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Energy Efficiency Regulations, 2016 (SOR/2016-311)

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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

Marginal note:Definitions

  • 1 (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, IES or NEMA MG-1 standard is to be read as a reference to the standard as amended from time to time.

  • Marginal note:Exception — test procedure waivers

    (4) In these Regulations, a reference to a testing standard that is incorporated by reference does not include any test procedure waiver that may be set out in that standard.

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Marginal note:Standards and procedures of other jurisdiction incorporated by reference

1.1 Despite these Regulations, if an energy efficiency standard or test procedure that is incorporated by reference in these Regulations as amended from time to time is a reference to a standard or test procedure set out in the laws of another jurisdiction and that standard or procedure is subsequently repealed or revoked in that other jurisdiction, the reference to the standard or procedure in these Regulations is deemed to be a reference to that standard or procedure as it read on the day before the day on which it was repealed or revoked and it continues to apply for the purposes of these Regulations.

PART 1General

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

2 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)

Marginal note:Incorporated products

3 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

Marginal note:Verification mark

  • 4 (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 the following energy-using products, the verification mark may be on the exterior of the product’s package:

    • (a) a CFL;

    • (b) a general service lamp;

    • (c) a modified spectrum incandescent lamp;

    • (d) a general service fluorescent lamp;

    • (e) a general service incandescent reflector lamp;

    • (f) a battery charger; and

    • (g) an external power supply.

  • 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 432(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 432(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.

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Provision of Information

Marginal note:Prescribed information

  • 5 (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;

    • (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; and

    • (g) information that indicates whether a mathematical model described in subsection (3) was used to generate any of the information provided under paragraph (f).

  • 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.

  • Marginal note:Mathematical model

    (3) Despite any provision in these Regulations requiring that the information referred to in this section be collected in accordance with an identified standard, a dealer may instead provide the information as generated by a mathematical model that, by means of an engineering or statistical analysis or a computer simulation or model, emulates the manner in which the information is collected under the identified standard.

  • SOR/2018-201, s. 3
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Marginal note:CFL life information

  • 6 (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

Marginal note:Prescribed information

  • 7 (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:Exception

    (1.1) However, the following energy-using products are not energy-using products for the purpose of subsection (1) if, at the time of their importation, they are incorporated into another product:

    • (a) a battery charger;

    • (b) an external power supply;

    • (c) a fluorescent lamp ballast;

    • (d) an electric motor; and

    • (e) a small electric motor.

  • 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.

  • SOR/2018-201, s. 4
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Exemptions from Certain Provisions of the Act

Marginal note:Exemption — product to be modified

  • 8 (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.

Marginal note:Exemption — incorporation into product for export

9 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.

Marginal note:Exemption — product to be exported

10 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.

Marginal note:Exemption — motors with same unique motor identifier

11 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.

Specified Energy-Using Products

Marginal note:Subsection 20.1(2) of Act

11.1 The following energy-using products are specified for the purpose of subsection 20.1(2) of the Act:

  • (a) clothes dryers;

  • (b) clothes washers;

  • (c) integrated clothes washer-dryers;

  • (d) dishwashers;

  • (e) refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezers;

  • (f) freezers;

  • (g) gas ranges;

  • (h) dehumidifiers;

  • (i) microwave ovens;

  • (j) miscellaneous refrigeration products;

  • (k) ceiling fans;

  • (l) room air conditioners;

  • (m) large air conditioners;

  • (n) packaged terminal air conditioners;

  • (o) single package central air conditioners;

  • (p) single package vertical air conditioners;

  • (q) split system central air conditioners;

  • (r) portable air conditioners;

  • (s) large heat pumps;

  • (t) packaged terminal heat pumps;

  • (u) single package central heat pumps;

  • (v) single package vertical heat pumps;

  • (w) split system central heat pumps;

  • (x) gas furnaces;

  • (y) oil-fired furnaces;

  • (z) electric furnaces;

  • (z.01) gas boilers;

  • (z.02) oil-fired boilers;

  • (z.03) electric boilers;

  • (z.04) gas-fired storage water heaters;

  • (z.05) oil-fired water heaters;

  • (z.06) electric water heaters;

  • (z.07) gas-fired instantaneous water heaters;

  • (z.08) general service lamps;

  • (z.09) modified spectrum incandescent lamps;

  • (z.10) general service incandescent reflector lamps;

  • (z.11) general service fluorescent lamps;

  • (z.12) fluorescent lamp ballasts;

  • (z.13) metal halide lamp ballasts;

  • (z.14) torchieres;

  • (z.15) ceiling fan light kits;

  • (z.16) exit signs;

  • (z.17) traffic signal modules;

  • (z.18) pedestrian modules;

  • (z.19) external power supplies;

  • (z.20) battery chargers;

  • (z.21) commercial refrigerators;

  • (z.22) commercial refrigerator-freezers;

  • (z.23) commercial freezers;

  • (z.24) refrigerated beverage vending machines;

  • (z.25) snack and refrigerated beverage vending machines;

  • (z.26) ice-makers;

  • (z.27) walk-in door assemblies;

  • (z.28) walk-in panels;

  • (z.29) walk-in refrigeration systems;

  • (z.30) dry-type transformers;

  • (z.31) electric motors;

  • (z.32) small electric motors;

  • (z.33) commercial pre-rinse spray valves; and

  • (z.34) clean water pumps.

PART 2Energy-Using Products

DIVISION 1Household Appliances

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

12 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[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 1]

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[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 5]

CSA C361-16

CSA C361-16 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C361-16 entitled Energy performance and drum volume of household electric clothes dryers. (CSA C361-16)

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)

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Labelling

Marginal note:EnerGuide label

  • 13 (1) An energy-using product prescribed in any of Subdivisions A to G or K 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.

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Marginal note:Paper — adhesive and flap tags

  • 14 (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.

Marginal note:Paper — hang tags

  • 15 (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

Marginal note:Definition of clothes dryer

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

Marginal note:Size category

17 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 18 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 19 (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
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C361-92CSA C361-92, Table 8.1On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2015
    2CSA C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2CSA C361-16, Table 1On or after January 1, 2015
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Marginal note:Information

20 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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 C361-16 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.

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SUBDIVISION BClothes Washers

Marginal note:Definition of clothes washer

21 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.

Marginal note:Size category

22 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 23 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 24 (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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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 C360-13

    Modified energy factor ≥ 38.23 L/kWh/cycle

    Integrated water consumption factor ≤ 1.18 L/cycle/L

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    5Clothes washers that are front-loaded, other than household clothes washersCSA C360-13

    Modified energy factor ≥ 56.63 L/kWh/cycle

    Integrated water consumption factor ≤ 0.55 L/cycle/L

    		On 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
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Marginal note:Information

25 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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.

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SUBDIVISION CIntegrated Clothes Washer-Dryers

Marginal note:Definitions

26 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)

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

  • 27 (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.

Marginal note:Type

28 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 29 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 30 (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
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy 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 C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

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

    CSA C361-16, 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 C361-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix D2 for clothes dryer function

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

    CSA C361-16, Table 1, for clothes dryer function

    		On or after January 1, 2018
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Marginal note:Information

31 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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 C361-16 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.

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SUBDIVISION DDishwashers

Marginal note:Definitions

32 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)

Marginal note:Size category

33 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.

Marginal note:Type

34 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.

Marginal note:Labelling — total annual energy consumption

35 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”.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 36 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 37 (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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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
    3[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 11]
    4Dishwashers that are compactCSA C373-04Total annual energy consumption ≤ 260 kWhOn or after January 1, 2010 and before May 30, 2013
    5DishwashersCSA C373-14CSA C373-14, Table 2On or after May 30, 2013
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Marginal note:Information

38 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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) and (f)

  • (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) 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; and

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

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SUBDIVISION ERefrigerators and Combination Refrigerator-Freezers

Marginal note:Definitions

39 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

combination refrigerator-freezer

combination refrigerator-freezer means a household combination refrigerator-freezer that has a defrost system, including a compressor-cycled automatic defrost system and a capacity of 1 105 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 1 105 L (39 cubic feet) or less and that has a defrost system, including a compressor-cycled automatic defrost system. It does not include

  • (a) a household refrigerator that uses an absorption refrigeration system; or

  • (b) a miscellaneous refrigeration product. (réfrigérateur)

Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer

Type 5A combination refrigerator-freezer[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 3]

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Marginal note:Size category

40 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 L (2.5 cubic feet);

  • (b) 70 to 126 L (2.5 to 4.4 cubic feet);

  • (c) 127 to 182 L (4.5 to 6.4 cubic feet);

  • (d) 183 to 239 L (6.5 to 8.4 cubic feet);

  • (e) 240 to 295 L (8.5 to 10.4 cubic feet);

  • (f) 296 to 352 L (10.5 to 12.4 cubic feet);

  • (g) 353 to 409 L (12.5 to 14.4 cubic feet);

  • (h) 410 to 465 L (14.5 to 16.4 cubic feet);

  • (i) 466 to 522 L (16.5 to 18.4 cubic feet);

  • (j) 523 to 579 L (18.5 to 20.4 cubic feet);

  • (k) 580 to 635 L (20.5 to 22.4 cubic feet);

  • (l) 636 to 692 L (22.5 to 24.4 cubic feet);

  • (m) 693 to 748 L (24.5 to 26.4 cubic feet);

  • (n) 749 to 805 L (26.5 to 28.4 cubic feet);

  • (o) 806 to 862 L (28.5 to 30.4 cubic feet); or

  • (p) 863 to 1 105 L (30.5 to 39.0 cubic feet).

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Marginal note:Type

41 For the purposes of these Regulations, a refrigerator or combination refrigerator-freezer is one of the product types (1) to (7-BI) and (11) to (15I) of Table 1 to CSA C300-15.

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Marginal note:Energy-using products

  • 42 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 43 (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

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezersCSA C300-12CSA C300-12, Table 1On or after February 3, 1995 and before September 15, 2014
    2Refrigerators and combination refrigerator-freezersCSA C300-15CSA C300-15, Table 1On or after September 15, 2014
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Marginal note:Information

  • 44 (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 C300-12, if the product was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before September 15, 2014; or

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

    • (c) [Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 7]

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SUBDIVISION FFreezers

Marginal note:Definition of freezer

45 In this Subdivision, freezer means a household freezer that has a capacity of 850 L (30 cubic feet) or less.

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Marginal note:Size category

46 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 L (5.5 cubic feet);

  • (b) 155 to 210 L (5.5 to 7.4 cubic feet);

  • (c) 211 to 267 L (7.5 to 9.4 cubic feet);

  • (d) 268 to 324 L (9.5 to 11.4 cubic feet);

  • (e) 325 to 380 L (11.5 to 13.4 cubic feet);

  • (f) 381 to 437 L (13.5 to 15.4 cubic feet);

  • (g) 438 to 494 L (15.5 to 17.4 cubic feet);

  • (h) 495 to 550 L (17.5 to 19.4 cubic feet);

  • (i) 551 to 607 L (19.5 to 21.4 cubic feet);

  • (j) 608 to 664 L (21.5 to 23.4 cubic feet);

  • (k) 665 to 720 L (23.5 to 25.4 cubic feet);

  • (l) 721 to 777 L (25.5 to 27.4 cubic feet);

  • (m) 778 to 833 L (27.5 to 29.4 cubic feet); or

  • (n) 834 to 850 L (29.5 to 30.0 cubic feet).

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Marginal note:Type

47 For the purposes of these Regulations, a freezer is one of the types described in the product types (8) to (10A) and (16) to (18) of Table 1 to CSA C300-15.

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 48 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 49 (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

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1FreezersCSA C300-12CSA C300-12, Table 1On or after February 3, 1995 and before September 15, 2014
    2FreezersCSA C300-15CSA C300-15, Table 1On or after September 15, 2014
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Marginal note:Information

  • 50 (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 C300-12, if the product was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before September 15, 2014; or

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

    • (c) [Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 12]

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SUBDIVISION GElectric Ranges

Marginal note:Definitions

51 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)

Marginal note:Size category

52 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).

Marginal note:Type

53 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 54 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 55 (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

Marginal note:Information

56 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

Marginal note:Definition of gas range

57 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 58 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

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

Marginal note:Information

60 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

Marginal note:Definitions

61 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 household appliance that is primarily designed to remove moisture from the air and is

  • (a) self-contained and encased;

  • (b) electrically operated; and

  • (c) mechanically refrigerated. (déshumidificateur)

portable dehumidifier

portable dehumidifier means a dehumidifier that is not a whole-home dehumidifier. (déshumidificateur portatif)

10 C.F.R. Appendix X1

10 C.F.R. Appendix X1 means Appendix X1 to Subpart B of Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Dehumidifiers, as amended from time to time. (appendice X1 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(v)(2)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(v)(2) means the table to paragraph 430.32(v)(2) 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(v)(2))

whole-home dehumidifier

whole-home dehumidifier means a dehumidifier that is designed to be installed in an air duct. (déshumidificateur à conduit)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 62 (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

    • (a) it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998; and

    • (b) in the case of a whole-home dehumidifier, it is manufactured on or after June 13, 2019.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 63 (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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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
    3DehumidifiersCSA C749-07CSA C749-07, Table 1BOn or after October 1, 2012 and before June 13, 2019
    4Portable dehumidifiers10 C.F.R. Appendix X1Minimum integrated energy factor applicable, based on product’s capacity, as set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(v)(2)On or after June 13, 2019
    5Whole-home dehumidifiers10 C.F.R. Appendix X1Minimum integrated energy factor applicable, based on product’s case volume, as set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(v)(2)On or after June 13, 2019
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Marginal note:Information

64 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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, 2007 and before June 13, 2019CSA C749-07

  • (a) water removal capacity, in L/day;

  • (b) energy factor, in L/kWh; and

  • (c) standby power, in watts.

