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,
This form must accurately reflect the information contained on the drawings and specifications being submitted. Refer to
Supplementary Standard SB-12 for details about building code compliance requirements. Further information about energy
efficiency requirements for new buildings is available from the provincial building code website or the municipal building
department.
For use by Principal Authority
Application No: Model/Certification Number
A. Project Information
Building number, street name
Unit number
Lot/Con
Municipality
Postal code
Reg. Plan number / other description
B. Compliance Option [indicate the building code compliance option being employed in this house design]
SB-12 Performance* [SB-12 - 3.1.2.]
* Attach energy performance results using an approved software (see guide)
ENERGY STAR®* [SB-12 - 3.1.3.]
* Attach Builder Option Package [BOP] form
R-2000® *[SB-12 - 3.1.3.]
* Attach R-2000 HOT2000 Report
C. Project Building Design Conditions
Heating Equipment Efficiency
Space Heating Fuel Source
92% AFUE
84% < 92% AFUE
Gas Propane Solid Fuel
Oil Electric Earth Energy
Ratio of Windows, Skylights & Glass (W, S & G) to Wall Area
Other Building Characteristics
W, S & G % =
Log/Post&Beam ICF Above Grade ICF Basement
Slab-on-ground Walkout Basement
Air Conditioning Combo Unit
Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP)
Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP)
SB-12 Performance Reference Building Design Package indicating the prescriptive package to be compared for compliance
SB-12 Referenced Building Package (input design package): Package:_______________ Table:__________________
D. Building Specifications [provide values and ratings of the energy efficiency components proposed, or attach ENERGY STAR BOP form
Minimum RSI / R values
or Maximum U-Value
(1)
Building Component
Efficiency Ratings
Nominal
Effective
Windows & Doors Provide U-Value
(1)
or ER rating
Windows/Sliding Glass Doors
Skylights/Glazed Roofs
Mechanicals
Heating Equip.(AFUE)
HRV Efficiency (SRE% at 0
o
C)
DHW Heater (EF)
DWHR (CSA B55.1 (min. 42% efficiency))
# Showers___
Combined Space / Dom. Water Heating
(1) U value to be provided in either W/(m
2
K) or Btu/(hft
2
F) but not both.
E. Performance Design Verification [Subsection 3.1.2. Performance Compliance]
The annual energy consumption using Subsection 3.1.1. SB-12 Reference Building Package is GJ (1 GJ =1000MJ)
The annual energy consumption of this house as designed is ______________GJ
The software used to simulate the annual energy use of the building
is
:
_______________________________________
The
building is being designed using an air tightness baseline of:
OBC reference ACH, NLA or NLR default values (no depressurization test required)
Targeted ACH, NLA or NLR. Depressurization test to meet ACH50 or NLR or NLA
Reduction of overall thermal performance of the proposed building envelope is not more than 25% of the
envelope of the compliance package it is compared against (3.1.2.1.(6)).
Standard Operating Conditions Applied (A-3.1.2.1 - 4.6.2)
Reduced Operating Conditions for Zero-rated homes Applied (A-3.1.2.1 - 4.6.2.5)
On Site Renewable(s): Solar:________________________
Other Types: ___________________
F. ENERGY STAR or R-2000 Performance Design Verification [Subsection 3.1.3. Other Acceptable Compliance Methods]
The NRCan ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standard Version 12.6 ” technical requirements, applied to this building
design result in the building performance meeting or exceeding the prescriptive performance requirements of the
Supplementary Standard SB12 (A-3.1.3.1).
The NRCan,“2012 R-2000 Standard ” technical requirements, applied to this building design result in the building
performance meeting or exceeding the prescriptive performance requirements of the Supplementary Standard SB12
(A-3.1.3.1).
Performance Energy Modeling Professional
Energy Evaluator/Advisor/Rater/CEM Name and company: Accreditation or Evaluator/Advisor/Rater License #
ENERGY STAR or R-2000
Energy Evaluator/Advisor/Rater/ Name and company: Evaluator/Advisor/Rater License #
G. Designer(s) [name(s) & BCIN(s), if applicable, of person(s) providing information herein to substantiate that design meets the building code]
Qualified Designer: Declaration of designer to have reviewed and take responsibility for the design work.
