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Version of document from 2016-12-09 to 2017-06-27:

Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

SOR/2016-311

ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACT

Registration 2016-12-09

Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016

P.C. 2016-1111 2016-12-09

Whereas, pursuant to section 26 of the Energy Efficiency ActFootnote a, a copy of the proposed Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016, substantially in the annexed form, was published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on April 30, 2016;

Therefore, His Excellency the Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Natural Resources, pursuant to sections 20Footnote b and 25 of the Energy Efficiency ActFootnote a, makes the annexed Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016.

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

  •  (1) The following definitions apply in these Regulations.

    Act

    Act means the Energy Efficiency Act. (Loi)

    adhesive tag

    adhesive tag means a label that is attached to an energy-using product by at least two strips of adhesive that are located on opposite edges of the label. (étiquette adhésive)

    AHRI

    AHRI means the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute. (AHRI)

    ANSI

    ANSI means the American National Standards Institute. (ANSI)

    ASHRAE

    ASHRAE means the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. (ASHRAE)

    CGA

    CGA means the Canadian Gas Association. (ACG)

    CIE

    CIE means the International Commission on Illumination. (CIE)

    CSA

    CSA means the Canadian Standards Association. (CSA)

    flap tag

    flap tag means a label whose top edge is attached to an energy-using product by one strip of adhesive. (vignette)

    hang tag

    hang tag means a label that is attached to an energy-using product by material that is looped around a section of the product so that the label hangs freely from the product. (étiquette volante)

    household

    household means manufactured or sold primarily for use in a dwelling. (domestique)

    IEC

    IEC means the International Electrotechnical Commission. (CEI)

    IEEE

    IEEE means the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. (IEEE)

    IES

    IES means the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. (IES)

    mains power

    mains power means an alternating current electric power source that is in a building and is less than or equal to a nominal 240-volt single-phase supply. (alimentation principale)

    model number

    model number means, in respect of any model of an energy-using product, the designator that is assigned to that model for the purposes of these Regulations and that distinguishes it from similar models. (numéro de modèle)

    NEMA

    NEMA means the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. (NEMA)

    unique motor identifier

    unique motor identifier means an identifier consisting of the information set out below, in the following sequence:

    • (a) the name of the manufacturer, in abbreviated form;

    • (b) the nominal power of the motor, expressed in kilowatts for an IEC design motor or in horsepower for a NEMA design motor;

    • (c) the number of poles; and

    • (d) a statement as to whether the motor is of open or enclosed construction. (identificateur unique du moteur)

  • Marginal note:Reference to energy-using product

    (2) In these Regulations, a reference to an energy-using product is a reference to that product as defined in the Division or Subdivision associated with it.

  • Marginal note:Incorporated standards

    (3) In these Regulations, a reference to an AHRI, ANSI, ASHRAE, CGA, CIE, CSA or IES standard is to be read as a reference to the standard as amended from time to time.

PART 1General

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Part.

certification body

certification body means, in respect of an energy-using product, a body that is accredited by the Standards Council of Canada to operate a certification program in respect of the energy efficiency of the product. (organisme de certification)

verification mark

verification mark means, in respect of an energy-using product, a mark that is

  • (a) issued by a certification body to signify that the body has

    • (i) determined that the product complies with the applicable energy efficiency standard, and

    • (ii) if the product is one for which information must be provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, verified the information that is related to the product’s energy performance; or

  • (b) issued by a province to signify that the product complies with the province’s energy efficiency standard. (marque de vérification)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Incorporated products

 Unless otherwise specified by these Regulations, an energy-using product that is incorporated into another product remains an energy-using product for the purposes of these Regulations even if the other product is not an energy-using product.

Verification Mark

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Verification mark

  •  (1) Subject to subsections (3) to (5), every energy-using product that, for the purpose of sale or lease, is shipped from one province to another or imported into Canada must be labelled with a verification mark that is issued by

    • (a) a certification body; or

    • (b) a province whose energy efficiency standard for the product is equivalent to or exceeds the energy efficiency standard prescribed for the product in these Regulations.

  • Marginal note:Location and visibility

    (2) The verification mark must be readily visible on the surface of the energy-using product. However, in respect of a CFL, general service lamp, modified spectrum incandescent lamp, general service fluorescent lamp or general service incandescent reflector lamp, the verification mark may be on the exterior of the product’s package.

  • Marginal note:Exception — CFL

    (3) A CFL is not required to be labelled with a verification mark if

    • (a) a laboratory that is accredited to test the energy performance of lighting products by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program has verified the values for nominal power, luminous flux and correlated colour temperature provided to the Minister under subsection 439(1); and

    • (b) a laboratory that is referred to in paragraph (a), an A2LA certified laboratory or an ISO 9000 certified laboratory or manufacturing facility has

      • (i) if the life testing of the CFL is completed, verified the value for life provided to the Minister under subsection 439(1), or

      • (ii) if the life testing of the CFL is not completed, verified 40% of its design life and at that point in the testing not more than one unit in the test sample has failed.

  • Marginal note:Exception — external power supplies

    (4) An external power supply is not required to be labelled with a verification mark if

    • (a) it is labelled with a mark in accordance with the U.S. Department of Energy publication entitled “International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies”, as amended from time to time;

    • (b) a certification body has verified the information related to the product’s energy performance that is provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act; and

    • (c) it is labelled with the same model number as that used when the information was verified.

  • Marginal note:Exception — general service lamps

    (5) Until March 31, 2018, a general service lamp is not required to be labelled with a verification mark if a certification body

    • (a) has determined that the lamp complies with the applicable energy efficiency standard; and

    • (b) has verified the information related to the product’s energy performance that is provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act.

Provision of Information

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Prescribed information

  •  (1) A dealer who, for the purpose of sale or lease, ships an energy-using product from one province to another or imports an energy-using product into Canada must, for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, provide the following information to the Minister:

    • (a) the name of the product as prescribed in these Regulations;

    • (b) the brand name of the product, if any;

    • (c) the product’s model number or, in the case of a motor, the product’s model number or unique motor identifier;

    • (d) the name of the product’s manufacturer;

    • (e) one of the following, namely,

      • (i) the name of the certification body or province whose verification mark will be on the product or its package,

      • (ii) in the case of a CFL, the name of the laboratory referred to in paragraph 4(3)(a) and the name of the laboratory or manufacturing facility referred to in paragraph 4(3)(b),

      • (iii) in the case of an external power supply, the name of the certification body referred to in paragraph 4(4)(b), or

      • (iv) in the case of a general service lamp or modified spectrum incandescent lamp for which there is no energy efficiency standard, if a laboratory that is accredited to test the energy performance of lighting products by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program has verified the information displayed on the product’s package, the name of that laboratory; and

    • (f) any other information that is prescribed in these Regulations to be provided to the Minister for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act.

  • Marginal note:Manner and time

    (2) The information must be provided electronically or by fax, hand delivery, courier or mail before the product is imported into Canada or shipped from one province to another.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:CFL life information

  •  (1) Despite paragraph 5(1)(f), a dealer is not required to provide information related to the life of a CFL if

    • (a) at the time the information is to be provided the life testing of the product is not completed, but 40% of the product’s design life has been verified as described in subparagraph 4(3)(b)(ii); and

    • (b) the dealer provides the following information to the Minister together with the information provided under subsection 5(1):

      • (i) a statement indicating that 40% of the product’s design life has been verified,

      • (ii) the date on which life testing began,

      • (iii) the design life of the product, and

      • (iv) the number of hours of life that have been verified.

  • Marginal note:Verified CFL life

    (2) Within 30 days after the day on which the life testing of the CFL is completed, the dealer must provide the Minister with the following information:

    • (a) the product’s life as verified; and

    • (b) the name of the laboratory or manufacturing facility that performed the verification, if it is different from the name provided under subparagraph 5(1)(e)(ii).

Information Pertaining to Imports

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Prescribed information

  •  (1) A dealer who, for the purpose of sale or lease, imports an energy-using product into Canada must, for the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, provide the following information to the Minister:

    • (a) the name of the product as prescribed in these Regulations;

    • (b) the brand name of the product, if any;

    • (c) the product’s model number or, in the case of a motor, the product’s model number or unique motor identifier;

    • (d) the dealer’s address; and

    • (e) a statement as to whether the product is being imported

      • (i) for sale or lease in Canada without modification,

      • (ii) for sale or lease in Canada after being modified to comply with the applicable energy efficiency standard, or

      • (iii) for incorporation into any other product that is to be exported from Canada.

  • Marginal note:Manner and time

    (2) The information must be provided by including it in any customs invoice or commercial invoice that is required to be provided in respect of the energy-using product under subsection 6(1) of the Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations and must be provided before the product is released under the Customs Act.

Exemptions from Certain Provisions of the Act

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Exemption — product to be modified

  •  (1) A dealer is exempt from the application of paragraph 4(1)(a) of the Act if the dealer, for the purpose of modifying an energy-using product to comply with the applicable energy efficiency standard, ships the product from the province in which it was manufactured to another province or imports the product into Canada.

  • Marginal note:Requirements

    (2) The dealer must

    • (a) ensure that the product is brought into compliance with the applicable energy efficiency standard within 90 days after the day on which the product is shipped or imported;

    • (b) despite subsection 5(2), provide the information referred to in subsection 5(1) within 120 days after the day on which the product is shipped or imported; and

    • (c) if requested by the Minister, provide the Minister with any other information that is necessary to establish that the product has been brought into compliance with the applicable energy efficiency standard.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Exemption — incorporation into product for export

 A dealer is exempt from the application of sections 4 and 5 of the Act with respect to the shipment or importation of an energy-using product that is to be incorporated into any other product that is to be exported from Canada.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Exemption — product to be exported

 A dealer is exempt from the application of sections 4 and 5 of the Act if the dealer, for the purpose of exporting the energy-using product from Canada, ships the product from the province in which it was manufactured to another province or imports the product into Canada.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Exemption — motors with same unique motor identifier

 A dealer is exempt from the application of section 5 of the Act in respect of a motor if

  • (a) the information has been provided in respect of a motor that has the same unique motor identifier; and

  • (b) the motor is at least as energy efficient as the motor for which the information was provided.

PART 2Energy-Using Products

DIVISION 1Household Appliances

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

10 C.F.R. Appendix D2

10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 means Appendix D2 to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Clothes Dryers, as amended from time to time. (appendice D2 10 C.F.R.)

CSA C300-00

CSA C300-00 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C300-00 entitled Energy Performance and Capacity of Household Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Freezers. (CSA C300-00)

CSA C300-12

CSA C300-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C300-12 entitled Energy Performance and Capacity of Household Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, Freezers and Wine Chillers. (CSA C300-12)

CSA C300-15

CSA C300-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C300-15 entitled Energy Performance and Capacity of Household Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, Freezers and Wine Chillers. (CSA C300-15)

CSA C358-03

CSA C358-03 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C358-03 entitled Energy Consumption Test Methods for Household Electric Ranges. (CSA C358-03)

CSA C360-03

CSA C360-03 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C360-03 entitled Energy Performance, Water Consumption and Capacity of Household Clothes Washers. (CSA C360-03)

CSA C360-13

CSA C360-13 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C360-13 entitled Energy Performance, Water Consumption and Capacity of Household Clothes Washers. (CSA C360-13)

CSA C361-12

CSA C361-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C361-12 entitled Test Method for Measuring Energy Consumption and Drum Volume of Electrically Heated Household Tumble-Type Clothes Dryers. (CSA C361-12)

CSA C361-92

CSA C361-92 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C361-92 entitled Test Method for Measuring Energy Consumption and Drum Volume of Electrically Heated Household Tumble-Type Clothes Dryers. (CSA C361-92)

Labelling

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:EnerGuide label

  •  (1) An energy-using product prescribed in any of Subdivisions A to G of this Division must be labelled in the form set out in Schedule 1.

  • Marginal note:Manner of labelling

    (2) The label must be an adhesive tag, flap tag or hang tag that is attached to the product so that the tag is readily visible when the product is viewed from the front.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Paper — adhesive and flap tags

  •  (1) The paper that is used for adhesive tags or flap tags must weigh, exclusive of the release liner and adhesive, not less than the equivalent of 26.31 kg (58 pounds) per 500 sheets measuring 63.5 cm (25 inches) by 96.52 cm (38 inches).

  • Marginal note:Adhesive — adhesive and flap tags

    (2) The adhesive that is used to attach an adhesive tag or a flap tag to an energy-using product must

    • (a) render the tag easily removable from the product without the use of a tool or any liquid other than water; and

    • (b) have an adhesion capacity that is sufficient to prevent the tag from being dislodged from the product under normal handling conditions.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Paper — hang tags

  •  (1) The paper that is used for hang tags must weigh not less than the equivalent of 49.9 kg (110 pounds) per 500 sheets measuring 64.77 cm (25.5 inches) by 77.47 cm (30.5 inches).

  • Marginal note:Attachment material — hang tags

    (2) The material that is used to attach a hang tag to an energy-using product must be of sufficient strength to ensure that when gradual pressure is applied to the tag by pulling it away from the product, the tag will tear before the material breaks.

SUBDIVISION AClothes Dryers

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of clothes dryer

 In this Subdivision, clothes dryer means a household tumble-type clothes dryer that is electrically operated.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Size category

 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a clothes dryer is

  • (a) compact, if it has a drum capacity of less than 125 L (4.4 cubic feet); or

  • (b) standard, if it has a drum capacity of 125 L (4.4 cubic feet) or more.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A clothes dryer is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 19, a clothes dryer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to clothes dryers that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A clothes dryer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a clothes dryer as defined in section 16.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C361-92CSA C361-92, Table 8.1On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2015
    2CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2CSA C361-12, Table 1On or after January 1, 2015
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a clothes dryer described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Clothes dryers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2015CSA C361-92
  • (a) size category;

  • (b) nominal voltage;

  • (c) capacity, in L, of clothes dryer’s drum;

  • (d) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (e) energy factor in kg/kWh; and

  • (f) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.

2Clothes dryers manufactured on or after January 1, 2015CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2
  • (a) size category;

  • (b) nominal voltage;

  • (c) capacity, in L, of clothes dryer’s drum;

  • (d) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (e) combined energy factor in kg/kWh; and

  • (f) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.

SUBDIVISION BClothes Washers

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of clothes washer

 In this Subdivision, clothes washer means an electrically operated clothes washer that does not require mechanical fastening to a floor or wall, is top- or front-loaded and has an internal control system that regulates the water temperature without the need for user intervention after the machine is set in operation.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Size category

 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a clothes washer is

  • (a) compact, if it has a container capacity of less than 45 L (1.6 cubic feet); or

  • (b) standard, if it has a container capacity of 45 L (1.6 cubic feet) or more.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A clothes washer is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a clothes washer is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 24, unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 13 to 15, unless it is a household clothes washer and it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to clothes washers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A clothes washer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a clothes washer as defined in section 21.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Clothes washersCSA C360-03CSA C360-03, Table 9On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2007
    2Clothes washers, other than household clothes washersCSA C360-03CSA C360-03, Table 10On or after January 1, 2007 and before January 8, 2013
    3Clothes washers, other than household clothes washersCSA C360-03CSA C360-13, Table 11On or after January 8, 2013 and before January 1, 2018
    4Clothes washers that are top-loaded, other than household clothes washersCSA C360-13Modified energy factor ≥ 38.23 L/kWh/cycleOn or after January 1, 2018
    5Clothes washers that are front-loaded, other than household clothes washersCSA C360-13Modified energy factor ≥ 56.63 L/kWh/cycleOn or after January 1, 2018
    6Household clothes washersCSA C360-03CSA C360-03, Table 10On or after January 1, 2007 and before March 7, 2015
    7Household clothes washersCSA C360-13CSA C360-13, Table 9On or after March 7, 2015 and before January 1, 2018
    8Household clothes washersCSA C360-13CSA C360-13, Table 10On or after January 1, 2018
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a clothes washer described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Clothes washers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before March 7, 2015CSA C360-03
  • (a) size category;

  • (b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;

  • (c) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;

  • (e) water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;

  • (f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;

  • (g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-03 the product has;

  • (h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive;

  • (i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical; and

  • (j) method for payment the product has, if any.

2Household clothes washers manufactured on or after March 7, 2015CSA C360-13
  • (a) size category;

  • (b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;

  • (c) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) integrated modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;

  • (e) integrated water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;

  • (f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;

  • (g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-13 the product has;

  • (h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive; and

  • (i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical.

3Clothes washers, other than household clothes washers, manufactured on or after March 7, 2015 and before January 1, 2018CSA C360-03
  • (a) size category;

  • (b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;

  • (c) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;

  • (e) water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;

  • (f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;

  • (g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-03 the product has;

  • (h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive;

  • (i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical; and

  • (j) method for payment the product has, if any.

4Clothes washers, other than household clothes washers, manufactured on or after January 1, 2018CSA C360-13
  • (a) size category;

  • (b) capacity, in L, of clothes washer’s container;

  • (c) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle;

  • (e) integrated water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;

  • (f) maximum wash temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;

  • (g) the wash/rinse temperature selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-13 the product has;

  • (h) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive;

  • (i) rotational axis of clothes washer’s container, namely, horizontal or vertical; and

  • (j) method for payment the product has, if any.

SUBDIVISION CIntegrated Clothes Washer-Dryers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

combination clothes washer-dryer

combination clothes washer-dryer means a household appliance that has

  • (a) a clothes washer function and clothes dryer function that utilize the same drum;

  • (b) a common control panel for both functions; and

  • (c) one power source. (laveuse-sécheuse combinée)

integrated clothes washer-dryer

integrated clothes washer-dryer means

  • (a) a household appliance that consists of a clothes washer component and a clothes dryer component located above, below or beside it, that is powered by one power source and that has its control panel located on one of the components; or

  • (b) a combination clothes washer-dryer. (laveuse-sécheuse)

V

V means

  • (a) in the case of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is not a combination clothes washer-dryer, the volumes, expressed in litres, of the basket for the clothes washer component and of the drum for the clothes dryer component; or

  • (b) in the case of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is a combination clothes washer-dryer, the volume, expressed in litres, of the drum. (V)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Size category — other than combination clothes washer-dryer

  •  (1) For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is not a combination clothes washer-dryer is

    • (a) compact, if it has a clothes dryer component with a drum capacity of less than 125 L (4.4 cubic feet) and a clothes washer component with a basket capacity of less than 45 L (1.6 cubic feet); or

    • (b) standard, if it has a clothes dryer component with a drum capacity of 125 L (4.4 cubic feet) or more and a clothes washer component with a basket capacity of 45 L (1.6 cubic feet) or more.

  • Marginal note:Size category — combination clothes washer-dryer

    (2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of an integrated clothes washer-dryer that is a combination clothes washer is

    • (a) compact, if it has a drum capacity of less than 45 L (1.6 cubic feet); or

    • (b) standard, if it has a drum capacity of 45 L (1.6 cubic feet) or more.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Type

 For the purposes of these Regulations, an integrated clothes washer-dryer is one of the following types, namely, combination, over/under or side-by-side.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An integrated clothes washer-dryer is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 30, an integrated clothes washer-dryer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to integrated clothes washer-dryers that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An integrated clothes washer-dryer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to an integrated clothes washer-dryer as defined in section 26.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1

    CSA C360-03 for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-92 for clothes dryer function

    CSA C360-03, Table 9, for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-92, Table 8.1, for clothes dryer function

    On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2007
    2

    CSA C360-03 for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-92 for clothes dryer function

    CSA C360-03, Table 10, for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-92, Table 8.1, for clothes dryer function

    On or after January 1, 2007 and before March 7, 2015
    3

    CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

    CSA C360-13, Table 9, for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-12, Table 1, for clothes dryer function

    On or after March 7, 2015 and before January 1, 2018
    4

    CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

    CSA C360-13, Table 10, for clothes washer function

    CSA C361-12, Table 1, for clothes dryer function

    On or after January 1, 2018
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of an integrated clothes washer-dryer described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Integrated clothes washer-dryers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before March 7, 2015

CSA C360-03 for clothes washer function

CSA C361-92 for clothes dryer function

  • (a) type and size category;

  • (b) V;

  • (c) annual energy consumption, in kWh, for clothes washer function and clothes dryer function;

  • (d) modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle for clothes washer function;

  • (e) energy factor in kg/kWh for clothes dryer function;

  • (f) water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;

  • (g) maximum water temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;

  • (h) which of the wash/rinse temperature
    selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-03 the product has;

  • (i) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive; and

  • (j) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.

2Integrated clothes washer-dryers manufactured on or after March 7, 2015

CSA C360-13 for clothes washer function

CSA C361-12 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

  • (a) type and size category;

  • (b) V;

  • (c) annual energy consumption, in kWh, for clothes washer function and clothes dryer function;

  • (d) integrated modified energy factor in L/kWh/cycle for clothes washer function;

  • (e) combined energy factor in kg/kWh for clothes dryer function;

  • (f) integrated water consumption factor in L/cycle/L;

  • (g) maximum water temperature available, namely, ≤ 57.2°C or > 57.2°C;

  • (h) which of the wash/rinse temperature
    selections listed in Table 5 of CSA C360-13 the product has;

  • (i) water fill control system the product has, namely, manual or adaptive; and

  • (j) drying controls the product has, namely, timed, auto-temp or auto-moisture.

