{ "_meta": { "description": "Manitoba building code data for KnowYourCodesMB compliance tool", "manitoba_adoption": { "residential": "NBC 2025 Part 9, Tier 3", "commercial": "NECB 2025, Tier 2", "effective_date": "January 1, 2028", "codes_adopted": "June 22, 2027" }, "sources": [ "National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2025 (NECB 2025)", "National Building Code of Canada 2020 – Illustrated User's Guide Part 9 (IUGP9, updated Jan 2025)", "2020 NECB Compliance Checklist (EN final 4)" ], "notes": [ "Manitoba climate zones: 7A (most of southern MB), 7B (Flin Flon, Swan River, Island Lake, The Pas), 8 (Churchill, Lynn Lake, Split Lake, Thompson)", "All U-values in W/(m2·K). Lower U-value = better performance.", "All RSI values in (m2·K)/W. Higher RSI = better performance.", "RSI = 1/U. To convert to imperial R-value: R = RSI × 5.678", "Manitoba is adopting NECB Tier 2 for commercial and NBC Tier 3 for residential.", "Public consultation closed October 23, 2026. Write as confirmed direction.", "v2.0: All residential NBC 2025 tables fully populated from NBC 2025 Volume 2 (national_building_codes PDF). Open questions OQ-1 and OQ-2 resolved.", "v2.1: NECB 2025 HVAC equipment efficiency tables (5.2.12.1-A through -P) fully populated.", "v2.2: NECB 2025 lighting LPD table (4.2.1.5) fully populated — 30 building types including Dining sub-categories." ], "generated": "2026-10-06", "version": "2.2" }, "climate_zones": { "description": "Manitoba cities and towns mapped to HDD and climate zone per NECB/NBC Appendix C", "zones": { "7A": { "hdd_range": "5000–5999", "description": "Most of southern and central Manitoba" }, "7B": { "hdd_range": "6000–6999", "description": "Northern Manitoba transition zone" }, "8": { "hdd_range": "≥7000", "description": "Far northern Manitoba" } }, "locations": [ { "city": "Beausejour", "hdd18": 5680, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Boissevain", "hdd18": 5500, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Brandon", "hdd18": 5760, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Churchill", "hdd18": 8950, "zone": "8" }, { "city": "Dauphin", "hdd18": 5900, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Flin Flon", "hdd18": 6440, "zone": "7B" }, { "city": "Gimli", "hdd18": 5800, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Island Lake", "hdd18": 6900, "zone": "7B" }, { "city": "Lac du Bonnet", "hdd18": 5730, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Lynn Lake", "hdd18": 7770, "zone": "8" }, { "city": "Morden", "hdd18": 5400, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Neepawa", "hdd18": 5760, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Pine Falls", "hdd18": 5900, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Portage la Prairie", "hdd18": 5600, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Rivers", "hdd18": 5840, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Sandilands", "hdd18": 5650, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Selkirk", "hdd18": 5700, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Split Lake", "hdd18": 7900, "zone": "8" }, { "city": "Steinbach", "hdd18": 5700, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Swan River", "hdd18": 6100, "zone": "7B" }, { "city": "The Pas", "hdd18": 6480, "zone": "7B" }, { "city": "Thompson", "hdd18": 7600, "zone": "8" }, { "city": "Virden", "hdd18": 5620, "zone": "7A" }, { "city": "Winnipeg", "hdd18": 5670, "zone": "7A" } ] }, "commercial": { "code": "NECB 2025", "adopted_tier": 2, "description": "National Energy Code of Canada for Buildings 2025 – Manitoba is adopting Tier 2", "compliance_paths": { "prescriptive": { "description": "Meet each specific requirement in the code for envelope, lighting, HVAC, service water, and electrical. No energy modelling required.", "parts": [ "Part 3 (Envelope)", "Part 4 (Lighting)", "Part 5 (HVAC)", "Part 6 (Service Water)", "Part 7 (Electrical)" ] }, "trade_off": { "description": "Compensate for a weaker assembly in one category with a stronger one in the same category. Trade-offs are permitted within envelope categories only (e.g. better windows can offset slightly worse walls). Cannot trade across categories (e.g. cannot offset envelope with lighting).", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Part 3, Section 3.3", "constraints": [ "Trade-offs permitted within envelope category only (opaque assemblies, fenestration)", "Each component must still meet minimum absolute performance floor", "FDWR (fenestration-door-wall ratio) limits still apply" ] }, "performance": { "description": "Use whole-building energy modelling to demonstrate the proposed building uses no more than 75% of the energy of a reference building built to NECB Tier 1 prescriptive standards (≥25% improvement). Requires certified energy modelling software.", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Part 8 (modelling method) + Part 10 (tiered thresholds)", "tier_2_requirement": { "percent_building_energy_target": "≤75%", "percent_improvement": "≥25%", "note": "Proposed building annual energy consumption must be ≤75% of reference building energy target" }, "all_tiers": [ { "tier": 1, "percent_energy_target": "≤100%", "percent_improvement": "≥0%" }, { "tier": 2, "percent_energy_target": "≤75%", "percent_improvement": "≥25%" }, { "tier": 3, "percent_energy_target": "≤50%", "percent_improvement": "≥50%" }, { "tier": 4, "percent_energy_target": "≤40%", "percent_improvement": "≥60%" } ], "note": "Manitoba adopts Tier 2. Performance path requires energy modelling per Part 8 using NRCan-approved software. Not a DIY calculation." } }, "prescriptive": { "part3_envelope": { "description": "Building envelope thermal requirements. All values are maximum allowable U-values (lower = better).", "fdwr": { "description": "Fenestration-Door-Wall Ratio – maximum ratio of fenestration+door area to gross above-grade wall area", "formula": "FDWR = (fenestration area + door area) / gross wall area", "maximum": 0.4, "note": "If FDWR exceeds this, fenestration U-values must be adjusted per 3.2.1.4. For HDD ≥ 4000, max FDWR also depends on HDD via formula: FDWR_max = 0.15 + (907/HDD). Winnipeg example: 0.15 + 907/5670 = 0.31" }, "above_ground_opaque": { "table": "NECB 2025 Table 3.2.2.2", "description": "Maximum overall thermal transmittance of above-ground opaque assemblies", "unit": "W/(m2·K)", "note": "This is U-value. Equivalent RSI = 1/U. Lower U = better insulation.", "values": { "7A": { "walls": 0.215, "roofs": 0.121, "floors": 0.138 }, "7B": { "walls": 0.19, "roofs": 0.117, "floors": 0.121 }, "8": { "walls": 0.165, "roofs": 0.11, "floors": 0.117 } }, "rsi_equivalents": { "7A": { "walls": 4.65, "roofs": 8.26, "floors": 7.25 }, "7B": { "walls": 5.26, "roofs": 8.55, "floors": 8.26 }, "8": { "walls": 6.06, "roofs": 9.09, "floors": 8.55 } }, "radiant_embedded_note": "Where radiant heating/cooling is embedded, U-value must be ≤80% of the above values" }, "fenestration": { "table": "NECB 2025 Table 3.2.2.3", "description": "Maximum overall thermal transmittance of fenestration (windows, glazed curtain wall, etc.)", "unit": "W/(m2·K)", "note": "Skylights and vertical fenestration have separate limits", "values": { "7A": { "vertical_fenestration": 1.73, "skylights": 2.41 }, "7B": { "vertical_fenestration": 1.44, "skylights": 2.01 }, "8": { "vertical_fenestration": 1.44, "skylights": 2.01 } } }, "doors": { "table": "NECB 2025 Table 3.2.2.4", "description": "Maximum overall thermal transmittance of doors", "unit": "W/(m2·K)", "exceptions": [ "Doors exempt if total door area ≤2% of gross wall area AND U-value ≤4.4 W/(m2·K)", "Storm doors, automatic sliding glass doors, revolving doors, and fire shutters are exempt", "Doors that open directly from a dwelling unit are exempt", "Doors in retail spaces <200 m2 or other spaces <150 m2 are exempt" ], "access_hatch_maximum_u": 1.3, "values": { "7A": { "all_doors": 1.9 }, "7B": { "all_doors": 1.9 }, "8": { "all_doors": 1.44 } } }, "below_grade": { "table": "NECB 2025 Table 3.2.3.1", "description": "Maximum overall thermal transmittance of assemblies in contact with ground", "unit": "W/(m2·K)", "notes": [ "Wall insulation must extend 2.4 m down from ground level or to bottom of wall, whichever is less", "Floor-on-ground: insulation required around perimeter for 1.2 m (all zones except 8 where full area required)", "Below-grade roofs apply if <1.2 m below exterior ground level" ], "values": { "7A": { "walls": 0.284, "roofs": 0.284, "floors": "0.757 for perimeter 1.2 m" }, "7B": { "walls": 0.284, "roofs": 0.284, "floors": "0.757 for perimeter 1.2 m" }, "8": { "walls": 0.21, "roofs": 0.21, "floors": "0.379 for full area" } } }, "air_barrier": { "description": "Continuous air barrier system required on all conditioned space envelope", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Article 3.2.4.1.(1)", "requirements": [ "Continuous air barrier assembly required", "Must control air leakage into and out of conditioned space", "Air barrier assemblies must be joined at transitions" ] } }, "part4_lighting": { "description": "Lighting Power Density (LPD) limits by space type", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Part 4", "note": "LPD limits apply to installed lighting power. Controls (occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting) can reduce required LPD. Full LPD tables by space type are in NECB Table 4.2.1.5 – too extensive to reproduce here, EVS to confirm specific values for common MB building types.", "key_requirements": [ "Lighting controls required: occupancy sensors in most spaces", "Automatic daylight controls required near windows and skylights", "Lighting power allowance calculations per Article 4.2.1.3" ], "lpd_table": { "table": "NECB 2025 Table 4.2.1.5", "description": "Lighting Power Density by Building Type — Building Area Method", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Sentences 4.2.1.5.