Getting adaptable dwelling unit requirements wrong on a small multi-unit project can mean costly redesigns or compliance issues late in the build. This course prepares you to determine whether BC's 2024 adaptable dwelling unit and accessibility requirements apply to your project, and to calculate the correct unit count using the verified 20% ratio so you can plan with confidence from the start.
Module objectives:
- Module 1: Orient learners to why this topic matters for BC home builders, especially those working on smaller multi-unit projects, and establish the basic scope of where these rules may come into play.
- Module 2: Explain the legal basis for the requirement and help learners determine whether the rule is triggered on a given project.
- Module 3: Teach learners how to calculate the required number of adaptable dwelling units accurately using the verified one-in-five ratio.
- Module 4: Help learners handle common exceptions and transitional timing issues without overcomplicating the rule.
- Module 5: Clarify that adaptable dwelling unit requirements are only one part of the broader accessibility landscape and distinguish them from separate requirements affecting public/commercial building features.