SUBDIVISION DDishwashers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C373-04

CSA C373-04 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C373-04 entitled Energy Consumption Test Methods and Limits for Household Dishwashers. (CSA C373-04)

CSA C373-14

CSA C373-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C373-14 entitled Energy Performance and Water Consumption of Household Dishwashers. (CSA C373-14)

dishwasher

dishwasher means an electrically operated automatic household dishwasher. (lave-vaisselle)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Size category

 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a dishwasher is

  • (a) compact, if it has a capacity of less than eight place settings and six serving pieces; or

  • (b) standard, if it has a capacity that is equal to or greater than eight place settings and six serving pieces.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Type

 For the purposes of these Regulations, a dishwasher is one of the following types:

  • (a) built-in, if it is designed to be permanently connected to a water and electric supply in a dwelling; or

  • (b) portable, if it is designed not to be permanently connected to a water and electric supply in a dwelling.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Labelling — total annual energy consumption

 In respect of a dishwasher that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, a reference to “annual energy consumption” in Schedule 1 is to be read as a reference to “total annual energy consumption”.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A dishwasher is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 37, a dishwasher is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to dishwashers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A dishwasher complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a dishwasher as defined in section 32.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1DishwashersCSA C373-04CSA C373-04, Table 2On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2010
    2Dishwashers that are standardCSA C373-04Total annual energy consumption ≤ 355 kWhOn or after January 1, 2010 and before May 30, 2013
    3Dishwashers that are standardCSA C373-14Total annual energy consumption ≤ 307 kWhOn or after May 30, 2013
    4Dishwashers that are compactCSA C373-04Total annual energy consumption ≤ 260 kWhOn or after January 1, 2010 and before May 30, 2013
    5Dishwashers that are compactCSA C373-14Total annual energy consumption ≤ 222 kWhOn or after May 30, 2013
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected and provided to the Minister in respect of a dishwasher described in column 1 and, if applicable, the information must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Dishwashers manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2010CSA C373-04, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)
  • (a) type and size category;

  • (b) volume, in L, of hot water used;

  • (c) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) energy factor in cycles/kWh; and

  • (e) drying option the product has, namely, heat dry or heat on/heat off.

2Dishwashers manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 and before May 30, 2013CSA C373-04, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (e)
  • (a) type and size category;

  • (b) volume, in L, of hot water used;

  • (c) total annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) annual standby energy consumption in kWh;

  • (e) energy factor in cycles/kWh; and

  • (f) drying option the product has, namely,

    • (i) power-dry with fan and heat on,

    • (ii) power-dry with fan on and heat off, or

    • (iii) power-dry off.

3Dishwashers manufactured on or after May 30, 2013CSA C373-14, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)
  • (a) type and size category;

  • (b) volume, in L, of hot water used;

  • (c) total annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) annual standby energy consumption in kWh; and

  • (e) drying option the product has, namely,

    • (i) power-dry with fan and heat on,

    • (ii) power-dry with fan on and heat off, or

    • (iii) power-dry off.

SUBDIVISION ERefrigerators and Combination Refrigerator-Freezers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

combination refrigerator-freezer

combination refrigerator-freezer means a household combination refrigerator-freezer that has

  • (a) a defrost system, including a compressor-cycled automatic defrost system; and

  • (b) a capacity of 1 100 L (39 cubic feet) or less. (réfrigérateur-congélateur)

compressor-cycled automatic defrost system

compressor-cycled automatic defrost system means a defrost system in which the defrosting action for the refrigerated spaces occurs using the natural warming of the evaporator and that is automatically initiated when the compressor is cycled on and automatically terminated when the compressor is cycled off. (dispositif de dégivrage automatique à cycle du compresseur)

refrigerator

refrigerator means a household refrigerator that has a capacity of 1 100 L (39 cubic feet) or less and that has a defrost system, including a compressor-cycled automatic defrost system. It includes a wine chiller but does not include a household refrigerator that uses an absorption refrigeration system. (réfrigérateur)

Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer

Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer means a combination refrigerator-freezer that is manufactured on or after December 31, 2005, is capable of dispensing ice through the cabinet door and is equipped with a bottom-mounted freezer and an automatic defrost system. (réfrigérateur-congélateur de type 5A)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Size category

 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is the capacity range set out below within which the actual size of the product falls or that is closest to the actual size of the product:

  • (a) less than 70.80 L (2.5 cubic feet);

  • (b) 70.80 to 124.61 L (2.5 to 4.4 cubic feet);

  • (c) 127.44 to 181.25 L (4.5 to 6.4 cubic feet);

  • (d) 184.08 to 237.89 L (6.5 to 8.4 cubic feet);

  • (e) 240.73 to 294.53 L (8.5 to 10.4 cubic feet);

  • (f) 297.37 to 351.18 L (10.5 to 12.4 cubic feet);

  • (g) 354.01 to 407.82 L (12.5 to 14.4 cubic feet);

  • (h) 410.65 to 464.46 L (14.5 to 16.4 cubic feet);

  • (i) 467.29 to 521.10 L (16.5 to 18.4 cubic feet);

  • (j) 523.93 to 577.74 L (18.5 to 20.4 cubic feet);

  • (k) 580.57 to 634.38 L (20.5 to 22.4 cubic feet);

  • (l) 637.21 to 691.02 L (22.5 to 24.4 cubic feet);

  • (m) 693.85 to 747.66 L (24.5 to 26.4 cubic feet);

  • (n) 750.50 to 804.30 L (26.5 to 28.4 cubic feet);

  • (o) 807.14 to 860.95 L (28.5 to 30.4 cubic feet); or

  • (p) 863.66 to 1 100 L (30.5 to 39.0 cubic feet).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Type

 For the purposes of these Regulations, a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is one of the following types:

  • (a) if it was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (1) to (7) and (11) to (15) of Table 1 to CSA C300-00 or a Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer; or

  • (b) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (1) to (7), (11) to (15), (19) and (20) of Table 1 to CSA C300-12.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using products

  •  (1) Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers are prescribed as energy-using products.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 43, a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — refrigerators

    (2) A refrigerator complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a refrigerator as defined in section 39.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — combination-refrigerator freezers

    (3) A combination refrigerator-freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a combination-refrigerator freezer as defined in section 39.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers, other than Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezersCSA C300-00CSA C300-00, Table 1, column BOn or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008
    2Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezersCSA C300-00Annual energy consumption ≤ (0.18 × adjusted volume) + 539On or after December 31, 2005 and before January 1, 2008
    3Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezersCSA C300-12CSA C300-12, Table 1On or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014
    4Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezersCSA C300-15CSA C300-15, Table 1On or after September 15, 2014
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer:

    • (a) its type;

    • (b) the volume of its fresh food compartment;

    • (c) the volume of its freezer compartment, if any;

    • (d) its adjusted volume; and

    • (e) its annual energy consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

    • (a) CSA C300-00, if the product was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008;

    • (b) CSA C300-12, if the product was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014; or

    • (c) CSA C300-15, if the product is manufactured on or after September 15, 2014.

SUBDIVISION FFreezers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

freezer

freezer means a household freezer that has a capacity of 850 L (30 cubic feet) or less. (congélateur)

Type 10A chest freezer

Type 10A chest freezer means a chest freezer that is manufactured on or after December 31, 2003, is accessible from the top and is equipped with an automatic defrost system. (congélateur coffre de type 10A)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Size category

 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of a freezer is the capacity range set out below within which the actual size of the product falls or that is closest to the actual size of the product:

  • (a) less than 155.76 L (5.5 cubic feet);

  • (b) 155.76 to 209.57 L (5.5 to 7.4 cubic feet);

  • (c) 212.40 to 266.21 L (7.5 to 9.4 cubic feet);

  • (d) 269.04 to 322.85 L (9.5 to 11.4 cubic feet);

  • (e) 325.68 to 379.49 L (11.5 to 13.4 cubic feet);

  • (f) 383.32 to 436.13 L (13.5 to 15.4 cubic feet);

  • (g) 438.96 to 492.77 L (15.5 to 17.4 cubic feet);

  • (h) 495.60 to 549.41 L (17.5 to 19.4 cubic feet);

  • (i) 552.24 to 606.05 L (19.5 to 21.4 cubic feet);

  • (j) 608.88 to 662.69 L (21.5 to 23.4 cubic feet);

  • (k) 665.52 to 719.33 L (23.5 to 25.4 cubic feet);

  • (l) 722.16 to 775.97 L (25.5 to 27.4 cubic feet);

  • (m) 778.80 to 832.61 L (27.5 to 29.4 cubic feet); or

  • (n) 835.44 to 850 L (29.5 to 30.0 cubic feet).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Type

 For the purposes of these Regulations, a freezer is one of the following types:

  • (a) if it was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (8) to (10) and (16) to (18) of Table 1 to CSA C300-00 or a Type 10A chest freezer; or

  • (b) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2008, a type described in any of the product types (8) to (10A) and (16) to (18) of Table 1 to CSA C300-12.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A freezer is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 49, a freezer is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a freezer as defined in section 45.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Freezers other than Type 10A chest freezersCSA C300-00CSA C300-00, Table 1, column BOn or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008
    2Type 10A chest freezersCSA C300-00Annual energy consumption ≤ (0.52 × adjusted volume) + 211.5On or after December 31, 2003 and before January 1, 2008
    3FreezersCSA C300-12CSA C300-12, Table 1On or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014
    4FreezersCSA C300-15CSA C300-15, Table 1On or after September 15, 2014
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a freezer:

    • (a) its type;

    • (b) its total refrigerated volume;

    • (c) its adjusted volume;

    • (d) its annual energy consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours; and

    • (e) its ice freezing capacity, expressed in kilograms per 24 hours.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

    • (a) CSA C300-00, if the product was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2008;

    • (b) CSA C300-12, if the product was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014; or

    • (c) CSA C300-15, if the product is manufactured on or after September 15, 2014.

SUBDIVISION GElectric Ranges

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

conventional cooking top

conventional cooking top means a cooking top that is not a modular cooking top. (table de cuisson traditionnelle)

E

E means energy consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours per month. (E)

electric range

electric range means a household electric range. It does not include a portable range that is designed for an electrical supply of 120 V or a microwave oven. (cuisinière électrique)

modular cooking top

modular cooking top means a cartridge that consists of at least one surface element and that can be plugged into a receptacle on the surface of an electric range. (table de cuisson modulaire)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Size category

 For the purposes of these Regulations, the size category of an electric range that has at least one surface element and at least one oven is one of the following, based on the product’s exterior width:

  • (a) 60.96 cm (24 inches);

  • (b) 76.2 cm (30 inches);

  • (c) 91.44 cm (36 inches); or

  • (d) 121.92 cm (48 inches).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Type

 For the purposes of these Regulations, an electric range is one of the following types:

  • (a) if it has at least one oven, either self-cleaning or non-self-cleaning; and

  • (b) if it has no oven, all models.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An electric range is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 55, an electric range is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to electric ranges described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An electric range complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C358-03 that are applicable to an electric range as defined in section 51.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one ovenE ≤ 0.93 V + 14.3On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
    2Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one ovenCSA C358-03, clause 8(a)On or after August 1, 2003
    3Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface elementsE ≤ 38On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
    4Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface elementsCSA C358-03, clause 8(c)On or after August 1, 2003
    5Electric ranges that are counter-mounted and have at least one surface element on a conventional cooking top but have no ovenE ≤ 34On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
    6Electric ranges that are counter-mounted and have at least one surface element on a modular cooking top but have no ovenE ≤ 43On or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
    7Electric ranges that are counter-mounted and have at least one surface element but have no ovenCSA C358-03, clause 8(b)On or after August 1, 2003
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 2 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with CSA C358-03 and provided to the Minister in respect of an electric range described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2
ItemEnergy-using ProductInformation
1Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one oven and that were manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
  • (a) type and size category;

  • (b) volume, in L, of usable oven space;

  • (c) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) cooking top the product has, namely, conventional or modular; and

  • (e) information that indicates whether product is free-standing or built-in.

2Electric ranges that have at least one surface element and at least one oven and that are manufactured on or after August 1, 2003
  • (a) type and size category;

  • (b) volume, in L, of usable oven space;

  • (c) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (d) oven configuration, namely, single oven or double oven;

  • (e) baking mode the product has, namely, normal bake or normal bake with forced convection;

  • (f) information that indicates whether product is free-standing or built-in; and

  • (g) annual clock energy consumption in kWh.

3Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface element and that were manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
  • (a) volume, in L, of usable oven space for each oven;

  • (b) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (c) oven configuration, namely, single oven, double oven or double oven with microwave upper oven; and

  • (d) information that indicates whether product is built-in or wall-mounted.

4Electric ranges that have at least one oven but no surface element and that are manufactured on or after August 1, 2003
  • (a) type;

  • (b) volume, in L, of usable oven space for each oven;

  • (c) exterior oven width;

  • (d) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (e) oven configuration, namely, single oven, double oven or double oven with microwave upper oven;

  • (f) baking mode the product has, namely, normal bake or normal bake with forced convection;

  • (g) information that indicates whether product is built-in or wall-mounted; and

  • (h) annual clock energy consumption in kWh.

5Electric ranges that are counter-mounted, have at least one surface element but no oven and were manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before August 1, 2003
  • (a) annual energy consumption in kWh; and

  • (b) cooking top configuration, namely, conventional or modular.

6Electric ranges that are counter-mounted, have at least one surface element but no oven and are manufactured on or after August 1, 2003
  • (a) annual energy consumption in kWh;

  • (b) exterior oven width; and

  • (c) annual clock energy consumption in kWh.

SUBDIVISION HGas Ranges

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of gas range

 In this Subdivision, gas range means a household propane or natural gas range that has an electrical power source, is used for food preparation and provides at least one of the following functions:

  • (a) surface cooking;

  • (b) oven cooking; and

  • (c) broiling.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A gas range is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 59, a gas range is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

 The energy efficiency standard that applies to a gas range is that it must not have a continuously burning pilot light.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C358-03 and provided to the Minister in respect of a gas range:

  • (a) the volume of usable oven space, expressed in litres;

  • (b) information that indicates whether the product is built-in or free-standing; and

  • (c) the broiler configuration, namely, open or closed.

SUBDIVISION IDehumidifiers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C749-07

CSA C749-07 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C749-07 entitled Performance of Dehumidifiers. (CSA C749-07)

CSA C749-94

CSA C749-94 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C749-94 entitled Performance of Dehumidifiers. (CSA C749-94)

dehumidifier

dehumidifier means a factory-assembled electric device that removes moisture from the air, is mechanically refrigerated and has a water removal capacity of not more than 87.5 L/day (185 U.S. pints/day). (déshumidificateur)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A dehumidifier is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 63, a dehumidifier is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to dehumidifiers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A dehumidifier complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a dehumidifier as defined in section 61.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1DehumidifiersCSA C749-94CSA C749-94, clause 4.2On or after December 31, 1998 and before October 1, 2007
    2DehumidifiersCSA C749-07CSA C749-07, Table 1On or after October 1, 2007 and before October 1, 2012
    3Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of ≤ 16.6 L/dayCSA C749-07Energy factor ≥ 1.35 L/kWhOn or after October 1, 2012
    4Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 16.6 L/day but ≤ 21.3 L/dayCSA C749-07Energy factor ≥ 1.5 L/kWhOn or after October 1, 2012
    5Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 21.3 L/day but ≤ 25.5 L/dayCSA C749-07Energy factor ≥ 1.6 L/kWhOn or after October 1, 2012
    6Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 25.5 L/day but ≤ 35.5 L/dayCSA C749-07Energy factor ≥ 1.7 L/kWhOn or after October 1, 2012
    7Dehumidifiers that have a water removal capacity of > 35.5 L/dayCSA C749-07Energy factor ≥ 2.5 L/kWhOn or after October 1, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a dehumidifier described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Dehumidifiers manufactured before October 1, 2007CSA C749-94
  • (a) water removal capacity, in L/day; and

  • (b) energy factor, in L/kWh.

2Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after October 1, 2007CSA C749-07
  • (a) water removal capacity, in L/day;

  • (b) energy factor, in L/kWh; and

  • (c) standby power, in watts.

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DIVISION 2Air Conditioners, Condensing Units and Chillers

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA C656-05

CSA C656-05 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C656-05 entitled Performance Standard for Split-System and Single-Package Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C656-05)

CSA C656-14

CSA C656-14 means the CSA standard CSA-C656-14 entitled Performance Standard for Split-System and Single-Package Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C656-14)

CSA C746-06

CSA C746-06 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-06 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Large and Single Packaged Vertical Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C746-06)

CSA C746-98

CSA C746-98 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-98 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Large Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C746-98)

small-duct and high-velocity

small-duct and high-velocity, with respect to a single package central air conditioner or a split-system central air conditioner, means one that has an indoor blower and coil combination that

  • (a) produces at least 300 Pa (1.2 inches of water) external static pressure when operated at an air volume rate of 104 to 165 L/s (220 to 350 cubic feet/minute) per nominal ton of cooling; and

  • (b) uses room outlets that produce velocities greater than 5 m/s (1,000 feet/minute) and that each have an area less than 39 cm2 (6 square inches). (à grand débit et à petits conduits)

SUBDIVISION ARoom Air Conditioners

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CEER

CEER means the combined energy efficiency ratio of the product, expressed in British thermal units per watt hour, that constitutes a single measure of its energy efficiency and that integrates standby mode and off mode energy use with on mode energy use. (CEER)

CSA C368.1

CSA C368.1 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C368.1-M90 entitled Performance Standard for Room Air Conditioners. (CSA C368.1)

CSA C370

CSA C370 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C370-09 entitled Cooling Performance of Portable Air Conditioners. (CSA C370)

CSA C62301

CSA C62301 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C62301:11 entitled Household Electrical Appliances – Measurement of Standby Power. (CSA C62301)

off mode

off mode means the mode in which a room air conditioner, while connected to mains power, provides no air circulation and cannot be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, internal signal or internal timer. (mode arrêt)

on mode

on mode means the mode in which a room air conditioner, while connected to mains power, cools or heats the conditioned space or circulates air with its fan or blower. (mode marche)

portable air conditioner

portable air conditioner means a single package air conditioner, with or without mounted wheels, that is portable and that

  • (a) is represented by the configurations shown in Table 1 of CSA C370; and

  • (b) has a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). (climatiseur portatif)

room air conditioner

room air conditioner means a single-phase electric air conditioner that has a cooling capacity of 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h) or less. It does not include a packaged terminal air conditioner, a portable air conditioner or a single package vertical air conditioner. (climatiseur individuel)

standby mode

standby mode means the mode in which a room air conditioner, while connected to mains power, provides no air circulation, but can be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, internal signal or internal timer. (mode veille)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Type

 For the purposes of these Regulations, a room air conditioner is one of the following types:

  • (a) 120 V louvred with reverse cycle;

  • (b) 120 V louvred without reverse cycle;

  • (c) 120 V non-louvred with reverse cycle;

  • (d) 120 V non-louvred without reverse cycle;

  • (e) 120 V casement-only;

  • (f) 120 V casement-slider;

  • (g) 240 V louvred with reverse cycle;

  • (h) 240 V louvred without reverse cycle;

  • (i) 240 V non-louvred with reverse cycle;

  • (j) 240 V non-louvred without reverse cycle;

  • (k) 240 V casement-only; or

  • (l) 240 V casement-slider.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Cooling capacity category

 For the purposes of these Regulations, the cooling capacity category of a room air conditioner is

  • (a) if the product was manufactured before June 1, 2014, the applicable cooling capacity range set out in Table 2 of CSA C368.1; or

  • (b) if the product is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, the applicable cooling capacity category set out in column 2 of the table to section 112.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A room air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 112, a room air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to room air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A room air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets the standard in the following circumstances:

    • (a) if it was manufactured before June 1, 2014, when it is tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108; or

    • (b) if it is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, when the CEER is calculated in accordance with subsection (3).

  • Marginal note:Calculation of CEER

    (3) In respect of a room air conditioner that is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, compliance with the energy efficiency standard is to be determined by calculating the CEER in accordance with one of the following formulae:

    • (a) if the product has standby mode or off mode, but not both, the CEER must be calculated as follows:

      CEER = (3 412 × A × 750) / (B × 750 + C × 5 115)

      where

      A
      is the product’s cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108,
      B
      is the product’s on mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108, and
      C
      is the product’s standby mode power or off mode power, as applicable, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108; or
    • (b) if the product has both standby mode and off mode, the CEER must be calculated as follows:

      CEER = (3 412 × A × 750) / (B × 750 + C × 2 557.5 + D × 2 557.5)

      where

      A
      is the product’s cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108,
      B
      is the product’s on mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C368.1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108,
      C
      is the product’s standby mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108, and
      D
      is the product’s off mode power, expressed in watts, derived by testing the product in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Room air conditionersCSA C368.1, Table 2, second columnOn or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2014
    2Room air conditioners that are louvred without reverse cycle
    • (a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 11.0;

    • (b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h) but < 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 10.9;

    • (c) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but < 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 10.7;

    • (d) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) but < 8.2 kW (28,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.4; or

    • (e) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 8.2 kW (28,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.0.