(1), (4) and (5)", "unit": "W/m2", "note": "Use the building type that best describes the predominant occupancy. For mixed occupancies, use the Space-by-Space method (Article 4.2.1.3) instead.", "entries": [ { "building_type": "Automotive facility", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 8.1 }, { "building_type": "Convention centre", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 6.9 }, { "building_type": "Courthouse", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 8.5 }, { "building_type": "Dining", "sub_type": "bar lounge/leisure", "lpd_w_m2": 8.6 }, { "building_type": "Dining", "sub_type": "cafeteria/fast food", "lpd_w_m2": 8.2 }, { "building_type": "Dining", "sub_type": "family", "lpd_w_m2": 7.6 }, { "building_type": "Dormitory", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 5.7 }, { "building_type": "Exercise centre", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 7.8 }, { "building_type": "Fire station", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 6.0 }, { "building_type": "Gymnasium", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 8.2 }, { "building_type": "Healthcare clinic", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 8.7 }, { "building_type": "Hospital", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 10.3 }, { "building_type": "Hotel/Motel", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 6.0 }, { "building_type": "Library", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 8.9 }, { "building_type": "Manufacturing facility", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 8.8 }, { "building_type": "Motion picture theatre", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 4.7 }, { "building_type": "Multi-unit residential building", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 4.8 }, { "building_type": "Museum", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 5.9 }, { "building_type": "Office", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 6.9 }, { "building_type": "Penitentiary", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 7.4 }, { "building_type": "Performing arts theatre", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 9.0 }, { "building_type": "Police station", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 7.1 }, { "building_type": "Post office", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 7.0 }, { "building_type": "Religious building", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 7.2 }, { "building_type": "Retail area", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 9.0 }, { "building_type": "School/university", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 7.8 }, { "building_type": "Sports arena", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 8.2 }, { "building_type": "Storage garage", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 1.9 }, { "building_type": "Town hall", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 7.4 }, { "building_type": "Transportation facility", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 5.4 }, { "building_type": "Warehouse", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 4.8 }, { "building_type": "Workshop", "sub_type": null, "lpd_w_m2": 9.8 } ] } }, "part5_hvac": { "description": "HVAC system requirements", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Part 5", "energy_recovery": { "description": "Energy/heat recovery ventilators required when fan airflow meets thresholds", "table": "NECB 2025 Tables 5.2.10.1-A and 5.2.10.1-B", "note": "Threshold depends on system type (continuous vs non-continuous). EVS to confirm typical thresholds for common MB commercial building types." }, "key_requirements": [ "All air distribution systems must be capable of being balanced", "All hydronic systems must be capable of being balanced", "Equipment efficiency minimums per Tables 5.2.12.1-A through 5.2.12.1-P (varies by equipment type)" ], "equipment_efficiency_tables": { "description": "NECB 2025 Section 5.2.12.1 — Minimum performance requirements for unitary and packaged HVAC equipment. All 16 tables A through P.", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Article 5.2.12.1.(1)", "note": "Equipment must comply with the applicable table for its type. Tool user selects equipment type, inputs rated performance, tool checks against minimum.", "tables": { "Table 5.2.12.1.-A": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-A", "title": "Performance Requirements for Air-Cooled Unitary Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps – Electrically Operated (1)", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Single-phase air conditioners and heat pumps, single-package, space-constrained", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER2 = 12.4 / HSPF2 V = 5.4 (3)(4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Single-phase air conditioners and heat pumps, single-package, others", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER2 = 14.3 / HSPF2 V = 6.3 (3)(4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Single-phase air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system, space-constrained", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER2 = 12.4 / HSPF2 V = 5.4 (3)(4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Single-phase air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system, others", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER2 = 14.3 / HSPF2 V = 6.6 (3)(4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Single-phase air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system, small-duct and high-velocity", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER2 = 12.4 / HSPF2 V = 5.0 (3)(4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air conditioners and heat pumps, single-package, space-constrained", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C656", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER = 13 / HSPF V = 6.4 (4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air conditioners and heat pumps, single-package, others", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C656", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER = 15 / HSPF V = 7.4 (4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system, space-constrained", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C656", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER = 13 / HSPF V = 6.4 (4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system, others", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C656", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER = 15 / HSPF V = 7.8 (4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system, small-duct and high-velocity", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C656", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER = 13 / HSPF V = 5.9 (4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.2\nIEER = 12.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.0\nIEER = 12.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.0\nIEER = 12.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10.8\nIEER = 12.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10.0\nIEER = 11.6" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 9.8\nIEER = 11.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 9.7\nIEER = 11.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large air conditioners and heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 9.5\nIEER = 11.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "at 8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.30" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "at –8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 2.25" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "at 8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.20" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "at –8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 2.05" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "at 8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.20" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "at –8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 2.05" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "at 8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.20" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Large heat pumps, split-system and single-package, all electrical phases, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "at –8.3°C", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 2.05" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(1) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) The symbols and abbreviations that appear in the Minimum Performance column have the following meanings:" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPh = coefficient of performance in heating mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EER = energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "HSPF V = heating seasonal performance factor for region V (see map in CSA C656), in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "HSPF2 V = heating seasonal performance factor 2 for region V (see map in DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1), in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "IEER = integrated energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SEER = seasonal energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SEER2 = seasonal energy-efficiency ratio 2, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(3) The SEER2 and HSPF2 V metrics are similar to the SEER and HSPF V metrics, respectively, but use different test conditions, as specified in DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, “Energy, Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products.” For the purpose of compliance with the Code, either pair of performance metrics may be used." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(4) SEER and SEER2 apply to air conditioners; SEER, SEER2, HSPF V and HSPF2 V apply to heat pumps." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-B": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-B", "title": "Performance Requirements for Single-Package Vertical Air Conditioners (SPVAC) and Heat Pumps (SPVHP) (1)", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "SPVAC and SPVHP in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "< 19 kW", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SPVAC and SPVHP in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SPVAC and SPVHP in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SPVHP in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "< 19 kW", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SPVHP in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SPVHP in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(1) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) The symbols and abbreviations that appear in the Minimum Performance column have the following meanings:" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPh = coefficient of performance in heating mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EER = energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-C": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-C", "title": "Performance Requirements for Water-Cooled and Evaporatively Cooled Unitary Air Conditioners – Electrically Operated", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled and evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 210/240", "Rating Conditions": "< 19 kW", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.1\nIEER = 12.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.1\nIEER = 13.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.9\nIEER = 13.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.5\nIEER = 13.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.3\nIEER = 13.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.4\nIEER = 13.6" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.2\nIEER = 13.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.1\nIEER = 12.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.9\nIEER = 12.1" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.0\nIEER = 12.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.8\nIEER = 12.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.9\nIEER = 12.1" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70 and < 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.7\nIEER = 11.