Topic:"Energy Efficiency Codes" in M03097

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AI summary The document outlines questions and information requests related to an environmental assessment for a project involving cooling water intake design and infilling. Key topics include construction details, sediment management, intake design, and chlorine use for cleaning. Environmental regulations and permits are also referenced.

12. Complaint Response - a) The Approval Holder shall have standard procedures to address complaints associated with the Facility which shall include,; - (i) An immediate investigate of the cause of the complaint and the undertaking of imm...

AI summary The document outlines procedures for handling complaints related to a facility, including investigation, record-keeping, and availability of records to inspectors. It also discusses an authorization under the Fisheries Act for the expansion of the Tufts Cove 6 Generating Station, including conditions and requirements for the project.

1.2.1.2. Exemptions - (1) The Code does not apply to; - (a) sewerage, water, electrical, telephone, rail or similar systems located above, below or on an area which has been dedicated or deeded for public use, - (b) public utility towers a...

AI summary This section outlines exemptions to the Code, excluding certain infrastructure and structures such as public utility systems, flood control structures, and specific types of homes and buildings. It also specifies when a building permit is not required for minor alterations and installations.

llation, and certified to CSA Standard A277-08 "Procedures for the Factory Certification of Buildings", by an accredited certification body, at the time of manufacture, prior to placement on the site. "National Building Code of Canada, 200...

AI summary The text provides definitions related to construction and building regulations, including standards, codes, and roles involved in the construction process. It outlines terms such as 'Owner,' 'Professional Engineer,' and 'Work' as they pertain to building regulations and compliance.

3.1 Amendments Made to Division A, B and C of the National Building Code of Canada and the National Plumbing Code of Canada

AI summary This section discusses amendments to Division A, B, and C of the National Building Code of Canada and the National Plumbing Code of Canada. These amendments are part of broader regulatory efforts to align with updated standards and practices.

3.1.1.3. Climatic Values Sentence 1.1.3.1.(1) (Part 1, Division B, Volume 1) amended. Sentence 1.1.3.1.(1) (Part 1, Division B, Volume 1) of the National Building Code of Canada, 2005 is amended by deleting "Table C 2, Appendix C." in the...

AI summary The document discusses an amendment to the National Building Code of Canada, 2005, specifically Sentence 1.1.3.1.(1) (Part 1, Division B, Volume 1), which involves replacing a reference to 'Table C 2, Appendix C' with 'Schedule B, Design Data for Selected Locations in Nova Scotia'.

3.1.1.13. Article 1.3.1.2. (Part 1, Division B, Volume 1) Applicable Editions Amended Article 1.3.1.2. (Part 1, Division B, Volume 1) of the National Building Code of Canada, 2005 is deleted and replaced with the following - (1) Except as...

AI summary The text amends Article 1.3.1.2. of the National Building Code of Canada, 2005, specifying that certain provincial regulations in Nova Scotia take precedence over the code's editions for specific documents, with exceptions outlined in the amendment.

3.1.1.22. Appendix Notes The Appendix Notes to the National Building Code of Canada 2005 edition apply as appendix notes to the Code and where amendments made by this regulation unless specifically replaced or amended herein.

AI summary This section outlines that the Appendix Notes from the National Building Code of Canada 2005 edition apply to the Code, with any amendments made by this regulation unless specifically replaced or amended.

3.1.1.26. Division B Table 1.3.1.2. amended Table 1.3.1.2. is amended to add additional standards and/or code references to which the standards apply. See Schedule E, Energy Efficiency Measures, Division B, Part 1, Acceptable Solutions NSB...

AI summary Table 1.3.1.2. is amended to include additional standards and code references under the Energy Efficiency Measures in Schedule E, Division B, Part 1, Acceptable Solutions NSBCR.

(1) Water closets and urinals shall be certified to CAN/CSA-B45.0, "General Requirements for Plumbing Fixtures". (2) The flush cycle for each fixture that is a water closet or urinal and that is installed as a replacement for a fixture in...

