed within the minimum vehicle parking space dimensions or drive aisle identified in Figure 2 of this Schedule.
3. Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented, the owner of the building must submit a letter of assurance from a qualified registered professional verifying that the electric vehicle management system meets the requirements set out in the Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Technical Bulletin (2020).
4. Section 2.4.1 does not apply to visitor parking spaces.

 Victoria (City)
Actions
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
City of Victoria Green Fleet Plan Plans and Targets Transportation Electric Vehicles Corporate Mobility None

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner

 Victoria (City)
All Ages and Abilities Bicycle Network Infrastructure Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Active Transportation Infrastructure None

2018 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner

 Victoria (City)
Greater Victoria District 2030 Projects Leadership Leadership Other None

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner – co-application with City of Victoria and District of Saanich

 Victoria (City)
Zero Carbon Step Code Engagement and Adoption Projects Buildings New Buildings Zero Carbon Step Code None

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner – This nomination showcases the work undertaken by the City of Victoria, District of Saanich, District of Central Saanich, and Capital Regional District to engage with building professionals and develop the policy and bylaw amendments necessary to adopt the Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) before it was even rolled out by the Government of BC. As a result, the municipalities will be the first in BC to have the ZCSC take effect, and the RD will be the first regional government to adopt the ZCSC. Their collaboration will also provide industry with predictability over the long term.

 Victoria (City)
Capital Region Extreme Heat Information Portal Projects Adaptation Adaptation Other None October 15, 2024

2024 The Extreme Heat Information Portal consists of an interactive, online map and accompanying research providing a highly localized picture of heat vulnerability in the capital region. The map combines two original indices to show where demographic characteristics (such as heart disease, substance use disorder, low income, or living alone) overlap with building characteristics (such as age, height, dwelling type), showing areas where vulnerability to heat is heightened.

 Victoria (City)
Tax Exemptions for Rental Apartment Retrofit Acceleration Projects Buildings Existing Buildings Other None October 15, 2024

Municipal revitalization tax exemptions are commonly used to preserve heritage districts and support downtown revitalization. In 2024, the City of Victoria and the District of Saanich launched BC’s first revitalization tax exemption designed to encourage electrification of heating and hot water in commercial, multi-unit residential, and mixed-use buildings.

 Victoria (City)

Plans

All Plans for Victoria

Plan Name Status Most Recent Plan Type Plan Category Plan Actions
Climate Leadership Plan Progress report 2022

 In Effect 2022 Overarching Adaptation / Mitigation Corporate / Community Victoria (City)
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Climate Leadership Plan

 In Effect 2018 Overarching Adaptation / Mitigation Corporate / Community Victoria (City)
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Sustainable Mobility Strategy

 In Effect Sectoral Transportation Plan Victoria (City)
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AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. AFUE is a measure of the fuel efficiency of a heating system. It takes into account normal operating losses such as start-up, standby, and cycling. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the heating system is.

AHRI
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. AHRI is a trade association that uses third party testing and certifies the performance of different Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems available in North America. A listing of products and their performance is available in the AHRI Directory (www.ahridirectory.com).

Argon
Argon is a gas used to fill the space between window glazing. Argon has a lower heat conductivity than air, and suppresses gas movement between the glazing. A window filled with Argon gas will reduce heat loss better than a window filled with regular air.

Asbestos
A fibre commonly found in many building supplies, including insulation materials, such as vermiculite. If asbestos is exposed the fibres can become airborne in the interior of the home. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to different forms of cancer and scarring of the lungs. Check Health Canada’s website for more information.

ASTT
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. ASTT is BC’s independent certifying body for applied science technicians.

BTU
British Thermal Unit. A Btu is a unit for heat. It is used to measure the heat output of a heating system. One Btu is the amount of heat energy given off by a typical birthday candle.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs are ozone depleting chemicals. Older appliances that use refrigerant (freezer, refrigerator, heat pump, etc.) are common sources of CFCs and need to be recycled properly to prevent CFCs from being released into the atmosphere. Visit ENERGY STAR® for more information.

CFL
Compact Fluorescent Lamp (or Light). CFL bulbs are rated to last up to 10 times longer and use around 70% less energy than regular incandescent bulbs.

Combustion Spillage
Oil, wood, or gas burning appliances produce heat by burning fuel. Burning fuel produces combustion gases, which are normally vented to the outdoors through a chimney or vent pipe. Combustion spillage is the unwanted flow of combustion gases into the home. Combustion spillage (also known as backdrafting) occurs when a home becomes depressurized, and harmful combustion gases (such as carbon monoxide, a colourless and odorless gas) are sucked back into the home through vents or a flue. Depressurization can occur when a home is very air tight and exhaust fans, such as range hoods, bathroom fans, the dryer etc. are running at the same time. If too much air is being exhausted at one time, it can cause depressurization. If carbon monoxide is drawn into a living space of a home, it can sicken or kill the occupants. To learn more about combustion spillage, visit Natural Resources Canada’s website.

Conduction
Conduction occurs when heat moves through a material or building assembly (e.g. a wall). For example, the heat from a cast iron frying pan is transferred to the handle and eventually to your hand. Insulation reduces heat loss due to conduction.

Convection
Convection is the movement of heat through fluids such as water or air due to the temperature and density differences within the fluid. For example, warm air is lighter and will rise to the top while relatively cooler air will be heavier and fall to the bottom, creating a convection current. Drafts next to windows can be attributed to convection currents.

COP
Coefficient of Performance. COP is a measure of a heat pump’s efficiency. The COP is determined by dividing the energy output of the heat pump by the electrical energy needed to run the heat pump at a specific temperature. The higher the COP, the more efficient the heat pump.

Detached Home
A home where the walls and roofs are independent of any other building (i.e. not attached to any other building).

Dehumidistat
A device that monitors and maintains the set or preferred relative humidity in the air. If humidity levels rise above the level that you’ve set, the dehumidistat will automatically turn on an exhaust device such as a bathroom fan, to remove excess moisture from the home.

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