    On or after June 1, 2014
    3Room air conditioners that are louvred with reverse cycle
    • (a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.8; or

    • (b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.3.

    On or after June 1, 2014
    4Room air conditioners that are non-louvred without reverse cycle
    • (a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 10.0;

    • (b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 2.3 kW (8,000 Btu/h) but < 3.2 kW (11,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.6;

    • (c) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 3.2 kW (11,000 Btu/h) but < 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.5;

    • (d) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but < 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.3; or

    • (e) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 5.9 kW (20,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.4.

    On or after June 1, 2014
    5Room air conditioners that are non-louvered with reverse cycle
    • (a) product that has a cooling capacity category of < 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 9.3; or

    • (b) product that has a cooling capacity category of ≥ 4.1 kW (14,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 10.55 kW (36,000 Btu/h), CEER ≥ 8.7.

    On or after June 1, 2014
    6Room air conditioners that are casement-onlyCEER ≥ 9.5On or after June 1, 2014
    7Room air conditioners that are casement-sliderCEER ≥ 10.4On or after June 1, 2014
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard or provision set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a room air conditioner described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Room air conditioners manufactured before June 1, 2014CSA C368.1, for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)
  • (a) type;

  • (b) power input;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (d) energy efficiency ratio.

2Room air conditioners manufactured on or after June 1, 2014

CSA 368.1, for information set out in paragraph (b)

Subsection 112(3) of these Regulations, for information set out in paragraph (c)

  • (a) type;

  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (c) the product’s CEER.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Form of labelling

 A room air conditioner must be labelled

  • (a) if it was manufactured before June 1, 2014, in the form set out in Schedule 2; or

  • (b) if it is manufactured on or after June 1, 2014, in the form set out in Schedule 3.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Manner of labelling

 The label must either be displayed on the principal display panel of the product’s package or must be one of the following:

  • (a) an adhesive tag that meets the requirements of section 14 and that is attached to the product or the principal display panel of its package;

  • (b) a flap tag that meets the requirements of section 14 and that is attached to the product; or

  • (c) a hang tag that meets the requirements of section 15 and that is attached to the product.

SUBDIVISION BLarge Air Conditioners

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

AHRI 340/360

AHRI 340/360 means the AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 340/360-2007 entitled Performance Rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment. (AHRI 340/360)

IEER

IEER means the integrated energy efficiency ratio, expressed in British thermal units per watt hour, that constitutes a single number cooling part-load efficiency metric of a large air conditioner. (IEER)

large air conditioner

large air conditioner means a commercial or industrial unitary air conditioner with a cooling capacity of at least 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) but less than 223 kW (760,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical air conditioner. (climatiseur de grande puissance)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A large air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 118, a large air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless

    • (a) in the case of a large air conditioner with a cooling capacity of less than 70 kW, it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998; and

    • (b) in the case of a large air conditioner with a cooling capacity of 70 kW or more, it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — cooled by air

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by air and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — cooled by water or evaporation

    (2) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by water or evaporation and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (3) A large air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard set out in column 3 if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a large air conditioner as defined in section 116.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.3On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    2Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2

    IEER ≥ 11.4

    On or after January 1, 2010
    3Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.7On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    4Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    On or after January 1, 2010
    5Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

    IEER ≥ 10.1

    On or after January 1, 2010
    6Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.1On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    7Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    On or after January 1, 2010
    8Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.5On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    9Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

    IEER ≥ 11.0

    On or after January 1, 2010
    10Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8

    IEER ≥ 9.9

    On or after January 1, 2010

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    2Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.5

    IEER ≥ 11.7

    On or after January 1, 2010
    3Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    4Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    On or after January 1, 2010
    5Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    6Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.3

    IEER ≥ 11.5

    On or after January 1, 2010
    7Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    8Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

    IEER ≥ 11.0

    On or after January 1, 2010
    9Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either no heating section or with an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 11.1

    On or after January 1, 2010
    10Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating section

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

    IEER ≥ 10.9

    On or after January 1, 2010
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a large air conditioner described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Large air conditioners manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010CSA C746-98
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C746-98;

  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (c) energy efficiency ratio.

2Large air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2010

CSA C746-06

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C746-06;

  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) energy efficiency ratio; and

  • (d) IEER.

SUBDIVISION CPackaged Terminal Air Conditioners

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C744-04

CSA C744-04 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2004/CAN/CSA-C744-04 entitled Standard for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C744-04)

CSA C744-14

CSA C744-14 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2014/CAN/CSA-C744-14 entitled Standard for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C744-14)

packaged terminal air conditioner

packaged terminal air conditioner means a factory-built packaged terminal air conditioner that

  • (a) consists of a wall sleeve and a separate unencased cooling component and is intended to cool a single room or zone; or

  • (b) consists of a wall sleeve and a separate unencased combination of heating and cooling components and is intended to heat and cool a single room or zone. (climatiseur terminal autonome)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A packaged terminal air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 122, a packaged terminal air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to packaged terminal air conditioners that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A packaged terminal air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a packaged terminal air conditioner as defined in section 120.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C744-04CSA C744-04, Table 2On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 30, 2012
    2CSA C744-14CSA C744-14, Table 2On or after September 30, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a packaged terminal air conditioner:

    • (a) its cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

    • (b) its energy efficiency ratio; and

    • (c) if applicable, identification of the product as a replacement unit.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with

    • (a) CSA C744-04, if the product was manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before September 30, 2012; or

    • (b) CSA C744-14, if the product is manufactured on or after September 30, 2012.

SUBDIVISION DSingle Package Central Air Conditioners

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

single package central air conditioner

single package central air conditioner means a single-phase or three-phase central air conditioner that is a single package unit and that has a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical air conditioner. (climatiseur central monobloc)

through-the-wall

through-the-wall means, in respect of a single package central air conditioner, one that has a cooling capacity less than or equal to 8.79 kW (30,000 Btu/h) and that is designed to be installed through an exterior wall. (mural)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A single package central air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 126, a single package central air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to single package central air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A single package central air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a single package central air conditioner as defined in section 124.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
    2Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0On or after January 1, 2017
    3Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wallCSA C656-05Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 23, 2010
    4Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wallCSA C656-05Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0On or after January 23, 2010
    5Single package central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
    6Single package central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0On or after January 1, 2017
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a single package central air conditioner described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-05;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) information that indicates whether the product is through-the-wall; and

  • (e) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.

2Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after January 1, 2017CSA C656-14
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-14;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) information that indicates whether the product is small-duct and high-velocity; and

  • (e) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.

3Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wall and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-05;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) information that indicates whether the product is through-the-wall; and

  • (e) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.

SUBDIVISION ESingle Package Vertical Air Conditioners

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of single package vertical air conditioner

 In this Subdivision, single package vertical air conditioner means a single package commercial air conditioner, with or without heating capability, that has its major components arranged vertically, is air-cooled and encased and is intended for mounting through, or on either side of, an exterior wall. It does not include a single package commercial air conditioner that has reverse cycle refrigeration.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A single package vertical air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 130, a single package vertical air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2011.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to single package vertical air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2011.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A single package vertical air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C746-06 that are applicable to a single package vertical air conditioner as defined in section 128.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.0
    2Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h)Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.9
    3Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h)Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.6
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C746-06 and provided to the Minister in respect of a single package vertical air conditioner:

  • (a) its classification as set out in column II of Table 1 of CSA C746-06;

  • (b) its cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour); and

  • (c) its energy efficiency ratio.

SUBDIVISION FSplit-System Central Air Conditioners

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of split-system central air conditioner

 In this Subdivision, split-system central air conditioner means a single-phase or three-phase central air conditioner that is a split-system and that has a cooling capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A split-system central air conditioner is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 134, a split-system central air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to split-system central air conditioners described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A split-system central air conditioner complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a split-system central air conditioner as defined in section 132.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Split-system central air conditioners, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
    2Split-system central air conditioners, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0On or after January 1, 2017
    3Split-system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
    4Split-system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0On or after January 1, 2017
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a split-system central air conditioner described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Split-system central air conditioners manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-05;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) information that indicates whether the product is small-duct and high-velocity;

  • (e) the system the product has, namely, mini-split, multi-split or ducted; and

  • (f) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.

2Split-system central air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2017CSA C656-14
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-14;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) information that indicates whether the product is small-duct and high-velocity;

  • (e) the system the product has, namely, mini-split, multi-split or ducted; and

  • (f) seasonal energy efficiency ratio.

SUBDIVISION GLarge Condensing Units

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of large condensing unit

 In this Subdivision, large condensing unit means a commercial or industrial condensing unit that is intended for air conditioning applications and that has a cooling capacity of at least 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) but not more than 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A large condensing unit is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 138, a large condensing unit is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to large condensing units described in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A large condensing unit complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C746-98 that are applicable to a large condensing unit as defined in section 136.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Large condensing units that are cooled by airEnergy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.1
    2Large condensing units that are cooled by water or evaporationEnergy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.1
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C746-98 and provided to the Minister in respect of a large condensing unit:

  • (a) its classification as set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C746-98;

  • (b) its cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour); and

  • (c) its energy efficiency ratio.

SUBDIVISION HChillers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

chiller

chiller means a machine, with or without an integral refrigerant condenser, that is designed to use a refrigerant cycle to remove heat from a liquid and to reject the heat to a cooling medium. (refroidisseur)

CSA C743-02

CSA C743-02 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C743-02 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Packaged Water Chillers. (CSA C743-02)

CSA C743-09

CSA C743-09 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C743-09 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Packaged Water Chillers. (CSA C743-09)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A chiller is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 142, a chiller is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after October 28, 2004.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to chillers that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A chiller complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a chiller as defined in section 140.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C743-02CSA C743-02, Tables 9 to 15On or after October 28, 2004 and before January 1, 2017
    2CSA C743-09Product’s coefficient of performance and integrated part-load value must meet those applicable to the product in CSA C743-09, Path A or Path B, Table 10On or after January 1, 2017
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a chiller described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Chillers manufactured on or after October 28, 2004 and before January 1, 2017CSA C743-02
  • (a) type;

  • (b) net cooling/heating capacity, in kW (tons);

  • (c) coefficient of performance; and

  • (d) integrated part-load value or non-standard part-load value and a list of non-standard conditions.

2Chillers manufactured on or after January 1, 2017CSA C743-09
  • (a) type;

  • (b) net cooling/heating capacity, in kW (tons);

  • (c) coefficient of performance;

  • (d) compliance Path for the energy-efficiency standard, namely, Path A or Path B of Table 10 to CSA C743-09; and

  • (e) integrated part-load value or non-standard part-load value and a list of non-standard conditions.

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DIVISION 3Heat Pumps

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA C656-05

CSA C656-05 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C656-05 entitled Performance Standard for Split-System and Single-Package Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C656-05)

CSA C656-14

CSA C656-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C656-14 entitled Performance Standard for Split-System and Single-Package Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C656-14)

CSA C746-06

CSA C746-06 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-06 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Large and Single Packaged Vertical Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C746-06)

CSA C13256-1

CSA C13256-1 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C13256-1-01 entitled Water-Source Heat Pumps — Testing and Rating for Performance — Part 1: Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps. (CSA C13256-1)

small-duct and high-velocity

small-duct and high-velocity means, with respect to a split-system heat pump or a single package heat pump, one that has an indoor blower and coil combination that

  • (a) produces at least 300 Pa (1.2 inches of water) external static pressure when operated at an air volume rate of 104 to 165 L/s (220 to 350 cubic feet/minute) per nominal ton of cooling; and

  • (b) uses room outlets that produce velocities greater than 5 m/s (1,000 feet/minute) and that each have an area less than 39 cm2 (6 square inches). (à grand débit et à petits conduits)

SUBDIVISION AGround-Source Heat Pumps

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C446-94

CSA C446-94 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C446-94 entitled Performance of Ground-Source Heat Pumps. (CSA C446-94)

ground-source heat pump

ground-source heat pump means a single package or split-system heat pump that is factory-built, has a cooling or heating capacity of less than 40 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and is intended for application in an open- or closed-loop ground-source system. (thermopompe géothermique)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A ground-source heat pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 189, a ground-source heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to ground-source heat pumps that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A ground source heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a ground source heat pump as defined in section 187.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C446-94CSA C446-94, Table 2On or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2006
    2CSA C13256-1

    CSA C13256-1, Table 10A, first row, for the open-loop system

    CSA C13256-1, Table 10A, second row, for the closed-loop system

    On or after June 1, 2006
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a ground-source heat pump:

    • (a) its AHRI type classification;

    • (b) its cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

    • (c) its cooling coefficient of performance;

    • (d) its heating capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

    • (e) its heating coefficient of performance; and

    • (f) the ground-source system for which the product is intended, namely, open-loop, closed-loop or both open-loop and closed-loop.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with

    • (a) CSA C446-94, if the product was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2006; or

    • (b) CSA C13256-1, if the product is manufactured on or after June 1, 2006.

SUBDIVISION BInternal Water Loop Heat Pumps

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of internal water loop heat pump

 In this Subdivision, internal water loop heat pump means a water-source single package or split-system heat pump that is a factory-built, is intended for installation in an internal water loop system and has a cooling or heating capacity of not more than 40 kW (135,000 Btu/h).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An internal water loop heat pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 193, an internal water loop heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to internal water loop heat pumps described in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An internal water loop heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C13256-1 that are applicable to an internal water loop heat pump as defined in section 191.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Internal water loop heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of < 5 kW

    Cooling coefficient of performance ≥ 3.28 with 30°C inlet water

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 4.2 with 20°C inlet water

    2Internal water loop heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 5 kW but ≤ 40 kW

    Cooling coefficient of performance ≥ 3.52 with 30°C inlet water

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 4.2 with 20°C inlet water

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C13256-1 and provided to the Minister in respect of an internal water loop heat pump:

  • (a) its AHRI type classification;

  • (b) its voltage;

  • (c) its cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

  • (d) its cooling coefficient of performance with 30°C inlet water;

  • (e) its heating capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour); and

  • (f) its heating coefficient of performance with 20°C inlet water.

SUBDIVISION CLarge Heat Pumps

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

AHRI 340/360

AHRI 340/360 means the AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 340/360-2007 entitled Performance Rating of Commercial and Industrial Unitary Air-Conditioning and Heat Pump Equipment. (AHRI 340/360)

CSA C746-98

CSA C746-98 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-98 entitled Performance Standard for Rating Large Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C746-98)

IEER

IEER means the integrated energy efficiency ratio, expressed in British thermal units per watt hour, that constitutes a single number cooling part-load efficiency metric of a large heat pump. (IEER)

large heat pump

large heat pump means a commercial or industrial unitary heat pump that is intended for air-conditioning and space-heating applications and that has a cooling capacity of at least 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) but less than 223 kW (760,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical heat pump. (thermopompe de grande puissance)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A large heat pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 197, a large heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless

    • (a) in the case of a large heat pump with a cooling capacity that is less than 70 kW, it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998; and

    • (b) in the case of a large heat pump with a cooling capacity that is greater than or equal to 70 kW, it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to large heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4 and that have no heating section or have an electric heating section.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

    (2) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to large heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4 and that have a heating section other than an electric heating section.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (3) A large heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard set out in column 3 if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a large heat pump as defined in section 195.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kWCSA C746-98

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.1

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.2 with –8.3°C inlet air

    On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    2Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with –8.3°C inlet air

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    On or after January 1, 2010
    3Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kWCSA C746-98

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.3

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.1 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.0 with –8.3°C inlet air

    On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    4Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

    IEER ≥ 10.7

    On or after January 1, 2010
    5Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.5

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

    IEER ≥ 9.6

    On or after January 1, 2010

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kWCSA C746-98

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.9

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.2 with –8.3°C inlet air

    On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    2Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.25 with –8.3°C inlet air

    IEER ≥ 11.0

    On or after January 1, 2010
    3Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kWCSA C746-98

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.1

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.1 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.0 with –8.3°C inlet air

    On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    4Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.4

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

    IEER ≥ 10.5

    On or after January 1, 2010
    5Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW

    CSA C746-06 for energy efficiency ratio and heating coefficient of performance

    AHRI 340/360 for IEER

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.3

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.2 with 8.3°C inlet air and ≥ 2.05 with –8.3°C inlet air

    IEER ≥ 9.4

    On or after January 1, 2010
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a large heat pump described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Large heat pumps manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010CSA C746-98
  • (a) product classification set out in columns II and III of Table 2 of CSA C746-98;

  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) energy efficiency ratio;

  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) heating coefficient of performance at 8.3°C;

  • (f) heating coefficient of performance at –8.3°C; and

  • (g) if product has a heating section, its heating section type, namely, electric or gas.

2Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2010

CSA C746-06

AHRI 340/360 for IEER

  • (a) product classification set out in columns II and III of Table 2 of CSA C746-06;

  • (b) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) energy efficiency ratio;

  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) heating coefficient of performance at 8.3°C;

  • (f) heating coefficient of performance at –8.3°C;

  • (g) if product has a heating section, its heating section type, namely, electric or gas; and

  • (h) IEER.

SUBDIVISION DPackaged Terminal Heat Pumps

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C744-04

CSA C744-04 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2004/CAN/CSA-C744-04 entitled Standard for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C744-04)

CSA C744-14

CSA C744-14 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2014/CAN/CSA-C744-14 entitled Standard for Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps. (CSA C744-14)

packaged terminal heat pump

packaged terminal heat pump means a factory-built packaged heat pump that consists of a separate unencased refrigeration system and uses reverse cycle refrigeration as its primary heat source. (thermopompe terminale autonome)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A packaged terminal heat pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 201, a packaged terminal heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to packaged terminal heat pumps that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A packaged terminal heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a packaged terminal heat pump as defined in section 199.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C744-04CSA C744-04, Table 2On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 30, 2012
    2CSA C744-14CSA C744-14, Table 2On or after September 30, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a packaged terminal heat pump:

    • (a) its cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

    • (b) its energy efficiency ratio;

    • (c) its heating capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

    • (d) its heating coefficient of performance; and

    • (e) if applicable, identification of the product as a replacement unit.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with

    • (a) CSA C744-04, if the product was manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before September 30, 2012; or

    • (b) CSA C744-14, if the product is manufactured on or after September 30, 2012.

SUBDIVISION ESingle Package Heat Pumps

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

single package heat pump

single package heat pump means a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air heat pump that is a centrally ducted single package unit and has a cooling or heating capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). It does not include a single package vertical heat pump. (thermopompe monobloc)

through-the-wall

through-the-wall means, in respect of a single package heat pump, one that has a cooling capacity less than or equal to 8.79 kW (30,000 Btu/h) and that is designed to be installed through an exterior wall. (murale)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A single package heat pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 205, a single package heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to single package heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A single package heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a single package heat pump as defined in section 203.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.7

    On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
    2Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.0

    On or after January 1, 2017
    3Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wallCSA C656-05

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.6

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.1

    On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 23, 2010
    4Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wallCSA C656-05

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.4

    On or after January 23, 2010
    5Single package heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.7

    On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017
    6Single package heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3

    On or after January 1, 2017
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a single package heat pump described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2017CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-05;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (f) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor;

  • (g) stage type the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage; and

  • (h) information that indicates whether the product is through-the-wall.

2Single package heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after January 1, 2017CSA C656-14
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-14;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (f) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor;

  • (g) stage type the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage; and

  • (h) information that indicates whether the product is through-the-wall.

3Single package heat pumps that are through-the-wall and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-05;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) information that indicates whether the product is through-the-wall;

  • (f) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (g) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor; and

  • (h) stage type the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage.

SUBDIVISION FSingle Package Vertical Heat Pumps

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of single package vertical heat pump

 In this Subdivision, single package vertical heat pump means a single package commercial heat pump that is encased, that has its major components arranged vertically and that

  • (a) is air-cooled and uses reverse cycle refrigeration as its primary heat source; and

  • (b) is intended for mounting through, or on either side of, an exterior wall.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A single package vertical heat pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 209, a single package vertical heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2011.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to single package vertical heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2011.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A single package vertical heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C746-06 that are applicable to a single package vertical heat pump as defined in section 207.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.0

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

    2Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h) and < 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h)

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.9

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

    3Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h)

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.6

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 2.9

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C746-06 and provided to the Minister in respect of a single package vertical heat pump:

  • (a) its classification set out in columns II and III of Table 2 of CSA C746-06;

  • (b) its cooling capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

  • (c) its energy efficiency ratio;

  • (d) its heating capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour); and

  • (e) its heating coefficient of performance.