AI summary The document outlines requirements for water closets and urinals, specifying certification standards and flush cycle limits for fixtures installed as replacements in buildings existing before January 1, 2010.

3.1.1.33. Replace Article 9.25.1.1. Application as f o l l o w s , (1) Urinals equipped with automatic flushing devices shall be controlled to prevent unnecessary flush cycles during building down time. - (1) This Section applies to therma...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for urinals with automatic flushing devices and thermal insulation measures, including compliance with specific sections of the NSBCR and other building regulations.

3.1.1.34. Replace Article 9.25.3.2. Air Barrier System Properties (See Appendix A, Division B, Volume 2 A-9.25.3.2. NBC) as follows, (1) Sheet and panel type materials intended to provide the principal resistance to air leakage shall have...

AI summary This section revises the air barrier system properties, specifying that materials must have an air leakage characteristic not exceeding 0.02 L/(s.m2) at 75 Pa and that polyethylene sheet must conform to CAN/CGSB-51.34-M for airtightness.

Preamble Whereas the Building Code Act, RSNS 1989, Chapter 46, hereinafter referred to as the 'Act' applies to the construction or demolition of a building ; And Whereas the Minister of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development ha...

AI summary The preamble outlines the legal and regulatory framework governing building construction and demolition in Nova Scotia, emphasizing compliance with the Nova Scotia Building Code and the responsibilities of professionals such as architects and engineers.

- (1) If exterior parking is provided, a barrier-free path of travel shall be provided between the exterior parking area and a barrier-free entrance conforming to Article 3.8.1.2. (See Appendix A, Division B, Volume 2 A-3.8.1.2. NBC) - (2)...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for barrier-free access in buildings, including paths of travel from parking areas to entrances, specifications for passenger elevators, access aisles, curb ramps, and clear heights for loading zones, as well as the provision of parking stalls for disabled persons in accordance with specific standards.

3.8.3.1. Accessibility Signs - (1) Signs incorporating the international symbol of accessibility for persons with physical disabilities shall be installed to indicate the location of a barrier-free entrance. (See Appendix A, Division B, Vo...

AI summary The text outlines requirements for accessibility signs in Nova Scotia, including the use of international symbols for persons with physical and hearing disabilities, and specifies where these signs must be installed, such as barrier-free entrances, TTY/TDD phones, and washrooms. References are made to the National Building Code.

3.8.3.3. Doorways and Doors - (1) Every doorway that is located in a barrier-free path of travel shall have a clear width not less than 800 mm when the door is in the open position. (See Appendix A, Division B, Volume 2, A-3.8.3.3.(1) NBC)...

AI summary This section outlines accessibility requirements for doorways and doors, including minimum clear widths, door operating device designs, threshold height limits, and the need for power door operators in certain buildings. References to the National Building Code (NBC) are provided for further details.

3.8.3.4. Ramps - (1) A ramp located in a barrier-free path of travel shall - (a) have a width not less than 870 mm between handrails, - (b) have a slope not more than 1 in 12 (See Appendix A, Division B, Volume 2 A-3.8.3.4.(1)(b) NBC), - (...

AI summary This section outlines the requirements for ramps in barrier-free paths of travel, including width, slope, level areas, and handrail requirements, with exceptions for ramps serving as aisles for fixed seating.

3.8.3.5. Passenger-elevating Device (1) A passenger-elevating device referred to in Sentence 3.8.1.1.(1)(c) shall conform to CSA B355, "Lifts for Persons with Physical Disabilities."

AI summary The passenger-elevating device must comply with CSA B355 standards for lifts designed for persons with physical disabilities, as specified in the regulation.

3.8.3.9. Water Closets (See Appendix A, Division B, Volume 2, A-3.8.3.9.(1) NBC) - (1) A water closet for a person with physical disabilities shall - (a) be equipped with a seat located at not less than 400 mm and not more than 460 mm abov...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for water closets designed for individuals with physical disabilities, specifying seat height, flushing controls, back support, and positioning to ensure accessibility and usability.