3Dehumidifiers manufactured on or after June 13, 201910 C.F.R. Appendix X1

  • (a) if product is a portable dehumidifier, water removal capacity, in L/day;

  • (b) if product is a whole-home dehumidifier, case volume in litres (cubic feet);

  • (c) integrated energy factor, in L/kWh; and

  • (d) standby power, in watts.

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SUBDIVISION JMicrowave Ovens

Marginal note:Definitions

65 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C388-15

CSA C388-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C388-15 entitled Energy performance and capacity measurement of household microwave ovens. (CSA C388-15)

microwave oven

microwave oven means a household cooking appliance that is designed to cook or heat food in a compartment by means of microwave energy and includes one that has a thermal element that is designed for the surface browning of food. (four à micro-ondes)

10 C.F.R. Appendix I

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

10 C.F.R. §430.32(j)(3)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(j)(3) means paragraph 430.32(j)(3) 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(j)(3))

Marginal note:Type

66 For the purposes of these Regulations, a microwave oven is one of the following types:

  • (a) microwave-only oven;

  • (b) countertop convection microwave oven;

  • (c) built-in convection microwave oven; or

  • (d) over-the-range convection microwave oven.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 67 (1) A microwave oven is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 68, a microwave oven is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after March 31, 2019.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  • 68 (1) The energy efficiency standard for a microwave oven is the standard set out for that type of microwave oven in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(j)(3).

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A microwave oven complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C388-15 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix I that are applicable to a microwave oven as defined in section 65.

Marginal note:Information

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

  • (a) its type;

  • (b) its volume, expressed in litres (cubic feet); and

  • (c) its standby power, expressed in watts, as collected in accordance with CSA C388-15 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix I.

SUBDIVISION KMiscellaneous Refrigeration Products

Marginal note:Definitions

70 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix A

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A 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 Refrigerators, Refrigerator-Freezers, and Miscellaneous Refrigeration Products, as amended from time to time, except for the waiver referred to in section 7 of that Appendix. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(1)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(1) means the table to paragraph 430.32(aa)(1) 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(aa)(1))

10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(2)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(2) means the table to paragraph 430.32(aa)(2) 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(aa)(2))

miscellaneous refrigeration product

miscellaneous refrigeration product means a household refrigeration product, which includes a cooler and combination cooler refrigeration product, but does not include a refrigerator, refrigerator-freezer or freezer. (appareil de réfrigération divers)

Marginal note:Type

71 For the purposes of these Regulations, a miscellaneous refrigeration product is one of the following types:

  • (a) if it was manufactured on or after January 1, 2008 and before October 28, 2019, a type described in any of the product types (19) or (20) of Table 1 to CSA C300-15; or

  • (b) if it is manufactured on or after October 28, 2019, a cooler of a product class described in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(1) or a combination cooler refrigeration product of a product class described in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(2).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 72 (1) A miscellaneous refrigeration product is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 13 to 15 and 73, a miscellaneous refrigeration product is not considered to be an energy-using product unless

    • (a) it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2008 and before October 28, 2019, and is a type (19) or (20) as described in Table 1 to CSA C300-15; or

    • (b) it is manufactured on or after October 28, 2019.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

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

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A miscellaneous refrigeration product 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 miscellaneous refrigeration product as defined in section 70.

    TABLE

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Miscellaneous refrigeration productsCSA C300-12CSA C300-12, Table 1On or after January 1, 2008 and before September 15, 2014
    2Miscellaneous refrigeration productsCSA C300-15CSA C300-15, Table 1On or after September 15, 2014 and before October 28, 2019
    3Miscellaneous refrigeration products – coolers10 C.F.R. Appendix A10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(1)On or after October 28, 2019
    4Miscellaneous refrigeration products – combination cooler refrigeration products10 C.F.R. Appendix A10 C.F.R. §430.32(aa)(2)On or after October 28, 2019
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Marginal note:Information

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

    • (a) its type;

    • (b) its adjusted volume; and

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

    • (b) CSA C300-15 if the product was manufactured on or after September 15, 2014 and before October 28, 2019; or

    • (c) 10 C.F.R. Appendix A if the product is manufactured on or after October 28, 2019.

SUBDIVISION LCeiling Fans

Marginal note:Definitions

75 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix U

10 C.F.R. Appendix U means Appendix U 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 Ceiling Fans, as amended from time to time. (appendice U 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(2)(i)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(2)(i) means the table to subparagraph 430.32(s)(2)(i) 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(s)(2)(i))

ceiling fan

ceiling fan means a non-portable device that is suspended from a ceiling for circulating air via the rotation of fan blades. It does not include

  • (a) a ceiling fan if the plane of rotation of the fan blades is greater than 45 degrees from horizontal;

  • (b) a centrifugal ceiling fan;

  • (c) a belt-driven ceiling fan;

  • (d) an oscillating ceiling fan; and

  • (e) a ceiling fan with a maximum rotational speed of 90 RPM and a maximum airflow of 52.1 cubic metres/minute (1840 cubic feet/minute). (ventilateur de plafond)

Marginal note:Type

76 For the purposes of these Regulations, a ceiling fan is one of the following types:

  • (a) very small diameter;

  • (b) standard;

  • (c) hugger;

  • (d) high-speed small-diameter; or

  • (e) large-diameter.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 77 (1) A ceiling fan is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 78, a ceiling fan is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 21, 2020.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  • 78 (1) The energy efficiency standard for a ceiling fan is the standard as set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(2)(i).

  • 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 10 C.F.R. Appendix U that are applicable to a ceiling fan as defined in section 75.

Marginal note:Information

79 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix U and provided to the Minister in respect of a ceiling fan:

  • (a) its type;

  • (b) its blade span;

  • (c) its air flow at high speed;

  • (d) its ceiling fan efficiency; and

  • (e) its standby power consumption expressed in watts.

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DIVISION 2Air Conditioners, Condensing Units and Chillers

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

107 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)

space-constrained

space-constrained, with respect to a single package central air conditioner or a split system central air conditioner, means one that

  • (a) has a cooling capacity that is less than or equal to 8.79 kW (30,000 Btu/h); and

  • (b) has an outdoor or indoor unit that has an overall displacement or at least two overall exterior dimensions that

    • (i) are substantially smaller than those of other units of a similar cooling capacity that are usually installed in single family homes, and

    • (ii) if increased, would result in a considerable increase in the usual cost of installation or in a significant loss in the utility of the product to the consumer. (à espace restreint)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M

10 C.F.R. Appendix M means Appendix M 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 Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice M 10 C.F.R)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 means Appendix M1 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 Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice M1 10 C.F.R.)

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Marginal note:Type

107.1 For the purposes of these Regulations, a central air conditioner manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 is one of the following types:

  • (a) single package, other than space-constrained;

  • (b) space-constrained single package;

  • (c) split system, other than space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity;

  • (d) small-duct and high-velocity split-system; or

  • (e) space-constrained split-system.

SUBDIVISION ARoom Air Conditioners

Marginal note:Definitions

108 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 C368.1-14

CSA C368.1-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C368.1-14 entitled Energy performance of room air conditioners. (CSA C368.1-14)

CSA C370

CSA C370[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 15]

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[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]

on mode

on mode[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]

portable air conditioner

portable air conditioner[Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 15]

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[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 18]

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Marginal note:Type

109 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.

Marginal note:Cooling capacity category

110 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 range set out in Table 1 of CSA C368.1-14.

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 111 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 112 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to room air conditioners 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 that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to a room air conditioner as defined in section 108.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C368.1CSA C368.1, Table 2, second columnOn or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2014
    2CSA C368.1-14CSA C368.1-14, table 1, second columnOn or after June 1, 2014
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Marginal note:Information

113 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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 368.1-14, for information set out in paragraphs (b) and (c)

  • (a) type;

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

  • (c) the product’s CEER.

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Marginal note:Form of labelling

114 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.

Marginal note:Manner of labelling

115 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

Marginal note:Definitions

116 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 C746-17

CSA C746-17 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-17 entitled Energy performance rating for large and single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C746-17)

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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 117 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — cooled by air

  • 118 (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

    (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 and described in column 1 and that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — cooled by evaporation

    (2.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 3 to this section apply to large air conditioners that are cooled by 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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before January 1, 2018
    3Large 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 C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.2

    IEER ≥ 12.9

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    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 sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.7On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    5Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    6Large 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 C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 12.4

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    8Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

    IEER ≥ 11.6

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    9Large 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
    10Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    11Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥  12.7

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    12Large 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
    13Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    14Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.8

    IEER ≥ 12.2

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    15Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    16Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.8

    IEER ≥ 11.4

    		On or after January 1, 2018

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    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before January 1, 2018
    3Large 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 C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1

    IEER ≥ 11.7

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    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 sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    5Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    6Large 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 C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.5

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large 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
    8Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    9Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

    IEER ≥ 11.5

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    10Large 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
    11Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    12Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.3

    IEER ≥ 11.0

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    13Large 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 ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 11.1

    		On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
    14Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.4

    IEER ≥ 11.1

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    15Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    16Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.2

    IEER ≥ 10.9

    		On or after January 1, 2018

    TABLE 3

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before January 1, 2018
    3Large 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 C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.1

    IEER ≥ 11.7

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    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 sectionCSA C746-98Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2010
    5Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    6Large 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 C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    IEER ≥ 11.2

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large 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
    8Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    9Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

    IEER ≥ 11.5

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    10Large 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
    11Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    12Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.8

    IEER ≥ 11.0

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    13Large 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 ≥ 11.0

    IEER ≥ 11.1

    		On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018
    14Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and either without a heating section or with an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.9

    IEER ≥ 11.1

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    15Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    16Large air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kW and a heating section other than an electric heating sectionCSA C746-17

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.7

    IEER ≥ 10.9

    		On or after January 1, 2018
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119 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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);

  • (c) energy efficiency ratio; and

  • (d) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric.

2Large air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018

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;

  • (d) IEER; and

  • (e) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric.

3Large air conditioners manufactured on or after January 1, 2018CSA C746-17

  • (a) product classification set out in Column II of Table 1 of CSA C746-17;

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

  • (c) energy efficiency ratio;

  • (d) IEER; and

  • (e) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric.

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SUBDIVISION CPackaged Terminal Air Conditioners

Marginal note:Definitions

120 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)

CSA C744-17

CSA C744-17 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2017/CAN/CSA-C744-17 entitled Packaged terminal air-conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C744-17 )

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)

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  • 121 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 122 (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
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before January 1, 2017
    3CSA C744-17CSA C744-17, Table 2On or after January 1, 2017
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  • 123 (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;

    • (b) CSA C744-14, if the product was manufactured on or after September 30, 2012 and before January 1, 2017; or

    • (c) CSA C744-17, if the product is manufactured on or after January 1, 2017.

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SUBDIVISION DSingle Package Central Air Conditioners

Marginal note:Definitions

124 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode power consumption

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d’énergie en mode arrêt)

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), is designed to be installed through an exterior wall and is manufactured prior to January 1, 2023. (mural)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 125 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

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

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

    (1.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase 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 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    2Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wall

    CSA C656-05 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    3Single package central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    4Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.4

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023
    5Single package central air conditioners that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 11.7

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Single 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 February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    2Single package central air conditioners, other than those that are space-constrainedCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0On or after January 1, 2023
    3Single package central air conditioners that are through-the-wallCSA C656-05Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    4Single package central air conditioners that are space-constrainedCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0On or after January 1, 2023
    5Single package central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0On or after January 1, 2017 and before January 1, 2023
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127 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 single package central air conditioner 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Single package central air conditioners that are single-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (d) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (e) phase of electric current.

2Single package central air conditioners that are three-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and

  • (d) phase of electric current.

3Single package central air conditioners that are single-phase, through-the-wall and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023

CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (d) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (e) phase of electric current.

4Single package central air conditioners that are three-phase, through-the-wall and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and

  • (d) phase of electric current.

5Single package central air conditioners that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2023CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and

  • (d) phase of electric current.

6Single package central air conditioners that are single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 202310 C.F.R. Appendix M1 for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)

  • (a) type;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;

  • (d) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (e) phase of electric current.

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SUBDIVISION ESingle Package Vertical Air Conditioners

Marginal note:Definition of single package vertical air conditioner

128 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 129 (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 and has a cooling capacity of less than 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h).

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 130 (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 during the periods set out in column 3.

  • 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 C746-17 that are applicable to a single package vertical air conditioner as defined in section 128.

    TABLE

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
    Energy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 9.0On or after January 1, 2011 and before September 23, 2019
    2Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0On or after September 23, 2019
    3Single 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 ≥ 8.9On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2015
    4Single 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 ≥ 10.0On or after October 9, 2015
    5Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h)Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.6On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2016
    6Single package vertical air conditioners that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h)Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0On or after October 9, 2016
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131 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C746-17 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 to CSA C746-17;

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

  • (c) its energy efficiency ratio.

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SUBDIVISION FSplit System Central Air Conditioners

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  • SOR/2022-265, s. 8(E)
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Marginal note:Definitions

132 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode power consumption

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d’énergie en mode arrêt)

split system central air conditioner

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). (climatiseur central bibloc)

split-system central air conditioner

split-system central air conditioner[Repealed, SOR/2022-265, s. 9]

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  • 133 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

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

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

    (1.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase 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 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Split system central air conditioners, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    2Split system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    3Split system central air conditioners, other than those that are space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.4

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023
    4Split system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocity10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 12.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023
    5Split system central air conditioners that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 11.7

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Split system central air conditioners, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 13.0On or after February 3, 1995
    2Split system central air conditioners that are small-duct and high-velocityCSA C656-14Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0On or after February 3, 1995
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135 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 split-system central air conditioner 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Split system central air conditioners that are single-phase and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (d) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (e) phase of electric current.

2Split system central air conditioners that are three-phase and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio; and

  • (d) phase of electric current.

3Split system central air conditioners that are single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 202310 C.F.R. Appendix M1 for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (d)

  • (a) type;

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

  • (c) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;

  • (d) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (e) phase of electric current.