SUBDIVISION GSplit-System Heat Pumps

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of split-system heat pump

 In this Subdivision, split-system heat pump means a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air heat pump that is a centrally ducted split-system and that has a cooling or heating capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A split-system heat pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 213, a split-system heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to split-system heat pumps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A split-system heat pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a split-system heat pump as defined in section 211.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Split-system heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.7

    On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017
    2Split-system heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.1

    On or after January 1, 2017
    3Split-system heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-05

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 5.9

    On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017
    4Split-system heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3

    On or after January 1, 2017
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a split-system heat pump described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Split-system heat pumps manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017CSA C656-05
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-05;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) information that indicates whether the product is small-duct and high-velocity;

  • (f) the system the product has, namely, mini-split, multi-split or ducted;

  • (g) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (h) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor; and

  • (i) the stage type the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage.

2Split-system heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2017CSA C656-14
  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 of CSA C656-14;

  • (b) phase of electric current;

  • (c) cooling capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) information that indicates whether the product is small-duct and high-velocity;

  • (f) the system the product has, namely, mini-split, multi-split or ducted;

  • (g) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (h) heating seasonal performance factor and the region for the factor; and

  • (i) the stage type the product has, namely, single-stage or multi-stage.

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DIVISION 4Furnaces, Fireplaces and Unit Heaters

SUBDIVISION AGas Furnaces

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA 2.3

CSA 2.3 means the CSA standard ANSI Z21.47-2001/CSA 2.3-2001 entitled Gas-Fired Central Furnaces. (CSA 2.3)

CSA P.2

CSA P.2 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-P.2-13 entitled Testing Method for Measuring the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of Residential Gas-Fired or Oil-Fired Furnaces and Boilers. (CSA P.2)

gas furnace

gas furnace means an automatic operating gas-fired central forced air furnace that uses propane or natural gas and has an input rate of not more than 117.23 kW (400,000 Btu/h). It does not include a furnace for a mobile home or for a recreational vehicle. (générateur d’air chaud à gaz)

through-the-wall

through-the-wall means, with respect to a gas furnace, one that is designed and marketed to be installed in an opening in an exterior wall that is fitted with a weatherized sleeve. (mural)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A gas furnace is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 259, a gas furnace is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to gas furnaces described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A gas furnace complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a gas furnace as defined in section 257.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h) and use single-phase electric currentCSA 2.3Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78%On or after February 3, 1995 and before December 31, 2009
    2Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and do not have an integrated cooling componentCSA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%On or after December 31, 2009
    3Gas furnaces that are outdoor furnaces, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and have an integrated cooling componentCSA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78%On or after December 31, 2009
    4Gas furnaces that are through-the-wall, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and have an integrated cooling componentCSA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78%On or after December 31, 2009 and before December 31, 2012
    5Gas furnaces that are through-the-wall, have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), use single-phase electric current and have an integrated cooling componentCSA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%On or after December 31, 2012
    6Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h) and use three-phase electric currentCSA 2.3

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78%

    or

    Thermal efficiency ≥ 80%

    On or after February 3, 1995
    7Gas furnaces that have an input rate of > 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 117.23 kW (400,000 Btu/h)CSA 2.3Thermal efficiency ≥ 80%On or after February 3, 1995
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a gas furnace described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that use single-phase electric current and that are manufactured before December 31, 2009CSA 2.3
  • (a) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (b) annual fuel utilization efficiency.

2Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that use single-phase electric current and that are manufactured on or after December 31, 2009CSA P.2
  • (a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW;

  • (b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (c) information that indicates whether product has an integrated cooling component;

  • (d) if product has an integrated cooling component, information that indicates whether the product is outdoor or through-the-wall;

  • (e) standby power, in W;

  • (f) power burner’s PE and VPE; and

  • (g) type of fuel used.

3Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h) and that use three-phase electric currentCSA 2.3
  • (a) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (b) annual fuel utilization efficiency or thermal efficiency.

4Gas furnaces that have an input rate of > 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 117.23 kW (400,000 Btu/h)CSA 2.3
  • (a) heating capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (b) thermal efficiency.

SUBDIVISION BOil-Fired Furnaces

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA B212

CSA B212 means the CSA standard CSA-B212-93 entitled Seasonal Energy Utilization Efficiencies of Oil-Fired Furnaces and Boilers. (CSA B212)

oil-fired furnace

oil-fired furnace means a warm-air furnace, other than a furnace for a mobile home or for a recreational vehicle, that has an input rate of not more than 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h) and that is either

  • (a) exclusively oil-fired; or

  • (b) capable of being fired, at the choice of the user, by either oil or another fuel. (générateur d’air chaud à mazout)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An oil-fired furnace is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 263, an oil-fired furnace is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to an oil-fired furnace is that its seasonal energy utilization efficiency must be greater than or equal to 78%.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An oil-fired furnace complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA B212 that are applicable to an oil-fired furnace as defined in section 261.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA B212 and provided to the Minister in respect of an oil-fired furnace:

  • (a) its input rate, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour); and

  • (b) its seasonal energy utilization efficiency.

SUBDIVISION CGas Fireplaces

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA P.4.1

CSA P.4.1 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA P.4.1-02 entitled Testing Method for Measuring Annual Fireplace Efficiency. (CSA P.4.1)

CSA P.4.1-15

CSA P.4.1-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA P.4.1-15 entitled Testing Method for Measuring Annual Fireplace Efficiency. (CSA P.4.1-15)

gas fireplace

gas fireplace means a vented gas fireplace or a vented gas fireplace heater, as described in CSA P.4.1-15, that is fuelled by natural gas or propane. (foyer à gaz)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A gas fireplace is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 7, a gas fireplace is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 1, 2003.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a gas fireplace:

    • (a) the type of fuel it uses;

    • (b) its maximum and minimum input rates, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

    • (c) the fireplace efficiency;

    • (d) information that indicates whether it is freestanding, zero-clearance or an insert;

    • (e) the type of ignition system it has, namely, standing pilot, intermittent ignition device, on-demand pilot or remotely operated pilot; and

    • (f) the venting configuration the product has, namely, natural venting, direct venting or powered venting.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with

    • (a) CSA P.4.1, if the product was manufactured on or after June 1, 2003 and before January 1, 2017; or

    • (b) CSA P.4.1-15, if the product is manufactured on or after January 1, 2017.

SUBDIVISION DGas-Fired Unit Heaters

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA P.11

CSA P.11 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-P.11-07 entitled Testing Method for Measuring Efficiency and Energy Consumption of Gas-fired Unit Heaters. (CSA P.11)

gas-fired unit heater

gas-fired unit heater means a self-contained, automatically controlled, vented, gas-burning appliance that distributes warmed air without the use of ducts and that has an input rate of not more than 2 931 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h). (aérotherme à gaz)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A gas-fired unit heater is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 270, a gas-fired unit-heater is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after August 8, 2008.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The following energy efficiency standards apply to a gas-fired unit heater:

    • (a) its thermal efficiency must be at least 80% at the maximum heat input nominal capacity; and

    • (b) it must be equipped with an intermittent ignition device and

      • (i) a power-vented system,

      • (ii) an automatic vent damper, or

      • (iii) an automatic flue damper.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A gas-fired unit heater complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA P.11 that are applicable to a gas-fired unit heater as defined in section 268.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA P.11 and provided to the Minister in respect of a gas-fired unit heater:

  • (a) the type of fuel it uses;

  • (b) the type of ignition system it has;

  • (c) the venting configuration it has, namely, a power-vented system, an automatic vent damper or an automatic flue damper;

  • (d) its maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, expressed in kilowatts;

  • (e) its thermal efficiency when at the maximum heat input nominal capacity;

  • (f) its electricity consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours, when at the maximum nominal heat input capacity; and

  • (g) if it is a modulating or staged control gas-fired unit heater,

    • (i) its reduced heat input and output nominal capacities, expressed in kilowatts, and

    • (ii) its electricity consumption, expressed in kilowatt hours, when at reduced heat input nominal capacity.

[272 to 313 reserved]

DIVISION 5Boilers

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

ASHRAE 103

ASHRAE 103 means the ANSI/ASHRAE standard 103-2007 entitled Method of Testing for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of Residential Central Furnaces and Boilers. (ASHRAE 103)

automatic water temperature adjustment device

automatic water temperature adjustment device means a device that

  • (a) adjusts the temperature of the water supplied by a boiler to ensure that an incremental change in inferred heat load produces a corresponding incremental change in the temperature of the water supplied or, if the boiler fires at a single input rate, automatically allows the burner or heating element to fire only when the device has determined that the inferred heat load cannot be met by the residual heat of the water in the system; and

  • (b) when there is no inferred heat load, limits the water temperature in the boiler to not more than 60°C. (dispositif automatique de réglage de la température de l’eau)

SUBDIVISION AGas Boilers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CGA P.2

CGA P.2 means the CGA standard CGA P.2-1991 entitled Testing Method for Measuring Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiencies of Residential Furnaces and Boilers. (CGA P.2)

CSA P.2

CSA P.2 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-P.2-07 entitled Testing Method for Measuring the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency of Residential Gas-Fired Furnaces and Boilers. (CSA P.2)

gas boiler

gas boiler means a boiler that uses propane or natural gas, is intended for application in a low pressure steam, or hot water, central heating system and has an input rate of less than 88 kW (300,000 Btu/h). (chaudière à gaz)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A gas boiler is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a gas boiler is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purpose of section 4, unless it is manufactured on or after June 30, 1999; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 317, unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to gas boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A gas boiler complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a gas boiler as defined in section 315.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Gas boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCGA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 75%On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010
    2Gas boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 80%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    On or after September 1, 2010
    3Gas boilers that are intended for hot water systemsCGA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 80%On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010
    4Gas boilers that are intended for hot water systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    On or after September 1, 2010 and before September 1, 2012
    5Gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    On or after September 1, 2012
    6Gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    On or after September 1, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a gas boiler described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Gas boilers manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010CGA P.2
  • (a) type of fuel used;

  • (b) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

  • (c) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (d) annual fuel utilization efficiency.

2Gas boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2010CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (g)
  • (a) type of fuel used;

  • (b) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

  • (c) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW;

  • (d) power burner’s PE;

  • (e) water pump’s BE;

  • (f) average annual electrical energy consumption (EAE), in kWh;

  • (g) annual fuel utilization efficiency; and

  • (h) if the product is manufactured on or after September 1, 2012,

  • (i) information that indicates whether product has tankless domestic water heating coils, and

  • (ii) type of automatic water temperature adjustment device it has, if any.

SUBDIVISION BOil-Fired Boilers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA B212

CSA B212 means the CSA standard CSA-B212-93 entitled Seasonal Energy Utilization Efficiencies of Oil-Fired Furnaces and Boilers. (CSA B212)

oil-fired boiler

oil-fired boiler means a boiler that is intended for application in a low pressure steam, or hot water, central heating system, has an input rate of less than 88 kW (300,000 Btu/h) and is

  • (a) exclusively oil-fired; or

  • (b) capable of being fired, at the choice of the user, by either oil or another fuel. (chaudière à mazout)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An oil-fired boiler is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, an oil-fired boiler is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purpose of section 4, unless it is manufactured on or after June 30, 1999; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 321, unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to oil-fired boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An oil-fired boiler complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to an oil-fired boiler as defined in section 319.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Oil-fired boilersCSA B212Seasonal energy utilization efficiency ≥ 80%On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010
    2Oil-fired boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsASHRAE 103Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%On or after September 1, 2010
    3Oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systemsASHRAE 103Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 84%On or after September 1, 2010 and before September 1, 2012
    4Oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsASHRAE 103Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 84%On or after September 1, 2012
    5Oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coils‍ASHRAE 103 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency‍ ≥ 84%

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    On or after September 1, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of an oil-fired boiler described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010CSA B212
  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (b) seasonal energy utilization efficiency.

2Oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2010ASHRAE 103 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (f)
  • (a) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

  • (b) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) power burner’s PE;

  • (d) water pump’s BE;

  • (e) average annual electrical energy consumption (EAE), in kWh;

  • (f) annual fuel utilization efficiency; and

  • (g) if product is manufactured on or after September 1, 2012,

    • (i) information that indicates whether product has tankless domestic water heating coils, and

    • (ii) type of automatic water temperature adjustment device product has, if any.

SUBDIVISION CElectric Boilers

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of electric boiler

 In this Subdivision, electric boiler means a boiler that uses electric energy as a source of heat, is intended for application in a hot water central heating system, has an input rate of less than 88 kW (300,000 Btu/h) and is not equipped with tankless domestic water heating coils.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An electric boiler is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 325, an electric boiler is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after September 1, 2012.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

 The energy efficiency standard that applies to an electric boiler is that it must be equipped with an automatic water temperature adjustment device without which the boiler is not operable.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of an electric boiler:

  • (a) its input rate, expressed in kilowatts, collected in accordance with ASHRAE 103; and

  • (b) the type of automatic water temperature adjustment device that it has.

[327 to 368 reserved]

DIVISION 6Water Heaters

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of Vr

 In this Division, Vr means the nominal volume, expressed in litres, of a water heater’s storage tank.

SUBDIVISION AElectric Water Heaters

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

bottom inlet

bottom inlet means a cold water inlet, other than one with a dip tube, that enters near the bottom of the water heater’s storage tank. (entrée inférieure)

CSA C191-04

CSA C191-04 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C191-04 entitled Performance of Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters for Domestic Hot Water Service. (CSA C191-04)

electric water heater

electric water heater means a stationary electric storage tank water heater that is intended for use on a pressurized water system and has a Vr of at least 50 L (11 imperial gallons) but not more than 454 L (100 imperial gallons). (chauffe-eau électrique)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An electric water heater is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 372, an electric water heater is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to electric water heaters described in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An electric water heater complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C191-04 that are applicable to an electric water heater as defined in section 370.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Electric water heaters that have a bottom inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L but ≤ 270 LStandby loss, in W, ≤ 40 + 0.2 Vr
    2Electric water heaters that have a bottom inlet and a Vr of > 270 L but ≤ 454 LStandby loss, in W, ≤ 0.472 Vr - 33.5
    3Electric water heaters that have a top inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L but ≤ 270 LStandby loss, in W, ≤ 35 + 0.2 Vr
    4Electric water heaters that have a top inlet and a Vr of > 270 L but ≤ 454 LStandby loss, in W, ≤ 0.472 Vr- 38.5
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C191-04 and provided to the Minister in respect of an electric water heater:

  • (a) its Vr;

  • (b) the nominal power input of its upper and lower elements, expressed in watts;

  • (c) its standby loss, expressed in watts; and

  • (d) the cold water inlet configuration, namely, a top inlet or bottom inlet.

SUBDIVISION BGas-Fired Storage Water Heaters

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA P.3-04

CSA P.3-04 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-P.3-04 entitled Testing Method for Measuring Energy Consumption and Determining Efficiencies of Gas-Fired Storage Water Heaters. (CSA P.3-04)

gas-fired storage water heater

gas-fired storage water heater means a stationary gas-heated water container that

  • (a) uses propane or natural gas for fuel;

  • (b) has an input of not more than 21.97 kW (75,000 Btu/h); and

  • (c) has a Vr of at least 76 L (20 US gallons) but not more than 380 L (100 US gallons). (chauffe-eau à réservoir alimenté au gaz)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A gas-fired storage water heater is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 376, a gas-fired storage water heater is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 1 of the table to this section apply to gas-fired storage water heaters that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 2.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A gas-fired storage water heater complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA P.3-04 that are applicable to a gas-fired storage water heater as defined in section 374.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Energy factor of ≥ 0.67 – 0.0005 VrOn or after February 3, 1995 and before December 31, 2016
    2Energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 VrOn or after December 31, 2016
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA P.3-04 and provided to the Minister in respect of a gas-fired storage water heater:

  • (a) its Vr;

  • (b) its input rate, expressed in kilowatts;

  • (c) its recovery efficiency;

  • (d) its energy factor;

  • (e) the fuel it uses;

  • (f) its annual energy consumption, expressed in kilojoules; and

  • (g) its first hour rating, expressed in litres.

SUBDIVISION COil-Fired Water Heaters

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA B211-00

CSA B211-00 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-B211-00 entitled Energy Efficiency of Oil-Fired Storage Tank Water Heaters. (CSA B211-00)

oil-fired water heater

oil-fired water heater means a water heater that uses oil for fuel, and has an input rate of not more than 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h) and a Vr of at least 76 L (20 US gallons) but not more than 190 L (50 US gallons). (chauffe-eau à mazout)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An oil-fired water heater is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 380, an oil-fired water heater is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 1 of the table to this section apply to oil-fired water heaters that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 2.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An oil-fired water heater complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA B211-00 that are applicable to an oil-fired water heater as defined in section 378.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Energy factor of ≥ 0.59 – 0.0005 VrOn or after February 3, 1995 and before December 31, 2016
    2Energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 VrOn or after December 31, 2016
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA B211-00 and provided to the Minister in respect of an oil-fired water heater:

  • (a) its Vr;

  • (b) its input rate, expressed in kilowatts;

  • (c) its recovery efficiency;

  • (d) its energy factor; and

  • (e) its first hour rating, expressed in litres.

[382 to 423 reserved]

DIVISION 7Lamps and Lamp Ballasts

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

ANSI C78.20

ANSI C78.20 means the ANSI standard ANSI C78.20-2003 entitled American National Standard for Electric Lamps — A, G, PS, and Similar Shapes with E26 Medium Screw Bases. (ANSI C78.20)

ANSI C79.1

ANSI C79.1 means the ANSI standard ANSI C79.1-2002 entitled For Electric Lamps — Nomenclature for Glass Bulbs Intended for Use with Electric Lamps. (ANSI C79.1)

ANSI C81.61

ANSI C81.61 means the ANSI standard ANSI-ANSLG C81.61-2009 entitled American National Standard for Electrical Lamp Bases — Specifications for Bases (Caps) for Electric Lamps. (ANSI C81.61)

appliance lamp

appliance lamp means a lamp that is designed to operate in ambient temperatures of up to 315ºC, has a maximum nominal power of 40 W and is marketed as an appliance lamp. (lampe pour appareils électroménagers)

CIE 13.3

CIE 13.3 means the CIE standard CIE 13.3-1995 entitled Method of Measuring and Specifying Colour Rendering Properties of Light Sources. (CIE 13.3)

CIE 15

CIE 15 means the CIE standard CIE 15: 2004 entitled Colorimetry. (CIE 15)

coloured lamp

coloured lamp means a lamp that is marketed as a coloured lamp and has

  • (a) a colour rendering index of less than 50, as determined in accordance with CIE 13.3; or

  • (b) a correlated colour temperature of less than 2 500 K or more than 4 600 K. (lampe colorée)

IES Handbook

IES Handbook means the IES publication entitled Lighting Handbook, 9th edition. (Manuel IES)

IES LM16

IES LM16 means the IES standard IES LM-16-1993 entitled Practical Guide to Colorimetry of Light Sources. (IES LM16)

IES LM45

IES LM45 means the IES standard IES LM-45-09 entitled Approved Method for The Electrical and Photometric Measurement of General Service Incandescent Filament Lamps. (IES LM45)

IES LM49

IES LM49 means the IES standard IES LM-49-12 entitled Approved Method for Life Testing of Incandescent Filament Lamps. (IES LM49)

IES LM65

IES LM65 means the IES standard IES LM-65-10 entitled Approved Method for Life Testing of Compact Fluorescent Lamps. (IES LM65)

incandescent reflector lamp

incandescent reflector lamp means a lamp in which light is

  • (a) produced by a filament that is heated to incandescence by an electric current; and

  • (b) directed by an inner reflective coating on the outer bulb. (lampe-réflecteur à incandescence)

infrared lamp

infrared lamp means a lamp that emits more than 90% of its radiation in the 0.7 µm to 10 µm range of the electromagnetic spectrum. (lampe infrarouge)

lamp efficacy

lamp efficacy means the number of lumens per watt determined by

  • (a) dividing a lamp’s luminous flux by its power, measured under equilibrium conditions at the time of determining the luminous flux; and

  • (b) in the case of a general service incandescent reflector lamp, rounding the number calculated under paragraph (a) to the nearest half number. (efficacité lumineuse)

modified spectrum lamp

modified spectrum lamp means a lamp, other than a coloured lamp, that

  • (a) is marketed as a modified spectrum lamp; and

  • (b) when operated at its nominal voltage and nominal power, has a colour point that, on the 1931 chromaticity diagram described in CIE 15, lies below the black-body locus and is at least 4 MacAdam steps, as described in IES LM16, distant from the colour point of a clear lamp with the same filament and bulb shape and that operates at the same nominal voltage and nominal power. (lampe à spectre modifié)

plant lamp

plant lamp means a lamp that contains a filter or coating to suppress light with wavelengths of less than 0.58 µm and that is marketed as a plant lamp. (lampe pour horticulture)

rough service lamp

rough service lamp means a lamp that is marketed as a rough service lamp and has any of the following filament constructions, as illustrated in figure 6.12 of the IES Handbook:

  • (a) a C-7A or C-11 filament construction, with at least five supports exclusive of lead wires;

  • (b) a C-17 filament construction, with eight supports exclusive of lead wires; or

  • (c) a C-22 filament construction, with 16 supports exclusive of lead wires. (lampe à construction renforcée)

shatter-resistant lamp

shatter-resistant lamp means a lamp that has an external silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene or similar coating applied to it for the purpose of resisting breakage and preventing glass from reaching the operating environment in the event of breakage and that is marketed as a shatter-resistant lamp. (lampe résistante à l’éclatement)

silver bowl lamp

silver bowl lamp means a lamp that is marketed as a silver bowl lamp and that has a reflective coating that is applied directly to a part of the bulb surface so that light is reflected toward the lamp base. (lampe à calotte argentée)

submersible lamp

submersible lamp means a lamp that meets the requirements set out in the CSA standard C22.2 No. 89-1976, entitled Swimming-Pool Luminaires, Submersible Luminaires and Accessories. (lampe submersible)

vibration service lamp

vibration service lamp means a lamp that

  • (a) is marketed as a vibration service lamp;

  • (b) has a maximum nominal power of 60 W; and

  • (c) has a C-5, C-7A or C-9 filament construction — as illustrated in figure 6.12 of the IES Handbook — or a similar construction, with less than five supports. (lampe antivibrations)

Labelling

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Label required

 Every CFL, general service lamp, modified spectrum incandescent lamp and general service incandescent reflector lamp that, for the purpose of sale or lease, is shipped from one province to another or imported into Canada must be labelled in accordance with sections 426 to 429.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information on principal display panel

  •  (1) The principal display panel of the product’s package must display the following information in the following order:

    • (a) except in the case of a BR or ER lamp, the words “Light Output” and “Flux lumineux”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s luminous flux and the word “lumens”;

    • (b) the words “Energy Used” and “Consommation d’énergie”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s nominal power and the word “watts”; and

    • (c) the words “Life” and “Durée de vie”, followed by the numerical value of the product’s life and the words “hours” and “heures”, respectively.