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.2\nIEER = 13.5" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, split-system and single-package", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 12.0\nIEER = 13.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "Electric resistance heating section or no heating section", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.7\nIEER = 11.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Evaporatively cooled, split-system and single-package", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 223", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 340/360", "Rating Conditions": "Other types of heating sections", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.5\nIEER = 11.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EER = energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "IEER = integrated energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-D": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-D", "title": "Performance Requirements for Condensing Units", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled and evaporatively cooled (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C746", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 13.1" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 366 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "≥ 70 kW", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10.5\nIEER = 11.8" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled and evaporatively cooled", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 366 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "≥ 70 kW", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 13.5\nIEER = 14.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EER = energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "IEER = integrated energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-E": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-E", "title": "Performance Requirements for Water-Source Unitary Heat Pumps", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Water-to-air (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 5", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C13256-1", "Rating Conditions": "Water loop", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 3.58\nCOPh = 4.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-to-air (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 5 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C13256-1", "Rating Conditions": "Water loop", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 3.81\nCOPh = 4.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-to-air (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C13256-1", "Rating Conditions": "Groundwater", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 5.28\nCOPh = 3.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-to-air (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C13256-1", "Rating Conditions": "Ground loop", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 4.13\nCOPh = 3.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-to-water", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C13256-2", "Rating Conditions": "Water loop", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 3.11\nCOPh = 3.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-to-water", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C13256-2", "Rating Conditions": "Groundwater", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 5.60\nCOPh = 3.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-to-water", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C13256-2", "Rating Conditions": "Ground loop", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 4.21\nCOPh = 2.8" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPc = coefficient of performance in cooling mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPh = coefficient of performance in heating mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-F": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-F", "title": "Performance Requirements for Direct-Expansion Ground-Source Heat Pumps – Electrically Operated", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Direct-expansion ground-source heat pumps", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 21", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C748", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "COPc = 3.81\nCOPh = 3.1" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Direct-expansion ground-source heat pumps", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "> 21", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C748", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "No requirements" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPc = coefficient of performance in cooling mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPh = coefficient of performance in heating mode, in W/W" } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-G": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-G", "title": "Performance Requirements for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners (PTAC) and Heat Pumps (PTHP), and Room Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps (1)", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "PTAC and PTHP in cooling mode, standard and non-standard sizes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 2.1", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 310/380/CSA C744", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "PTAC and PTHP in cooling mode, standard and non-standard sizes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 2.1 and < 4.4", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 310/380/CSA C744", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 14.1 – (1.0435 × Cap_kW)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "PTAC and PTHP in cooling mode, standard and non-standard sizes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 4.4", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 310/380/CSA C744", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 9.5" }, { "Type of Equipment": "PTHP in heating mode, standard and non-standard sizes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 2.1", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 310/380/CSA C744", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "PTHP in heating mode, standard and non-standard sizes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 2.1 and < 4.4", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 310/380/CSA C744", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 3.67 – (0.1739 × Cap_kW)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "PTHP in heating mode, standard and non-standard sizes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 4.4", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 310/380/CSA C744", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "COPh = 2.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Louvered, without reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 5.9", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 10.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Louvered, without reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 5.9 and ≤ 10.6", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 9.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Louvered, with reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 5.9", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 9.8" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Louvered, with reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 5.9 and ≤ 10.6", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 9.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Non-louvered, without reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 4.1", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 9.6" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Non-louvered, without reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 4.1 and ≤ 10.6", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 9.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Non-louvered, with reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 4.1", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 9.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Non-louvered, with reverse cycle", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 4.1 and ≤ 10.6", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 8.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Room air conditioners, casement only", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 9.5" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Room air conditioners, casement slider", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C368.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "CEER = 10.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(1) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) The symbols and abbreviations that appear in the Minimum Performance column have the following meanings:" }, { "Type of Equipment": "CEER = combined energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPh = coefficient of performance in heating mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EER = energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Cap_kW = rated capacity, in kW" } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-H": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-H", "title": "Performance Requirements for Computer Room Air Conditioners", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.67" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 86", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.55" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 86", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.33" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.09" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.65" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.99" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.55" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.81" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.47" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.74" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 86", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.65" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 86", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.61" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.44" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.71" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.34" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.60" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.24" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.54" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.48" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 86", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.16" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 86", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Downflow or upflow, ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.12" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.34" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 23", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.44" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.99" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 23 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.10" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Upflow, non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.94" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, floor-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Horizontal", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.10" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, free air discharge condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.01" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, free air discharge condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.04" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, free air discharge condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.97" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, free air discharge condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.00" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, free air discharge condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.87" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, free air discharge condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.89" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, ducted condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.82" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, ducted condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.68" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, ducted condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.78" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, ducted condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.81" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, ducted condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.68" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, ceiling-mounted, ducted condenser, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.70" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.33" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.36" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.23" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.26" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.13" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 2.16" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.92" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 8.5", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.95" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.88" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 8.5 and < 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.93" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.73" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Glycol-cooled, ceiling-mounted, with or without fluid economizer", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1361 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Non-ducted", "Minimum Performance": "SCOP = 1.76" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SCOP = sensible coefficient of performance. The SCOP is a ratio that is calculated by dividing the net sensible cooling capacity, in W, by the total power input, in W (excluding re-heaters and humidifiers)." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-I": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-I", "title": "Performance Requirements for Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Single-phase air-cooled air conditioners and heat pumps, with or without heat recovery (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER2 = 14.3 / HSPF2 V = 6.6 (3)(4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled air conditioners and heat pumps, with or without heat recovery (2)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 19", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA C656", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "SEER = 15 / HSPF V = 7.8 (3)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled air conditioners", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.2\nIEER = 15.5" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled air conditioners", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.0\nIEER = 14.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled air conditioners", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10.0\nIEER = 13.9" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 19 and < 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10.8\nIEER = 14.4\nCOPh = 3.30 evaluated at 8.3°C db / 6.1°C wb\nCOPh = 2.25 evaluated at –8.3°C db / –9.4°C wb" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40 and < 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10.4\nIEER = 13.7\nCOPh = 3.20 evaluated at 8.3°C db / 6.1°C wb\nCOPh = 2.05 evaluated at –8.3°C db / –9.4°C wb" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 70", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 9.3\nIEER = 12.5\nCOPh = 3.20 evaluated at 8.3°C db / 6.1°C wb\nCOPh = 2.05 evaluated at –8.3°C db / –9.4°C wb" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 11.8\nIEER = 15.8\nCOPh = 4.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 9.8\nIEER = 12.0\nCOPh = 4.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Groundwater source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 16.2\nCOPh = 3.6" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Groundwater source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 13.8\nCOPh = 3.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Ground-source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 13.2\nCOPh = 3.1" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Ground-source heat pumps, with or without heat recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 40", "Performance Testing Standard": "AHRI 1230", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "EER = 10.8\nCOPh = 2.8" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPh = coefficient of performance in heating mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "db = dry-bulb outdoor air temperature" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EER = energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "HSPF V = heating seasonal performance factor for region V (see map in CSA C656), in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "HSPF2 V = heating seasonal performance factor 2 for region V (see map in DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix M1), in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "IEER = integrated energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SEER = seasonal energy-efficiency ratio, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "SEER2 = seasonal energy-efficiency ratio 2, in (Btu/h)/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "wb = wet-bulb outdoor air temperature" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(3) SEER and SEER2 apply to air conditioners; SEER, SEER2, HSPF V and HSPF2 V apply to heat pumps." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(4) The SEER2 and HSPF2 V metrics are similar to the SEER, EER and HSPF V metrics, respectively, but use different test conditions, as specified in the DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, “Energy, Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products.” For the purpose of compliance with the Code, either group of performance metrics may be used." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-J": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-J", "title": "Performance Requirements for Direct-Expansion Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 1.8" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 1.8\nISCOP = 1.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Cooling tower / condenser water", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Chilled water", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.7" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Water source", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 1.8\nISCOP = 3.5" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Groundwater source", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.3\nISCOP = 3.2" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ground-source, closed loop", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.2\nISCOP = 2.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, with energy recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, with energy recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.4\nISCOP = 3.3" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, with energy recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Cooling tower / condenser water", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.4" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, with energy recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Chilled water", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 3.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, with energy recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Water source", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.2\nISCOP = 4.8" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, with energy recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Groundwater source", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.6\nISCOP = 4.0" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, with energy recovery", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 921 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "Ground-source, closed loop", "Minimum Performance": "ISMRE = 2.4\nISCOP = 3.8" }, { "Type of Equipment": "ISCOP = integrated seasonal coefficient of performance" }, { "Type of Equipment": "ISMRE = integrated seasonal moisture removal efficiency, in kg of moisture/kWh" } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-K": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-K", "title": "Performance Requirements for Packaged Water Chillers (1)", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Path A (3) – COPc", "Path A (3) – IPLV", "Path B (3) – COPc", "Path B (3) – IPLV" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, with or without remote condensers, all types of compressors", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-cooled, with or without remote condensers, all types of compressors", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 264", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 264 and < 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 528 and < 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055 and < 2 110", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 2 110", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, centrifugal compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, centrifugal compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 528 and < 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, centrifugal compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055 and < 1 407", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-cooled, centrifugal compressor", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 407", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Single-effect absorption, air-cooled", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Path A (3) – IPLV": "—", "Path B (3) – IPLV": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Single-effect absorption, water-cooled", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Path A (3) – IPLV": "—", "Path B (3) – IPLV": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Double-effect absorption, indirect fire", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Double-effect absorption, direct fire", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-C743", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(1) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) The symbols and abbreviations that appear in the Minimum Performance columns have the following meanings:" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPc = coefficient of performance in cooling mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "IPLV = integrated part-load value (no units)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(3) Chillers are permitted to comply with either Path A or Path B of CAN/CSA-C743. Path A is generally better suited to full-load applications (i.e., where chillers operate a significant amount of the time at full load), while Path B is generally better suited to part-load applications." }, { "Type of Equipment": "Absorption chillers: the original table shows a single requirement spanning both Path A and Path B; it is repeated in both columns here." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-L": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-L", "title": "Performance Requirements for Heat Pumps and Heat Recovery Chiller Packages", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Path A (2) – COPc", "Path A (2) – IPLV", "Path B (2) – COPc", "Path B (2) – IPLV" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 264", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 264 and < 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 528 and < 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055 and < 2 110", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, or reciprocating compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 2 110", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, centrifugal compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 264", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, centrifugal compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 264 and < 528", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, centrifugal compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 528 and < 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps and heat recovery chillers, centrifugal compressor, in cooling mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions": "See standard" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPc = coefficient of performance in cooling mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "IPLV = integrated part-load value (no units)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) Chillers are permitted to comply with either Path A or Path B of CAN/CSA-C743. Path A is generally better suited to full-load applications (i.e., where chillers operate a significant amount of the time at full load), while Path B is generally better suited to part-load applications." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-M": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-M", "title": "Performance Requirements for Heat Pumps and Heat-Recovery Chiller Packages Based on Leaving Water Temperature", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions (1)", "Metric (2)", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 40°C", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 50°C", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 60°C" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EAT = 8°C db / 6°C wb", "Metric (2)": "COPh" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Air-source heat pumps, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EAT = –8°C db / –9°C wb", "Metric (2)": "COPh" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 12°C / 7°C", "Metric (2)": "COPh" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 24°C / 19°C", "Metric (2)": "COPh", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 40°C": "—", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 50°C": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 12°C / 7°C", "Metric (2)": "COPh" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Water-source heat pumps, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, in heating mode", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 24°C / 19°C", "Metric (2)": "COPh", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 40°C": "—", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 50°C": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Heat-recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, simultaneous heating and cooling modes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 12°C / 7°C", "Metric (2)": "COPhr" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Heat-recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, simultaneous heating and cooling modes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 24°C / 19°C", "Metric (2)": "COPhr", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 40°C": "—", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 50°C": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Heat-recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, simultaneous heating and cooling modes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 12°C / 7°C", "Metric (2)": "COPhr" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Heat-recovery chillers, rotary screw, scroll, reciprocating or centrifugal compressor, simultaneous heating and cooling modes", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 1 055", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI/AHRI 551/591 (SI)", "Rating Conditions (1)": "EST / LST = 24°C / 19°C", "Metric (2)": "COPhr", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 40°C": "—", "Min. Performance (2) – If LWT = 50°C": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "db = dry-bulb outdoor air temperature" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EAT = entering air temperature" }, { "Type of Equipment": "EST = entering source temperature" }, { "Type of Equipment": "LST = leaving source temperature" }, { "Type of Equipment": "wb = wet-bulb outdoor air temperature" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) The symbols and abbreviations that appear in the Minimum Performance columns have the following meanings:" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPh = coefficient of performance in heating mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "COPhr = coefficient of performance in heat-recovery mode, in W/W" }, { "Type of Equipment": "LWT = leaving water temperature" } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-N": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-N", "title": "Performance Requirements for Boilers", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Electric", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 88", "Performance Testing Standard": "(2)", "Rating Conditions": "—", "Minimum Performance": "Must be equipped with automatic water temperature control (3)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Electric", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 88", "Performance Testing Standard": "(2)", "Rating Conditions": "—", "Minimum Performance": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired (4)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 88", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-P.2", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "AFUE = 90% (water) (3)\nAFUE = 82% (steam) (3)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired (4)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 88 and < 733", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 431, Subpart E, Appendix A", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et ≥ 90% (water)\nEt ≥ 81% (steam)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired (4)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 733 and < 2 930", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 431, Subpart E, Appendix A", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Ec ≥ 90% (water)\nEt ≥ 82% (steam)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Oil-fired", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 88", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-P.2", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "AFUE = 86% (water)\nAFUE = 85% (steam)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Oil-fired", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 88 and < 733", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 431, Subpart E, Appendix A", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 87% (water)\nEt = 84% (steam)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Oil-fired", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 733 and < 2 930", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 431, Subpart E, Appendix A", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Ec = 88% (water)\nEt = 85% (steam)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "AFUE = annual fuel utilization efficiency" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Ec = combustion efficiency" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Et = thermal efficiency" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) No standards address the heating performance efficiency of electric boilers; however, their thermal efficiency is typically normalized at 97% in the testing standards." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(3) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(4) Includes propane." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-O": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-O", "title": "Performance Requirements for Warm-Air Furnaces, Combination Warm-Air Furnace/Air-conditioning Units, Duct Furnaces and Unit Heaters", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Electric furnaces", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix AA (2)", "Rating Conditions": "—", "Minimum Performance": "FER = 0.044 × Qmax + 165 (3)(4)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Electric furnaces", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≥ 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "(2)", "Rating Conditions": "—", "Minimum Performance": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired warm-air furnaces (5)(6)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-P.2 and DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix AA", "Rating Conditions": "Without integrated cooling", "Minimum Performance": "AFUE = 95% (3)\nFER = 0.044 × Qmax + 195" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired warm-air furnaces (5)(6)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-P.2 and DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix AA", "Rating Conditions": "Outdoor furnaces with integrated cooling", "Minimum Performance": "AFUE = 78% (3)\nFER = 0.044 × Qmax + 199" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired warm-air furnaces (5)(6)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-P.2 and DOE 10 CFR, Part 430, Subpart B, Appendix AA", "Rating Conditions": "Through-the-wall, with integrated cooling", "Minimum Performance": "AFUE = 90% (3)\nFER = 0.044 × Qmax + 195" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired warm-air furnaces (5)(6)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA/ANSI Z21.47/CSA 2.3", "Rating Conditions": "Three-phase electric supply", "Minimum Performance": "AFUE = 78% or Et = 80%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired warm-air furnaces (5)(6)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "> 66 and ≤ 117", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA/ANSI Z21.47/CSA 2.3", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 81%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired packaged furnaces (5)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 2 931", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA P.8, Annex C", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 80%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired duct furnaces (5)(6)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 2 931", "Performance Testing Standard": "ANSI Z83.8/CSA 2.6", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 81%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired unit heaters (3)(5)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 2 931", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-P.11", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 82%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Oil-fired warm-air furnaces", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "CAN/CSA-P.2", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 84.5%\nAFUE = 85% (3)" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Oil-fired warm-air furnaces", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "> 66", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA B140.4", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 82%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Oil-fired duct furnaces and unit heaters", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA B140.4", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "Et = 81%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "AFUE = annual fuel utilization efficiency" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Et = thermal efficiency" }, { "Type of Equipment": "FER = fan energy rating, in W per 472 L/s" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Qmax = maximum airflow provided by the furnace at test conditions, in cfm" }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) No standards address the heating performance efficiency of electric furnaces; however, their thermal efficiency is typically normalized at 97% in the testing standard, which addresses fan efficiency rating only." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(3) Components or equipment regulated in the “Energy Efficiency Regulations” at the time of publication of the Code (see Article 1.1.1.3. of Division A)." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(4) Must be equipped with a high-efficiency constant torque or constant airflow fan motor." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(5) Includes propane." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(6) Excludes gas-fired outdoor packaged units." } ] }, "Table 5.2.12.1.-P": { "table": "Table 5.2.12.1.-P", "title": "Performance Requirements for Other Fuel-Burning Equipment and Appliances", "columns": [ "Type of Equipment", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW", "Performance Testing Standard", "Rating Conditions", "Minimum Performance" ], "rows": [ { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired fireplaces and stoves, non-decorative", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "CSA P.4.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "FE = 50%, with direct vent and without standing pilot light" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Solid-fuel-burning stoves", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "All capacities", "Performance Testing Standard": "EPA 40 CFR, Part 60, Subpart AAA and Subpart QQQQ, and CSA B415.1", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Solid-fuel-burning boilers", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "< 2 000", "Performance Testing Standard": "DIN EN 303-5", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "—" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired infrared heaters, high-intensity (2)(3)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 117 per burner", "Performance Testing Standard": "DIN EN 419", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "NRE ≥ 55%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Gas-fired infrared heaters, tubular and low-intensity (2)(3)", "Cooling or Heating Capacity, kW": "≤ 117 per burner", "Performance Testing Standard": "DIN EN 416", "Rating Conditions": "See standard", "Minimum Performance": "NRE ≥ 45%" }, { "Type of Equipment": "Eo = overall efficiency" }, { "Type of Equipment": "FE = fireplace efficiency" }, { "Type of Equipment": "NRE = net radiant efficiency. NRE corresponds to the ratio of useful (dry) radiant output to the heat input. CAN/ANSI/AHRI 1330, “Performance Rating for Radiant Output of Gas Fired Infrared Heaters,” uses the same test methods as DIN EN 416 and DIN EN 419. However, CAN/ANSI/AHRI 1330 reports test results as gross radiant efficiency (GRE), which is the ratio between the corrected radiant output to the heat input and is about 6%–9% lower than NRE, or as infrared factor (IF), which relates to GRE." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(2) Excludes gas-fired outdoor packaged units." }, { "Type of Equipment": "(3) Includes gas-fired patio heaters, high- or low-intensity, as applicable." } ] } } } }, "part6_service_water": { "description": "Service water heating system requirements", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Part 6", "note": "Minimum efficiency requirements for water heaters vary by fuel type and capacity. EVS to confirm specific values." }, "part7_electrical": { "description": "Electrical power systems and motors", "code_reference": "NECB 2025 Part 7", "note": "Motor efficiency minimums and power factor requirements. Applies to motors ≥0.75 kW." } } }, "residential": { "code": "NBC 2025 Part 9", "adopted_tier": 3, "description": "National Building Code of Canada 2025 Part 9 – Manitoba is adopting Tier 3", "scope": "Houses, semi-detached, row houses, and small residential buildings (Part 9 buildings)", "compliance_paths": { "prescriptive_base": { "description": "Meet minimum prescriptive requirements in NBC Sections 9.36.2 to 9.36.4 (envelope, HVAC, service water). This achieves Tier 1 (base code) only. Manitoba requires Tier 3 – must use tiered path above base.", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Sections 9.36.2 to 9.36.4" }, "prescriptive_tiered": { "description": "Points-based approach. Meet base prescriptive requirements, then earn energy conservation points by exceeding minimums in specific categories. Total points determine which Tier is achieved. HRV/ERV is a mandatory prerequisite – no tier can be achieved without one.", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Subsection 9.36.8", "prerequisite": "Heat Recovery Ventilator (HRV) or Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) required – no tier achievable without one", "tier_point_thresholds": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.2.", "note": "Tier 3 is Manitoba minimum (20 points total, 5 from envelope measures). Tier 5 in zones 7B and 8 requires only 70 points (5 less than standard 75).", "tiers": { "Tier_1": { "min_total_points": 0, "min_envelope_points": 0, "description": "Base code only — no points required" }, "Tier_2": { "min_total_points": 10, "min_envelope_points": 0, "description": "10 total points" }, "Tier_3": { "min_total_points": 20, "min_envelope_points": 5, "description": "20 total points, 5 must be from envelope — MANITOBA MINIMUM" }, "Tier_4": { "min_total_points": 40, "min_envelope_points": 10, "description": "40 total points, 10 from envelope. Requires AL-3A or AL-4B airtightness." }, "Tier_5": { "min_total_points": 75, "min_envelope_points": 15, "description": "75 total (70 in zones 7B/8), 15 from envelope. Requires AL-3A or AL-4B." } }, "envelope_measures_definition": "Envelope points come from Articles 9.36.9.5 (above-grade), 9.36.9.6 (fenestration/doors), 9.36.9.7 (below-grade), 9.36.9.8 (airtightness), and 9.36.9.11 (building volume)" }, "point_categories": [ { "category": "above_grade_walls", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Article 9.36.8.5 + Table 9.36.8.5", "description": "Points for above-grade wall insulation exceeding minimum. Based on effective thermal resistance (RSI) of the assembly.", "note": "Effective RSI accounts for thermal bridging through studs. Lower than nominal RSI. Use CWC Effective R Calculator or Table 9.36.-C for guidance.", "values_by_zone": { "note": "Point values from NBC Table 9.36.8.5. Values shown are guide references – EVS to verify from actual NBC 2025 table. Table is image-embedded in IUGP9 and requires direct code access.", "7A": "Points awarded on sliding scale based on effective RSI achieved above code minimum", "7B": "Points awarded on sliding scale based on effective RSI achieved above code minimum", "8": "Points awarded on sliding scale based on effective RSI achieved above code minimum" } }, { "category": "fenestration_and_doors", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Article 9.36.8.6 + Table 9.36.8.6", "description": "Points for windows and doors with better U-value than code minimum. Can use U-value or Energy Rating (ER) method. ER method available where fenestration/door area <17% of wall area per building face.", "note": "Skylights and glass block not eligible for points in this category" }, { "category": "below_grade_assemblies", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Article 9.36.8.7 + Table 9.36.8.7", "description": "Points for foundation walls exceeding minimum insulation. Trade-off calculations not permitted in this category.", "note": "Currently no points available for Zone 8" }, { "category": "airtightness", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Article 9.36.8.8 + Table 9.36.8.8", "description": "Points for tested airtightness levels better than prescriptive default. Requires whole-building blower door test.", "airtightness_levels": [ "AL-1A", "AL-1B", "AL-2A", "AL-2B", "AL-3A", "AL-3B", "AL-4A", "AL-4B", "AL-5A", "AL-5B" ], "note": "Test must use multi-point method. Default assumed airtightness if untested: 3.2 ACH@50Pa" }, { "category": "hvac_ventilation", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Article 9.36.8.9 + Table 9.36.8.9", "description": "Points for HRV/ERV with Sensible Recovery Efficiency (SRE) exceeding minimum. HRV prerequisite must be met first." }, { "category": "service_water_heating", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Article 9.36.8.10 + Table 9.36.8.10", "description": "Points for high-efficiency water heaters exceeding minimum UEF. Combined space+water heating systems eligible." }, { "category": "building_volume", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Article 9.36.8.11 + Table 9.36.8.11", "description": "Points for smaller conditioned space volume. Two options: (1) all dwelling units <230 m3 = 10 points regardless of total building volume; (2) total building volume <390 m3 = graduated points in 10 m3 bands.", "option_1": { "condition": "Each dwelling unit volume <230 m3", "points": 10, "note": "Applies regardless of total building volume" }, "option_2": { "condition": "Total building volume <390 m3 (typically detached houses)", "note": "Points increase in 10 m3 bands below 390 m3. Interpolation not permitted." } } ], "point_tables": { "walls_above_grade": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.5.