The Ontario Building Code | Energy Efficiency Design After December 31, 2016

12.2.1.2. Energy Efficiency design After December 31, 2016

(1) This Article applies to construction for which a permit has been applied for after December 31, 2016.

(2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall,

(a) be designed to exceed by not less than 13% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1.(2), or

(b) conform to Division 1 and Division 3 or 5 of MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-10, "Energy Efficiency Requirements".

Note: On July 1, 2017, Clause 12.2.1.2.(2)(b) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out "MMAH" and substituting "MMA" (See: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 144)

(3) Except as provided in Sentence (4), the energy efficiency of a building or part of a buildingof residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months shall,

(a) be designed to exceed by not less than 15% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1.(3), or

(b) conform to Chapters 1 and 3 of MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-12, "Energy Efficiency for Housing".

Note: On July 1, 2017, Clause 12.2.1.2.(3)(b) of Division B of the Regulation is amended by striking out "MMAH" and substituting "MMA" (See: O. Reg. 139/17, s. 144)

(4) This Article does not apply to,

(a) a farm building,

(b) a buildingthat does not use electrical power or fossil fuel,

(c) a manufactured building described in Article 9.1.1.9., or

(d) a seasonal recreational building described in Section 9.36. or 9.38.

12.2.2. Carbon Dioxide Equivalents