  • Marginal note:Font and size

    (2) The words “Light Output”, “Flux lumineux”, “Energy Used”, “Consommation d’énergie”, “Life” and “Durée de vie” must be in the same font and be equal in size.

  • Marginal note:Font and size

    (3) The words “lumens”, “watts”, “hours” and “heures” must be in the same font and be equal in size, but they must not be more than 50% of the size of the words referred to in subsection (2).

  • Marginal note:Font and size

    (4) The numerical values indicating the product’s luminous flux, nominal power and life must be in the same font and be equal in size.

  • Marginal note:Three-way lamps

    (5) If the product is a three-way lamp, the information required by paragraphs (1)(a) and (b) must be displayed for each level of the lamp’s operation.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Value of CFL life

 Despite paragraph 426(1)(c), the value that is displayed on the principal display panel for the life of a CFL may be

  • (a) if the life testing of the CFL is completed, a value that is less than its life; or

  • (b) if the life testing of the CFL is not completed, its design life, if a laboratory accredited in respect of the energy performance of lighting products by either the Standards Council of Canada or the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program, an A2LA certified laboratory or an ISO 9000 certified laboratory or manufacturing facility has, in accordance with IES LM65, verified 40% of the design life and at that point in the testing not more than one unit in the test sample has failed.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Design voltage other than 120 V

  •  (1) If the design voltage of the product is other than 120 V, the information required by section 426 may correspond to

    • (a) a voltage of 120 V, followed by the words “at 120 volts” and “à 120 volts”; or

    • (b) the design voltage, followed by the words, “at [design voltage] volts” and “à [tension spécifique]”.

  • Marginal note:Additional information

    (2) If the information corresponds to the design voltage,

    • (a) the following statement must be displayed on the principal display panel:

      “This product is designed for [design voltage] volts. When used on the normal line voltage of 120 volts, the light output and energy efficiency are noticeably reduced. See [appropriate panel] panel for 120-volt rating.”

      « Ce produit a été conçu en fonction d’une tension de [tension spécifique] volts. S’il est employé à la tension normale de 120 volts, son flux lumineux et sa consommation d’énergie s’en trouveront considérablement réduits. Voir le panneau [panneau en cause] pour les renseignements correspondant à une tension de 120 volts. »;

    • (b) the information required by section 426 for the product corresponding to a voltage of 120 V, followed by the words “at 120 volts” and “à 120 volts”, must be displayed on a panel of the product’s package other than the principal display panel; and

    • (c) the design voltage must be displayed on every panel that displays the information required by section 426, other than the panel on which the information required by paragraph (b) is displayed.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Multiple lamps in common package

 If more than one type of lamp is included in a common package and their characteristics are not uniform, the principal display panel of the common package must display the following information for each type of lamp:

  • (a) its design voltage; and

  • (b) the information required by section 426, which must be in the size and font specified in that section.

SUBDIVISION ACompact Fluorescent Lamps

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CFL

CFL means an integrally ballasted compact fluorescent lamp that has

  • (a) a medium screw base; and

  • (b) a nominal voltage of at least 100 V but not more than 130 V or a nominal voltage range that lies at least partially between those voltages. (LFC)

CSA C861

CSA C861 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C861-10 entitled Performance of Self-ballasted Compact Fluorescent Lamps and Ballasted Adapters. (CSA C861)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A CFL is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 432, a CFL is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 1, 2009.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a CFL:

    • (a) its nominal voltage;

    • (b) its nominal power, expressed in watts, or if it is a three-way lamp, its nominal power, expressed in watts, at each operating level;

    • (c) its luminous flux, or if it is a three-way lamp, its luminous flux at each operating level;

    • (d) the lamp efficacy;

    • (e) its life, expressed in hours; and

    • (f) its correlated colour temperature.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected as follows:

    • (a) the information referred to in paragraphs (1)(a) to (d) and (f) must be collected in accordance with CSA C861; and

    • (b) the information referred to in paragraph (1)(e) must, using a sample of 10 CFLs, be collected in accordance with IES LM65, except that if the manufacturer has not specified an operating orientation for the lamp or has specified more than one orientation, five of the CFLs must be tested in the base-up orientation and the other five must be tested in the base-down orientation.

SUBDIVISION BGeneral Service Lamps

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of general service lamp

  •  (1) In this Subdivision, general service lamp means an electrical device that provides functional illumination and has a luminous flux of at least 310 lm but not more than 2 600 lm, a nominal voltage of at least 110 V but not more than 130 V or a nominal voltage range that lies at least partially between those voltages and a screw base. It does not include any of the following:

    • (a) an appliance lamp;

    • (b) a CFL;

    • (c) a coloured lamp;

    • (d) an infrared lamp;

    • (e) a lamp that has a G-shape as specified in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1 and a diameter of 12.7 cm or more;

    • (f) a lamp that has a T-shape as specified in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1 and a maximum nominal power of 40 W or a length of more than 25.4 cm or both;

    • (g) a left-hand thread lamp;

    • (h) a plant lamp;

    • (i) an incandescent reflector lamp;

    • (j) a vacuum type or gas-filled lamp that has a sufficiently low bulb temperature to permit exposed outdoor use on high-speed flashing circuits and that is marketed as a sign service lamp;

    • (k) a silver bowl lamp;

    • (l) a traffic signal module, a pedestrian module or a street light;

    • (m) a submersible lamp;

    • (n) a lamp that has a screw base size of E5, E10, E11, E12, E17, E26/50×39, E26/53×39, E29/28, E29/53×39, E39, E39d, EP39 or EX39 as specified in ANSI C81.61;

    • (o) a lamp that has a B, BA, CA, F, G16-½, G25, G30, S or M-14 shape or other similar shape as specified in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1 and a maximum nominal power of 40 W;

    • (p) a lamp that emits visible light produced by a current passing through a p-n junction solid state device; or

    • (q) a modified spectrum lamp.

  • Marginal note:Luminous flux

    (2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the luminous flux of a general service lamp must be calculated in accordance with IES LM45, except that the lamp must be tested at 120 V regardless of its nominal voltage.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A general service lamp is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a general service lamp is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 435,

      • (i) if it is a rough service lamp, a vibration service lamp, a shatter-resistant lamp or a lamp with an E26d screw base,

      • (ii) if it has a luminous flux of less than 1 050 lm and was manufactured before December 31, 2014, or

      • (iii) if it has a luminous flux of at least 1 050 lm and was manufactured before January 1, 2014; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 425 to 429, if it was manufactured before September 1, 2008.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to general service lamps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A general service lamp complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures that are applicable to a general service lamp as defined in section 433 and set out in the following standards:

    • (a) IES LM45 for the nominal power;

    • (b) IES LM49 for the life of the product; and

    • (c) CIE 13.3 for the colour rendering index.

  • Marginal note:Adjusted testing procedure

    (3) The testing referred to in subsection (2) must, despite any provision to the contrary in the identified standard, be conducted with the lamp operating at 120 V regardless of its nominal voltage.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1General service lamps that have a luminous flux of < 750 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 29 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 80

    On or after December 31, 2014
    2General service lamps that have a luminous flux of ≥ 750 lm and < 1 050 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 43 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 80

    On or after December 31, 2014
    3General service lamps that have a luminous flux of ≥ 1 050 lm and < 1 490 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 53 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 80

    On or after January 1, 2014
    4General service lamps that have a luminous flux of ≥ 1 490 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 72 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 80

    On or after January 1, 2014
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a general service lamp:

  • (a) a description of the lamp, collected in accordance with ANSI C79.1;

  • (b) its colour rendering index, collected in accordance with CIE 13.3;

  • (c) its correlated colour temperature, collected in accordance with CIE 15;

  • (d) the following information collected in accordance with IES LM45, with the testing procedure adjusted in accordance with subsection 435(3), namely,

    • (i) its nominal power, expressed in watts, or if it is a three-way lamp, its nominal power, expressed in watts, at each operating level, and

    • (ii) its luminous flux, expressed in lumens, or if it is a three-way lamp, its luminous flux, expressed in lumens, at each operating level; and

  • (e) its life, expressed in hours, collected in accordance with IES LM49, with the testing procedure adjusted in accordance with subsection 435(3).

SUBDIVISION CModified Spectrum Incandescent Lamps

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of modified spectrum incandescent lamp

  •  (1) In this Subdivision, modified spectrum incandescent lamp means a modified spectrum lamp that has a luminous flux of at least 232 lm but not more than 1 950 lm, a nominal voltage of at least 110 V but not more than 130 V or a nominal voltage range that lies at least partially between those voltages, and a screw base. It does not include any of the following:

    • (a) an appliance lamp;

    • (b) a CFL;

    • (c) an infrared lamp;

    • (d) a lamp that has a G-shape as specified in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1 and a diameter of 12.7 cm or more;

    • (e) a lamp that has a T-shape as specified in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1 and a maximum nominal power of 40 W or a length of more than 25.4 cm or both;

    • (f) a lamp that uses solid state technology, namely, a lamp with a light source that comes from light-emitting diodes;

    • (g) a left-hand thread lamp;

    • (h) a plant lamp;

    • (i) an incandescent reflector lamp that has a shape specified in ANSI C79.1;

    • (j) a vacuum type or gas-filled lamp that has a sufficiently low bulb temperature to permit exposed outdoor use on high-speed flashing circuits and that is marketed as a sign service lamp;

    • (k) a silver bowl lamp;

    • (l) a traffic signal module, a pedestrian module or a street light;

    • (m) a submersible lamp;

    • (n) a lamp that has a screw base size of E5, E10, E11, E12, E17, E26/50×39, E26/53×39, E29/28, E29/53×39, E39, E39d, EP39 or EX39 as specified in ANSI C81.61; and

    • (o) a lamp that has a B, BA, CA, F, G16-½, G25, G30, S or M-14 shape or other similar shape as specified in ANSI C78.20 and ANSI C79.1 and a maximum nominal power of 40 W.

  • Marginal note:Luminous flux

    (2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the luminous flux of a modified spectrum incandescent lamp must be calculated in accordance with IES LM45, except that the lamp must be tested at 120 V regardless of its nominal voltage.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A modified spectrum incandescent lamp is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a modified spectrum incandescent lamp is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 439,

      • (i) if it is a rough service lamp, a vibration service lamp, a shatter-resistant lamp or a lamp with an E26d screw base,

      • (ii) if it has a luminous flux of at least 788 lm and was manufactured before January 1, 2014, or

      • (iii) if it has a luminous flux of less than 788 lm and was manufactured before December 31, 2014; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 425 to 429, if it was manufactured before September 1, 2008.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to modified spectrum incandescent lamps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A modified spectrum incandescent lamp complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures that are applicable to a modified spectrum incandescent lamp as defined in section 437 and set out in the following standards:

    • (a) IES LM45 for the nominal power;

    • (b) IES LM49 for the life of the product; and

    • (c) CIE 13.3 for the colour rendering index.

  • Marginal note:Adjusted testing procedure

    (3) The testing referred to in subsection (2) must, despite any provision to the contrary in the identified standard, be conducted with the lamp operating at 120 V regardless of its nominal voltage.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Modified spectrum incandescent lamps that have a luminous flux of < 563 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 29 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 75

    On or after December 31, 2014
    2Modified spectrum incandescent lamps that have a luminous flux of ≥ 563 lm and < 788 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 43 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 75

    On or after December 31, 2014
    3Modified spectrum incandescent lamps that have a luminous flux of ≥ 788 lm and < 1 118 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 53 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 75

    On or after January 1, 2014
    4Modified spectrum incandescent lamps that have a luminous flux of ≥ 1 118 lm

    Nominal power ≤ 72 W

    Life ≥ 1 000 hours

    Colour rendering index ≥ 75

    On or after January 1, 2014
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a modified spectrum incandescent lamp:

  • (a) a description of the lamp, collected in accordance with ANSI C79.1;

  • (b) its colour rendering index, collected in accordance with CIE 13.3;

  • (c) its correlated colour temperature, collected in accordance with CIE 15;

  • (d) the following information collected in accordance with IES LM45, with the testing procedure adjusted in accordance with subsection 439(3), namely,

    • (i) its nominal power, expressed in watts, or if it is a three-way lamp, its nominal power, expressed in watts, at each operating level, and

    • (ii) its luminous flux, expressed in lumens, or if it is a three-way lamp, its luminous flux, expressed in lumens, at each operating level; and

  • (e) its life, expressed in hours, collected in accordance with IES LM49, with the testing procedure adjusted in accordance with subsection 439(3).

SUBDIVISION DGeneral Service Incandescent Reflector Lamps

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C862-01

CSA C862-01 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C862-01 entitled Performance of Incandescent Reflector Lamps. (CSA C862-01)

CSA C862-09

CSA C862-09 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C862-09 entitled Performance of Incandescent Reflector Lamps. (CSA C862-09)

CSA C862-12

CSA C862-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C862-12 entitled Performance of Incandescent Reflector Lamps. (CSA C862-12)

general service incandescent reflector lamp

general service incandescent reflector lamp means an incandescent reflector lamp that has a bulb shape described in ANSI C79.1 or a bulb shape similar to that shape, and that has an E26/24 single contact or E26/50×39 skirted medium screw base, a nominal voltage of at least 100 V but not more than 130 V or a nominal voltage range that lies at least partially between those voltages, a diameter of more than 57 mm and a nominal power of at least 40 W but not more than 205 W. It does not include any of the following:

  • (a) a coloured lamp;

  • (b) a rough service lamp;

  • (c) a vibration service lamp;

  • (d) a silver bowl lamp;

  • (e) an infrared lamp;

  • (f) a lamp that is marketed for heat sensitive applications or for mine, terrarium, vivarium, airfield, aircraft or automotive use;

  • (g) a BR30 or BR40 lamp, that has a nominal power of 50 W or less or of 65 W;

  • (h) an R20 lamp that has

    • (i) a nominal power of 45 W or less, or

    • (ii) a nominal power of 100 W, a nominal overall length of not more than 92 mm (3.625 inches) and that is designed and marketed for pool and spa applications; or

  • (i) a modified spectrum lamp that

    • (i) is an ER30 or ER40 lamp, that has a nominal power of 50 W or less,

    • (ii) is an ER40 lamp that has a nominal power of 65 W, or

    • (iii) was manufactured before July 15, 2012. (lampe-réflecteur à incandescence standard)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A general service incandescent reflector lamp is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a general service incandescent reflector lamp is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purpose of section 4, if it was manufactured before December 31, 1996; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 425 to 429, if it was manufactured before September 1, 2008.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to general service incandescent reflector lamps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A general service incandescent reflector lamp complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C862-12 that are applicable to a general service incandescent reflector lamp as defined in section 441.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1General service incandescent reflector lampsCSA C862-01, Tables 1 and 2Before June 1, 2009
    2General service incandescent reflector lamps that are ER30 or ER40 lamps with a nominal power of 50 W7.0 lm/WOn or after June 1, 2009
    3General service incandescent reflector lamps that are ER30 or ER40 lamps with a nominal power of < 50 W10.5 lm/WOn or after June 1, 2009
    4General service incandescent reflector lamps that are ER40 lamps with a nominal power of 65 W12.5 lm/WOn or after June 1, 2009
    5General service incandescent reflector lamps, other than ER30 or ER40 lamps with a nominal power of ≤ 50 W and ER40 lamps with a nominal power of 65 WCSA C862-09, Table 1On or after June 1, 2009 and before July 15, 2012
    6General service incandescent reflector lamps, other than ER30 or ER40 lamps with a nominal power of ≤ 50 W and ER40 lamps with a nominal power of 65 WCSA C862-12, Table 1On or after July 15, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a general service incandescent reflector lamp described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1General service incandescent reflector lamps manufactured before June 1, 2009CSA C862-12
  • (a) description;

  • (b) nominal power, in W;

  • (c) average lamp efficacy;

  • (d) life, in hours; and

  • (e) luminous flux.

2General service incandescent reflector lamps manufactured on or after June 1, 2009

CSA C862-12 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (g)

CIE 15 for correlated colour temperature in paragraph (h)

  • (a) description;

  • (b) nominal power, in W;

  • (c) average lamp efficacy at nominal voltage and at 120 V;

  • (d) life, in hours;

  • (e) nominal voltage or voltage range;

  • (f) luminous flux, rounded to nearest tenth, at nominal voltage and at 120 V;

  • (g) diameter;

  • (h) correlated colour temperature; and

  • (i) if applicable, identification of lamp as a modified spectrum lamp.

SUBDIVISION EGeneral Service Fluorescent Lamps

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix R

10 C.F.R. Appendix R means Appendix R to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring Average Lamp Efficacy (LE), Color Rendering Index (CRI), and Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) of Electric Lamps, as amended from time to time. (appendice R 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(n)(4)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(n)(4) means the table to paragraph 430.32(n)(4) of Subpart C, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §430.32(n)(4))

ANSI C78.81

ANSI C78.81 means the ANSI standard ANSI C78.81-2010 entitled American National Standard for Electric Lamps Double-Capped Fluorescent Lamps — Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics. (ANSI C78.81)

ANSI C78.901

ANSI C78.901 means the ANSI standard ANSI C78.901-2005 entitled American National Standard for Electric Lamps Single — Based Fluorescent Lamps — Dimensional and Electrical Characteristics. (ANSI C78.901)

CSA C819-11

CSA C819-11 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C819-11 entitled Performance of General Service Fluorescent Lamps. (CSA C819-11)

CSA C819-16

CSA C819-16 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C819-16 entitled Performance of General Service Fluorescent Lamps. (CSA C819-16)

CSA C819-95

CSA C819-95 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C819-95 entitled Performance of General Service Fluorescent Lamps. (CSA C819-95)

cold temperature fluorescent lamp

cold temperature fluorescent lamp means a fluorescent lamp that is marketed for outdoor or cold temperature use and that is designed to start at temperatures as low as –29°C (–20°F) when used with a ballast that conforms to the requirements of ANSI C78.81 and ANSI C78.901. (lampe fluorescente pour basses températures)

coloured fluorescent lamp

coloured fluorescent lamp means a fluorescent lamp that has

  • (a) a colour rendering index of less than 40, as determined in accordance with CIE 13.3; or

  • (b) a correlated colour temperature of less than 2 500 K or more than 7 000 K, as determined in accordance with the IES standard IES LM-9-09 entitled Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Fluorescent Lamps. (lampe fluorescente colorée)

general service fluorescent lamp

general service fluorescent lamp means a fluorescent lamp that

  • (a) is straight-shaped and has a nominal overall length of 1 200 mm (48 inches), a medium bi-pin base and a nominal power of at least 25 W;

  • (b) is U-shaped and has a nominal overall length of at least 560 mm (22 inches) but not more than 635 mm (25 inches), a medium bi-pin base and a nominal power of at least 25 W;

  • (c) is rapid-start and straight-shaped and has a nominal overall length of 2 400 mm (96 inches) and a recessed double-contact base;

  • (d) is instant-start and straight-shaped and has a nominal overall length of 2 400 mm (96 inches), a single-pin base and a nominal power of at least 52 W;

  • (e) is straight-shaped and standard output and has a nominal overall length of at least 1 125 mm (45 inches) but not more than 1 200 mm (48 inches), a miniature bi-pin base and a nominal power of at least 26 W;

  • (f) is straight-shaped and high output with a nominal overall length of at least 1 125 mm (45 inches) but not more than 1 200 mm (48 inches), a miniature bi-pin base and a nominal power of at least 49 W; or

  • (g) is a physical and electrical equivalent of a lamp described in any of paragraphs (a) to (f).

