12.2.1.1.

(1) Sentences (2) to (5) apply to construction for which a permit has been applied for before January 1, 2012.

(2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (5) and permitted in Sentence (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall be designed to good engineering practice such as described in,

(a) the ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, “Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rrise Residential Buildings” and Supplementary Standard SB-10, or

(b) the CCBFC, “Model National Energy Code of Buildings” and Supplementary Standard SB-10.

(3) The energy efficiency of a building or part of a building of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months shall,

(a) conform to the thermal insulation requirements of Subsection 12.3.2.,

(b) conform to the thermal design requirements of Subsection 12.3.3.,

(c) provide a rating of 80 or more when evaluated in accordance with NRCan “EnerGuide for New Houses: Administrative and Technical Procedures”, or

(d) conform to Supplementary Standard SB-12.

(4) The energy efficiency of a building or part of a building may conform to the design requirements of Subsection 12.3.4. if the building or part of the building,

(a) is within the scope of Part 9,

(b) does not contain a residential occupancy,

(c) does not use electric space heating, and

(d) is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months.

(5) Sentence (1) does not apply to,

(a) farm buildings, and

(b) buildings intended primarily for manufacturing or commercial or industrial processing.