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SUBDIVISION GLarge Condensing Units

Marginal note:Definition of large condensing unit

136 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 40 kW (135,000 Btu/h) but not more than 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h).

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  • 137 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 138 (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

Marginal note:Information

139 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

Marginal note:Definitions

140 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

ASHRAE 90.1-16

ASHRAE 90.1-16 means ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016, entitled Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. (ASHRAE 90.1-16)

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)

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  • 141 (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 has an integral refrigerant condenser and is manufactured on or after October 28, 2004.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 142 (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
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before December 31, 2019
    3ASHRAE 90.1-16, table 6.8.1-3, column 6Product’s coefficient of performance and integrated part-load value must meet those applicable to the product in ASHRAE 90.1-16, Path A or Path B, Table 6.8.1-3On or after December 31, 2019
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143 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

ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
Energy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
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, 2017 and before December 31, 2019CSA 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.

3Chillers manufactured on or after December 31, 2019ASHRAE 90.1-16, Table 6.8.1-3, column 6

  • (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 6.8.1-3 of ASHRAE 90.1-16;

  • (e) integrated part-load value; and

  • (f) list of non-standard conditions for centrifugal chillers designed for non-standard operation.

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SUBDIVISION IPortable Air Conditioners

Marginal note:Definitions

144 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix CC

10 C.F.R. Appendix CC means Appendix CC 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 Portable Air Conditioners, as amended from time to time. (appendice CC 10 C.F.R.)

dual-duct portable air conditioner

dual-duct portable air conditioner means a portable air conditioner that draws some or all of the condenser inlet air from outside the conditioned space through a duct attached to an adjustable window bracket and discharges the condenser outlet air outside the conditioned space by means of a separate duct attached to an adjustable window bracket. (climatiseur portative à deux conduits)

portable air conditioner

portable air conditioner means a single package air conditioner, other than a packaged terminal air conditioner, room air conditioner or dehumidifier, with or without mounted wheels, that is portable and that

  • (a) is designed to deliver cooled and conditioned air to an enclosed space;

  • (b) is powered by single-phase electric current; and

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

single-duct portable air conditioner

single-duct portable air conditioner means a portable air conditioner that draws all of the condenser inlet air from the conditioned space without the means of a duct and discharges the condenser outlet air outside the conditioned space through a single duct attached to an adjustable window bracket. (climatiseur portatif à un conduit unique)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, a portable air conditioner is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2020.

Marginal note:Information

  • 146 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix CC and provided to the Minister in respect of a portable air conditioner:

    • (a) its seasonally adjusted cooling capacity;

    • (b) its combined energy efficiency ratio; and

    • (c) whether it is a single-duct portable air conditioner or a dual-duct portable air conditioner.

  • Marginal note:Additional information

    (2) For a product with multiple duct configuration options, the information required by paragraphs 1(a) and (b) must be provided for both applicable duct configurations.

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DIVISION 3Heat Pumps

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

186 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 central heat pump or a single package central 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)

space-constrained

space-constrained, with respect to a single package central heat pump or a split system central heat pump, means one that

  • (a) has a cooling capacity that is less than or equal to 8.79 kW (30,000 Btu/h); and

  • (b) has an outdoor or indoor unit that has an overall displacement or at least two overall exterior dimensions that

    • (i) are substantially smaller than those of other units of a similar cooling capacity that are usually installed in single family homes, and

    • (ii) if increased, would result in a considerable increase in the usual cost of installation or in a significant loss in the utility of the product to the consumer. (à espace restreint)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M

10 C.F.R. Appendix M means Appendix M 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 Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice M 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 means Appendix M1 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 Central Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice M1 10 C.F.R.)

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186.1 For the purposes of these Regulations, a central heat pump manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 is one of the following types:

  • (a) single package, other than space-constrained;

  • (b) space-constrained single package;

  • (c) split system, other than space-constrained or small-duct and high-velocity;

  • (d) small-duct and high-velocity split-system; or

  • (e) space-constrained split-system.

SUBDIVISION AGround-Source Heat Pumps

Marginal note:Definitions

187 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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 188 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 189 (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
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy 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
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  • 190 (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

Marginal note:Definition of internal water loop heat pump

191 In this Subdivision, internal water loop heat pump means a water-source single package or split-system heat pump that is 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).

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 192 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 193 (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

Marginal note:Information

194 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

Marginal note:Definitions

195 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 C746-17

CSA C746-17 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C746-17 entitled Energy performance rating for large and single packaged vertical air conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C746-17)

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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 196 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 197 (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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before January 1, 2018
    3Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kWCSA C746-17

    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 ≥ 12.2

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    4Large 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
    5Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    6Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kWCSA C746-17

    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 ≥ 11.6

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    8Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kWCSA C746-17

    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 ≥ 10.6

    		On or after January 1, 2018

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before January 1, 2018
    3Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 19 kW and < 40 kWCSA C746-17

    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 ≥ 12.0

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    4Large 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
    5Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    6Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 40 kW and < 70 kWCSA C746-17

    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 ≥ 11.4

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    7Large 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 and before January 1, 2018
    8Large heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 70 kW and < 223 kWCSA C746-17

    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 ≥ 10.4

    		On or after January 1, 2018
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198 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric.

2Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2018

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) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric; and

  • (h) IEER.

3Large heat pumps manufactured on or after January 1, 2018CSA C746-17

  • (a) product classification set out in columns II and III of Table 2 of CSA C746-17;

  • (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) information that indicates whether the product has a heating section and, if so, whether it is electric or other than electric; and

  • (h) IEER.

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SUBDIVISION DPackaged Terminal Heat Pumps

Marginal note:Definitions

199 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 C744-17

CSA C744-17 means the joint CSA and AHRI standard ANSI/AHRI 310/380-2017/CSA-C744-17 entitled Packaged terminal air conditioners and heat pumps. (CSA C744-17)

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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 200 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 201 (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
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C744-04CSA C744-04, Table 2On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 30, 2012
    2CSA C744-17CSA C744-17, Table 2On or after September 30, 2012
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  • 202 (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 C744-17, if the product is manufactured on or after September 30, 2012.

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SUBDIVISION ESingle Package Central Heat Pumps

[
  • SOR/2022-265, s. 14
]

Marginal note:Definitions

203 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode power consumption

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d’énergie en mode arrêt)

single package central heat pump

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

single package heat pump

single package heat pump[Repealed, SOR/2022-265, s. 15]

through-the-wall

through-the-wall means, in respect of a single package central heat pump, one that has a cooling capacity less than or equal to 8.79 kW (30,000 Btu/h), that is designed to be installed through an exterior wall and that is manufactured prior to January 1, 2023. (murale)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 204 (1) A single package central 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 central heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

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

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

    (1.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase single package central 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 central 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 central heat pump as defined in section 203.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Single package central heat pumps, other than those that are through-the-wall or small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    2Single package central heat pumps that are through-the-wall

    CSA C656-05 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.4

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    3Single package central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    4Single package central heat pumps, other than those that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.4

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.4

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2025
    5Single package central heat pumps that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 11.9

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2025
    6Single package central heat pumps, other than those that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 with the very low temperature heating test (H4) conducted at -15°C (5°F)

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 13.4

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.4

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2025
    7Single package central heat pumps that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 with the very low temperature heating test (H4) conducted at -15°C (5°F)

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 11.9

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2025

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Single package central 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 February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    2Single package central heat pumps, other than those that are space-constrainedCSA C656-14

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.0

    		On or after January 1, 2023
    3Single package central 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 February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
    4Single package central heat pumps that are space-constrainedCSA C656-14

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.4

    		On or after January 1, 2023
    5Single package central 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 February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023
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206 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 single package central heat pump 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Single package central heat pumps that are single-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

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

  • (f) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (g) phase of electric current.

2Single package central heat pumps that are three-phase, other than those that are through-the-wall, manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

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

  • (f) phase of electric current.

3Single package central heat pumps that are single-phase, through-the-wall and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023

CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;

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

  • (c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

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

  • (f) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (g) phase of electric current.

4Single package central heat pumps that are three-phase, through-the-wall and manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2023CSA C656-05 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-05;

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

  • (c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

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

  • (f) phase of electric current.

5Single package central heat pumps that are single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 202510 C.F.R. Appendix M1 for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (i)

  • (a) type;

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

  • (c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;

  • (e) information that indicates whether the results from the very low temperature heating test (H4), if conducted at -15°C (5°F), was included in the calculation of the heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;

  • (f) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;

  • (g) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted at -15°C (5°F);

  • (h) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted at -15°C (5°F);

  • (i) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (j) phase of electric current.

6Single package central heat pumps that are single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 202510 C.F.R. Appendix M1 with the very low temperature heating test (H4) conducted at -15°C (5°F) for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (h)

  • (a) type;

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

  • (c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;

  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;

  • (f) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h);

  • (g) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F);

  • (h) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (i) phase of electric current.

7Single package central heat pumps that are three-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2023CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor; and

  • (f) phase of electric current.

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SUBDIVISION FSingle Package Vertical Heat Pumps

Marginal note:Definition of single package vertical heat pump

207 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 208 (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 and has a cooling capacity of less than 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h).

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 209 (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 during the periods set out in column 3.

  • 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 C746-17 that are applicable to a single package vertical heat pump as defined in section 207.

    TABLE

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
    Energy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of manufacture
    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

    		On or after January 1, 2011 and before September 23, 2019
    2Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of < 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h)

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 11.0

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.3

    		On or after September 23, 2019
    3Single 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

    		On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2015
    4Single 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 ≥ 10.0

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

    		On or after October 9, 2015
    5Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h)

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 8.6

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 2.9

    		On or after January 1, 2011 and before October 9, 2016
    6Single package vertical heat pumps that have a cooling capacity of ≥ 39.5 kW (135,000 Btu/h) and < 70 kW (240,000 Btu/h)

    Energy efficiency ratio ≥ 10.0

    Heating coefficient of performance ≥ 3.0

    		On or after October 9, 2016
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210 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C746-17 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 to CSA C746-17;

  • (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.

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SUBDIVISION GSplit System Central Heat Pumps

[
  • SOR/2022-265, s. 18
]

Marginal note:Definitions

211 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

off mode power consumption

off mode power consumption means the power consumption when the unit is connected to mains power but is not providing cooling or heating. (consommation d’énergie en mode arrêt)

split system central heat pump

split system central heat pump means a single-phase or three-phase air-to-air central heat pump that is a split system and that has a cooling or heating capacity of less than 19 kW (65,000 Btu/h). (thermopompe centrale bibloc)

split-system heat pump

split-system heat pump[Repealed, SOR/2022-265, s. 19]

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 212 (1) A split system central 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 central heat pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — single-phase

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

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — three-phase

    (1.1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to three-phase split system central 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 central 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 central heat pump as defined in section 211.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Split system central heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 14.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 7.1

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2023
    2Split system central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity

    CSA C656-14 for seasonal energy efficiency ratio and heating seasonal performance factor

    10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor (Region V) ≥ 6.3

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2023
    3Split system central heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity or space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 14.3

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 6.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2025
    4Split system central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 4.9

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2025
    5Split system central heat pumps that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 11.9

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 2025
    6Split system central heat pumps, other than those that are small-duct and high-velocity or space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 with the very low temperature heating test (H4) conducted at -15°C (5°F)

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 14.3

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 6.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2025
    7Split system central heat pumps that are small-duct and high-velocity10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 with the very low temperature heating test (H4) conducted at -15°C (5°F)

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 12.0

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 4.9

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 30 W

    		On or after January 1, 2025
    8Split system central heat pumps that are space-constrained10 C.F.R. Appendix M1 with the very low temperature heating test (H4) conducted at -15°C (5°F)

    Seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2 ≥ 11.9

    Heating seasonal performance factor 2 (Region V) ≥ 5.0

    Off mode power consumption ≤ 33 W

    		On or after January 1, 2025

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Split system central 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 December 31, 1998
    2Split system central 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 December 31, 1998
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214 For the purposes 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 split system central heat pump 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Split system central heat pumps that are single-phase and manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2023

CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix M for off mode power consumption

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;

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

  • (c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

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

  • (f) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (g) phase of electric current.

2Split system central heat pumps that are single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 2023 and before January 1, 202510 C.F.R. Appendix M1 for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (i)

  • (a) type;

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

  • (c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;

  • (e) information that indicates whether the results from the very low temperature heating test (H4), if conducted at -15°C (5°F), was included in the calculation of the heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;

  • (f) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;

  • (g) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted at -15°C (5°F);

  • (h) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F), if the very low temperature heating test (H4) was conducted at -15°C (5°F);

  • (i) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (j) phase of electric current.

3Split system central heat pumps that are single-phase and manufactured on or after January 1, 202510 C.F.R. Appendix M1 with the very low temperature heating test (H4) conducted at -15°C (5°F) for information set out in paragraphs (b) to (h)

  • (a) type;

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

  • (c) heating capacity at 8.3°C (47°F) in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio 2;

  • (e) heating seasonal performance factor 2 for Region V;

  • (f) heating capacity at -15°C (5°F) in kW (Btu/h);

  • (g) coefficient of performance at -15°C (5°F);

  • (h) off mode power consumption, in watts; and

  • (i) phase of electric current.

4Split system central heat pumps that are three-phase and manufactured on or after December 31, 1998CSA C656-14 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

  • (a) product classification set out in column II of Table 1 to CSA C656-14;;

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

  • (c) heating capacity in kW (Btu/h);

  • (d) seasonal energy efficiency ratio;

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

  • (f) phase of electric current.