It does not include any of the following:

  • (h) a fluorescent lamp that is marketed as a plant lamp;

  • (i) a cold temperature fluorescent lamp;

  • (j) a coloured fluorescent lamp;

  • (k) a fluorescent lamp that is designed to be impact-resistant;

  • (l) a reflectorized or aperture fluorescent lamp;

  • (m) a fluorescent lamp that is designed for use in reprographic equipment;

  • (n) a fluorescent lamp that is primarily designed to produce ultraviolet radiation; or

  • (o) a fluorescent lamp that has a colour-rendering index of at least 87. (lampe fluorescente standard)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A general service fluorescent lamp is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purpose of section 4, a general service fluorescent lamp is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1996.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to general service fluorescent lamps described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A general service fluorescent lamp complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a general service fluorescent lamp as defined in section 445.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1General service fluorescent lamps that are rapid-start and straight-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of 1 200 mm, a medium bi-pin base and a nominal power of > 35 WCSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 75 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 69

    Before July 15, 2012
    2General service fluorescent lamps that are rapid-start and straight-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of 1 200 mm, a medium bi-pin base and a nominal power of ≤ 35 WCSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 75 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 45

    Before July 15, 2012
    3General service fluorescent lamps that are rapid-start and straight-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of 2 400 mm, a recessed double-contact base, a nominal power of > 100 W and a nominal current of 0.8 ACSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 80 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 69

    Before July 15, 2012
    4General service fluorescent lamps that are rapid-start and straight-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of 2 400 mm, a recessed double-contact base, a nominal power of ≤ 100 W and a nominal current of 0.8 ACSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 80 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 45

    Before July 15, 2012
    5General service fluorescent lamps that are rapid-start and U-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of ≥ 560 mm but ≤ 635 mm, a medium bi-pin base and a nominal power of > 35 WCSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 68 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 69

    Before July 15, 2012
    6General service fluorescent lamps that are rapid-start and U-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of ≥ 560 mm but ≤ 635 mm, a medium bi-pin base and a nominal power of ≤ 35 WCSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 64 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 45

    Before July 15, 2012
    7General service fluorescent lamps that are instant-start and straight-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of 2 400 mm, a single-pin base and a nominal power of > 65 WCSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 80 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 69

    Before July 15, 2012
    8General service fluorescent lamps that are instant-start and straight-shaped and that have a nominal overall length of 2 400 mm, a single-pin base and a nominal power of ≤ 65 WCSA C819-95

    Average lamp efficacy ≥ 80 lm/W

    Average colour rendering index ≥ 45

    Before July 15, 2012
    9General service fluorescent lampsCSA C819-11CSA C819-11, Table 1On or after July 15, 2012 and before January 26, 2018
    10General service fluorescent lampsCSA C819-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix RCSA C819-16, Table 1 or average lamp efficacy × 1.011 > the minimum average lamp efficacy for the product in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(n)(4)On or after January 26, 2018
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a general service fluorescent lamp:

    • (a) its nominal power, expressed in watts;

    • (b) its shape;

    • (c) its nominal overall length;

    • (d) its diameter;

    • (e) its base type;

    • (f) its abbreviation under the designation system in ANSI C78.81, Annex A, and ANSI C78.901, Annex B;

    • (g) its correlated colour temperature;

    • (h) its average colour-rendering index; and

    • (i) the average lamp efficacy.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with one of the following standards:

    • (a) CSA C819-95, if the product was manufactured before July 15, 2012;

    • (b) CSA C819-11, if the product is manufactured on or after July 15, 2012 and before January 26, 2018; or

    • (c) CSA C819-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix R, if the product is manufactured on or after January 26, 2018.

SUBDIVISION FFluorescent Lamp Ballasts

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C654-10

CSA C654-10 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-654-10 entitled Fluorescent Lamp Ballast Efficacy Measurements. (CSA C654-10)

CSA C654-14

CSA C654-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-654-14 entitled Fluorescent Lamp Ballast Efficacy Measurements. (CSA C654-14)

fluorescent lamp ballast

fluorescent lamp ballast means a device that is

  • (a) designed to start and operate fluorescent lamps by

    • (i) providing the necessary voltage and current,

    • (ii) limiting the current during normal operation, and

    • (iii) if necessary to facilitate lamp operation, providing cathode heating;

  • (b) designed for input of 120 V, 277 V or 347 V; and

  • (c) designed to operate an F32T8, F34T12, F40T10 or F40T12 rapid-start fluorescent lamp or an F96T12ES, F96T12IS, F96T12HO or F96T12HO ES fluorescent lamp.

It does not include any of the following:

  • (d) a ballast that is designed to be used in an outdoor sign and to operate two F96T12HO fluorescent lamps in ambient temperatures at or below –28.9°C;

  • (e) a ballast that, by means of an integrated dimming capability, can reduce the output of the fluorescent lamp by 50% or more;

  • (f) a low-frequency T8 ballast that is designed and marketed only for use in an electromagnetic-interference-sensitive environment and that is sold in a package of 10 or fewer; or

  • (g) a program-start ballast that is designed to operate one or more T8 fluorescent lamps with a nominal overall length of 1 200 mm and a medium bi-pin base, and that delivers an average current of less than 140 mA to each lamp. (ballast pour lampes fluorescentes)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A fluorescent lamp ballast is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 451, a fluorescent lamp ballast is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to fluorescent lamp ballasts that are manufactured during the periods described in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A fluorescent lamp ballast complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a fluorescent lamp ballast as defined in section 449.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C654-10

    CSA C654-10, clause 4 for power factor

    CSA C654-10, Table 2 for ballast efficacy factor

    On or after February 3, 1995 and before November 14, 2014
    2CSA C654-14

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    CSA C654-14, clause 5.2 for ballast luminous efficiency

    On or after November 14, 2014
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of a fluorescent lamp ballast described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Fluorescent lamp ballasts manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before November 14, 2014CSA C654-10
  • (a) ballast efficacy factor;

  • (b) type and number of fluorescent lamps it is designed to operate; and

  • (c) nominal input voltage.

2Fluorescent lamp ballasts manufactured on or after November 14, 2014CSA C654-14
  • (a) class number set out in Table 1A of CSA C654-14;

  • (b) ballast luminous efficiency;

  • (c) nominal input voltage;

  • (d) ballast input power, in watts;

  • (e) total lamp arc power, in watts; and

  • (f) power factor.

[453 to 505 reserved]

DIVISION 8Lighting Fixtures

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA C22.2 No. 250.0

CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 means the CSA standard C22.2 No. 250.0-08 entitled Luminaires. (CSA C22.2 No. 250.0)

ITE VTCSH

ITE VTCSH means the Institute of Transportation Engineers standard entitled Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement, dated June 27, 2005. (ITE VTCSH)

pin-based

pin-based means, with respect to a socket of a ceiling fan or ceiling fan light kit, one that is designed to hold a fluorescent lamp that is not integrally ballasted and that has a plug-in lamp base. It does not include a GU-24 socket. (à broche)

SUBDIVISION ATorchieres

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C22.2 No. 250.4

CSA C22.2 No. 250.4 means the CSA standard C22.2 No. 250.4-14 entitled Portable luminaires. (CSA C22.2 No. 250.4)

torchiere

torchiere means a portable luminaire that has a reflector bowl or similar-shaped reflector that directs light in a predominantly upward direction for the purpose of providing indirect lighting and that may be equipped with one or more additional sockets intended for other lighting functions. (torchère)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A torchiere is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 509, a torchiere is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2007.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to torchieres described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A torchiere complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C22.2 No. 250.4 that are applicable to a torchiere as defined in section 507.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Torchieres that have no additional socketsTotal power ≤ 190 WOn or after January 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010
    2Torchieres that have no additional socketsTotal power ≤ 75 WOn or after January 1, 2010
    3Torchieres that have one or more additional socketsTotal power ≤ 230 WOn or after January 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010
    4Torchieres that have one or more additional socketsTotal power ≤ 100 WOn or after January 1, 2010
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 250.4 and provided to the Minister in respect of a torchiere:

  • (a) information that indicates whether the product has lighting functions additional to those of the bowl; and

  • (b) the total power, expressed in watts, for all lighting functions.

SUBDIVISION BCeiling Fans

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of ceiling fan

 In this Subdivision, ceiling fan means a household ceiling fan that has integrated lighting.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A ceiling fan is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a ceiling fan is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 513, unless it has a total power of more than 10 W, has at least one socket that is not pin-based and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to a ceiling fan described in paragraph 512(2)(b) is that the total power for the integrated lighting must be less than or equal to 190 W.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A ceiling fan complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 that are applicable to a ceiling fan as defined in section 511.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 and provided to the Minister in respect of a ceiling fan:

  • (a) the type of sockets for the integrated lighting; and

  • (b) the total power, expressed in watts, for the integrated lighting.

SUBDIVISION CCeiling Fan Light Kits

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of ceiling fan light kit

 In this Subdivision, ceiling fan light kit means equipment that is designed to be attached to a ceiling fan for the purpose of providing light.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A ceiling fan light kit is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a ceiling fan light kit is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 517, unless it has at least one socket that is not pin-based and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to a ceiling fan light kit described in paragraph 516(2)(b) is that the total power for the product must be less than or equal to 190 W.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A ceiling fan light kit complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 that are applicable to a ceiling fan light kit as defined in section 515.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 and provided to the Minister in respect of a ceiling fan light kit:

  • (a) its socket type; and

  • (b) its total power, expressed in watts.

SUBDIVISION DExit Signs

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C860

CSA C860 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C860-11 entitled Performance of Internally Lighted Exit Signs. (CSA C860)

exit sign

exit sign has the same meaning as in CSA C860. It does not include an exit sign that flashes or that is photoluminescent or radioluminescent. (enseigne de sortie)

legend

legend means any of the following that is displayed on an exit sign:

  • (a) a representation of a running person, as described in Annex B.1 of CSA C22.2 No. 141; and

  • (b) the word “EXIT” or “SORTIE”. (légende)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An exit sign is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purpose of section 4, an exit sign is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after November 1, 2004.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to exit signs described in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An exit sign complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C860 that are applicable to an exit sign as defined in section 519.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Type 1 and Type 2 exit signsWattage ≤ 5 W × (number of legends)
    2Type 3 exit signsWattage ≤ 5 W × (number of legends) + 5 W
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C860 and provided to the Minister in respect of an exit sign:

  • (a) its type;

  • (b) its power consumption, expressed in watts; and

  • (c) the number of legends.

SUBDIVISION ETraffic Signal Modules

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

traffic signal module

traffic signal module means a self-contained device that is designed to

  • (a) fit into a traffic signal housing; and

  • (b) provide drivers with movement information by means of a red or green traffic signal indicator that is 203.2 mm or 304.8 mm in diameter. (module de signalisation routière)

VTCSH Arrow

VTCSH Arrow means the Institute of Transportation Engineers standard entitled Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Vehicle Arrow Traffic Signal Supplement, dated July 1, 2007. (VTCSH Arrow)

VTCSH Circular

VTCSH Circular means the Institute of Transportation Engineers standard entitled Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement, dated June 27, 2005. (VTCSH Circular)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A traffic signal module is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 525, a traffic signal module is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2007.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to traffic signal modules described in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Testing Procedures

    (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the maximum power and nominal power of a traffic signal module must be determined in accordance with the following procedures:

    • (a) the luminous intensity of the product must be determined in accordance with the procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a traffic signal module as defined in section 523;

    • (b) the product’s power must be measured using a watt meter that has an accuracy of ± 1%;

    • (c) when determining the product’s maximum power, the product must be

      • (i) mounted in a temperature testing chamber with the lens portion of the product outside the chamber, and

      • (ii) operated for a minimum of 60 minutes at a temperature of 74°C and with the temperature in front of the lens maintained at a minimum of 49°C; and

    • (d) when determining the product’s nominal power, the product must be operated for a minimum of 60 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25°C.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Traffic signal modules that have a red light traffic signal indicator that is 203.2 mm in diameterVTCSH Circular

    Maximum power ≤ 13 W

    Nominal power ≤ 8 W

    2Traffic signal modules that have a red light traffic signal indicator that is 304.8 mm in diameterVTCSH Circular

    Maximum power ≤ 17 W

    Nominal power ≤ 11 W

    3Traffic signal modules that have a green light traffic signal indicator that is 203.2 mm in diameterVTCSH Circular

    Maximum power ≤ 12 W

    Nominal power ≤ 12 W

    4Traffic signal modules that have a green light traffic signal indicator that is 304.8 mm in diameterVTCSH Circular

    Maximum power ≤ 15 W

    Nominal power ≤ 15 W

    5Traffic signal modules that have a red arrow traffic signal indicatorVTCSH Arrow

    Maximum power ≤ 12 W

    Nominal power ≤ 9 W

    6Traffic signal modules that have a green arrow traffic signal indicatorVTCSH Arrow

    Maximum power ≤ 11 W

    Nominal power ≤ 11 W

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

  •  (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a traffic signal module:

    • (a) its type;

    • (b) its maximum power, expressed in watts; and

    • (c) its nominal power, expressed in watts.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with

    • (a) VTCSH Arrow, if the traffic signal module has an arrow traffic signal indicator; or

    • (b) VTCSH Circular, if the traffic signal module has any other traffic signal indicator.

SUBDIVISION FPedestrian Modules

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

pedestrian module

pedestrian module means a self-contained device that is designed

  • (a) to fit into a pedestrian signal housing; and

  • (b) to provide pedestrians with movement information by means of a walking person display or a hand display but not by means of a countdown message. (module de signalisation piétonnière)

PTCSI

PTCSI means the Institute of Transportation Engineers standard entitled Pedestrian Traffic Control Signal Indicators: Light Emitting Diode (LED) Signal Modules, dated August 4, 2010. (PTCSI)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A pedestrian module is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 529, a pedestrian module is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2007.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to pedestrian modules described in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Testing Procedures

    (2) For the purpose of subsection (1), the maximum power and nominal power of a pedestrian module must be determined in accordance with the following procedures:

    • (a) the luminous intensity of the product must be determined in accordance with the procedures established by PTCSI that are applicable to a pedestrian module as defined in section 527;

    • (b) the product’s power must be measured using a watt meter that has an accuracy of ± 1%;

    • (c) when determining the product’s maximum power, the product must be

      • (i) mounted in a temperature testing chamber with the lens portion of the product outside the chamber, and

      • (ii) operated for a minimum of 60 minutes at a temperature of 74°C and with the temperature in front of the lens maintained at a minimum temperature of 49°C; and

    • (d) when determining the product’s nominal power, the product must be operated for a minimum of 60 minutes at an ambient temperature of 25°C.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Pedestrian modules that have a walking person display and a hand display

    Maximum power ≤ 16 W

    Nominal power ≤ 13 W

    2Pedestrian modules that have a walking person display only

    Maximum power ≤ 12 W

    Nominal power ≤ 9 W

    3Pedestrian modules that have a hand display only

    Maximum power ≤ 16 W

    Nominal power ≤ 13 W

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with PTCSI and provided to the Minister in respect of a pedestrian module:

  • (a) its type;

  • (b) its maximum power, expressed in watts; and

  • (c) its nominal power, expressed in watts.

[531 to 572 reserved]

DIVISION 9Electronic Products

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA C62301

CSA C62301 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C62301:11 entitled Household Electrical Appliances – Measurement of Standby Power. (CSA C62301)

information display

information display means a clock or other device that provides visual alphanumeric or graphical information or indicates the status of the equipment. (affichage)

SUBDIVISION ACompact Audio Products

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

compact audio product

compact audio product means a product that consists of an amplifier and a terrestrial tuner that are encased in a single housing — including a product that can produce sound from another media — and that uses mains power as at least one source of power and has attached or separable speakers. (produit audio compact)

off mode

off mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power, cannot produce sound or provide any mechanical function and cannot be switched into another mode except by means of a manual switch on the product. (mode arrêt)

standby mode

standby mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power, cannot produce sound or provide any mechanical function, but can be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, an internal signal or an internal timer. (mode veille)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A compact audio product is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 576, a compact audio product is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after May 1, 2011.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to compact audio products described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A compact audio product complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a compact audio product as defined in section 574.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Compact audio products

    Must be capable of entering standby mode or off mode.

    Power consumption of product must be, as applicable,

    • (a) ≤ 3 W in standby mode; and

    • (b) ≤ 1 W in off mode.

    On or after May 1, 2011 and before January 1, 2013
    2Compact audio products, other than clock radios

    Must be capable of entering standby mode or off mode.

    Power consumption of product must be, as applicable,

    • (a) ≤ 1 W in standby mode with information display active;

    • (b) ≤ 0.5 W in standby mode with information display inactive;

    • (c) ≤ 0.5 W in standby mode when there is no information display; and

    • (d) ≤ 0.5 W in off mode.

    On or after January 1, 2013
    3Compact audio products that are clock radios

    Must be capable of entering standby mode or off mode.

    Power consumption of product must be, as applicable,

    • (a) ≤ 2 W in standby mode with information display active; and

    • (b) ≤ 1 W in off mode.

    On or after January 1, 2013
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C62301 and provided to the Minister in respect of a compact audio product:

  • (a) its type;

  • (b) if it was manufactured before January 1, 2013 and has standby mode, its power consumption in that mode, expressed in watts;

  • (c) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2013 and has standby mode, its power consumption in that mode, expressed in watts, as applicable,

    • (i) with the information display active,

    • (ii) with the information display inactive, and

    • (iii) without the information display;

  • (d) if it has standby mode, the period, expressed in minutes, that begins when standby mode is enabled and ends when the measurement of power consumption in that mode is completed; and

  • (e) if it has off mode, its power consumption, expressed in watts, in off mode.

SUBDIVISION BVideo Products

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode

off mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power, cannot provide any mechanical function and cannot be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, a timer or another internal or external signal. (mode arrêt)

standby mode

standby mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power, cannot produce either video or audio output signals or provide any mechanical function, but can be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, an internal signal or an internal timer. (mode veille)

video product

video product means a household electronic product that is encased in a single housing, requires a power supply device in order to operate and is designed

  • (a) to be connected to mains power; and

  • (b) primarily to do one or both of the following, namely, produce audio and video signals from, or record those signals to, digital or analog media.

It does not include a camera or a portable DVD player that has both an integral display screen and a DC power source. (appareil vidéo)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A video product is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 580, a video product is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after May 1, 2011.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 1 of the table to this section apply to video products that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 2.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A video product complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a video product as defined in section 578.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1

    Must be capable of entering standby mode or off mode.

    Power consumption of product must be, as applicable,

    • (a) ≤ 3 W in standby mode; and

    • (b) ≤ 1 W in off mode.

    On or after May 1, 2011 and before January 1, 2013
    2

    Must be capable of entering standby mode or off mode.

    Power consumption of product must be, as applicable,

    • (a) ≤ 1 W in standby mode with information display active;

    • (b) ≤ 0.5 W in standby mode with information display inactive;

    • (c) ≤ 0.5 W in standby mode without information display; and

    • (d) ≤ 0.5 W in off mode.

    On or after January 1, 2013
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C62301 and provided to the Minister in respect of a video product:

  • (a) if it was manufactured before January 1, 2013 and has standby mode, its power consumption in that mode, expressed in watts;

  • (b) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2013 and has standby mode, its power consumption in that mode, expressed in watts, as applicable,

    • (i) with the information display active,

    • (ii) with the information display inactive, and

    • (iii) without the information display;

  • (c) if it has standby mode, the period, expressed in minutes, that begins when standby mode is enabled and ends when the measurement of power consumption in that mode is completed;

  • (d) if it has off mode, its power consumption, expressed in watts, in off mode; and

  • (e) the type of playback or recording technology that it has.

SUBDIVISION CTelevisions

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode

off mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power, cannot produce either sound or picture or provide any mechanical function and cannot be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, a timer or another internal or external signal. (mode arrêt)

standby mode

standby mode means the mode in which the product, while connected to mains power, cannot produce either sound or picture or provide any mechanical function, but can be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, an internal signal or an internal timer. (mode veille)

television

television means an analog or digital product, with or without an internal tuner, that is designed primarily for the display and reception of a terrestrial, satellite, cable, Internet Protocol TV or other broadcast or recorded transmission of analog or digital video and audio signals and includes

  • (a) a combination television system in which a television and one or more other devices are encased as a single unit in the television casing; and

  • (b) a component television that has two or more separate components and that is marketed and sold as a television under one model or system designation.

It does not include

  • (c) a television that is marketed exclusively for commercial use and is without an internal tuner; or

  • (d) a television that is marketed primarily for use as a computer monitor. (téléviseur)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A television is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 584, a television is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after May 1, 2011.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 1 of the table to this section apply to televisions that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 2.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A television complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C62301 that are applicable to a television as defined in section 582.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1

    Must be capable of entering standby mode or off mode.

    Power consumption of product must be, as applicable,

    • (a) ≤ 4 W in standby mode; and

    • (b) ≤ 1 W in off mode.