Name
BCIN
Signature
Form authorized by OHBA, OBOA, LMCBO. Revised December 1, 2016
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Guide to the Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form for
Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods
COMPLETING THE FORM
B. Compliance Options
Indicate the compliance option being used.
SB-12 Performance refers to the method of compliance in Subsection 3.1.2. of SB-12. Using this approach
the designer must use recognized energy simulation software (such as HOT2000 V10.51 or newer), and
submit documents which show that the annual energy use of the proposed building is equal to or less than a
prescriptive (referenced) building package.
ENERGY STAR houses must be designed to ENERGY STAR requirements and verified on completion by a
licensed energy evaluator and/or service organization. The ENERGY STAR BOP form must be submitted with
the permit
documents.
R-2000 houses must be designed to the R-2000 Standard and verified on completion by a licensed energy
evaluator and/or service organization. The HOT2000 report must be submitted with the permit documents.
C. Project Design Conditions
Climatic Zone: The number of degree days for Ontario cities is contained in Supplementary Standard SB-1
Windows, Skylights and Glass Doors: If the ratio of the total gross area of windows, sidelights, skylights, glazing
in doors and sliding glass doors to the total gross area of walls is more than 17%, higher efficiency glazing is
required. The total area is the sum of all the structural rough openings. Some exceptions apply. Refer to 3.1.1.1.
of SB-12 for further details.
Fuel Source and Heating Equipment Efficiency: The fuel source and efficiency of the proposed heating
equipment must be specified in order to determine which SB-12 Prescriptive compliance package table applies.
Other Building Conditions: These construction conditions affect SB-12 Prescriptive compliance requirements.
D. Building Specifications
Thermal Insulation: Indicate the RSI or R-value being proposed where they apply to the house design. Refer
to SB-12 for further details.
E. Performance Design Summary
A summary of the performance design applicable only to the SB-12 Performance option.
F. ENERGY STAR or R-2000 Performance Method
Design to ENERGY STAR or R-2000 Standards.
G. House Designer
The building code requires designers providing information about whether a building complies with the building
code to have a BCIN. Exemptions apply to architects, engineers and owners designing their own house.
BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR AIRTIGHTNESS IN NEW HOUSES
All houses must comply with increased air barrier requirements in the building code. Notice of air barrier
completion must be provided and an inspection conducted prior to it being covered.
The air leakage rates in Table 3.1.2.1. are not requirements. The Table is not intended to require or suggest that
the building meet those airtightness targets. They are provided only as default or reference values for the
purpose of annual energy simulations, should the builder/owner decide to perform such simulations. They are
given in three different metrics; ACH, NLA, NLR. Any one of them can be used. They can be used as a default
values for both a reference and proposed building or, where an air leakage test is conducted and credit for
airtightness is claimed, the airtightness values in Table 3.1.2.1. can be used for the reference building and the
actual leakage rates obtained from the air leakage test can be used as inputs for the proposed building.
OBC Reference Default Air Leakage Rates (Table 3.1.2.1.)
Detached dwelling
3.0 ACH50
NLA 2.12 cm
2
/m
2
NLR 1.32 L/s/m
2
Attached dwelling
3.5 ACH50
NLA 2.27 cm
2
/m
2
NLR 1.44 L/s/m
2
The building code requires that a blower door test be conducted to verify the air tightness of the house during
construction if the SB-12 Performance option is used and an air tightness of less than 3.0 ACH @ 50 Pa (or
NLA or NLR equivalent) in the case of detached houses, or 3.5 ACH @ 50 Pa (or NLA or NLR equivalent) in
the case of attached houses is necessary to meet the required energy efficiency standard.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY LABELING FOR NEW HOUSES
ENERGY STAR and R-2000 may issue labels for new homes constructed under their energy efficiency
programs. The building code does not currently regulate or require new home labeling.
Form authorized by OHBA, OBOA, LMCBO. Revised December 1, 2016