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DIVISION 4Furnaces, Fireplaces, Unit Heaters and Recovery Ventilators

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  • SOR/2019-164, s. 1
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Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

256.1 The following definitions apply in this Division.

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)

FER

FER means, in respect of a gas furnace, an oil-fired furnace or an electric furnace, the fan energy rating, which is the annual electrical energy consumption of the furnace fan normalized by annual fan operating hours and the product’s maximum airflow (Qmax). (FER)

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA

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

10 C.F.R. §430.32(y)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(y) means Table 1 to paragraph 430.32(y) 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(y))

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SUBDIVISION AGas Furnaces

Marginal note:Definitions

257 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA 2.3

CSA 2.3 means the CSA standard ANSI Z21.47-2016/CSA 2.3-2016 entitled Gas-Fired Central Furnaces. (CSA 2.3)

CSA P.2

CSA P.2[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 34]

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 park model trailer or a recreational vehicle. (générateur d’air chaud à gaz)

gas furnace for relocatable buildings

gas furnace for relocatable buildings means a gas furnace that is intended for use in a temporary modular building that can be relocated from one site to another and is marked for use in relocatable buildings. (générateur d’air chaud à gaz pour bâtiments relocalisables)

manufactured home

manufactured home means a factory-built, single- or multiple-section, one-storey dwelling that

  • (a) is designed and constructed for year-round occupancy;

  • (b) is designed to be transported to its installation site; and

  • (c) is ready for occupancy when it is installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. (maison usinée)

replacement non-condensing gas furnace

replacement non-condensing gas furnace means a non-condensing gas furnace that is marked for use as a replacement for a non-condensing gas furnace in a manufactured home. (générateur d’air chaud à gaz sans condensation de remplacement)

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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 259, a gas furnace is not considered to be an energy-using product if

    • (a) it was manufactured before February 3, 1995;

    • (b) it is a gas furnace for relocatable buildings that is manufactured before July 3, 2019; or

    • (c) it is a replacement non-condensing gas furnace that is manufactured before July 3, 2019.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 259 (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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before July 3, 2019
    2.1Gas furnaces, other than gas furnaces for relocatable buildings or replacement non-condensing gas 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 component

    CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for FER

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 95%

    FER ≤ FER for product class “Non-Weatherized, Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (NWG-C)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(y)

    		On or after July 3, 2019
    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 and before July 3, 2019
    3.1Gas 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 component

    CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for FER

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 78%

    FER ≤ FER for product class “Weatherized Non-Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (WG-NC)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(y)

    		On or after July 3, 2019
    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, other than gas furnaces for relocatable buildings or replacement non-condensing gas 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 and before January 1, 2024
    5.1Gas furnaces, other than gas furnaces for relocatable buildings or a replacement non-condensing gas furnace, 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 component

    CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for FER

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

    FER ≤ FER for product class “Non-Weatherized, Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (NWG-C)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(y)

    		On or after January 1, 2024
    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
    8Gas furnaces for relocatable buildings

    CSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for fan energy rating

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 80%

    FER ≤ FER for product class “Mobile Home Non-Weatherized, Non-Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (MH-NWG-NC)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(y)

    		On or after July 3, 2019
    9Replacement non-condensing gas furnaces

    CSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for fan energy rating

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 80%

    FER ≤ FER for product class “Mobile Home Non-Weatherized, Non-Condensing Gas Furnace Fan (MH-NWG-NC)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(y)

    		On or after July 3, 2019
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Marginal note:Information

260 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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, other than those that are through-the-wall, 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, 2009 and before July 3, 2019CSA P.2

  • (a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (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.

2.1Gas furnaces that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that use single-phase electric current and that are manufactured on or after July 3, 2019

CSA P.2, for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for information set out in paragraphs (f) and (g)

  • (a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (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) type of fuel used;

  • (f) FER, expressed in W/472 L/s (W/1,000 ft³/min);

  • (g) product’s maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in L/s (ft³/min); and

  • (h) if applicable, information that indicates whether product is gas furnace for relocatable buildings or is replacement non-condensing gas furnace.

2.2Gas furnaces that are through-the-wall, that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that use single-phase electric current, that have an integrated cooling component and that are manufactured on or after December 31, 2009 and before January 1, 2024CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

  • (a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (c) type of fuel used; and

  • (d) if applicable, information that indicates whether product is gas furnace for relocatable buildings or is replacement non-condensing gas furnace.

2.3Gas furnaces that are through-the-wall, that have an input rate of ≤ 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h), that use single-phase electric current, that have an integrated cooling component and that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2024

CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA for information set out in paragraphs (d) and (e)

  • (a) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (c) type of fuel used;

  • (d) FER, expressed in W/472 L/s (W/1,000 ft³/min);

  • (e) product’s maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in L/s (ft³/min); and

  • (f) if applicable, information that indicates whether product is gas furnace for relocatable buildings or is replacement non-condensing gas furnace.

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.

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SUBDIVISION BOil-Fired Furnaces

Marginal note:Definitions

261 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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 262 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • 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 the standard set out in column 1 that are applicable to an oil-fired furnace as defined in section 261.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA B212Seasonal energy utilization efficiency ≥ 78%On or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017
    2CSA P.2Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 83%On or after January 1, 2017 and before July 3, 2019
    3

    CSA P.2, for annual fuel utilization efficiency

    10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for FER

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 83%

    FER ≤ FER for product class “Non-Weatherized, Non-Condensing Oil Furnace Fan (NWO-NC)”, set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(y)

    		On or after July 3, 2019
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Marginal note:Information

264 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 furnace described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Oil-fired furnaces that are manufactured on or after December 31, 1998 and before January 1, 2017CSA B212

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (b) seasonal energy utilization efficiency.

2Oil-fired furnaces that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2017 and before July 3, 2019CSA P.2

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (b) annual fuel utilization efficiency.

3Oil-fired furnaces that are manufactured on or after July 3, 2019

CSA P.2, for information set out in paragraphs (a) and (b)

10 C.F.R. Appendix AA, for information set out in paragraphs (c) and (d)

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (c) FER, expressed in W/472 L/s (W/1,000 ft³/min); and

  • (d) maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in L/s (ft³/min).

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SUBDIVISION CGas Fireplaces

Marginal note:Definitions

265 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)

decorative gas fireplace

decorative gas fireplace means a vented fireplace that is fuelled by natural gas or propane, is marked for decorative use only and is not equipped with a thermostat or intended for use as a heater. (foyer à gaz décoratif)

gas fireplace

gas fireplace means a decorative gas fireplace or a heating gas fireplace. (foyer à gaz)

heating gas fireplace

heating gas fireplace means a vented fireplace that is fuelled by natural gas or propane and is not a decorative gas fireplace. (foyer à gaz de chauffage)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limits

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

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 7, unless it is manufactured on or after June 1, 2003; or

    • (b) for the purpose of section 266.1, unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A gas fireplace 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 fireplace as defined in section 265.

    TABLE

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Decorative gas fireplacesN\A

    The product must be capable of

    • (a) automatically extinguishing pilot flame when main gas burner flame is established;

    • (b) automatically extinguishing pilot flame when main gas burner flame is extinguished;

    • (c) if it has the capability of being manually switched to a mode of continuous pilot operation, preventing pilot flame from burning continuously for more than seven days; or

    • (d) in absence of any automatic or manual adjustment to main gas burner flame height or appearance, preventing any ignition source for the main gas burner flame from operating continuously for more than seven days.

    Must have a direct vent configuration, unless it is marked for replacement use only.

    		On or after January 1, 2020
    2Heating gas fireplacesCSA P.4.1-15 for fireplace efficiency

    Fireplace efficiency ≥ 50%

    The product must be capable of

    • (a) automatically extinguishing pilot flame when main gas burner flame is established;

    • (b) automatically extinguishing pilot flame when main gas burner flame is extinguished;

    • (c) if it has the capability of being manually switched to a mode of continuous pilot operation, preventing pilot flame from burning continuously for more than seven days; or

    • (d) in absence of any automatic or manual adjustment to main gas burner flame height or appearance, preventing any ignition source for the main gas burner flame from operating continuously for more than seven days.

    		On or after January 1, 2020
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Marginal note:Information

  • 267 (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 uses;

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

    • (g) information that indicates whether the product is a decorative gas fireplace or a heating gas fireplace; and

    • (h) if the product is a decorative gas fireplace that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020, information that indicates whether it is intended for use as a replacement unit.

  • 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.

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SUBDIVISION DGas-Fired Unit Heaters

Marginal note:Definitions

268 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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 269 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 270 (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.

Marginal note:Information

271 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.

SUBDIVISION EElectric Furnaces

Marginal note:Definition of electric furnace

272 In this Subdivision, electric furnace means an automatic operating central forced air furnace that uses single-phase electric current to heat one or more electrical resistance heating elements and has an input rate of not more than 65.92 kW (225,000 Btu/h). It does not include an electric furnace 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 ft3/min) per nominal ton of cooling in the highest default cooling airflow-control setting; and

  • (b) uses room outlets that produce velocities greater than 5 m/s (1,000 ft/min) and each have an area less than 39 cm2 (6 square inches).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 274, an electric furnace is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after July 3, 2019.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  • 274 (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to an electric furnace is that its FER must be less than or equal to the FER for product class “Non-Weatherized, Electric Furnace/Modular Blower Fan”, set out in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(y).

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An electric furnace complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix AA that are applicable to an electric furnace as defined in section 272.

Marginal note:Information

275 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix AA and provided to the Minister in respect of an electric furnace:

  • (a) its maximum heat input nominal capacity, expressed in kilowatts (British thermal units per hour);

  • (b) its FER, expressed in watts per 472 L/s (watts per 1000 ft3/min); and

  • (c) its maximum airflow (Qmax), expressed in L/s (ft3/min).

SUBDIVISION FRecovery Ventilators

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

276 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C439-18

CSA C439-18 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C439-18 entitled Laboratory methods of test for rating the performance of heat/energy-recovery ventilators. (CSA C439-18)

energy-recovery ventilator

energy-recovery ventilator means a factory-built packaged unit that has fans or blowers, has a maximum rated airflow of not more than 142 L/s (300 ft3/min) at 0°C and transfers heat and moisture between two isolated airstreams. (ventilateur-récupérateur d’énergie)

heat-recovery ventilator

heat-recovery ventilator means a factory-built packaged unit that has fans or blowers, has a maximum rated airflow of not more than 142 L/s (300 ft3/min) at 0°C and transfers heat between two isolated airstreams. (ventilateur-récupérateur de chaleur)

sensible heat recovery efficiency

sensible heat recovery efficiency means, in respect of an energy-recovery ventilator or a heat-recovery ventilator, the ratio of the net sensible energy recovered by the unit’s supply airstream, as adjusted to account for the unit’s external and internal energy gains and losses, to the maximum sensible energy that would be recovered if the unit had an infinite transfer area. (efficacité de récupération de chaleur sensible)

Energy-recovery Ventilators

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 277 (1) An energy-recovery ventilator is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, an energy-recovery ventilator is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020.

Marginal note:Information

278 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C439-18 and be provided to the Minister in respect of an energy-recovery ventilator:

  • (a) its maximum rated airflow at 0°C;

  • (b) its sensible heat recovery efficiency at 0°C and the associated net supply airflow, expressed in L/s, and electrical power consumption, expressed in watts; and

  • (c) unless the unit is marked for use only where the outdoor design temperature is greater than or equal to -10°C, its sensible heat recovery efficiency at -25°C and the associated net supply airflow, expressed in L/s.

Heat-recovery Ventilators

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 279 (1) A heat-recovery ventilator is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, a heat-recovery ventilator is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020.

Marginal note:Information

280 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C439-18 and be provided to the Minister in respect of a heat-recovery ventilator:

  • (a) its maximum rated airflow at 0°C;

  • (b) its sensible heat recovery efficiency at 0°C and the associated net supply airflow, expressed in L/s, and electrical power consumption, expressed in watts; and

  • (c) unless the unit is marked for use only where the outdoor design temperature is greater than or equal to -10°C, its sensible heat recovery efficiency at -25°C and the associated net supply airflow, expressed in L/s.

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DIVISION 5Boilers

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

314 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)

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)

10 C.F.R. Appendix A

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart E, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Thermal Efficiency and Combustion Efficiency of Commercial Packaged Boilers, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

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SUBDIVISION AGas Boilers

Marginal note:Definitions

315 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[Repealed, SOR/2019-164, s. 14]

gas boiler

gas boiler means a boiler that uses exclusively 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 not more than 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h). (chaudière à gaz)

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Marginal note:Type

315.1 For the purpose of these Regulations, a gas boiler is one of the following types:

  • (a) household, if it has an input rate of less than 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h); or

  • (b) commercial, if it is has an input rate of greater than or equal to 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but not more than 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 316 (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

      • (i) it is a household gas boiler that is manufactured on or after June 30, 1999, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial gas boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 317 unless

      • (i) it is a household gas boiler that is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial gas boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — household

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

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — household

    (2) A household 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 of Table 1 that are applicable to a gas boiler as defined in section 315.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — commercial

    (3) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to commercial gas boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — commercial

    (4) A commercial gas boiler complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to a gas boiler as defined in section 315.

    TABLE 1

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Household gas 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
    2Household gas 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 and before January 15, 2021
    2.1Household gas boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Standby power ≤ 8 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 8 W

    		On or after January 15, 2021
    3Household gas 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
    4Household gas 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
    5Household gas 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 and before July 1, 2023
    5.1Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Standby power ≤ 9 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 9 W

    		On or after July 1, 2023
    6Household gas 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 and before July 1, 2023
    7Household gas boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 90%

    No continuously burning pilot light

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    Standby power ≤ 9 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 9 W

    		On or after July 1, 2023

    TABLE 2

    ItemColumn 1Column 2
    Energy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 90%
    2Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsCombustion efficiency ≥ 90%
    3Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 81%
    4Commercial gas boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 82%
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318 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Household gas 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.

2Household gas boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 and before January 15, 2021 and intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2

  • (a) type of fuel used;

  • (b) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency.

3Household gas boilers manufactured on or after January 15, 2021 and intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2

  • (a) type of fuel used;

  • (b) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (d) standby power, in W; and

  • (e) off-mode power, in W.