    On or after May 1, 2011 and before January 1, 2013
    2

    Must be capable of entering standby mode or off mode.

    Power consumption of product must be, as applicable,

    • (a) ≤ 1 W in standby mode with information display active;

    • (b) ≤ 0.5 W in standby mode with information display inactive;

    • (c) ≤ 0.5 W in standby mode without information display; and

    • (d) ≤ 0.5 W in off mode.

    On or after January 1, 2013
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C62301 and provided to the Minister in respect of a television:

  • (a) if it was manufactured before January 1, 2013 and has standby mode, its power consumption in that mode, expressed in watts;

  • (b) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2013 and has standby mode, its power consumption in that mode, expressed in watts, as applicable,

    • (i) with the information display active,

    • (ii) with the information display inactive, and

    • (iii) without the information display;

  • (c) if it has standby mode, the period, expressed in minutes, that begins when standby mode is enabled and ends when the measurement of power consumption in standby mode is completed; and

  • (d) if it has off mode, its power consumption, expressed in watts, in off mode.

SUBDIVISION DExternal Power Supplies

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

  •  (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

    CSA C381.1

    CSA C381.1 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C381.1-08 entitled Test method for calculating the energy efficiency of single-voltage external ac-ac and ac-ac power supplies. (CSA C381.1)

    detachable battery pack

    detachable battery pack means a battery that is encased in an enclosure separate from an end-use product and that is designed to be removed or disconnected from the end-use product for recharging. (bloc-batterie amovible)

    external power supply

    external power supply means a power supply device that

    • (a) is designed to convert line voltage AC into lower voltage DC or AC output;

    • (b) is able to convert to only one DC or AC output voltage at a time;

    • (c) is designed to be used with a household or office end-use product that constitutes the primary load;

    • (d) is encased in an enclosure separate from that end-use product and is connected to the end-use product by an electrical connection; and

    • (e) has a nominal output power of 250 W or less.

    It does not include a device that

    • (f) powers the charger of a detachable battery pack of an end-use product;

    • (g) charges the battery of an end-use product that is fully or primarily motor-operated;

    • (h) is an accessory to a medical device as defined in section 1 of the Medical Devices Regulations; or

    • (i) is power sourcing equipment as defined in the IEEE standard IEEE 802.3-2008 entitled Standard for Information Technology — Telecommunications and Information Exchange Between Systems — Specific Requirements Part 3. (bloc d’alimentation externe)

    replacement external power supply

    replacement external power supply means an external power supply that

    • (a) is marked as a replacement to be used with a specific end-use product that was manufactured before July 1, 2010; and

    • (b) is imported or shipped in quantities of fewer than 50 units. (bloc d’alimentation externe de remplacement)

    security external power supply

    security external power supply means an external power supply manufactured before July 1, 2017 that

    • (a) is designed to convert line voltage AC into lower voltage AC output;

    • (b) has a nominal output power of 20 W or more; and

    • (c) is designed for and marketed with equipment that operates continuously in on mode to perform any of the following principal functions:

      • (i) to monitor, detect, record or provide notification of any intrusion on real property or immovables, or access to real property or immovables or physical assets,

      • (ii) to provide notification of threats to personal safety resulting from an intrusion or access referred to in subparagraph (i),

      • (iii) to monitor, detect, record or provide notification of fire, gas, smoke, flooding or any other physical threats to real property or immovables, physical assets or personal safety, or

      • (iv) to deter or control access to real property or immovables or physical assets or prevent the unauthorized removal of physical assets.

    It includes an external power supply for equipment that is designed and marketed with a built-in alarm or theft-deterrent feature and whose principal functions are those referred to in paragraph (c). (bloc d’alimentation externe de sécurité)

    10 C.F.R. Appendix Z

    10 C.F.R. Appendix Z means Appendix Z to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of External Power Supplies, as amended from time to time. (appendice Z 10 C.F.R.)

  • Marginal note:Interpretation

    (2) In this Subdivision, certification body and verification mark have the same meaning as in section 2.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An external power supply is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, an external power supply is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, if it was manufactured before July 1, 2010; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 588, if it was manufactured before July 1, 2010 or is a replacement external power supply and was manufactured before July 1, 2013.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to an external power supply is the following:

    • (a) the minimum average efficiency of the product, at its highest and lowest nominal output power settings, must be equal to

      • (i) if the nominal output power is less than 1 W, 0.5 × that power,

      • (ii) if the nominal output power is at least 1 W but less than or equal to 51 W, 0.09 × ln (the nominal output power) + 0.5, or

      • (iii) if the nominal output power is more than 51 W, 0.85; and

    • (b) if the product is not a security external power supply, the no-load power must be less than or equal to 0.5 W.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An external power supply complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z that are applicable to an external power supply as defined in subsection 586(1).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z, and provided to the Minister in respect of an external power supply:

  • (a) its nominal output voltage, at the highest and lowest settings;

  • (b) its nominal output power, expressed in watts, at the highest and lowest power settings, if applicable;

  • (c) the output voltage type;

  • (d) its average efficiency at the highest and lowest power settings, if applicable;

  • (e) the no-load power, expressed in watts;

  • (f) the Roman numeral mark, if applicable;

  • (g) information that indicates whether the product bears a verification mark; and

  • (h) if applicable, identification of the product as a replacement external power supply or a security external power supply and the end-use product or equipment, as applicable, and the model number and brand of that end-use product or equipment.

[590 to 634 reserved]

DIVISION 10Commercial Refrigeration

Interpretation

The following provision is not in force.

Definition of Edaily

 In this Division, Edaily means the daily energy consumption of a product, expressed in kilowatt hours per day.

SUBDIVISION ACommercial Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers and Freezers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

AV

AV means, in respect of a commercial refrigerator-freezer, its adjusted volume in litres, which is the sum of the refrigerator volume and 1.63 times the freezer volume. (VC)

closed

closed means

  • (a) in respect of a refrigerated compartment of a commercial refrigerator, commercial refrigerator-freezer or commercial freezer, that all its points of access can be closed off from the outside by a physical barrier and from which any refrigerated item can be accessed by opening a door or drawer; and

  • (b) in respect of a commercial refrigerator, commercial refrigerator-freezer or commercial freezer, that all of its compartments are as described in paragraph (a). (type fermé)

commercial freezer

commercial freezer means a self-contained freezer, other than a household freezer or walk-in commercial freezer, that uses or is designed to be used with a vapour-compression refrigeration system and whose compartments are all designed for the freezing and display or storage of food, beverages or ice. (congélateur commercial)

commercial refrigerator

commercial refrigerator means a self-contained refrigerator that uses or is designed to be used with a vapour-compression refrigeration system and whose compartments are all designed for the display or storage of food, beverages or flowers at temperatures at or above 0°C. It does not include a household refrigerator, refrigerated buffet table, refrigerated preparation table or walk-in commercial refrigerator. (réfrigérateur commercial)

commercial refrigerator-freezer

commercial refrigerator-freezer means a self-contained refrigerator-freezer that uses or is designed to be used with a vapour-compression refrigeration system and that has two or more compartments, at least one of which is designed for the display or storage of food and beverages at temperatures at or above 0°C and at least one of which is designed for the freezing and display or storage of food and beverages at temperatures below 0°C. It does not include a household refrigerator-freezer or walk-in commercial refrigerator-freezer. (réfrigérateur-congélateur commercial)

CSA C657

CSA C657 means the CSA standard CSA C657-2015 entitled Energy Performance Standard for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. (CSA C657)

open

open means, in respect of a commercial refrigerator, commercial refrigerator-freezer or commercial freezer — or a refrigerated compartment of one — that it is not closed. (type ouvert)

pull-down temperature reduction capability

pull-down temperature reduction capability means the capability of a commercial refrigerator, when it is situated in an area that has an ambient temperature of 32.22˚C and when it is fully loaded with 355 mL beverage cans that are at a temperature of 32.22˚C at the time of loading, to cool those cans to an average stable temperature of 3.33˚C in 12 hours or less. (capacité d’abaisser la température)

TDA

TDA means the total display area of a product, expressed in square metres. (TDA)

transparent

transparent means

  • (a) in respect of a refrigerated compartment of a commercial refrigerator, commercial refrigerator-freezer or commercial freezer, that it is closed and has a TDA that is at least 75% of the geometrically projected area of the refrigerated space on the plane of the face with the largest access space; and

  • (b) in respect of a commercial refrigerator, commercial refrigerator-freezer or commercial freezer, that all of its compartments are as described in paragraph (a). (transparent)

V

V means, in respect of a refrigerated compartment of a commercial refrigerator, commercial refrigerator-freezer or commercial freezer, its volume, expressed in litres, calculated in accordance with clause 8 of CSA C657. (V)

Commercial Refrigerators
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A commercial refrigerator is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a commercial refrigerator is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, unless it is manufactured on or after April 1, 2007; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 638, unless

      • (i) it is closed and was manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2012, or

      • (ii) it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to commercial refrigerators described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A commercial refrigerator complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C657, Test Procedure A, that are applicable to a commercial refrigerator as defined in section 636.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial refrigerators that are closed and not transparentEdaily ≤ 0.00441 V + 4.22On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    2Commercial refrigerators that are closed and not transparentEdaily ≤ 0.00441 V + 2.76On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    3Commercial refrigerators that are closed and not transparentEdaily ≤ 0.00353 V + 2.04On or after January 1, 2010
    4Commercial refrigerators that are transparentEdaily ≤ 0.00607 V + 5.78On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    5Commercial refrigerators that are transparentEdaily ≤ 0.00607 V + 4.77On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    6Commercial refrigerators that are transparent and that do not have pull-down temperature reduction capabilityEdaily ≤ 0.00424 V + 3.34On or after January 1, 2010
    7Commercial refrigerators that are transparent and that have pull-down temperature reduction capabilityEdaily ≤ 0.00445 V + 3.51On or after January 1, 2010
    8Commercial refrigerators that are openCSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C657, Test Procedure A, and provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial refrigerator:

  • (a) its Edaily;

  • (b) for each of its compartments,

    • (i) its equipment class designation and its TDA or V, as applicable, and

    • (ii) if it is tested at its lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting.

Commercial Refrigerator-Freezers
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A commercial refrigerator-freezer is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a commercial refrigerator-freezer is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, unless

      • (i) it is closed and is manufactured on or after April 1, 2007, or

      • (ii) it is open and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 641, unless

      • (i) it is closed and not transparent and is manufactured on or after April 1, 2007, or

      • (ii) it is open or transparent and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to commercial refrigerator-freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A commercial refrigerator-freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C657, Test Procedure A, that are applicable to a commercial refrigerator-freezer as defined in section 636.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are closed and not transparentEdaily ≤ 0.00964 AV + 2.63On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    2Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are closed and not transparentEdaily ≤ 0.00964 AV + 1.65On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    3Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are closed and not transparentEdaily ≤ the greater of (0.00953 AV – 0.71) and 0.70On or after January 1, 2010
    4Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are open or transparentCSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 2 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with CSA C657, Test Procedure A, and provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial refrigerator-freezer described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2
ItemEnergy-using ProductInformation
1Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are closed, not transparent and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007
  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) AV; and

  • (c) for each compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting.

2Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are transparent and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2012
  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) AV; and

  • (c) for each compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting.

3Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are open or transparent, and manufactured on or after January 1, 2012
  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) for each of compartment tested at the lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting; and

  • (c) for each compartment, its equipment class designation and TDA.

Commercial Freezers
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A commercial freezer is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a commercial freezer is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, unless it is manufactured on or after April 1, 2007; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 644, unless

      • (i) it is closed and was manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2012, or

      • (ii) it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to commercial freezers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A commercial freezer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C657, Test Procedure A, that are applicable to a commercial freezer as defined in section 636.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial freezers that are closed, not transparent and have a volume of < 340 LEdaily ≤ 7.62On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    2Commercial freezers that are closed, not transparent and have a volume of < 340 LEdaily ≤ 7.07On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    3Commercial freezers that are closed, not transparent and have a volume of ≥ 340 LEdaily ≤ 0.0141 V + 2.83On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    4Commercial freezers that are closed, not transparent and have a volume of ≥ 340 LEdaily ≤ 0.0141 V + 2.28On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    5Commercial freezers that are closed and not transparentEdaily ≤ 0.01413 V + 1.38On or after January 1, 2010
    6Commercial freezers that are transparentEdaily ≤ 0.0332 V + 5.10On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010
    7Commercial freezers that are transparentEdaily ≤ 0.02649 V + 4.10On or after January 1, 2010
    8Commercial freezers that are openCSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance CSA C657, Test Procedure A, and provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial freezer:

  • (a) its Edaily; and

  • (b) for each of its compartments,

    • (i) its equipment class designation and its TDA or V, as applicable, and

    • (ii) if it is tested at its lowest temperature setting, the integrated average temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, at the lowest temperature setting.

SUBDIVISION BRefrigerated Vending Machines

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

ASHRAE 32.1

ASHRAE 32.1 means the ASHRAE standard 32.1-2010 entitled Methods of Testing for Rating Vending Machines for Bottled, Canned, and Other Sealed Beverages. (ASHRAE 32.1)

refrigerated beverage vending machine

refrigerated beverage vending machine means a self-contained product that is designed to accept consumer payments and dispense only bottled, canned or other sealed refrigerated beverages. (distributeur automatique de boissons réfrigérées)

snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine

snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine means a self-contained product that

  • (a) is designed to accept consumer payments and dispense packages of solid non-refrigerated food and bottled, canned or other sealed refrigerated beverages; and

  • (b) has a vendible capacity of not more than 100 of those beverages. (distributeur automatique de boissons réfrigérées et de collations)

standby mode

standby mode means a mode into which the product automatically enters during a period of extended inactivity that is capable of reducing its energy consumption by means of the following power states:

  • (a) a refrigeration power state in which the average temperature of the refrigerated beverages is allowed to rise to 4.4°C; and

  • (b) if the product is equipped with lights,

    • (i) a lighting power state in which the lights are turned off, and

    • (ii) a machine power state in which the power states referred in paragraph (a) and subparagraph (i) are in operation at the same time. (mode veille)

V

V means, in respect of a refrigerated beverage vending machine, its volume, expressed in litres, calculated in accordance with Appendix C to ASHRAE 32.1. (V)

Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A refrigerated beverage vending machine is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 648, a refrigerated beverage vending machine is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2007.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to refrigerated beverage vending machines described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) The refrigerated beverage vending machine complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by sections 1 to 7.2 of ASHRAE 32.1 that are applicable to a refrigerated beverage vending machine as defined in section 646, except that the ambient temperature during the testing to determine Edaily must be 23.9°C ± 1°C. However, if the product was manufactured before August 31, 2012 and it is not designed to display and dispense 20 or more discrete types of beverages, the ambient temperature during the testing to determine the Edaily must be 32.2°C ± 1°C.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Refrigerated beverage vending machines, other than those that display and dispense 20 or more discrete types of beverages

    Edaily ≤ 55% (8.66 + 0.009 × vendible capacity)

    Must be capable of operating in standby mode

    On or after January 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    2Refrigerated beverage vending machines, other than those that display and dispense 20 or more discrete types of beverages

    Edaily ≤ 45% (8.66 + 0.009 × vendible capacity)

    Must be capable of operating in standby mode

    On or after January 1, 2008 and before August 31, 2012
    3Refrigerated beverage vending machines that display and dispense 20 or more discrete types of beverages

    Edaily ≤ 55% (8.66 + 0.009 × vendible capacity)

    Must be capable of operating in standby mode

    On or after January 1, 2007 and before August 31, 2012
    4Refrigerated beverage vending machines that are fully cooled (Class A)

    Edaily ≤ 0.00194 × V + 2.56

    Must be capable of operating in standby mode

    On or after August 31, 2012
    5Refrigerated beverage vending machines that are not fully cooled (Class B)

    Edaily ≤ 0.00258 × V + 3.16

    Must be capable of operating in standby mode

    On or after August 31, 2012
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 2 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance ASHRAE 32.1, with the testing procedure adjusted in accordance with subsection 648(2), and be provided to the Minister in respect of a refrigerated beverage vending machine described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2
ItemEnergy-using ProductInformation
1Refrigerated beverage vending machines manufactured on or after January 1, 2007 and before August 31, 2012
  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) vendible capacity; and

  • (c) number of discrete types of beverages that it can display and dispense.

2Refrigerated beverage vending machines manufactured on or after August 31, 2012
  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) whether the product is fully cooled (Class A) or not fully cooled (Class B); and

  • (c) V.

Snack and Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 651, a snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2007.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The following energy efficiency standards apply to a snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine:

    • (a) its Edaily must be less than or equal to 55% (8.66 + 0.009 × vendible capacity); and

    • (b) it must be capable of operating in standby mode.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by sections 1 to 7.2 of ASHRAE 32.1 that are applicable to a snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine as defined in section 646, except that the ambient temperature during the testing to determine Edaily must be 23.9°C ± 1°C.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with ASHRAE 32.1, with the testing procedures adjusted in accordance with subsection 651(2), and be provided to the Minister in respect of a snack and refrigerated beverage vending machine:

  • (a) its Edaily; and

  • (b) its vendible capacity.

SUBDIVISION CIce-Makers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C742-08

CSA C742-08 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C742-08 entitled Energy Performance of Automatic Icemakers and Ice Storage Bins. (CSA C742-08)

CSA C742-15

CSA C742-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C742-15 entitled Energy Performance of Automatic Icemakers and Ice Storage Bins. (CSA C742-15)

CSA C742-98

CSA C742-98 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C742-98 entitled Performance of Automatic Ice-Makers and Ice Storage Bins. (CSA C742-98)

ice-maker

ice-maker means a factory-assembled automatic ice-maker that has a capacity of at least 23 kg/day (51 pounds per day) but not more than 1 814 kg/day (4,000 pounds per day) and that produces cubed, flaked, crushed or fragmented ice in either a batch or a continuous process. (machine à glaçons)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) An ice-maker is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 655, an ice-maker is not considered to be an energy-using product unless

    • (a) it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 28, 2018 and has a capacity of not more than 1 000 kg/day (2,200 pounds per day); or

    • (b) it is manufactured on or after January 28, 2018 and has a capacity of not more than 1 814 kg/day (4,000 pounds per day).

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to ice-makers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An ice-maker complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to an ice-maker as defined in section 653.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Ice-makers that have a capacity of ≥ 23 kg/day (51 lbs/day) but ≤ 1 000 kg/day (2,200 lbs/day)CSA C742-98CSA C742-98, Table 2On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2008
    2Ice-makers that have a capacity of ≥ 23 kg/day (51 lbs/day) but ≤ 1 000 kg/day (2,200 lbs/day) and that produce ice in a continuous processCSA C742-98CSA C742-98, Table 2, categories “Continuous automatic ice-makers” and “Ice storage bins”On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 28, 2018
    3Ice-makers that have a capacity of ≥ 23 kg/day (51 lbs/day) but ≤ 1 000 kg/day (2,200 lbs/day) and that produce ice in a batch processCSA C742-08CSA C742-08, Tables 2 and 3On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 28, 2018
    4Ice-makersCSA C742-15CSA C742-15, Tables 3 to 5On or after January 28, 2018
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the information set out in column 3 of the table to this section must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2 and provided to the Minister in respect of an ice-maker described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Ice-makers manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2008CSA C742-98
  • (a) ice-making capacity, in kg/day;

  • (b) configuration of product, namely, one cabinet or split system;

  • (c) ice-making process, namely batch process or continuous process;

  • (d) condensing unit type, namely, air-cooled or water-cooled; and

  • (e) input energy rating, in kJ/kg (kWh/100 lbs) of ice.

2Ice-makers manufactured on or after January 1, 2008 and before January 28, 2018

CSA C742-98 for ice-makers that produce ice in a continuous process

CSA C742-08 for ice-makers that produce ice in a batch process

  • (a) ice-making capacity, in kg/day;

  • (b) configuration of product, namely,

    • (i) ice-making mechanism and condenser are combined in single package,

    • (ii) self-contained,

    • (iii) remote condenser but no remote compressor, or

    • (iv) remote condenser and remote compressor;

  • (c) ice-making process, namely, batch process or continuous process;

  • (d) condensing unit type, namely, air-cooled or water-cooled;

  • (e) the input energy rating, in kJ/kg (kWh/100 lbs) of ice; and

  • (f) if product has an ice storage bin, the bin capacity, in kg, and its storage effectiveness, as a percentage.

3Ice-makers manufactured on or after January 28, 2018CSA C742-15
  • (a) ice-making capacity, in kg/day;

  • (b) configuration of product, namely,

    • (i) ice-making mechanism and condenser are combined in single package,

    • (ii) self-contained,

    • (iii) remote condenser but no remote compressor, or

    • (iv) remote condenser and remote compressor;

  • (c) ice-making process, namely, batch process or continuous process;

  • (d) condensing unit type, namely, air-cooled or water-cooled;

  • (e) the input energy rating, in kJ/kg (kWh/100 lbs) of ice; and

  • (f) if product has an ice storage bin, the bin capacity, in kg, and its storage effectiveness, as a percentage.