Schedule D Alternate Compliance Methods for Existing Buildings No. Code Requirement Alternate Compliance Method 7 Wired Glass 3.1.8.5.(1) (Part 3, Division B, Volume 1) and 3.1.8.14.(2, Part 3, Division B, Volume 1); 9.10.13.1. (Part 9, Di...

AI summary Schedule D outlines alternate compliance methods for existing buildings, specifically addressing the use of 6 mm wired glass in fire separations. It permits the use of 6 mm wired glass fixed to a wood frame with steel stops as an alternative to steel frame requirements.

Division B Part 1 - Acceptable Solutions

AI summary This section outlines acceptable solutions under Division B Part 1, likely related to regulatory compliance, technical standards, and environmental assessments. It may involve utility operations, infrastructure planning, and adherence to provincial and national building codes.

10.2.1.1. Energy Efficiency Design - (1) Sentences (2) to (4) apply to construction for which a permit has been applied for on or after December 31, 2009. - (2) The energy efficiency of a building or part of a building of residential occup...

AI summary This section outlines energy efficiency design requirements for residential and non-residential buildings. It specifies thermal insulation and design standards, with exceptions for certain types of buildings such as farm buildings, manufacturing facilities, and heritage buildings.

10.2.2.1. Motion Sensors - (1) Lighting installed to provide the minimum illumination levels required by this Code may be controlled by motion sensors except where the lighting is installed in an exit. - (2) Where motion sensors are used t...

AI summary The section outlines requirements for the use of motion sensors in lighting systems, specifying that they may not be used in exits or for emergency lighting, and that fail-safe operation and minimum illumination timers are required in public corridors.

10.3.1.1. Application - (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), this Section applies to the energy efficiency of buildings within the scope of Part 9 intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months. - (2) This Section...

AI summary This section outlines the application of energy efficiency requirements for buildings under Part 9, excluding certain categories such as farm buildings, manufacturing or industrial buildings, non-heating season buildings, and heritage buildings. Appendix Note A-10.3.4.1 of the NSBCR is referenced for further details.

Table 10.3.1.2. Space-heating and domestic hot water appliances Minimum Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency Forming Part of Sentence 10.3.1.2.(1) Column 1 Column 2 Space-heating and domestic hot water appliances Fuel Source Minimum Annual F...

AI summary This table outlines the minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency requirements for space-heating and domestic hot water appliances based on their fuel source, including natural gas, propane, and oil. The efficiency standards are set at 90% for natural gas and propane, and 85% for oil-based systems.

(1) The energy rating and the overall coefficient of heat transfer required for windows and sliding glass doors in a residential occupancy shall be determined in conformance with CAN/CSA-A440.2, "Energy Performance Evaluation of Windows an...

AI summary The document specifies that the energy rating and overall coefficient of heat transfer for windows and sliding glass doors in residential buildings must comply with the CAN/CSA-A440.2 standard, as outlined in the National Building Code.

10.3.2. Thermal Insulation for Buildings of Residential Occupancy

AI summary This section discusses thermal insulation requirements for residential buildings in Nova Scotia, focusing on building codes, standards, and regulations that ensure energy efficiency and safety in residential structures.

10.3.2.1. Required Insulation - (1) All walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors that separate heated space from unheated space, the exterior air or the exterior soil shall have thermal resistance ratings conforming to this Subsection. -...

AI summary This section outlines the requirements for insulation in buildings, specifying that all walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors separating heated and unheated spaces must meet certain thermal resistance standards. Insulation is required between heated and unheated areas, and reflective surfaces of insulation materials are not counted in thermal resistance calculations.

Minimum Thermal Resistance of Insulation to be Installed Forming Part of Sentence 10.3.2.1.(4) Building Element Exposed to the Exterior or to Unheated Space Minimum RSI (R) Values Required 3. 1 Ceiling below attic or roof space 7.00 (40) 2...

AI summary The document outlines the minimum thermal resistance (RSI or R-values) required for insulation in various building elements exposed to the exterior or unheated spaces, such as ceilings, walls, floors, and foundations. Specific R-values are provided for different types of construction, including ICF walls and slab-on-ground insulation.