4Household gas boilers, other than those intended for low pressure steam systems, manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2023CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

  • (a) type of fuel used;

  • (b) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency; and

  • (d) if product is manufactured on or after September 1, 2012 and before July 1, 2023,

  • (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.

5Household gas boilers, other than those intended for low pressure steam systems, manufactured on or after July 1, 2023CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

  • (a) type of fuel used;

  • (b) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (d) standby power, in W;

  • (e) off-mode power, in W;

  • (f) information that indicates whether product has tankless domestic water heating coils; and

  • (g) type of automatic water temperature adjustment device it has, if any.

6Commercial gas boilers manufactured on or after January 1, 202510 C.F.R. Appendix A

  • (a) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

  • (b) maximum heat input nominal capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (c) thermal efficiency or, if product has an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and is intended for hot water systems, combustion efficiency.

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SUBDIVISION BOil-Fired Boilers

Marginal note:Definitions

319 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 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 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)

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Marginal note:Type

319.1 For the purpose of these Regulations, an oil-fired boiler is one of the following types:

  • (a) household, if it has an input rate of less than 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h); or

  • (b) commercial, if it is has an input rate of greater than or equal to 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but not more than 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 320 (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

      • (i) it is a household oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after June 30, 1999, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025; and

    • (b) for the purposes of sections 5 and 321, unless

      • (i) it is a household oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after December 31, 1998, or

      • (ii) it is a commercial oil-fired boiler that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — household

  • 321 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to household oil-fired boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — household

    (2) A household 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 of Table 1 that are applicable to an oil-fired boiler as defined in section 319.

  • Marginal note:Energy-efficiency standards — commercial

    (3) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to commercial oil-fired boilers described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2025.

  • Marginal note:Testing Standard — commercial

    (4) A commercial oil-fired boiler complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to an oil-fired boiler as defined in section 319.

    TABLE 1

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Household oil-fired boilersCSA B212Seasonal energy utilization efficiency ≥ 80%On or after December 31, 1998 and before September 1, 2010
    2Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsASHRAE 103Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 82%On or after September 1, 2010 and before January 15, 2021
    2.1Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for low pressure steam systemsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 85%

    Standby power ≤ 11 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 11 W

    		On or after January 15, 2021
    3Household oil-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
    4Household oil-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 and before January 15, 2021
    4.1Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 86%

    Standby power ≤ 11 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 11 W

    		On or after January 15, 2021
    5Household oil-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 and before January 15, 2021
    6Household oil-fired boilers that are intended for hot water systems and do not have tankless domestic water heating coilsCSA P.2 for annual fuel utilization efficiency, standby power and off-mode power

    Annual fuel utilization efficiency ≥ 86%

    Equipped with automatic water temperature adjustment device and not operable without the device

    Standby power ≤ 11 W

    Off-mode power ≤ 11 W

    		On or after January 15, 2021

    TABLE 2

    ItemColumn 1Column 2
    Energy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 87%
    2Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for hot water systemsCombustion efficiency ≥ 88%
    3Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of ≥ 87.92 kW (300,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 84%
    4Commercial oil-fired boilers that have an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and are intended for low pressure steam systemsThermal efficiency ≥ 85%
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322 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Household oil-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.

2Household oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after September 1, 2010 and before January 15, 2021ASHRAE 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.

3Household oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after January 15, 2021CSA P.2 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (e)

  • (a) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

  • (b) maximum heat input and output nominal capacities, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (c) annual fuel utilization efficiency;

  • (d) standby power, in W;

  • (e) off-mode power, in W;

  • (f) information that indicates whether product has tankless domestic water heating coils; and

  • (g) type of automatic water temperature adjustment device product has, if any.

4Commercial oil-fired boilers manufactured on or after January 1, 202510 C.F.R. Appendix A

  • (a) type of central heating system for which product is intended;

  • (b) maximum heat input nominal capacity, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (c) thermal efficiency or, if product has an input rate of > 732.68 kW (2,500,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 2 930.71 kW (10,000,000 Btu/h) and is intended for hot water systems, combustion efficiency.

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SUBDIVISION CElectric Boilers

Marginal note:Definition of electric boiler

323 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.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 324 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

325 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.

Marginal note:Information

326 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

Marginal note:Definitions

369 The following definitions apply in this Division.

CSA P.3-15

CSA P.3-15 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-P.3-15 entitled Testing method for measuring energy consumption and determining efficiencies of gas-fired and fuel oil-fired water heaters. (CSA P.3-15)

first-hour rating

first-hour rating means, in respect of a gas-fired storage water heater or an oil-fired water heater, the measure of the maximum volume of hot water that the water heater can supply within an hour that begins when the water in the water heater is fully heated. (capacité de première heure)

10 C.F.R. Appendix A

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart G, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Thermal Efficiency and Standby Loss of Gas-Fired and Oil-Fired Storage Water Heaters and Storage-Type Instantaneous Water Heaters, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

Vr

Vr means the nominal volume, expressed in litres, of a water heater’s storage tank. (Vr)

Vs

Vs means the measured storage volume, expressed in litres, of a water heater’s storage tank. (Vs)

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SUBDIVISION AElectric Water Heaters

Marginal note:Definitions

370 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 that has a Vr of at least 50 L (13.21 US gallons). (chauffe-eau électrique)

10 C.F.R. Appendix B

10 C.F.R. Appendix B means Appendix B to Subpart G, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Standby Loss of Electric Storage Water Heaters and Storage-Type Instantaneous Water Heaters, as amended from time to time. (appendice B 10 C.F.R.)

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Marginal note:Type

370.1 For the purpose of these Regulations, an electric water heater is one of the following types:

  • (a) household, if it has an input rate of less than or equal to 12 kW (40,982 Btu/h); or

  • (b) commercial, if it is has an input rate of greater than 12 kW (40,982 Btu/h).

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 371 (1) An electric water heater is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, an electric water heater is not considered to be an energy-using product

    • (a) for the purposes of sections 4 and 5, unless it is

      • (i) a household electric water heater that is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995, or

      • (ii) a commercial electric water heater that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020; and

    • (b) for the purposes of section 372, unless it is

      • (i) a household electric water heater that is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995,

      • (ii) a commercial electric water heater that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020, or

      • (iii) a commercial electric water heater with a Vr that is less than or equal to 530 L (140 US gallons).

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 372 (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 described in column 1 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 an electric water heater as defined in section 370.

    TABLE

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Household electric water heaters that have a bottom inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L but ≤ 270 LCSA C191-04Standby loss, in W, ≤ 40 + 0.2 Vr
    2Household electric water heaters that have a bottom inlet and a Vr of > 270 L but ≤ 454 LCSA C191-04Standby loss, in W, ≤ 0.472 Vr - 33.5
    3Household electric water heaters that have a top inlet and a Vr of ≥ 50 L but ≤ 270 LCSA C191-04Standby loss, in W, ≤ 35 + 0.2 Vr
    4Household electric water heaters that have a top inlet and a Vr of > 270 L but ≤ 454 LCSA C191-04Standby loss, in W, ≤ 0.472 Vr - 38.5
    5Commercial electric water heaters10 C.F.R. Appendix BStandby loss, in %/hr ≤ 0.3 + 102.2/Vs
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Marginal note:Information

373 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 electric water heater described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Household electric water heaters manufactured on or after February 3, 1995CSA C191-04 for information set out in paragraphs (a) to (c)

  • (a) Vr;

  • (b) nominal power input of upper and lower elements, in W;

  • (c) standby loss, in W; and

  • (d) cold water inlet configuration, namely, top inlet or bottom inlet.

2Commercial electric water heaters with a Vr ≤ to 530 L (140 US gallons), manufactured on or after January 1, 202010 C.F.R. Appendix B

  • (a) Vr;

  • (b) Vs;

  • (c) standby loss, in %/hr; and

  • (d) input rate, in kW.

3Commercial electric water heaters with a Vr > 530 L (140 US gallons), manufactured on or after January 1, 202010 C.F.R. Appendix B

  • (a) Vr;

  • (b) Vs; and

  • (c) input rate, in kW.

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SUBDIVISION BGas-Fired Storage Water Heaters

Marginal note:Definitions

374 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 uses propane or natural gas for fuel and has a Vr of at least 76 L (20 US gallons). (chauffe-eau à réservoir alimenté au gaz)

replacement unit

replacement unit means a commercial gas-fired storage water heater that is marked for replacement installations only. (unité de remplacement)

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Marginal note:Type

374.1 For the purpose of these Regulations, a gas-fired storage water heater is one of the following types:

  • (a) household, if it has an input rate of less than or equal to 21.97 kW (75,000 Btu/h); or

  • (b) commercial, if it is has an input rate of greater than 21.97 kW (75,000 Btu/h).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (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

    • (a) it is a household gas-fired storage water heater that is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995; or

    • (b) it is a commercial gas-fired storage water heater that is manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

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Marginal note:Energy-efficiency standards — household

  • 376 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to household gas-fired storage water heaters described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — household

    (2) A household 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 the standard set out in column 2 of Table 1 that are applicable to a gas-fired storage water heater as defined in section 374.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — commercial

    (3) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 2 to this section apply to commercial gas-fired storage water heaters described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — commercial

    (4) A commercial 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 the standard set out in column 2 of Table 2 that are applicable to a gas-fired storage water heater as defined in section 374.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Household gas-fired storage water heatersCSA P.3-04Energy factor of ≥ 0.67 – 0.0005 VrOn or after February 3, 1995 and before December 31, 2016
    2Household gas-fired storage water heatersCSA P.3-04Energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 VrOn or after December 31, 2016 and before January 1, 2018
    3Household gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of < 68 L (18 US gallons)

    CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.3456 –0.00053 Vs

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    4Household gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 68 L (18 US gallons) but < 193 L (51 US gallons)

    CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.5982 – 0.00050 Vs.

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    5Household gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 193 L (51 US gallons) but < 284 L (75 US gallons)

    CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.6483 – 0.00045 Vs.

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    6Household gas-fired storage water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 284 L (75 US gallons)

    CSA P.3-04 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.675 – 0.00039 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.692 – 0.00034 Vs.

    		On or after January 1, 2018

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters, other than replacement units, that have an input rate of > 21.97 kW (75,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h), have a Vr of ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons), use single-phase power and limit water temperatures to < 82°C (180°F)CSA P.3-15Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.8107-0.00021 Vs
    2Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters that are replacement units, have an input rate of > 21.97 kW (75,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h), have a Vr of ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons), use single-phase power and limit water temperatures to < 82°C (180°F)CSA P.3-15Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.6597-0.00024 Vs
    3Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters, other than replacement units, that have a Vr of > 530 L (140 US gallons)10 C.F.R. Appendix AThermal efficiency ≥ 90%
    4Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters that are replacement units and that have a Vr of > 530 L (140 US gallons)10 C.F.R. Appendix AThermal efficiency ≥ 80%
    5Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters, other than those described in items 1 and 3, that are not replacement units10 C.F.R. Appendix A

    Thermal efficiency ≥ 90%

    Standby loss ≤ 0.84 (1.25 Q + 16.57√Vs)

    6Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters, other than those described in items 2 and 4, that are replacement units10 C.F.R. Appendix A

    Thermal efficiency ≥ 80%

    Standby loss ≤ 1.25 Q + 16.57√Vs

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377 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-fired storage water heater described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Household gas-fired storage water heaters that are manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2018CSA P.3-04

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) recovery efficiency;

  • (c) type of fuel used;

  • (d) annual energy consumption, in kJ;

  • (e) first-hour rating, in L;

  • (f) Vr; and

  • (g) energy factor.

2Household gas-fired storage water heaters that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2018

CSA P.3-04, if a certification body has verified that the product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(a), 4(a), 5(a) and 6(a) of Table 1 to section 376

CSA P.3-15, if a certification body has verified that the product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(b), 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of Table 1 to section 376

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) recovery efficiency;

  • (c) type of fuel used;

  • (d) annual energy consumption, in kJ;

  • (e) first-hour rating, in L;

  • (f) Vr;

  • (g) energy factor, if a certification body has verified that the product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(a), 4(a), 5(a) and 6(a) of Table 1 to section 376; and

  • (h) uniform energy factor and Vs, if a certification body has verified that the product is in compliance with the energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(b), 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of Table 1 to section 376.

3Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters that have an input rate of > 21.97 kW (75,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h), have a Vr of ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons), use single-phase power, limit water temperatures to < 82°C (180°F) and are manufactured on or after July 1, 2023CSA P.3-15

  • (a) uniform energy factor;

  • (b) Vr;

  • (c) Vs;

  • (d) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) type of fuel used; and

  • (f) information that indicates whether the product is a replacement unit.

4Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters with a Vr of > 530 L (140 US gallons) that are manufactured on or after July 1, 202310 C.F.R. Appendix A

  • (a) thermal efficiency;

  • (b) Vr;

  • (c) Vs;

  • (d) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (e) type of fuel used; and

  • (f) information that indicates whether the product is a replacement unit.

5Commercial gas-fired storage water heaters, other than those described in items 3 and 4, that are manufactured on or after July 1, 202310 C.F.R. Appendix A

  • (a) thermal efficiency;

  • (b) standby loss, in W;

  • (c) Vr;

  • (d) Vs;

  • (e) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (f) type of fuel used; and

  • (g) information that indicates whether the product is a replacement unit.

