The Ontario Building Code | Energy Efficiency Design Before January 1, 2017

12.2.1.1. Energy Efficiency design Before January 1, 2017

(1) This Article applies to construction for which a permit has been applied for before January 1, 2017.

(2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall conform to Division 1 and Division 2 or 4 of MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-10, "Energy Efficiency Requirements".

Note: On July 1, 2017, Sentence 12.2.1.1.(2) 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) meet the performance level that is equal to a rating of 80 or more when evaluated in accordance with NRCan, "EnerGuide for New Houses: Administrative and Technical Procedures", or

(b) conform to Chapters 1 and 2 of MMAH Supplementary Standard SB-12, "Energy Efficiency for Housing".

Note: On July 1, 2017, Clause 12.2.1.1.(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.