10.3.2.2. Elements Acting as a Thermal Bridge (1) Except for a foundation wall, the insulated portion of a wall that incorporates wood stud framing elements that have a thermal resistance of less than RSI 0.90 shall be insulated to restric...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for insulating thermal bridges in building assemblies, specifying that metal framing elements must be insulated to reduce heat flow. Exceptions are provided for assemblies where thermal bridges are adequately insulated.

10.3.2.3. Thermal Resistance Values for Roof and Ceiling Assemblies (1) The thermal resistance values in Table 10.3.2.1. for exposed roofs or ceilings may be reduced near eaves to the extent made necessary by the roof slope and required ve...

AI summary The thermal resistance values for exposed roofs or ceilings may be reduced near eaves due to roof slope and required ventilation clearances, as outlined in Table 10.3.2.1.

10.3.2.4. Insulation of Foundation Walls - (1) Foundation walls enclosing heated space shall be insulated from the underside of the subfloor of the floor above, down to the finished floor slab. - (2) The insulation required by Sentence (1)...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for insulating foundation walls enclosing heated spaces, including installation methods, insulation depth, and measures to control convection currents in hollow masonry units. It also specifies sealing methods for masonry walls that penetrate ceilings to prevent air leakage into attic or roof spaces.

10.3.2.5. Enclosed Unheated Space (1) Where an enclosed unheated space is separated from a heated space by glazing, the unheated enclosure may be considered to provide a thermal resistance of RSI 0.16.

AI summary The document states that an enclosed unheated space separated from a heated space by glazing may be considered to provide a thermal resistance of RSI 0.16.

10.3.2.6. Thermal Resistance of Windows - (1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), where a storm window is not provided, all windows that separate heated space from unheated space shall have, - (a) an overall coefficient of heat transfer o...

AI summary The regulation outlines thermal resistance requirements for windows in Nova Scotia, specifying maximum heat transfer coefficients and minimum energy ratings for operable and fixed windows, with exceptions for basement windows that require double glazing with low-E coatings.

10.3.2.7. Minimum Thermal Resistance of Doors - (1) Except for doors on enclosed unheated vestibules and cold cellars, and except for glazed portions of doors, all doors that separate heated space from unheated space shall have a thermal r...

AI summary This section outlines the minimum thermal resistance requirements for doors separating heated and unheated spaces, specifying RSI 0.7 for standard doors and additional requirements for sliding glass doors, including an overall heat transfer coefficient and energy rating. Clause (2)(a) was amended by N.S. Reg. 326/2009.

10.3.2.8. Minimum Thermal Resistance of Skylights - (1) All skylights that separate heated space from unheated space shall have (a) an overall coefficient of heat transfer of not more than 2.6 W/ m²°C, or - (b) a U value of not more than 2...

AI summary This section sets minimum thermal resistance requirements for skylights that separate heated and unheated spaces, specifying a maximum overall coefficient of heat transfer and a maximum U value to ensure energy efficiency.

10.3.2.9. Log Wall Construction and Post, Beam and Plank Construction (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), log wall construction and post, beam and plank construction shall have a minimum thermal resistance of RSI 2.1 for the t...

AI summary This section outlines the thermal resistance requirements for log wall and post, beam, and plank construction. It allows for reduced thermal resistance values under specific conditions, such as increasing insulation in the roof or ceiling and using logs with tongue-and-groove or splined joints.

10.3.3.1. Application (1) This Subsection applies to the thermal design of buildings to which Clause 10.2.1.1.(2)(b) applies.

AI summary This subsection applies to the thermal design of buildings that are subject to Clause 10.2.1.1.(2)(b). It outlines the scope of application for thermal design requirements.

Table 10.3.3.3. Minimum Thermal Resistance of Building Assemblies Forming Part of Sentence 10.3.3.3.(1) Building Element Exposed to the Exterior or to Unheated Space Minimum RSI (R) Values Required 3. 1 Ceiling below attic or roof space 7....