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SUBDIVISION COil-Fired Water Heaters

Marginal note:Definitions

378 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 that has a Vr of at least 76 L (20 US gallons). (chauffe-eau à mazout)

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Marginal note:Type

378.1 For the purpose of these Regulations, an oil-fired water heater is one of the following types:

  • (a) household, if it has an input rate of less than or equal to 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h); or

  • (b) commercial, if it is has an input rate of greater than 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (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

    • (a) it is a household oil-fired water heater that is manufactured on or after February 3, 1995; or

    • (b) it is a commercial oil-fired water heater that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — household

  • 380 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of Table 1 to this section apply to household oil-fired water heaters described in column 1 that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — household

    (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 the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a oil-fired water heater as defined in section 378.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — commercial

    (3) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to commercial oil-fired water heaters described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2020.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard — commercial

    (4) A commercial oil-fired water heater 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 of Table 2 that are applicable to an oil-fired water heater as defined in section 378.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Household oil-fired water heatersCSA B211-00Energy factor of ≥ 0.59 – 0.0005 VrOn or after February 3, 1995 and before December 31, 2016
    2Household oil-fired water heatersCSA B211-00Energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 VrOn or after December 31, 2016 and before January 1, 2018
    3Household oil-fired water heaters that have a first-hour rating of < 68 L (18 US gallons)

    CSA B211-00 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.2509 – 0.00032 Vs.

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    4Household oil-fired water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 68 L (18 US gallons) but < 193 L (51 US gallons)

    CSA B211-00 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.5330 – 0.00042 Vs.

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    5Household oil-fired water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 193 L (51 US gallons) but < 284 L (75 US gallons)

    CSA B211-00 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.6078 – 0.00042 Vs.

    		On or after January 1, 2018
    6Household oil-fired water heaters that have a first-hour rating of ≥ 284 L (75 US gallons)

    CSA B211-00 for energy factor

    CSA P.3-15 for uniform energy factor

    Must have at least one of the following:

    • (a) energy factor of ≥ 0.68 – 0.0005 Vr; or

    • (b) uniform energy factor of ≥ 0.6815 – 0.00037 Vs.

    		On or after January 1, 2018

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Commercial oil-fired water heaters that have an input rate of > 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 40.99 kW (140,000 Btu/h), have a Vr of ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons), use single-phase power, limit water temperatures to < 82°C (180°F) and are manufactured on or after January 1, 2020CSA P.3-15Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.6740 - 0.00035 Vs
    2Commercial oil-fired water heaters with a Vr of > 530 L (140 US gallons) that are manufactured on or after January 1, 202010 C.F.R. Appendix AThermal efficiency ≥ 80%
    3Commercial oil-fired water heaters, other than those described in items 1 and 2, that are manufactured on or after January 1, 202010 C.F.R. Appendix A

    Thermal efficiency ≥ 80%

    Standby loss ≤ 1.25 Q + 16.57√Vs

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Marginal note:Information

381 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 water heater described in column 1.

TABLE

ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
Energy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Household oil-fired water heaters that are manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before January 1, 2018CSA B211-00

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) recovery efficiency;

  • (c) annual energy consumption, in kJ;

  • (d) first-hour rating, in L;

  • (e) Vr; and

  • (f) energy factor.

2Household oil-fired water heaters that are manufactured on or after January 1, 2018

CSA B211-00, if a certification body has verified that product is in compliance with energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(a), 4(a), 5(a) and 6(a) of Table 1 to section 380; and

CSA P.3-15, if a certification body has verified that product is in compliance with energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(b), 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of Table 1 to section 380.

  • (a) input rate, kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) recovery efficiency;

  • (c) annual energy consumption, in kJ;

  • (d) first-hour rating, in L;

  • (e) Vr;

  • (f) energy factor, and

  • (g) uniform energy factor and Vs, if a certification body has verified that product is in compliance with energy efficiency standard set out in any of paragraphs 3(b), 4(b), 5(b) and 6(b) of Table 1 to section 380.

3Commercial oil-fired water heaters that have an input rate of > 30.5 kW (105,000 Btu/h) but ≤ 40.99 kW (140,000 Btu/h), have a Vr of ≤ 454 L (120 US gallons), use single-phase power, limit water temperatures to < 82°C (180°F) and are manufactured on or after January 1, 2020CSA P.3-15

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • b) uniform energy factor;

  • (c) Vr; and

  • (d) Vs.

4Commercial oil-fired water heaters with a Vr of > 530 L (140 US gallons) that are manufactured on or after January 1, 202010 C.F.R. Appendix A

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) thermal efficiency;

  • (c) Vr; and

  • (d) Vs.

5Commercial oil-fired water heaters, other than those described in items 3 and 4, that are manufactured on or after January 1, 202010 C.F.R. Appendix A

  • (a) input rate, in kW (Btu/h);

  • (b) thermal efficiency;

  • (c) Vr;

  • (d) Vs; and

  • (e) standby loss, in W.

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SUBDIVISION DGas-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters

Marginal note:Definitions

382 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

gas-fired instantaneous water heater

gas-fired instantaneous water heater means a flow-activated water heater that uses natural gas or propane for fuel, that has a Vr that is less than or equal to 37.85 L (10 US gallons) and has an input rate to Vr ratio of not less than 309 W/L (4,000 Btu/h/US gallon). (chauffe-eau instantané au gaz)

maximum flow rate

maximum flow rate means, in respect of a gas-fired instantaneous water heater, the maximum litres per minute (gallons per minute) of hot water that can be supplied by the water heater while operating in a steady state and maintaining a nominal temperature rise of 37.3°C (67°F). (débit maximal)

10 C.F.R Appendix C

10 C.F.R Appendix C means Appendix C to the Subpart G, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Thermal Efficiency and Standby Loss of Gas-Fired and Oil-Fired Instantaneous Water Heaters and Hot Water Supply Boilers (Other Than Storage-Type Instantaneous Water Heaters), as amended from time to time. (appendice C 10 C.F.R.)

Marginal note:Type

383 For the purpose of these Regulations, a gas-fired instantaneous water heater is one of the following types:

  • (a) household, if it has an input rate of less than 58.56 kW (200,000 Btu/h), has a Vr of no greater than 7.6 L (2 US gallons) and is designed to provide hot water at a temperature no greater than 82°C (180°F); or

  • (b) commercial, if it is not described in paragraph (a).

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 385, a gas-fired instantaneous water heater is not considered to be an energy-using product unless

    • (a) it is a household gas-fired instantaneous water heater that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020; or

    • (b) it is a commercial gas-fired instantaneous water heater that is manufactured on or after July 1, 2023.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 385 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to gas-fired instantaneous water heaters described in column 1 that are manufactured during the period set out in column 4.

  • Marginal note:Testing standards

    (2) A gas-fired instantaneous water heater 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-fired instantaneous water heater as defined in section 382.

    TABLE

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    Energy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardManufacturing Period
    1Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters that have a maximum flow rate of < 6.4 L/minCSA P.3-15Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.86On or after January 1, 2020
    2Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters that have a maximum flow rate of ≥ 6.4 L/minCSA P.3-15Uniform energy factor ≥ 0.87On or after January 1, 2020
    3Commercial gas-fired instantaneous water heaters10 C.F.R. Appendix CThermal efficiency ≥ 94%On or after July 1, 2023
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Marginal note:Information

386 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-fired instantaneous water heater described in column 1.

TABLE

ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
Energy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Household gas-fired instantaneous water heaters manufactured on or after January 1, 2020CSA P.3-15

  • (a) uniform energy factor;

  • (b) Vr;

  • (c) the type of fuel used;

  • (d) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (e) maximum flow rate.

2Commercial gas-fired instantaneous water heaters manufactured on or after July 1, 202310 C.F.R. Appendix C

  • (a) thermal efficiency;

  • (b) Vr;

  • (c) the type of fuel used;

  • (d) input rate, in kW (Btu/h); and

  • (e) maximum flow rate.

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DIVISION 7Lamps and Lamp Ballasts

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

424 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 C78.79

ANSI C78.79 means the ANSI standard ANSI C78.79-2014 entitled American National Standard for Electric Lamps — Nomenclature for Envelope Shapes Intended for Use with Electric Lamps. (ANSI C78.79)

ANSI C79.1

ANSI C79.1[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 42]

ANSI C81.61

ANSI C81.61 means the ANSI standard ANSI C81.61-2016 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-45-15 entitled IES 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 IES Approved Method For Life Testing of Incandescent Filament Lamps. (IES LM49)

IES LM65

IES LM65 means the IES standard IES LM-65-14 entitled IES Approved Method for the Life Testing of Single-Based 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)

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Labelling

Marginal note:Label required

425 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.

Marginal note:Information on principal display panel

  • 426 (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.

Marginal note:Value of CFL life

427 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.

Marginal note:Design voltage other than 120 V

  • 428 (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 statements 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 son efficacité énergétique 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.

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Marginal note:Multiple lamps in common package

429 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

Marginal note:Definitions

430 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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 431 (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.

Marginal note:Information

  • 432 (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

Marginal note:Definition of general service lamp

  • 433 (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 C78.79 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 C78.79 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 C78.79 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.

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 434 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 435 (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

Marginal note:Information

436 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 C78.79;

  • (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).

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SUBDIVISION CModified Spectrum Incandescent Lamps

Marginal note:Definition of modified spectrum incandescent lamp

  • 437 (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 C78.79 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 C78.79 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 C78.79;

    • (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 C78.79 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.

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 438 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 439 (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

Marginal note:Information

440 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 C78.79;

  • (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).

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SUBDIVISION DGeneral Service Incandescent Reflector Lamps

Marginal note:Definitions

441 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 C78.79 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 BR30 or BR40 lamp that has a nominal power of 50 W or less or of 65 W;

  • (e) an R20 lamp that

    • (i) has a nominal power of 45 W or less, or

    • (ii) has a nominal power of 100 W and a nominal overall length of not more than 92 mm (3.625 inches) and is designed and marketed for pool and spa applications; or

  • (f) 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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 442 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 443 (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

Marginal note:Information

444 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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.

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SUBDIVISION EGeneral Service Fluorescent Lamps

Marginal note:Definitions

445 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[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 44]

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 IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurement 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 49 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 25 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 44 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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 446 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • 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 1 that are applicable to a general service fluorescent lamp as defined in section 445.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1CSA C819-11CSA C819-11, Table 1On or after December 31, 1996 and before January 26, 2018
    2CSA C819-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix RCSA C819-16, Table 1 or average lamp efficacy × 1.011 > minimum average lamp efficacy for the product in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(n)(4)On or after January 26, 2018
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  • 448 (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 C819-11, if the product was manufactured on or after December 31, 1996 and before January 26, 2018; or

    • (b) CSA C819-16 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix R, if the product is manufactured on or after January 26, 2018.

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SUBDIVISION FFluorescent Lamp Ballasts

Marginal note:Definitions

  • 449 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

    CSA C654-10

    CSA C654-10 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C654-10 entitled Fluorescent lamp ballast efficacy measurements. (CSA C654-10)

    CSA C654-14

    CSA C654-14 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C654-14 entitled Fluorescent lamp ballast efficacy measurements. (CSA C654-14)

    fluorescent lamp ballast

    fluorescent lamp ballast means a ballast 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 a nominal voltage of at least 120 V but not more than 347 V; and

    • (c) described in Table 1A of CSA C654-14.

    It does not include any of the following:

    • (d) a ballast — other than a T12 dimming ballast — that, by means of an integrated dimming capability, is designed to reduce the output of a fluorescent lamp by 50% or more;

    • (e) 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

    • (f) 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)

    high-frequency

    high-frequency means, in respect of a fluorescent lamp ballast, that the ballast operates the lamp at a frequency of 10 kHz or more. (à haute fréquence)

    low-frequency

    low-frequency means, in respect of a fluorescent lamp ballast, that the ballast operates at a supply frequency of 50 to 60 Hz and operates the lamp at the same frequency as the supply. (à basse fréquence)

    10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B) means paragraph 430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B) 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(m)(2)(ii)(B))

    10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    10 C.F.R. Appendix Q means Appendix Q 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 Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts, as amended from time to time. (appendice Q 10 C.F.R.)

    T12 dimming ballast

    T12 dimming ballast means a fluorescent lamp ballast that

    • (a) is designed for a nominal voltage of at least 120 V but not more than 277 V;

    • (b) by means of an integrated dimming capability, is designed to reduce the output of a T12 fluorescent lamp by 50% or more; and

    • (c) is designed to operate one F34T12 fluorescent lamp or two F34T12, F96T12ES or F96T12HO ES fluorescent lamps. (ballast de gradation T12)

  • Marginal note:Table 1A of CSA C654-14

    (2) Despite subsection 1(3), a reference in this Subdivision to Table 1A of CSA C654-14 is a reference to that table as it read on the day on which the standard was published.

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  • 450 (1) A fluorescent lamp ballast is prescribed as an energy-using product.

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    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 451, a fluorescent lamp ballast is not considered to be an energy-using product if

    • (a) it was manufactured before February 3, 1995; or

    • (b) it was manufactured on or after February 3, 1995 and before November 14, 2014 and

      • (i) is a T12 dimming ballast,

      • (ii) is designed to operate a fluorescent lamp other than an F32T8, F34T12, F40T10 or F40T12 rapid-start fluorescent lamp or an F96T12ES, F96T12IS, F96T12HO or F96T12HO ES fluorescent lamp, or

      • (iii) 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.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • 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 2 that are applicable to a fluorescent lamp ballast as defined in section 449.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Fluorescent lamp ballastsCSA 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
    2Fluorescent lamp ballasts, other than T12 dimming ballastsCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    CSA C654-14, clause 5.2 for ballast luminous efficiency

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    3T12 dimming ballasts that are low-frequency and designed to operate one F34T12 lampCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    4T12 dimming ballasts that are high-frequency and designed to operate one F34T12 lampCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    5T12 dimming ballasts that are low-frequency and designed to operate two F34T12 lampsCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    6T12 dimming ballasts that are high-frequency and designed to operate two F34T12 lampsCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    7T12 dimming ballasts that are low-frequency and designed to operate two F96T12/ES lampsCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    8T12 dimming ballasts that are high-frequency and designed to operate two F96T12/ES lampsCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    9T12 dimming ballasts that are low-frequency and designed to operate two F96T12HO/ES lampsCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
    10T12 dimming ballasts that are high-frequency and designed to operate two F96T12HO/ES lampsCSA C654-14 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Q

    CSA C654-14, clause 4 for power factor

    Must have ballast luminous efficiency that is ≥ that specified for ballast in table to 10 C.F.R. §430.32(m)(2)(ii)(B)

    		On or after November 14, 2014
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452 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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 voltage.

