Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods
(Building Code Part 9, Residential)
This form is used by a designer to demonstrate that the energy efficiency design of a house complies with the building code using the Performance or Other Acceptable Compliance Methods described in Subsections 3.1.2. and 3.1.3. of SB-12. Download form.
Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Prescriptive Method (Building Code Part 9, Residential)
This form is used by a designer to demonstrate that the energy efficiency design of a house complies with the building code using the prescriptive method described in Subsection 3.1.1. of SB-12. This form is applicable where the ratio of gross area of windows/sidelights/skylights/glazing in doors and sliding glass doors to the gross area of peripheral walls is not more than 22%. Download form.
FAQs for Energy Efficiency Design Summary Forms
These Q & As are meant to offer guidance for building officials, builders and permit applicants when encountering interpretation issues with Building Code requirements under SB-12 and the use of the Energy Efficiency Design Summary (EEDS) forms. Download FAQs.
If you have other interpretation questions you would like to see included here, please send them along to the OBOA at: info@oboa.on.ca.