-A", "description": "Points for above-ground walls by minimum effective RSI. Use lowest RSI wall if multiple assemblies. Linear interpolation permitted between rows.", "note": "Baseline (0 pts) in zones 7A/7B/8 is RSI 3.85. Must exceed this to earn points.", "rows": [ { "min_rsi": 2.78, "pts_Z4": 0, "pts_Z5": null, "pts_Z6": null, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 2.97, "pts_Z4": 2.0, "pts_Z5": null, "pts_Z6": null, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 3.08, "pts_Z4": 2.3, "pts_Z5": 0, "pts_Z6": 0, "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 3.69, "pts_Z4": 6.3, "pts_Z5": 4.3, "pts_Z6": 4.3, "pts_Z7A": 4.4, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 3.85, "pts_Z4": 6.9, "pts_Z5": 5.0, "pts_Z6": 5.0, "pts_Z7A": 5.2, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": 0 }, { "min_rsi": 3.96, "pts_Z4": 7.5, "pts_Z5": 5.6, "pts_Z6": 5.7, "pts_Z7A": 5.8, "pts_Z7B": 0.6, "pts_Z8": 0.6 }, { "min_rsi": 4.29, "pts_Z4": 8.9, "pts_Z5": 7.1, "pts_Z6": 7.2, "pts_Z7A": 7.4, "pts_Z7B": 2.3, "pts_Z8": 2.3 }, { "min_rsi": 4.4, "pts_Z4": 9.2, "pts_Z5": 7.5, "pts_Z6": 7.6, "pts_Z7A": 7.8, "pts_Z7B": 2.8, "pts_Z8": 2.7 }, { "min_rsi": 4.57, "pts_Z4": 9.8, "pts_Z5": 8.1, "pts_Z6": 8.2, "pts_Z7A": 8.4, "pts_Z7B": 3.5, "pts_Z8": 3.4 }, { "min_rsi": 4.73, "pts_Z4": 10.4, "pts_Z5": 8.8, "pts_Z6": 8.9, "pts_Z7A": 9.1, "pts_Z7B": 4.2, "pts_Z8": 4.1 }, { "min_rsi": 4.84, "pts_Z4": 10.7, "pts_Z5": 9.1, "pts_Z6": 9.2, "pts_Z7A": 9.5, "pts_Z7B": 4.6, "pts_Z8": 4.5 }, { "min_rsi": 5.01, "pts_Z4": 11.1, "pts_Z5": 9.6, "pts_Z6": 9.7, "pts_Z7A": 10.0, "pts_Z7B": 5.1, "pts_Z8": 5.0 }, { "min_rsi": 5.45, "pts_Z4": 12.2, "pts_Z5": 10.8, "pts_Z6": 10.9, "pts_Z7A": 11.2, "pts_Z7B": 6.5, "pts_Z8": 6.4 } ] }, "ceilings_below_attics": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.5.-B", "description": "Points for ceilings below attics. Linear interpolation permitted.", "rows": [ { "min_rsi": 6.91, "pts_Z4": 0, "pts_Z5": null, "pts_Z6": null, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 8.67, "pts_Z4": 1.2, "pts_Z5": 0, "pts_Z6": 0, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 10.43, "pts_Z4": 2.1, "pts_Z5": 0.9, "pts_Z6": 0.9, "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": 0 }, { "min_rsi": 12.19, "pts_Z4": 2.7, "pts_Z5": 1.6, "pts_Z6": 1.6, "pts_Z7A": 0.7, "pts_Z7B": 0.8, "pts_Z8": 0.8 }, { "min_rsi": 13.96, "pts_Z4": 3.1, "pts_Z5": 2.1, "pts_Z6": 2.1, "pts_Z7A": 1.2, "pts_Z7B": 1.4, "pts_Z8": 1.3 } ] }, "cathedral_ceilings_flat_roofs": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.5.-C", "description": "Points for cathedral ceilings and flat roofs. Linear interpolation permitted.", "rows": [ { "min_rsi": 4.67, "pts_Z4": 0, "pts_Z5": 0, "pts_Z6": 0, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 5.02, "pts_Z4": 0.5, "pts_Z5": 0.5, "pts_Z6": 0.5, "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": 0 }, { "min_rsi": 5.8, "pts_Z4": 1.4, "pts_Z5": 1.5, "pts_Z6": 1.6, "pts_Z7A": 1.0, "pts_Z7B": 1.1, "pts_Z8": 1.1 }, { "min_rsi": 6.49, "pts_Z4": 2.0, "pts_Z5": 2.2, "pts_Z6": 2.3, "pts_Z7A": 1.8, "pts_Z7B": 1.9, "pts_Z8": 1.9 } ] }, "exposed_floors": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.5.-E", "description": "Points for exposed floors ≥30 m2. Linear interpolation permitted.", "rows": [ { "min_rsi": 4.67, "pts_Z4": 0, "pts_Z5": 0, "pts_Z6": 0, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 5.02, "pts_Z4": 0.2, "pts_Z5": 0.2, "pts_Z6": 0.2, "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": 0 }, { "min_rsi": 5.42, "pts_Z4": 0.5, "pts_Z5": 0.5, "pts_Z6": 0.5, "pts_Z7A": 0.2, "pts_Z7B": 0.3, "pts_Z8": 0.3 }, { "min_rsi": 6.77, "pts_Z4": 1.1, "pts_Z5": 1.1, "pts_Z6": 1.1, "pts_Z7A": 0.9, "pts_Z7B": 1.0, "pts_Z8": 0.9 } ] }, "fenestration_and_doors": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.6.", "description": "Points for fenestration and doors by maximum U-value. Applies to all windows and doors (not skylights/glass block). Linear interpolation permitted. If FDWR ≤17% on a given face, minimum Energy Rating may be used instead.", "rows": [ { "max_u": 1.84, "min_er": 21, "pts_Z4": 0, "pts_Z5": 0, "pts_Z6": null, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "max_u": 1.61, "min_er": 25, "pts_Z4": 1.9, "pts_Z5": 1.8, "pts_Z6": 0, "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "max_u": 1.44, "min_er": 29, "pts_Z4": 3.8, "pts_Z5": 3.6, "pts_Z6": 1.6, "pts_Z7A": 1.8, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": 0 }, { "max_u": 1.22, "min_er": 34, "pts_Z4": 6.9, "pts_Z5": 7.0, "pts_Z6": 4.6, "pts_Z7A": 5.5, "pts_Z7B": 3.2, "pts_Z8": 3.4 }, { "max_u": 1.05, "min_er": 40, "pts_Z4": 10.8, "pts_Z5": 11.7, "pts_Z6": 8.8, "pts_Z7A": 8.9, "pts_Z7B": 6.1, "pts_Z8": 5.9 }, { "max_u": 0.94, "min_er": 42, "pts_Z4": 12.3, "pts_Z5": 13.4, "pts_Z6": 10.5, "pts_Z7A": 10.7, "pts_Z7B": 8.0, "pts_Z8": 7.8 }, { "max_u": 0.82, "min_er": 44, "pts_Z4": 14.0, "pts_Z5": 15.2, "pts_Z6": 12.4, "pts_Z7A": 12.6, "pts_Z7B": 10.1, "pts_Z8": 9.8 } ] }, "foundation_walls": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.7.-A", "description": "Points for foundation walls by minimum effective RSI. Linear interpolation permitted. Note: no points available in zones 7B and 8 beyond RSI 3.46.", "rows": [ { "min_rsi": 1.99, "pts_Z4": 0, "pts_Z5": null, "pts_Z6": null, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 2.98, "pts_Z4": 2.5, "pts_Z5": 0, "pts_Z6": 0, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 3.09, "pts_Z4": 2.7, "pts_Z5": 0.2, "pts_Z6": 0.2, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 3.46, "pts_Z4": 3.2, "pts_Z5": 0.7, "pts_Z6": 0.8, "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 3.9, "pts_Z4": 3.7, "pts_Z5": 1.3, "pts_Z6": 1.5, "pts_Z7A": 0.7, "pts_Z7B": 0.9, "pts_Z8": null } ] }, "slabs_on_grade": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.7.-B", "description": "Points for slabs-on-grade by minimum effective RSI. Linear interpolation permitted. No points in zones 7B or 8.", "rows": [ { "min_rsi": 1.96, "pts_Z4": 0, "pts_Z5": 0, "pts_Z6": 0, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 2.84, "pts_Z4": 1.0, "pts_Z5": 0.8, "pts_Z6": 0.9, "pts_Z7A": null, "pts_Z7B": null, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 3.72, "pts_Z4": 1.6, "pts_Z5": 1.3, "pts_Z6": 1.4, "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": null }, { "min_rsi": 4.62, "pts_Z4": 2.0, "pts_Z5": 1.7, "pts_Z6": 1.8, "pts_Z7A": 0.5, "pts_Z7B": 0.5, "pts_Z8": null } ] }, "airtightness": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.8.", "description": "Points for airtightness levels from blower door testing. Two test methods: Table 9.36.5.4.-A (whole building) and -B (attached zones). Linear interpolation between levels using actual airtightness values is permitted.", "note": "AL-1A/AL-1B = baseline, earns 0 points. Higher levels earn progressively more.", "rows_table_A": [ { "level": "AL-1A", "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": 0 }, { "level": "AL-2A", "pts_Z7A": 3.8, "pts_Z7B": 4.3, "pts_Z8": 4.8 }, { "level": "AL-3A", "pts_Z7A": 7.6, "pts_Z7B": 8.5, "pts_Z8": 9.7 }, { "level": "AL-4A", "pts_Z7A": 11.4, "pts_Z7B": 12.9, "pts_Z8": 14.7 }, { "level": "AL-5A", "pts_Z7A": 14.7, "pts_Z7B": 16.5, "pts_Z8": 18.8 } ], "rows_table_B": [ { "level": "AL-1B", "pts_Z7A": 0, "pts_Z7B": 0, "pts_Z8": 0 }, { "level": "AL-2B", "pts_Z7A": 3.8, "pts_Z7B": 4.3, "pts_Z8": 4.8 }, { "level": "AL-3B", "pts_Z7A": 7.6, "pts_Z7B": 8.5, "pts_Z8": 9.6 }, { "level": "AL-4B", "pts_Z7A": 11.5, "pts_Z7B": 12.8, "pts_Z8": 14.5 }, { "level": "AL-5B", "pts_Z7A": 15.4, "pts_Z7B": 17.2, "pts_Z8": 19.6 }, { "level": "AL-6B", "pts_Z7A": 18.7, "pts_Z7B": 20.9, "pts_Z8": 23.8 } ] }, "hrv_erv": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.9.-A", "description": "Points for HRV/ERV sensible heat-recovery efficiency (SRE) at 0°C. HRV is a prerequisite for the tiered path — no tier achievable without one. Points here are for exceeding minimum efficiency. Linear interpolation permitted.", "rows": [ { "sre_pct": 60, "pts_Z7A": 3.7, "pts_Z7B": 3.9, "pts_Z8": 3.7 }, { "sre_pct": 70, "pts_Z7A": 4.2, "pts_Z7B": 4.4, "pts_Z8": 4.1 }, { "sre_pct": 80, "pts_Z7A": 4.8, "pts_Z7B": 5.0, "pts_Z8": 4.6 }, { "sre_pct": 85, "pts_Z7A": 5.0, "pts_Z7B": 5.3, "pts_Z8": 4.8 }, { "sre_pct": 90, "pts_Z7A": 5.3, "pts_Z7B": 5.5, "pts_Z8": 5.1 } ] }, "gas_furnace": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.9.-B", "description": "Points for high-efficiency gas/propane furnaces. Must have constant torque or constant airflow fan motor.", "rows": [ { "afue_pct": 96, "pts_Z7A": 0.5, "pts_Z7B": 0.5, "pts_Z8": 0.5 }, { "afue_pct": 98, "pts_Z7A": 1.4, "pts_Z7B": 1.5, "pts_Z8": 1.6 } ] }, "air_source_heat_pump_standard": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.9.-D", "description": "Points for air-source heat pumps (standard — COP ≥1.8 at -15°C NOT required). Capacity/load fraction 60%. HSPF2 V = heating seasonal performance factor 2, region V.", "note": "Extremely high point values — heat pumps are the biggest point earner in the tiered path.", "rows_at_60pct_load": [ { "hspf2_v": 5.2, "pts_Z7A": 18.4, "pts_Z7B": 19.9, "pts_Z8": 10.7 }, { "hspf2_v": 6.7, "pts_Z7A": 20.6, "pts_Z7B": 22.2, "pts_Z8": 12.3 }, { "hspf2_v": 7.6, "pts_Z7A": 22.0, "pts_Z7B": 23.6, "pts_Z8": 13.3 }, { "hspf2_v": 8.3, "pts_Z7A": 23.0, "pts_Z7B": 24.7, "pts_Z8": 14.0 }, { "hspf2_v": 9.6, "pts_Z7A": 24.9, "pts_Z7B": 26.7, "pts_Z8": 15.4 } ] }, "air_source_heat_pump_cold_climate": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.9.