2Fluorescent lamp ballasts manufactured on or after November 14, 2014, other than T12 dimming ballastsCSA C654-14

  • (a) class number set out in Table 1A of CSA C654-14;

  • (b) ballast luminous efficiency;

  • (c) nominal voltage;

  • (d) ballast input power, in watts;

  • (e) total lamp arc power, in watts; and

  • (f) power factor.

3T12 dimming ballasts manufactured on or after November 14, 2014CSA C654-14

  • (a) the type and number of fluorescent lamps it is designed to operate;

  • (b) ballast luminous efficiency;

  • (c) nominal voltage;

  • (d) ballast input power, in watts;

  • (e) total lamp arc power, in watts;

  • (f) power factor; and

  • (g) whether it is high-frequency or low-frequency.

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SUBDIVISION GMetal Halide Lamp Ballasts

Marginal note:Definitions

453 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C863-16

CSA C863-16 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C863-16 entitled Energy efficiency of high-intensity discharge (HID) and low-pressure sodium (LPS) lamp ballasts. (CSA C863-16)

electronic ballast

electronic ballast means a ballast that is controlled by a transistor, thyristor or other active electronic component and in which impedance is provided by capacitive or inductive reactance. (ballast électronique)

magnetic-regulated lamp ballast

magnetic-regulated lamp ballast means a ballast that operates at a lagging high power factor and that has

  • (a) three coils;

  • (b) isolated secondary windings; and

  • (c) a constant-voltage regulator that, in conjunction with capacitive reactance, provides power factor correction and lamp wattage regulation. (ballast à régulation magnétique)

metal halide lamp ballast

metal halide lamp ballast means a device that is used to obtain the voltage, current and waveform necessary for starting and operating a metal halide lamp that has a nominal power of at least 50 W but not more than 1 000 W. It does not include any of the following:

  • (a) a magnetic-regulated lamp ballast;

  • (b) a replacement metal halide lamp ballast; or

  • (c) an electronic ballast that is designed for a nominal voltage of 480 V or to operate a lamp at an output frequency of 1000 Hz or more. (ballast pour lampes aux halogénures métalliques)

replacement metal halide lamp ballast

replacement metal halide lamp ballast means a ballast that is marketed for use as replacement ballast for a metal halide luminaire installation and that is sold in a package of 10 or fewer. (ballast pour lampes aux halogénures métalliques de remplacement)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 454 (1) A metal halide lamp ballast is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 455, a metal halide lamp ballast is not considered to be an energy-using product if

    • (a) it was manufactured before February 10, 2017; or

    • (b) it is manufactured before December 31, 2019 and is capable of using a nominal voltage of 347 V.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 455 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in Table 3 of CSA C863-16 apply to metal halide lamp ballasts.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A metal halide lamp ballast complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C863-16 that are applicable to a metal halide lamp ballast as defined in section 453.

Marginal note:Information

456 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C863-16 and provided to the Minister in respect of a metal halide lamp ballast:

  • (a) its type;

  • (b) the efficiency of the lamp and ballast combination, expressed as a percentage;

  • (c) its nominal voltage;

  • (d) its input power, in watts;

  • (e) the power, in watts, of the lamps that the ballast is designed to operate; and

  • (f) its power factor.

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DIVISION 8Lighting Fixtures

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

506 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[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 52]

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)

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SUBDIVISION ATorchieres

Marginal note:Definitions

507 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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 508 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 509 (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

Marginal note:Information

510 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 B[Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 53]

511 [Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 53]

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513 [Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 53]

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514 [Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 53]

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SUBDIVISION CCeiling Fan Light Kits

Marginal note:Definitions

515 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

ceiling fan light kit

ceiling fan light kit means equipment that is designed to provide light from a ceiling fan and that is

  • (a) integral to the fan before its retail sale; or

  • (b) attachable to the fan after its retail sale. (ensemble d’éclairage pour ventilateurs de plafond)

integrated solid-state lighting circuitry

integrated solid-state lighting circuitry[Repealed, SOR/2024-54, s. 1]

non-consumer-replaceable solid-state lighting

non-consumer-replaceable solid-state lighting means the lighting system in a ceiling fan light kit for which the solid-state lighting light source and all components necessary for the starting and stable operation of the light source – that is, the driver, heat sink, intermediate circuitry – cannot be replaced by the consumer without permanently altering the ceiling fan light kit. Furthermore, if the lighting system fails, the entire ceiling fan light kit must be replaced. (éclairage à semi-conducteurs non remplaçable par le consommateur)

10 C.F.R. §430.23(x)(1)

10 C.F.R. §430.23(x)(1) means paragraph 430.23(x)(1) of Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §430.23(x)(1))

10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(6)

10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(6) means the table to paragraph 430.32(s)(6) 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(s)(6))

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 516 (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, if it was manufactured before January 1, 2010; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 517,

      • (i) if it was manufactured before January 1, 2010,

      • (ii) if it is manufactured on or after January 1, 2010 and before January 7, 2019, it has a total power less than or equal to 10 W or only pin-based sockets, or

      • (iii) if it is manufactured on or after January 7, 2019, it has at least one socket, has maximum wattage markings on each socket that together indicate that the combined total power for the lighting is less than or equal to 70 W and does not have non-consumer-replaceable solid-state lighting.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • 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 the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a ceiling fan light kit as defined in section 515.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Ceiling fan light kitsCSA C22.2 No. 250.0Total power for lighting ≤ 190 WOn or after January 1, 2010 and before January 7, 2019
    2Ceiling fan light kits that have at least one socket, that are not packaged with a lamp for each socket and that do not have non-consumer-replaceable solid-state lightingCSA C22.2 No. 250.0Total power for lighting ≤ 70 WOn or after January 7, 2019
    3Ceiling fan light kits that have at least one socket, that are packaged with a lamp for each socket and that do not have non-consumer-replaceable solid-state lighting10 C.F.R. §430.23(x)(1)Lighting efficacy ≥ minimum required efficacy in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(6)On or after January 7, 2019
    4Ceiling fan light kits that have non-consumer-replaceable solid-state lighting10 C.F.R. §430.23(x)(1)Lighting efficacy ≥ minimum required efficacy in 10 C.F.R. §430.32(s)(6)On or after January 7, 2019
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  • 518 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a ceiling fan light kit:

    • (a) if it has at least one socket, the type of socket and the number of each type of socket;

    • (b) if it has non-consumer-replaceable solid-state lighting, the lighting efficacy, expressed in lumens per watt, and the total light output, expressed in lumens;

    • (c) if it has a pin-based socket, the ballast type;

    • (d) if it is packaged with lamps, their type, brand name and model number; and

    • (e) the total power for the lighting, expressed in watts.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with CSA C22.2 No. 250.0 or 10 C.F.R. §430.23(x)(1).

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SUBDIVISION DExit Signs

Marginal note:Definitions

519 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 the CSA standard CSA C22.2 No. 141 entitled Emergency lighting equipment; and

  • (b) the word “EXIT” or “SORTIE”. (légende)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 520 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 521 (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

Marginal note:Information

522 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

Marginal note:Definitions

523 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 has a nominal diameter of 200 mm (8 inches) or 300 mm (12 inches). (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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 524 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 525 (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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 200 mm (8 inches)VTCSH Circular

    Maximum power ≤ 13 W

    Nominal power ≤ 8 W

    2Traffic signal modules that have a red traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 300 mm (12 inches)VTCSH Circular

    Maximum power ≤ 17 W

    Nominal power ≤ 11 W

    3Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 200 mm (8 inches)VTCSH Circular

    Maximum power ≤ 12 W

    Nominal power ≤ 12 W

    4Traffic signal modules that have a green traffic signal indicator that has a nominal diameter of 300 mm (12 inches)VTCSH 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

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  • 526 (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

Marginal note:Definitions

527 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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 528 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 529 (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

Marginal note:Information

530 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

Marginal note:Definitions

573 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)

medical device

medical device has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Medical Devices Regulations. (instrument médical)

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SUBDIVISION ACompact Audio Products

Marginal note:Definitions

574 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,

  • (a) is not producing sound, providing mechanical function or exchanging data with, or receiving it from, an external source; and

  • (b) can be switched into another mode with a remote control unit, an internal signal or an internal timer. (mode veille)

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  • 575 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 576 (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

Marginal note:Information

577 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

Marginal note:Definitions

578 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,

  • (a) is not producing video or audio output signals, providing any mechanical function or exchanging data with, or receiving it from, an external source; and

  • (b) 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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 579 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 580 (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

Marginal note:Information

581 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

Marginal note:Definitions

582 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,

  • (a) is not producing sound or picture, providing any mechanical function or exchanging data with, or receiving it from, an external source; and

  • (b) 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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 583 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 584 (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

Marginal note:Information

585 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

Marginal note:Definitions

  • 586 (1) The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

    adaptive external power supply

    adaptive external power supply means an external power supply that, without user intervention and while it is connected to mains power and each output is connected to a load, can alter the output voltage using a digital communication protocol with the end-use product. (bloc d’alimentation externe adaptatif)

    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)

    CSA C381.1-17

    CSA C381.1-17 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA C381.1-17 entitled Energy performance of external ac-dc and ac-ac power supplies. (CSA C381.1-17)

    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)

    direct operation external power supply

    direct operation external power supply means a power supply device that is capable of operating an end-use product, other than a battery charger, without the assistance of a battery. (bloc d’alimentation externe à fonctionnement direct)

    external power supply

    external power supply means a single-voltage external power supply or a multiple-voltage external power supply that is designed to be used with a household or office end-use product that constitutes the primary load. It does not include

    • (a) a direct operation external power supply that has a nominal output voltage of less than 3 V and a nominal output current of 1 000 mA or more and that charges the battery of an end-use product that is fully or primarily motor-operated;

    • (b) an indirect operation external power supply that has a nominal output power of greater than 250 W;

    • (c) a device that powers the charger of a detachable battery pack of an end-use product;

    • (d) a device that is an accessory to a medical device; or

    • (e) a device that is solely designed to power solid-state lighting or a ceiling fan that has a direct current motor. (bloc d’alimentation externe)

    indirect operation external power supply

    indirect operation external power supply means a power supply device that can only operate an end-use product with the assistance of a battery. (bloc d’alimentation externe à fonctionnement indirect)

    multiple-voltage external power supply

    multiple-voltage external power supply means a device that is designed to convert line voltage AC input into more than one simultaneous lower voltage AC or DC outputs. (bloc d’alimentation externe à tensions multiples)

    replacement external power supply

    replacement external power supply means an external power supply that is marked as a replacement to be used with a specific end-use product that was manufactured before July 1, 2017. (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)

    single-voltage external power supply

    single-voltage external power supply means a device that is designed to convert line voltage AC input into only one lower AC or DC voltage output at a time. (bloc d’alimentation externe à simple tension)

    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.)

    10 C.F.R. §430.32(w)(1)(i)

    10 C.F.R. §430.32(w)(1)(i) means the table to paragraph 430.32(w)(1)(i) 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(w)(1)(i))

    verification mark

    verification mark has the same meaning as in section 2. (marque de vérification)

  • (2) [Repealed, SOR/2018-201, s. 64]

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 587 (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

      • (i) it was manufactured before July 1, 2010, or

      • (ii) it was manufactured on or after July 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2017 and

        • (A) it is a multiple-voltage external power supply or an adaptive external power supply,

        • (B) it is a direct operation external power supply that has a nominal output power of greater than 250 W, or

        • (C) it is an indirect operation external power supply that has a nominal output voltage of greater than 3 V and a nominal output current of less than 1 000 mA and that charges the battery of an end-use product that is fully or primarily motor-operated; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 588 if

      • (i) it was manufactured before July 1, 2010,

      • (ii) it was manufactured on or after July 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2017 and

        • (A) it is a multiple-voltage external power supply or an adaptive external power supply,

        • (B) it is a direct operation external power supply that has a nominal output power of greater than 250 W, or

        • (C) it is an indirect operation external power supply that has a nominal output voltage of greater than 3 V and a nominal output current of less than 1 000 mA and that charges the battery of an end-use product that is fully or primarily motor-operated, or

      • (iii) it was manufactured before July 1, 2013 and is a replacement external power supply.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • 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 the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to an external power supply as defined in subsection 586(1).

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1External power supplies, other than replacement external power suppliesCSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z10 C.F.R. §430.32(w)(1)(i) for efficiency in active mode and, if product is not a security external power supply, power in no-load mode ≤ 0.5 WOn or after July 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2017
    2Direct operation external power supplies other than replacement external power suppliesCSA C381.1-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix ZCSA C381.1-17, Table D.1, for efficiency in active mode and power in no-load modeOn or after July 1, 2017
    3Indirect operation external power supplies other than replacement external power suppliesCSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z10 C.F.R. §430.32(w)(1)(i) for efficiency in active mode and, if product is not a security external power supply, power in no-load mode ≤ 0.5 WOn or after July 1, 2017
    4Replacement external power suppliesCSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z10 C.F.R. §430.32(w)(1)(i) for efficiency in active mode and, if product is not a security external power supply, power in no-load mode ≤ 0.5 WOn or after July 1, 2013 and before February 10, 2020
    5Replacement external power suppliesCSA C381.1-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix ZCSA C381.1-17, Table D.1, for efficiency in active mode and power in no-load modeOn or after February 10, 2020
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Marginal note:Information

  • 589 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must provided to the Minister in respect of an external power supply:

    • (a) information that indicates whether the product is a single-voltage external power supply or a multiple-voltage external power supply;

    • (b) for each voltage output, its nominal output voltage at the highest and lowest settings and information that indicates whether that voltage is AC or DC;

    • (c) its nominal output power, expressed in watts, at the highest and lowest power settings, if applicable;

    • (d) its average efficiency at the highest and lowest power settings, if applicable;

    • (e) its power in no-load mode, expressed in watts;

    • (f) the Roman numeral mark, if applicable;

    • (g) information that indicates whether the product bears a verification mark; and

    • (h) information that indicates whether the product is a replacement external power supply or a security external power supply and, if it is one of those power supplies, the end-use product or equipment, as applicable, and the model number and brand of that end-use product or equipment.