[657 to 702 reserved]

DIVISION 11Dry-type Transformers

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA C802.2

CSA C802.2 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C802.2-00 entitled Minimum Efficiency Values for Dry-Type Transformers. (CSA C802.2)

CSA C802.2-12

CSA C802.2-12 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C802.2-12 entitled Minimum Efficiency Values for Dry-Type Transformers. (CSA C802.2-12)

dry-type transformer

dry-type transformer means a transformer whose core and windings are in a gaseous or dry compound insulating medium and that is either single-phase with a nominal power of 15 to 833 kVA or three-phase with a nominal power of 15 to 7 500 kVA, has a nominal frequency of 60 Hz and has a high voltage winding of 35 kV or less. It does not include any of the following:

  • (a) an autotransformer;

  • (b) a drive (isolation) transformer that has two or more output windings or a nominal low-voltage line current of more than 1 500 A;

  • (c) a grounding transformer;

  • (d) a rectifier transformer;

  • (e) a sealed transformer;

  • (f) a non-ventilated transformer;

  • (g) a testing transformer;

  • (h) a furnace transformer;

  • (i) a welding transformer;

  • (j) a special impedance transformer;

  • (k) a transformer that has a nominal low-voltage line current of 4 000 A or more;

  • (l) an on-load regulating transformer;

  • (m) a resistance grounding transformer; or

  • (n) a transformer that is in a voltage class greater than 1.2 kV and that has a BIL of less than 20 kV or more than 199 kV. (transformateur à sec)

transformer

transformer means a static-electric device that consists of two or more coils of insulated wire, together with the necessary accessories, and that transfers alternating current by electromagnetic induction from one coil to another to change the original voltage. (transformateur)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A dry-type transformer is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, a dry-type transformer is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, if it was manufactured before January 1, 2005; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 705, if it has a BIL of more than 150 kV and was manufactured before January 1, 2010.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to dry-type transformers that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A dry-type transformer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard referred to in column 1 that are applicable to a dry-type transformer as defined in section 703.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C802.2CSA C802.2, Table 1On or after January 1, 2005 and before January 1, 2010
    2CSA C802.2-12CSA C802.2-12, Table 1On or after January 1, 2010
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C802.2-12 and provided to the Minister in respect of a dry-type transformer:

  • (a) if applicable, identification of the transformer as being in the 1.2 kV voltage class;

  • (b) its BIL rating;

  • (c) if applicable, identification of the transformer as being a transformer described in clause 8(b) of CSA C802.2-12;

  • (d) its kVA rating;

  • (e) it phase, namely single-phase or three-phase;

  • (f) the tested efficiency, expressed as a percentage;

  • (g) the loss, expressed in watts, when it is under load and when it is not under load; and

  • (h) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010, the percentage of impedance.

[707 to 748 reserved]

DIVISION 12Motors

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA C390-10

CSA C390-10 means the CSA standard CSA C390-10 entitled Test Methods, Marking Requirements, and Energy Efficiency Levels for Three-phase Induction Motors. (CSA C390-10)

explosion-proof motor

explosion-proof motor means a motor

  • (a) in respect of which measures have been taken to prevent excessive temperatures and the production of arcs or sparks by the motor; or

  • (b) that is encased in an enclosure that can withstand the explosion of any flammable gas or vapour that might enter it, without being damaged and without transmitting the explosion to the outside. (moteur antidéflagrant)

footless

footless means, in respect of a motor, that it does not have feet or detachable feet or that it is not designed to receive detachable feet. (sans pied)

IEC 60034-5

IEC 60034-5 means the IEC standard CEI/IEC 60034-5: 2006 entitled Rotating electrical machines - Part 5: Degrees of protection provided by the integral design of rotating electric machines (IP code) - Classification. (CEI 60034-5)

IEC 60529

IEC 60529 means the IEC standard CEI/IEC 60529: 2013 entitled Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code). (CEI 60529)

IEEE 112-2004

IEEE 112-2004 means the IEEE standard IEEE 112-2004 entitled Standard Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators. (IEEE 112-2004)

integral gear assembly

integral gear assembly means a product that consists of a motor and a gear mechanism that are combined in such a manner that

  • (a) the end bracket or mounting flange forms an integral part of both the motor and the gear mechanism; and

  • (b) if the motor and the gear mechanism are separated, only one of them remains intact. (assemblage d’engrenages intégrés)

IP code

IP code means the classification of the degree of protection provided by an enclosure, as set out in IEC 60034-5, IEC 60529 or NEMA MG-1. (code IP)

motor

motor means a machine that converts electrical power into rotational mechanical power and that

  • (a) is an electric three-phase induction design;

  • (b) is one of the following designs:

    • (i) a NEMA design A, B or C with a three- or four-digit NEMA frame number,

    • (ii) an enclosed NEMA design A, B or C with a NEMA frame number of 56, or

    • (iii) an IEC design N or H with an IEC frame number of 80 or above;

  • (c) has a nominal output power of not less than 0.75 kW (1 horsepower) and not more than 375 kW (500 horsepower);

  • (d) has a cage or squirrel-cage design;

  • (e) is rated for continuous duty or S1 operation;

  • (f) is designed to operate at a single speed;

  • (g) has a nominal voltage of not more than 600 V AC;

  • (h) has a nominal frequency of 50 Hz, 50/60 Hz or 60 Hz;

  • (i) has a two-, four-, six- or eight-pole construction;

  • (j) has an open or enclosed construction; or

  • (k) has an IP code from 00 to 67.

It does not include any of the following:

  • (l) an electric motor that is cooled by air that is forced over the motor by a fan or blower that is not an integral part of the motor;

  • (m) a liquid-cooled motor;

  • (n) an inverter-only motor; or

  • (o) a motor that is designed to operate continuously only while immersed. (moteur)

NEMA MG-1

NEMA MG-1 means the NEMA standard MG 1-2014 entitled NEMA Standards Publication No. MG 1-2014 Motors and Generators. (NEMA MG-1)

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (1) A motor is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 751 and 752, a motor is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) if it was manufactured before February 3, 1995;

    • (b) if it was manufactured before November 27, 1999 and is an explosion-proof motor or a motor that is part of an integral gear assembly;

    • (c) if it was manufactured before January 1, 2011 and it

      • (i) has an eight-pole construction,

      • (ii) has NEMA U frame dimensions,

      • (iii) is a NEMA design C or an IEC design H,

      • (iv) is a close-coupled pump motor,

      • (v) is a vertically mounted solid shaft normal thrust motor,

      • (vi) is a fire pump motor or other NEMA design B motor with a nominal output power of more than 150 kW (200 horsepower) or is an IEC design N motor with a nominal output power of more than 150 kW (200 horsepower), or

      • (vii) is footless;

    • (d) if it was manufactured before June 1, 2016 and it

      • (i) is a NEMA design A with an output power of more than 150 kW (200 horsepower),

      • (ii) is an enclosed NEMA design with a NEMA frame number of 56,

      • (iii) has NEMA frame dimensions other than T or U,

      • (iv) has an IEC frame number of 80 or more but less than 90,

      • (v) is a partial electric motor, a brake motor or a vertical hollow shaft motor,

      • (vi) is designed to operate continuously in free air, but can operate continuously for a period of at least 30 minutes while completely immersed,

      • (vii) has a separately powered blower,

      • (viii) has a base, end shields or flanges that are not within the dimensions specified in NEMA MG-1, or

      • (ix) has a NEMA shaft that is not a standard shaft, R-shaft or S-shaft, as specified in NEMA MG-1; or

    • (e) if it is manufactured before June 1, 2017 and is a medical imaging motor.

The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to motors described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A motor complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets the standard when tested at 100% of its nominal full load in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a motor as defined in section 749.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1A fire pump motorCSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after February 3, 1995
    2A medical imaging motorCSA C390-10 or IEEE 112-2004NEMA MG-1, Table 12-12On or after June 1, 2017
    3A motor that is part of an integral gear assemblyCSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after November 27, 1999 and before June 1, 2016
    4A close-coupled pump motorCSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
    5A vertically-mounted solid shaft normal thrust motorCSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
    6

    A motor that

    • (a) has an eight-pole construction;

    • (b) has NEMA U frame dimensions;

    • (c) is a NEMA design C or an IEC design H;

    • (d) has a nominal output power of more than 150 kW (200 HP) and is a NEMA design B or an IEC design N ; or

    • (e) is footless.

    CSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
    7A motor other than a motor described in items 1 to 6CSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 3On or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2016
    8A motor other than a fire pump motor or a medical imaging motorCSA C390-10 or IEEE 112-2004NEMA MG-1, Table 12-12On or after June 1, 2016
The following provision is not in force.

Marginal note:Information

 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister:

  • (a) in respect of a motor for which a unique motor identifier was not provided under paragraph 5(1)(c),

    • (i) its nominal power, expressed in kilowatts for an IEC-design motor or in horsepower for a NEMA-design motor,

    • (ii) the number of poles, and

    • (iii) the construction of the product, namely, open construction or enclosed construction; and

  • (b) in respect of a motor described in column 1 of the table to this section, the information set out in column 3, which must be collected in accordance with the standard set out in column 2.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductStandardInformation
1Motors manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2016CSA C390-10
  • (a) nominal efficiency value;

  • (b) NEMA or IEC design of motor;

  • (c) frame type;

  • (d) motor configuration, namely, close-coupled pump motor, vertically mounted solid shaft normal thrust motor, fire pump motor or motor that is part of an integral gear assembly;

  • (e) shaft type;

  • (f) mounting type; and

  • (g) motor configuration, namely, footless, with feet or with detachable feet.

2Motors manufactured on or after June 1, 2016CSA C390-10 or IEEE112-2004
  • (a) nominal efficiency value;

  • (b) NEMA or IEC design of motor; and

  • (c) motor configuration, namely, fire pump motor medical imaging motor or another configuration.

[753 to 795 reserved]

Repeal

The following provision is not in force.

 [Repeal]

Coming into Force

Marginal note:Six months after publication

Footnote * These Regulations come into force six months after the day on which they are published in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

The following schedule is not in force.

SCHEDULE 1 / ANNEXE 1(Subsection 13(1) and section 35 / paragraphe 13(1) et article 35)Explanation for Elements on Household Appliance Energy Efficiency Label / Explication du contenu de l’étiquette indiquant l’efficacité énergétique des appareils domestiques

The graphic depicts the form for the bilingual EnerGuide label for a household appliance and provides instructions for the information that must be on the label. Except for the EnerGuide logo, which has white text on a black background, all text on the label is black on a white background. The label displays the following information about the appliance: its annual energy consumption, its type and size category and its model number. The label also displays a horizontal scale that shows the annual energy consumption of the product, expressed in kilowatts, relative to similar models in the same size and type category. From top to bottom, the elements of the label and their associated instructions are the following: The Canada word-mark is at the top of the graphic. The EnerGuide logo is prominently displayed underneath the Canada word-mark. Below, under the heading “Energy consumption”, the value “AAA kWh per year” is prominently displayed. The instruction for this value states “Replace “AAA” with annual energy consumption of model in kilowatt hours”. Next, the label depicts a gradient scale that gradually changes from white on the left to black on the right. The value “BBB kWh” is displayed at the left endpoint of the scale, immediately above a bolded heading that states “Uses least energy”. The instruction for this value states “Replace “BBB” with value of most energy-efficient model within same type and size category.” The value “CCC kWh” is displayed at the right endpoint of the scale, immediately above a bolded heading that states “Uses most energy”. The instruction for this value states “Replace “CCC” with value of least energy-efficient model within same type and size category.” Immediately above the scale and depicted as an inverted black triangle is the energy consumption indicator which is used to mark the relative energy performance of the product at issue. The instruction for this indicator states “Position model on annual energy consumption scale relative to others within same type and size category.” Next below, at the left margin, is the heading “Similar models compared”. The values “DDD” and “EEE”, which are related to this heading, are centered on the graphic. The instruction for those values states “Replace “DDD” with applicable type, if any, and replace “EEE” with applicable size category, if any.” Next below, at the left margin, is the heading “Model number”. The value “FFF”, which is related to this heading, is centered on the graphic. The instruction for this value states “Replace “FFF” with model number.” Lastly, the graphic provides a reminder that “Removal of this label before first retail purchase is an offence (S.C. 1992, c. 36)”.

SCHEDULE 1 (continued) / ANNEXE 1 (suite)

The graphic depicts the form of the bilingual EnerGuide label for a household appliance and provides the external dimensions of the label and the font types and sizes. The exterior dimensions of the label are 13.49 cm by 14.76 cm. The colour of the label is black and white. The font and size requirements of the elements of the graphic, from top to bottom, are as follows: The EnerGuide logo is in 42.8 pt. Helvetica Black, with -2.5 pt. letter spacing. The heading “Energy consumption” is in 13.5 pt. Helvetica bold. The “AAA” portion of the value “AAA kWh” is in 82 pt. Helvetica bold, with -2 pt. letter spacing. The “kWh” portion of the value “AAA kWh” is in 32 pt. Helvetica bold, with -2 pt. letter spacing. The words “per year” are in 13.5 pt. Helvetica bold. The words “This model”, which appear next to the energy consumption indicator, are in 8 pt. Helvetica. The values “BBB kWh” and “CCC kWh” are in 10 pt. Helvetica. The headings “Uses least energy” and “Uses most energy” are in 11.5/12 pt. Helvetica. The headings “Similar models compared” and “Model number” are in 9.5 pt. Helvetica. The value “DDD” is in 10 pt. Helvetica bold. The value “EEE” is in 9 pt. Helvetica bold italic. The value “FFF” is in 11 pt. Helvetica bold. The offence reminder statement is in 7 pt. Helvetica.
The following schedule is not in force.

SCHEDULE 2 / ANNEXE 2(Paragraph 114(a) / alinéa 114a))Explanation for Elements on Room Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Label / Explication du contenu de l’étiquette indiquant l’efficacité énergétique des climatiseurs individuels

The graphic depicts the form of the bilingual EnerGuide label for a room air conditioner manufactured before June 2014 and provides instructions for the information that must be on the label. Except for the EnerGuide logo, which has white text on a black background, all text on the label is black on a white background. The label displays the following information about the room air conditioner: its energy efficiency ratio, its type and cooling capacity category and its model number. The label also displays a horizontal scale that shows the energy efficiency of the product relative to similar models in the same size and cooling capacity category. From top to bottom, the elements of the label and their associated instructions are the following: The Canada word-mark is at the top of the graphic. The EnerGuide logo is prominently displayed underneath the Canada word-mark. Below, under the heading “Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)”, the value “A.A” is prominently displayed. The instruction for this value states “Replace “A.A” with energy efficiency ratio of room air conditioner.” Next, the label depicts a gradient scale that gradually changes from black on the left to white on the right. The value “B.B” is displayed at the left endpoint of the scale, immediately above a bolded heading that states “Least energy-efficient”. The instruction for this value states “Replace “B.B” with value of least energy-efficient model within same type and cooling capacity category.” The value “C.C” is displayed at the right endpoint of the scale, immediately above a bolded heading that states, “Most energy-efficient”. The instruction for this value states “Replace “C.C” with value of most energy-efficient model within same type and cooling capacity category.” Immediately above the scale and depicted as an inverted black triangle is the energy efficiency ratio indicator, which is used to mark the relative energy efficiency of the product at issue. The instruction for this indicator states “Position model on energy efficiency ratio scale relative to others within same type and cooling capacity category.” Next below, at the left margin, is the heading “Similar models compared”. The values “DDD” and “EEE”, which are related to this heading, are centered on the graphic. The instruction for those values states “Replace “DDD” with applicable type and replace “EEE” with applicable cooling capacity category, if any.” Next below, at the left margin, is the heading “Model number”. The value “FFF”, which is related to this heading, is centered on the graphic. The instruction for this value states “Replace “FFF” with model number.” Lastly, the graphic provides a reminder that “Removal of this label before first retail purchase is an offence (S.C. 1992, c. 36)”.

SCHEDULE 2 (continued) / ANNEXE 2 (suite)

The graphic depicts the form of the bilingual EnerGuide label for a room air conditioner manufactured before June 2014 and provides the external dimensions of the label and the font types and sizes. The exterior dimensions of the label are 13.49 cm by 14.76 cm. The colour of the label is black and white. The font and size requirements of the elements of the graphic, from top to bottom, are as follows: The EnerGuide logo is in 42.8 pt. Helvetica Black, with -2.5 pt. letter spacing. The heading “Energy Efficiency Ratio” is in 12.5 pt. Helvetica bold. The acronym “EER” is located immediately beside that heading, is boxed and is in 13.5 pt. Helvetica bold, with -2 pt. letter spacing. The value “A.A” is in 82 pt. Helvetica bold, with -2 pt. letter spacing. The words “This model”, which appear next to the energy consumption indicator, are in 8 pt. Helvetica. The values “B.B.” and “C.C.” are in 10 pt. Helvetica. The headings “Least energy-efficient” and “Most energy-efficient” are in 11.5/12 pt. Helvetica bold. The headings “Similar models compared” and “Model number” are in 9.5 pt. Helvetica. The value “DDD” is in 10 pt. Helvetica bold. The value “EEE” is in 9 pt. Helvetica bold italic. The value “FFF” is in 11 pt. Helvetica bold. The offence reminder statement is in 7 pt. Helvetica.
The following schedule is not in force.

SCHEDULE 3 / ANNEXE 3(Paragraph 114(b) / alinéa 114b))Explanation for Elements on Room Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Label / Explication du contenu de l’étiquette indiquant l’efficacité énergétique des climatiseurs individuels

The graphic depicts the form of the bilingual EnerGuide label for a room air conditioner manufactured on or after June 1, 2014 and provides instructions for the information that must be on the label. Except for the EnerGuide logo, which has white text on a black background, all text on the label is black on a white background. The label displays the following information about the room air conditioner: its combined energy efficiency ratio, its type and cooling capacity category and its model number. The label also displays a horizontal scale that shows the combined energy efficiency ratio of the product relative to other products of the same type and in the same cooling capacity category. From top to bottom, the elements of the label and their associated instructions are the following: The Canada word-mark is at the top of the graphic. The EnerGuide logo is prominently displayed underneath the Canada word-mark. Below, under the heading “Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio”, the value “A.A” is prominently displayed. The instruction for this value states “Replace “A.A” with combined energy efficiency ratio of room air conditioner.” Next, the label depicts a gradient scale that gradually changes from black on the left to white on the right. The value “B.B” is displayed at the left endpoint of the scale, immediately above a bolded heading that states “Least energy efficient”. The instruction for this value states “Replace “B.B” with the value of least energy-efficient model within same type and cooling capacity category.” The value “C.C” is displayed at the right endpoint of the scale, immediately above a bolded heading that states “Most energy efficient”. The instruction for this value states “Replace “C.C” with value of most energy-efficient model within same type and cooling capacity category.” Immediately above the scale and depicted as an inverted black triangle is the combined energy efficiency ratio indicator that is used to mark the relative energy efficiency of the product at issue. The instruction for this indicator states “Position model on combined energy efficiency ratio scale relative to others within same type and cooling capacity category.” Next below, at the left margin, is the heading “Similar models compared”. The values “DDD” and “EEE”, which related to this heading, are centered on the graphic. The instruction for those values states “Replace “DDD” with applicable type and replace “EEE” with applicable cooling capacity category, if any.” Next below, at the left margin, is the heading “Model number”. The value “FFF”, which is related to this heading, is centered on the graphic. The instruction for this value states “Replace “FFF” with model number.” Lastly, the graphic provides a reminder that “Removal of this label before first retail purchase is an offence (S.C. 1992, c. 36)”.

SCHEDULE 3 (continued) / ANNEXE 3 (suite)

The graphic depicts the form of the bilingual EnerGuide label for a room air conditioner manufactured on or after June 1, 2014 and provides the external dimensions of the label and the font types and sizes. The exterior dimensions of the label are 13.49 cm by 14.76 cm. The colour of the label is black and white. The font and size requirements of the elements of the graphic, from top to bottom, are the following: The EnerGuide logo is in 42.8 pt. Helvetica black, with -2.5 pt. letter spacing. The heading “Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio” is in 9 pt. Helvetica bold. The acronym “CEER” is located immediately beside that heading, is boxed and is in 10 pt. Helvetica bold, with -2 pt. letter spacing. The value “A.A” is in 82 pt. Helvetica bold, with -2 pt. letter spacing. The words “This model”, which appear next to the combined energy ratio indicator, are in 8 pt. Helvetica. The values “B.B” and “C.C” are in 10 pt. Helvetica. The headings “Least energy-efficient” and “Most energy-efficient” are in 11.5/12 pt. Helvetica bold. The headings “Similar models compared” and “Model number” are in 9.5 pt. Helvetica. The value “DDD” is in 10 pt. Helvetica bold. The value “EEE” is in 9 pt. Helvetica bold italic. The value “FFF” is in 11 pt. Helvetica bold. The offence reminder statement is in 7 pt. Helvetica.

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