AI summary The table outlines the minimum thermal resistance (RSI) values required for various building elements exposed to the exterior or unheated spaces, including ceilings, walls, floors, and foundations. It specifies RSI values in both metric and imperial units and includes notes on specific construction types like ICF walls and slab-on-ground insulation.

10.3.3.4. Metal Framing Elements Acting as Thermal Bridge (1) Except as provided in Article 10.3.3.5., the thermal resistance of the insulated portion of a building assembly that incorporates metal framing elements, such as steel studs and...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for the thermal resistance of insulated building assemblies with metal framing elements, such as steel studs and joists, which act as thermal bridges. The thermal resistance must be 20% greater than values in Table 10.3.3.3 unless heat flow is comparable to a wood frame assembly of the same thickness.

10.3.3.5. Insulated Thermal Bridges (1) Article 10.3.3.4. does not apply for building assemblies incorporating thermal bridges where the thermal bridges are insulated to restrict heat flow through 2. This value may be reduced to R 4 at the...

AI summary This section specifies that Article 10.3.3.4 does not apply to building assemblies with insulated thermal bridges, provided the insulation meets a minimum thermal resistance requirement. The thermal resistance at the thermal break between the slab and wall may be reduced to R 4.

10.3.3.6. Reduction of Thermal Resistance (1) The thermal resistance of a building assembly may be reduced by not more than 20 per cent from that required in Articles 10.3.3.3. and 10.3.3.4., and the amount of glazing may be increased to m...

AI summary This section allows a reduction of up to 20% in the thermal resistance of a building assembly, and an increase in glazing beyond permitted limits, provided that the total calculated heat loss does not exceed that of a building meeting standard thermal resistance and glazing requirements, without considering solar heat gains or glazing orientation.

10.3.3.7. Thermal Resistance Values for Roof and Ceiling Assemblies (1) The thermal resistance values in Articles 10.3.3.3. and 10.3.3.4. for roof or ceiling assemblies that separate heated space from unheated space or the exterior may be...

AI summary This section outlines the reduction of thermal resistance values for roof and ceiling assemblies near the eaves, considering roof slope and ventilation clearances, while ensuring a minimum thermal resistance of 2.1 m²°C/W above exterior walls.

10.3.3.8. Foundation Wall Insulation (1) Insulation applied to the exterior of a slab-on-ground floor shall extend down at least 600 mm below the adjacent exterior ground level or shall extend down and outward from the floor or wall for a...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for foundation wall insulation, specifying that insulation on the exterior of a slab-on-ground floor must extend at least 600 mm below ground level or outward from the floor or wall for a total of 600 mm.

10.3.3.9. Enclosed Unheated Space (1) Where an enclosed unheated space, such as a sun porch, enclosed verandah or vestibule, is separated from a heated space by glazing, the unheated enclosure may be considered to provide thermal resistanc...

AI summary The regulation specifies that an enclosed unheated space, such as a sun porch or vestibule, separated from a heated area by glazing is considered to have a thermal resistance equivalent to 0.16 m²°C/W or one layer of glazing.

10.3.3.10. Windows and Glazing - (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), windows and all glazing that separates heated space from unheated space or the exterior shall conform to Article 10.3.2.6. - (2) Except as provided in Senten...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for windows and glazing in buildings, specifying thermal resistance standards, area limitations, and exceptions based on shading and solar heat gain distribution. It includes provisions for adjusting glazing area calculations based on thermal resistance and shading considerations during different seasons.

10.3.3.11. Doors - (1) Air curtains shall not be used in place of exterior doors. (See Appendix A, A-10.3.3.11(1) NSBCR) - (2) Except for doors used primarily to facilitate the movement of vehicles or handling of material, infiltration aro...

AI summary The section outlines requirements for doors in buildings, specifying that air curtains cannot replace exterior doors, infiltration standards apply to most doors, and doors separating heated spaces from the outside must meet specific criteria.