-F", "description": "Points for cold-climate air-source heat pumps (COP ≥1.8 at -15°C AND capacity at -15°C ≥70% of capacity at 8.3°C). Significantly higher points than standard ASHP.", "rows_at_60pct_load": [ { "hspf2_v": 6.7, "pts_Z7A": 29.5, "pts_Z7B": 28.5, "pts_Z8": 19.6 }, { "hspf2_v": 7.6, "pts_Z7A": 31.4, "pts_Z7B": 30.3, "pts_Z8": 21.0 }, { "hspf2_v": 8.3, "pts_Z7A": 32.9, "pts_Z7B": 31.6, "pts_Z8": 22.1 }, { "hspf2_v": 9.6, "pts_Z7A": 35.5, "pts_Z7B": 34.2, "pts_Z8": 24.2 } ] }, "service_water_heating": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.10.-A", "description": "Points for high-efficiency water heating equipment", "rows": [ { "type": "Gas/oil tankless condensing", "efficiency": "EF≥0.95 or UEF≥0.92", "pts_Z7A": 3.1, "pts_Z7B": 3.1, "pts_Z8": 3.1 }, { "type": "Gas/oil residential storage", "efficiency": "EF≥0.80 or UEF≥0.83", "pts_Z7A": 3.1, "pts_Z7B": 3.1, "pts_Z8": 3.1 }, { "type": "Gas/oil residential-duty commercial storage", "efficiency": "UEF≥0.79", "pts_Z7A": 1.5, "pts_Z7B": 1.5, "pts_Z8": 1.5 }, { "type": "Gas/oil residential-duty commercial storage", "efficiency": "UEF≥0.85", "pts_Z7A": 2.0, "pts_Z7B": 2.0, "pts_Z8": 2.0 }, { "type": "Heat pump water heater", "efficiency": "UEF≥2.44", "pts_Z7A": 3.0, "pts_Z7B": 3.0, "pts_Z8": 3.0 } ] }, "drain_water_heat_recovery": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.10.-B", "description": "Points for drain-water heat-recovery units. Linear interpolation permitted.", "rows": [ { "efficiency_pct": 30, "pts_Z7A": 1.9, "pts_Z7B": 1.9, "pts_Z8": 1.5 }, { "efficiency_pct": 40, "pts_Z7A": 2.4, "pts_Z7B": 2.4, "pts_Z8": 2.0 }, { "efficiency_pct": 50, "pts_Z7A": 2.9, "pts_Z7B": 2.9, "pts_Z8": 2.4 }, { "efficiency_pct": 60, "pts_Z7A": 3.5, "pts_Z7B": 3.4, "pts_Z8": 2.8 }, { "efficiency_pct": 70, "pts_Z7A": 4.0, "pts_Z7B": 3.9, "pts_Z8": 3.2 }, { "efficiency_pct": 75, "pts_Z7A": 4.2, "pts_Z7B": 4.2, "pts_Z8": 3.4 } ] }, "building_volume": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.9.11.", "description": "Points for building volume. Two options — use whichever gives more points.", "note": "Zone-independent — same points in all climate zones.", "option_1": { "description": "Multi-unit buildings where EACH dwelling unit is ≤230 m3", "points": 10, "note": "Applies regardless of total building volume" }, "option_2": { "description": "Single buildings ≤390 m3 total conditioned space", "rows": [ { "volume_range": "380 < V ≤ 390", "points": 1 }, { "volume_range": "370 < V ≤ 380", "points": 2 }, { "volume_range": "360 < V ≤ 370", "points": 3 }, { "volume_range": "350 < V ≤ 360", "points": 4 }, { "volume_range": "340 < V ≤ 350", "points": 5 }, { "volume_range": "330 < V ≤ 340", "points": 6 }, { "volume_range": "320 < V ≤ 330", "points": 7 }, { "volume_range": "310 < V ≤ 320", "points": 8 }, { "volume_range": "300 < V ≤ 310", "points": 9 }, { "volume_range": "V ≤ 300", "points": 10 } ] } } } }, "performance": { "description": "Energy modelling using NRCan-approved software (e.g. HOT2000) to demonstrate the proposed house achieves required percent improvement over reference house.", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Subsection 9.36.7", "scope": "Limited to houses and houses with secondary suites. Multi-unit residential must be assessed as a whole building.", "tier_targets": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.7.2.", "description": "Must meet percent heat loss reduction AND (percent improvement OR percent house energy target)", "volume_gt_300m3_or_unknown": { "note": "Volume >300 m3 or where volume is not determined", "Tier_1": { "heat_loss_reduction": "n/a", "percent_improvement": "≥0%", "percent_house_energy": "≤100%" }, "Tier_2": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥5%", "percent_improvement": "≥10%", "percent_house_energy": "≤90%" }, "Tier_3": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥10%", "percent_improvement": "≥20%", "percent_house_energy": "≤80%" }, "Tier_4": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥20%", "percent_improvement": "≥40%", "percent_house_energy": "≤60%" }, "Tier_5": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥40%", "percent_improvement": "≥70%", "percent_house_energy": "≤30%" } }, "volume_le_300m3": { "note": "Volume ≤300 m3", "Tier_1": { "heat_loss_reduction": "n/a", "percent_improvement": "≥0%", "percent_house_energy": "≤100%" }, "Tier_2": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥0%", "percent_improvement": "≥0%", "percent_house_energy": "≤100%" }, "Tier_3": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥5%", "percent_improvement": "≥10%", "percent_house_energy": "≤90%" }, "Tier_4": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥15%", "percent_improvement": "≥30%", "percent_house_energy": "≤70%" }, "Tier_5": { "heat_loss_reduction": "≥25%", "percent_improvement": "≥60%", "percent_house_energy": "≤40%" } } }, "additional_requirements": [ "Peak cooling load of proposed house cannot exceed peak cooling load of reference house", "Tier 2+: if proposed house uses heat pump heating, reference house must use same backup/secondary system", "Default airtightness if untested: 3.2 ACH@50Pa with pressure exponent 0.67" ], "approved_software": [ "HOT2000 (NRCan)" ] } }, "base_prescriptive": { "description": "NBC 2025 Sections 9.36.2–9.36.4 – minimum requirements. Must be met before any tiered points can be claimed.", "code_reference": "NBC 2025 Part 9 Division B", "note": "Two versions of Tables 9.36.2.6 and 9.36.2.8 exist: -A (without HRV/ERV) and -B (with HRV/ERV). The tiered prescriptive path (9.36.9) requires an HRV, so Table -B applies. Table -A shown for completeness.", "above_grade_opaque_without_hrv": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.2.6.-A", "description": "Minimum effective RSI for above-ground opaque assemblies — buildings WITHOUT HRV/ERV", "unit": "Minimum effective RSI, (m2·K)/W", "values": { "7A": { "ceilings_below_attics": 10.43, "cathedral_ceilings_flat_roofs": 5.02, "walls": 3.08, "floors_over_unheated": 5.02 }, "7B": { "ceilings_below_attics": 10.43, "cathedral_ceilings_flat_roofs": 5.02, "walls": 3.85, "floors_over_unheated": 5.02 }, "8": { "ceilings_below_attics": 10.43, "cathedral_ceilings_flat_roofs": 5.02, "walls": 3.85, "floors_over_unheated": 5.02 } } }, "above_grade_opaque_with_hrv": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.2.6.-B", "description": "Minimum effective RSI for above-ground opaque assemblies — buildings WITH HRV/ERV (applies to tiered path)", "unit": "Minimum effective RSI, (m2·K)/W", "values": { "7A": { "ceilings_below_attics": 8.67, "cathedral_ceilings_flat_roofs": 5.02, "walls": 2.97, "floors_over_unheated": 5.02 }, "7B": { "ceilings_below_attics": 10.43, "cathedral_ceilings_flat_roofs": 5.02, "walls": 3.08, "floors_over_unheated": 5.02 }, "8": { "ceilings_below_attics": 10.43, "cathedral_ceilings_flat_roofs": 5.02, "walls": 3.08, "floors_over_unheated": 5.02 } } }, "fenestration_and_doors": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.2.7.-A", "description": "Maximum U-value and minimum Energy Rating for fenestration and doors (excludes skylights, glass block)", "values": { "7A": { "max_u_value": 1.61, "min_energy_rating": 25 }, "7B": { "max_u_value": 1.44, "min_energy_rating": 29 }, "8": { "max_u_value": 1.44, "min_energy_rating": 29 } } }, "skylights": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.2.7.-C", "description": "Maximum overall thermal transmittance of skylights", "unit": "W/(m2·K)", "values": { "7A": { "max_u_value": 2.75 }, "7B": { "max_u_value": 2.41 }, "8": { "max_u_value": 2.41 } } }, "solar_heat_gain": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.2.7.-B", "description": "Maximum solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) by FDWR and zone", "note": "FDWR = fenestration and door area / gross wall area", "values": { "7A": { "fdwr_le_17pct": 0.5, "fdwr_17_to_22pct": 0.45, "fdwr_22_to_30pct": 0.4, "fdwr_gt_30pct": 0.26 }, "7B": { "fdwr_le_17pct": 0.55, "fdwr_17_to_22pct": 0.5, "fdwr_22_to_30pct": 0.45, "fdwr_gt_30pct": 0.26 }, "8": { "fdwr_le_17pct": 0.6, "fdwr_17_to_22pct": 0.55, "fdwr_22_to_30pct": 0.5, "fdwr_gt_30pct": 0.26 } } }, "below_grade_without_hrv": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.2.8.-A", "description": "Minimum effective RSI for assemblies below-grade or in contact with ground — WITHOUT HRV/ERV", "unit": "Minimum effective RSI, (m2·K)/W", "values": { "7A": { "foundation_walls": 3.46, "unheated_floors_below_frost": "uninsulated", "unheated_floors_above_frost": 1.96, "heated_floors": 2.84, "slabs_on_grade_integral_footing": 3.72 }, "7B": { "foundation_walls": 3.46, "unheated_floors_below_frost": "uninsulated", "unheated_floors_above_frost": 1.96, "heated_floors": 2.84, "slabs_on_grade_integral_footing": 3.72 }, "8": { "foundation_walls": 3.97, "unheated_floors_below_frost": "uninsulated", "unheated_floors_above_frost": 1.96, "heated_floors": 2.84, "slabs_on_grade_integral_footing": 4.59 } } }, "below_grade_with_hrv": { "table": "NBC 2025 Table 9.36.2.8.-B", "description": "Minimum effective RSI for assemblies below-grade or in contact with ground — WITH HRV/ERV (applies to tiered path)", "unit": "Minimum effective RSI, (m2·K)/W", "values": { "7A": { "foundation_walls": 2.98, "unheated_floors_below_frost": "uninsulated", "unheated_floors_above_frost": 1.96, "heated_floors": 2.84, "slabs_on_grade_integral_footing": 2.84 }, "7B": { "foundation_walls": 2.98, "unheated_floors_below_frost": "uninsulated", "unheated_floors_above_frost": 1.96, "heated_floors": 2.84, "slabs_on_grade_integral_footing": 2.84 }, "8": { "foundation_walls": 2.98, "unheated_floors_below_frost": "uninsulated", "unheated_floors_above_frost": 1.96, "heated_floors": 2.84, "slabs_on_grade_integral_footing": 3.72 } } } } }, "conversions": { "description": "Quick reference for unit conversions", "rsi_to_r_imperial": { "formula": "R (imperial) = RSI × 5.678", "examples": [ { "rsi": 3.08, "r_imperial": "R17.5" }, { "rsi": 4.65, "r_imperial": "R26.4" }, { "rsi": 5.26, "r_imperial": "R29.9" }, { "rsi": 6.06, "r_imperial": "R34.4" }, { "rsi": 7.25, "r_imperial": "R41.2" }, { "rsi": 8.26, "r_imperial": "R46.9" }, { "rsi": 8.55, "r_imperial": "R48.6" }, { "rsi": 9.09, "r_imperial": "R51.6" } ] }, "u_to_rsi": { "formula": "RSI = 1 / U-value" }, "celsius_to_fahrenheit": { "formula": "(°C × 1.8) + 32" } }, "open_questions": [ { "id": "OQ-3", "description": "NECB 2025 lighting LPD tables by space type (Table 4.2.1.5) – too extensive to reproduce here", "status": "RESOLVED — full table extracted from Excel provided by Callum (Oct 6 2026)", "impact": "Required for commercial lighting compliance checker", "owner": "Hal (can extract from NECB 2025 PDF)" }, { "id": "OQ-4", "description": "HVAC equipment efficiency minimums for common Manitoba commercial building types (Tables 5.2.12.1-A through -P)", "status": "RESOLVED — all 16 tables extracted from Excel provided by Callum (Oct 6 2026)", "impact": "Required for commercial HVAC compliance checker", "owner": "Hal (can extract) + EVS (to identify which tables apply to MB common cases)" }, { "id": "OQ-5", "description": "GHG performance level required alongside Tier 2 commercial (NECB Part 11)", "status": "NOT YET ANNOUNCED – flagged in earlier content work", "impact": "May affect commercial compliance checker scope", "owner": "EngGeoMB / Government of Manitoba" } ] }