10.3.3.12. Air Infiltration (1) Windows that separate heated space from unheated space or the exterior shall be designed to limit the rate of air infiltration to not more than 0.775 L/s for each metre of sash crack when tested at pressure...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for limiting air infiltration through windows and doors in heated spaces. Standards are set for different types of doors and windows, with specific leakage rates based on testing under pressure differentials. Caulking and sealing requirements are also specified to prevent air leakage through building junctions and service penetrations.

10.3.4.1. Application (1) Except where exempted by 10.2.1.1.(4), this Subsection applies to the energy efficiency of buildings or parts of buildings described in Sentence 10.2.1.1.(3). (See Appendix Note A-10.3.4.1.(1) NSBCR)

AI summary This subsection outlines the application of energy efficiency requirements for buildings, with exceptions as specified in 10.2.1.1.(4), and refers to Appendix Note A-10.3.4.1.(1) of the NSBCR for further details.

10.3.4.2. Thermal Resistance of the Building Envelope - (1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), the minimum thermal resistance of all walls, ceilings and floors that separate heated space from unheated space, the exterior air or...

AI summary This section outlines the minimum thermal resistance requirements for building envelopes, specifying that walls, ceilings, and floors separating heated and unheated spaces must meet standards in Table 10.3.4.2.A, with exceptions for foundation walls below certain ground levels.

Table 10.3.4.2.A. Minimum Thermal Resistance of Building Assemblies

AI summary The text presents Table 10.3.4.2.A, which outlines the minimum thermal resistance requirements for building assemblies. This table is likely part of a regulatory or building code document that sets standards for energy efficiency in construction.

Forming Part of Sentence 10.3.4.2.(1) Building Assembly Minimum RSI (R) Value Required Opaque wall assembly 2.63 (15) Wall assembly adjacent to unconditioned space 1.61 (9) Below grade wall 2.11 (12) Roof assembly 3.91 (22) Floor assembly...

AI summary The text presents a table outlining minimum RSI (R) values for various building assemblies, including opaque walls, walls adjacent to unconditioned spaces, below grade walls, roofs, and floors over unconditioned spaces. These values are part of regulatory requirements for energy efficiency in construction.

- 1. The thermal resistance determined for the building assembly shall take into account the thermal bridging in the assembly. - 2. "Insulation values" shown are for insulation only. - 3. For the purposes of this Table the effects of therm...

AI summary The text outlines specific exceptions to considering thermal bridging effects in building assemblies, including intermediate structural connections with thermal breaks, exposed structural projections under 2% of the exterior building envelope area, and certain masonry and insulation components. These exceptions aim to reduce thermal bridging impacts in specific construction scenarios.

rior wall insulation which meets the minimum insulation RSI-Value for wall below grade stipulated in the appropriate Alternate Component Package Tables. (See Appendix Notes Table 10.3.3.3. Figure 1 NSBCR) - (3) The minimum thermal resistan...

AI summary The text outlines minimum insulation requirements for below-grade walls and slabs-on-ground, referencing specific tables in the Nova Scotia Building Code Regulations (NSBCR). It includes a table titled 'Minimum Thermal Resistance for Slab-On-Ground Insulation' and specifies a date of July 15, 2010.

Forming Part of Sentence 10.3.4.2.(3) Type of Slab-On- Ground Position of Insulation Length of Insulation, mm Minimum RSI Value(1) Horizontal 600 3.17 Unheated 1.94 Officated Vertical 600 1.41 Vertical 1200 0.7 Horizontal 600 3.52 Heated H...

AI summary The text presents a table outlining the requirements for insulation in different types of slabs-on-ground, including the position, length, and minimum RSI values for each configuration. This information is relevant to building code regulations and energy efficiency standards.

(4) The maximum overall coefficient of heat transfer for windows that separate heated space from unheated space shall conform to Table 10.3.4.2.C. Table 10.3.4.2.C. Maximum Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer for Windows

AI summary The document specifies that the maximum overall coefficient of heat transfer for windows separating heated and unheated spaces must conform to Table 10.3.4.2.C, which outlines the required values.

Forming Part of Sentence 10.3.4.2.(4) Window-to-Wall Ratio Maximum Overall Coefficient of Heat Transfer Required, W/ mC less than 0.2 3.01 0.2 to 0.4 2.28 more than 0.4 1.7 Column 1 Column 2 (5) Except for swinging glass doors, the minimum...

AI summary The document specifies thermal performance requirements for building elements, including window-to-wall ratios and minimum thermal resistance for doors separating heated and unheated spaces.

10.3.4.3. Air Infiltration (1) Where a building component or assembly separates interior conditioned space from exterior space, interior space from ground or environmentally dissimilar interior spaces, the component or assembly shall conta...

AI summary This section requires that air barrier systems be installed in building components separating conditioned and unconditioned spaces, conforming to specific code requirements.

10.3.4.4. Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning - (1) A heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system that serves more than one heating, ventilating and air-conditioning zone shall conform to ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1 "Energy Standard...

AI summary The section outlines energy efficiency and control requirements for heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems, specifying compliance with various standards and performance criteria for different system capacities and configurations.

10.3.4.5. Ducts, Plenums and Piping - (1) A duct or a plenum that is not protected by an insulated exterior envelope or that is exposed to an unheated space shall be, - (a) sealed to a Class A seal level in accordance with the SMACNA, "HVA...

AI summary This section outlines insulation and sealing requirements for ducts, plenums, and piping in conditioned and unheated spaces, referencing SMACNA standards and specifying thermal resistance levels.

10.3.4.6. Service Water Heating (See Appendix Note A-Table 10.3.4.6.(1)) - (1) Water heating equipment, hot water supply boilers used solely for heating potable water and hot water storage tanks shall meet the minimum efficiency values in...

AI summary The section outlines efficiency and installation requirements for service water heating systems, including compliance with specific standards for water heaters, insulation requirements for piping, temperature control mechanisms, and heat trap installation on vertical pipe risers.

10.3.4.7. Lighting - (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), Articles 10.3.4.7. to 10.3.4.11. apply to, - (a) interior spaces of a building, - (b) exterior building features, including facades, illuminated roofs, architectural features, en...

AI summary This section outlines requirements for lighting in interior and exterior building spaces, excluding emergency lighting. It specifies that fluorescent ballasts must meet minimum efficacy factors and that certain luminaires must use two-lamp tandem-wired ballasts under specific conditions, with exceptions for various types of luminaires and emergency circuits.

10.3.4.10. Exterior Lighting - (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), this Article applies to exterior areas conforming to Sentence 10.3.4.7.(1). - (2) If the lighting is equipped with a control device independent of the control of other...

AI summary This section outlines the application of exterior lighting regulations, excluding specific cases such as transportation lighting, advertising signage, and industrial lighting. It also provides a method for determining the exterior lighting power allowance based on lighting power density and the area of lighted spaces.

10.3.4.11. Exterior Lighting Controls - (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), lighting for exterior applications shall have automatic controls capable of turning off exterior lighting when, - (a) sufficient daylight is available, or - (b...

AI summary Exterior lighting controls are required to automatically turn off when not needed, with exceptions for specific applications like vehicle entrances, parking structures, and safety requirements. Dusk-to-dawn lighting must use time switches or photosensors, while other lighting uses time switches.

3.9.1.1. Attribution to Acceptable Solutions For the purposes of compliance with this Code as required in Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) of Division A NBC, the objectives and functional statements attributed to the acceptable solutions in this Part...

AI summary This section outlines the attribution of objectives and functional statements to acceptable solutions for compliance with the Code, referencing amendments from NSBCR 3.1.1.24 and 3.1.1.25, as required by Clause 1.2.1.1.(1)(b) of Division A NBC.

2.14 WOOD & CARPENTRY - CSA 080.1 Preservative Treatment of All Timber Products by Pressure Processes - CSA CAN/CSA-0325.0 Construction Sheathing

AI summary The section outlines relevant Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards for wood and carpentry, specifically CSA 080.1 for preservative treatment of timber products and CSA CAN/CSA-0325.0 for construction sheathing.

2.16 AIR/ VAPOUR BARRIERS • CGSB CAN/CGSB-51.34-M (Amended 1988) Vapour Barrier, Polyethylene Sheet for Use in Building Construction

AI summary The document references a specific standard for vapour barriers in building construction, CGSB CAN/CGSB-51.34-M (Amended 1988), which pertains to polyethylene sheet usage.

2.17 MEMBRANE ROOFING - ASTM D2178 Asphalt Glass Felt Used in Roofing and Waterproofing - CGSB 37-GP-52M Roofing and Waterproofing Membrane, Sheet Applied, Elastomeric - CGSB CAN/CGSB-37.54 Polyvinyl Chloride Roofing and Waterproofing Memb...

AI summary This section lists various standards and specifications related to membrane roofing materials and applications, including asphalt glass felt and polyvinyl chloride membranes, as defined by ASTM and CGSB.

2.20 WINDOWS & GLAZING - CSA CAN/CSA-440 Windows - CSA CAN/CSA-A440.1 User Selection Guide to CSA Standard CAN/CSA-A440- 00, Windows - CGSB CAN/CGSB-12,1-M Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass - CGSB CAN/CGSB-12.3-M Flat, Clear Float Glass -...

AI summary The section outlines various standards and guidelines related to windows and glazing, including specifications from CSA and CGSB for safety glass, insulating glass units, and user selection guides.

2.21 STEEL DOORS • CGSB CAN/CGSB-82.5-M Insulated Steel Doors

AI summary The section references the CGSB CAN/CGSB-82.5-M standard for insulated steel doors, indicating a regulatory or technical standard related to steel door specifications.

5.0 MATERIALS All materials shall comply with the latest editions of relevant Canadian Standards.

AI summary The document specifies that all materials must conform to the most recent editions of relevant Canadian Standards, ensuring compliance with established quality and safety benchmarks.

5.6 MISCELLANEOUS METALS Steel chequered floor plate shall be skid resistant raised pattern conforming to CSA-G40.21M Grade 350W. The floor plate shall be 8 mm thick exclusive of the raised pattern. ASTM - A53 grade steel shall be used for...

AI summary This section outlines specifications for various steel materials used in construction, including chequered floor plates, handrails, grating, and stair treads, with details on thickness, grades, and compliance standards.

5.10 MASONRY Hollow concrete masonry units shall be Type H/15/A/M and solid concrete masonry units shall be Type S/15/A/M both containing lightweight aggregate and conforming to the requirements of CSA-A165.1. Mortar shall be Type S using...

AI summary The document specifies requirements for masonry units, mortar, and grout in construction projects. Hollow and solid concrete masonry units must meet specific types and standards, while mortar and grout have defined specifications for strength and compliance.

5.14 WINDOWS Windows shall consist of thermally broken aluminium frames.

AI summary The document specifies that windows must have thermally broken aluminium frames, indicating a requirement for thermal performance in construction.

10.0 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA

AI summary This section outlines the architectural design criteria relevant to the proceeding, focusing on standards and codes such as the National Building Code of Canada and various Canadian Standards Association guidelines.

10.2 REQUIRED BUILDING ENCLOSURE PROPERTIES

AI summary This section outlines the required building enclosure properties under the relevant regulations, focusing on standards and codes that must be adhered to in construction and building practices.

10.2.5 Resistance to Air Leakage and Vapour Diffusion Walls and roof shall be constructed so as to contain air and vapour barriers. Floor slabs shall have a vapour barrier below.

AI summary This section outlines construction requirements for walls, roofs, and floor slabs to ensure they contain air and vapour barriers, preventing air leakage and vapour diffusion.

10.3 REQUIRED BUILDING COMPONENT PROPERTIES

AI summary This section outlines the required properties for building components, referencing various Canadian standards and codes such as the National Building Code of Canada and Canadian Standards Association standards.