  • Marginal note:Standard

    (2) The information must be collected in accordance with a standard set out in column 2 of the table to this section in respect of an external power supply described in column 1.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting Standard
    1External power supplies, other than replacement external power supplies, that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2017CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
    2Direct operation external power supplies, other than replacement external power supplies, that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2017CSA C381.1-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
    3Indirect operation external power supplies, other than replacement external power supplies, that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2017CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
    4Replacement external power supplies that are manufactured on or after July 1, 2013 and before February 10, 2020CSA C381.1 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
    5Replacement external power supplies that are manufactured on or after February 10, 2020CSA C381.1-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Z
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SUBDIVISION EBattery Chargers

Marginal note:Definitions

590 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

backup battery charger

backup battery charger means a device that

  • (a) is incorporated into an end-use product, including a device that is incorporated into an uninterruptible power supply or that uses an external power supply, that is designed to operate continuously using mains power; and

  • (b) recharges a battery that is used to maintain the continuity of electrical power to the end-use product such that the product can continue its full or partial operation in the event of a failure of mains power. (chargeur de batterie de secours)

battery charger

battery charger means a device that charges the battery of a wheelchair, golf cart, low-speed vehicle or any other end-use product. It does not include any of the following:

  • (a) a device that charges the battery of a vehicle other than a wheelchair, golf cart or low-speed vehicle;

  • (b) a device that charges the battery of a medical device;

  • (c) a wireless battery charger, other than a wireless battery charger that is inductive and designed for wet environments; or

  • (d) a backup battery charger. (chargeur de batterie)

CSA C381.2-17

CSA C381.2-17 means the CSA standard CSA C381.2-17 entitled Energy performance of battery-charging systems and uninterruptible power supplies. (CSA C381.2-17)

low-speed vehicle

low-speed vehicle means a vehicle that

  • (a) does not use fuel as an on-board source of energy;

  • (b) travels on two or more wheels;

  • (c) is powered by an electric power train that is designed to allow the vehicle to attain a speed of no greater than 40 km/h over a distance of 1.6 km on a paved level surface; and

  • (d) has a loaded weight, as specified by its manufacturer, of less than 1 361 kg. (véhicule à basse vitesse)

10 C.F.R. Appendix Y

10 C.F.R. Appendix Y means Appendix Y 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 Battery Chargers, as amended from time to time. (appendice Y 10 C.F.R.)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 591 (1) A battery charger is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 592, a battery charger is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 13, 2019.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  • 592 (1) A battery charger must have a unit energy consumption that is less than or equal to that set out for the battery charger’s product class in Table C.1 of CSA C381.2-17.

  • Marginal note:Testing standards

    (2) A battery charger complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the testing procedures established by CSA C381.2-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Y that are applicable to a battery charger as defined in section 590.

Marginal note:Information

593 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with CSA C381.2-17 or 10 C.F.R. Appendix Y and provided to the Minister in respect of a battery charger:

  • (a) its product class;

  • (b) its rated battery energy (Ebatt), expressed in watt-hours;

  • (c) its unit energy consumption, expressed in kilowatt-hours per year;

  • (d) its power, expressed in watts, when it is in active mode, maintenance mode and standby mode, respectively; and

  • (e) if an external power supply was used to test the battery charger, the power supply’s model number and the name of its manufacturer.

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DIVISION 10Commercial Refrigeration

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definition of Edaily

635 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

Marginal note:Definitions

636 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 freezer that is self-contained or remote-condensing, 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 at temperatures below 0°C. It does not include a household freezer or walk-in freezer. (congélateur commercial)

commercial refrigerator

commercial refrigerator means a refrigerator that is self-contained or remote-condensing, 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 cooler. (réfrigérateur commercial)

commercial refrigerator-freezer

commercial refrigerator-freezer means a refrigerator-freezer that is self-contained or remote-condensing, 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, walk-in freezer or walk-in cooler. (réfrigérateur-congélateur commercial)

CSA C657

CSA C657 means the CSA standard CSA C657-2015 entitled Energy Performance Standard for Commercial Refrigeration Equipment. (CSA C657)

ice cream freezer

ice cream freezer means a commercial freezer that is designed to operate at temperatures at or below –21°C ± 1.1°C and that is designed or marketed for the storage, display or dispensing of ice cream. (congélateur de crème glacée)

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)

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Commercial Refrigerators

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 637 (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

      • (i) it is self-contained and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007, or

      • (ii) it is remote-condensing and manufactured on or after January 1, 2012; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 638, unless

      • (i) it is self-contained, 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.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • 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 the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a commercial refrigerator as defined in section 636.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained, closed and not transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00441 V + 4.22On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    2Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained, closed and not transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00441 V + 2.76On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    3Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained, closed and not transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00353 V + 2.04On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
    4Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00607 V + 5.78On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    5Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00607 V + 4.77On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    6Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparent and that do not have pull-down temperature reduction capabilityCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00424 V + 3.34On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
    7Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and transparent and that have pull-down temperature reduction capabilityCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00445 V + 3.51On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
    8Commercial refrigerators that are self-contained and openCSA C657, Test Procedure ACSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    9Commercial refrigerators that are remote-condensingCSA C657, Test Procedure ACSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    10Commercial refrigeratorsCSA C657, Test Procedure BCSA C657, Table 6On or after March 27, 2017
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Marginal note:Information

  • 639 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be 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.

  • Marginal note:Standards

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

    • (a) CSA C657, Test Procedure A, if the product was manufactured before March 27, 2017; or

    • (b) CSA C657, Test Procedure B, if the product is manufactured on or after March 27, 2017.

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Commercial Refrigerator-Freezers

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 640 (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 self-contained, is closed and is manufactured on or after April 1, 2007,

      • (ii) it is self-contained, is open and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012, or

      • (iii) it is remote-condensing and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 641, unless

      • (i) it is self-contained, is closed, is not transparent and is manufactured on or after April 1, 2007,

      • (ii) it is self-contained, is open or transparent and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012, or

      • (iii) it is remote-condensing and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 641 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 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 4.

  • 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 the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a commercial refrigerator-freezer as defined in section 636.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00964 AV + 2.63On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    2Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.00964 AV + 1.65On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    3Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ the greater of (0.00953 AV – 0.71) and 0.70On or after January 1, 2010 and before March 27, 2017
    4Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained and open or transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure ACSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    5Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are remote-condensingCSA C657, Test Procedure ACSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    6Commercial refrigerator-freezersCSA C657, Test Procedure BCSA C657, Table 6On or after March 27, 2017
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Marginal note:Information

642 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 commercial refrigerator-freezer described in column 1.

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are self-contained, closed, not transparent and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before March 27, 2017CSA C657, Test Procedure A

  • (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 self-contained, transparent and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2012CSA C657, Test Procedure A

  • (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 self-contained, open or transparent and manufactured on or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017CSA C657, Test Procedure A

  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) for each 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.

4Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are remote-condensing and manufactured on or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017CSA C657, Test Procedure A

  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) for each 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.

5Commercial refrigerator-freezers that are manufactured on or after March 27, 2017CSA C657, Test Procedure B

  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) for each 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 its TDA or V, as applicable.

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Commercial Freezers

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 643 (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

      • (i) it is self-contained and manufactured on or after April 1, 2007, or

      • (ii) it is remote-condensing and is manufactured on or after January 1, 2012; and

    • (b) for the purpose of section 644, unless

      • (i) it is self-contained, 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.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • 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 the standard set out in column 2 that are applicable to a commercial freezer as defined in section 636.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial freezers that are self-contained and open, other than ice cream freezersCSA C657, Test Procedure ACSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    2Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of < 340 LCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 7.62On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    3Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of < 340 LCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 7.07On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    4Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of ≥ 340 LCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.0141 V + 2.83On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2008
    5Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent and have a volume of ≥ 340 LCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.0141 V + 2.28On or after January 1, 2008 and before January 1, 2010
    6Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.01413 V + 1.38On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2012
    7Commercial freezers that are self-contained, closed and not transparent, other than ice cream freezersCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.01413 V + 1.38On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    8Commercial freezers that are self-contained and transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.0332 V + 5.10On or after April 1, 2007 and before January 1, 2010
    9Commercial freezers that are self-contained and transparentCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.02649 V + 4.10On or after January 1, 2010 and before January 1, 2012
    10Commercial freezers that are self-contained and transparent, other than ice cream freezersCSA C657, Test Procedure AEdaily ≤ 0.02649 V + 4.10On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    11Commercial freezers that are remote-condensing, other than ice cream freezersCSA C657, Test Procedure ACSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    12Ice cream freezersCSA C657, Test Procedure ACSA C657, Table 5On or after January 1, 2012 and before March 27, 2017
    13Commercial freezersCSA C657, Test Procedure BCSA C657, Table 6On or after March 27, 2017
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Marginal note:Information

  • 645 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be 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.

  • Marginal note:Standards

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

    • (a) CSA C657, Test Procedure A, if the product was manufactured before March 27, 2017; or

    • (b) CSA C657, Test Procedure B, if the product is manufactured on or after March 27, 2017.

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SUBDIVISION BRefrigerated Vending Machines

Marginal note:Definitions

646 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)

combination vending machine

combination vending machine means a refrigerated beverage vending machine containing two or more compartments separated by a solid partition — whether or not they share a product delivery chute — in which at least one compartment is designed to be refrigerated and has temperature controls; and at least one compartment is not designed to be refrigerated and does not contain temperature controls. (distributeur automatique mixte))

CSA C804

CSA C804 means the CSA standard CAN/CSA-C804:18 entitled Energy performance of refrigerated bottled or canned beverage vending machines. (CSA C804)

refrigerated beverage vending machine

refrigerated beverage vending machine means a self-contained product that is designed to accept consumer payments and dispense refrigerated beverages in bottles, cans or other sealed containers. (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)

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Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines

646.1 For the purposes of these Regulations, the class of a refrigerated beverage vending machine is one of the following:

  • (a) Class A, if it is not a combination vending machine and 25% or more of the surface area on the front side of the refrigerated beverage vending machine is transparent;

  • (b) Class B, if it is not a combination vending machine and less than 25% of the surface area on the front side of the refrigerated beverage vending machine is transparent;

  • (c) Combination A, if it is a combination vending machine and 25% or more of the surface area on its front side is transparent; and

  • (d) Combination B, if it is a combination vending machine and less than 25% of the surface area on its front side is transparent.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 647 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 648 (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 in the following circumstances:

    • (a) subject to paragraph (b), it is manufactured before January 8, 2019 and 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;

    • (b) it is manufactured before August 31, 2012, is designed to display and dispense less than 20 discrete types of beverages and is 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 the Edaily must be 32.2°C ± 1°C; or

    • (c) it is manufactured on or after January 8, 2019 and tested in accordance with testing procedures established by CSA C804.

    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
    4Class A refrigerated beverage vending machines

    Edaily ≤ 0.00194 × V + 2.56

    Must be capable of operating in standby mode

    		On or after August 31, 2012 and before January 8, 2019
    5Class B refrigerated beverage vending machines

    Edaily ≤ 0.00258 × V + 3.16

    Must be capable of operating in standby mode

    		On or after August 31, 2012 and before January 8, 2019
    6Class A refrigerated beverage vending machinesEdaily ≤ 0.00184 x V + 2.43On or after January 8, 2019
    7Class B refrigerated beverage vending machinesEdaily ≤  0.00184 x V + 2.20On or after January 8, 2019
    8Combination A combination vending machinesEdaily ≤ 0.00304 x V + 2.66On or after January 8, 2019
    9Combination B combination vending machinesEdaily ≤ 0.00392 x V + 2.04On or after January 8, 2019
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Marginal note:Information

649 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, with the testing procedure adjusted in accordance with paragraphs 648(2)(a) and (b), and be provided to the Minister in respect of a refrigerated beverage vending machine described in column 1.

TABLE

ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
Energy-using ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Refrigerated beverage vending machines manufactured on or after January 1, 2007 and before August 31, 2012Sections 1 to 7.2 of ASHRAE 32.1

  • (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 and before January 8, 2019Sections 1 to 7.2 of ASHRAE 32.1

  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) if the product is Class A or Class B; and

  • (c) V.

3Refrigerated beverage vending machines manufactured on or after January 8, 2019CSA C804

  • (a) Edaily;

  • (b) if the product is Class A, Class B, Combination A, or Combination B;

  • (c) if Edaily was calculated based on the presence of a refrigeration low power mode;

  • (d) if applicable, the lowest application product temperature in degrees Celsius;

  • (e) V; and

  • (f) the percentage of the surface area on the front side that is transparent.

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Snack and Refrigerated Beverage Vending Machines

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 650 (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 and before January 8, 2019.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 651 (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.

Marginal note:Information

652 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

Marginal note:Definitions

653 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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 654 (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).

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 655 (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 ProductTesting StandardEnergy 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
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Marginal note:Information

656 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
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.

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SUBDIVISION DWalk-in Freezer and Walk-in Cooler Components

Interpretation

Marginal note:Definitions

657 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

Add

Add represents, with respect to display door assemblies, the surface area in m2 (square feet). (App)

And

And represents, with respect to a door assembly other than a display door assembly, the surface area in m2 (square feet). (Apa)

annual walk-in energy factor

annual walk-in energy factor means the ratio of total heat removed from an enclosed space, excluding heat generated by the operation of the walk-in refrigeration system, to the total energy input of the walk-in refrigeration system during a one-year period, expressed in watt-hours per watt-hours. (facteur énergétique annuel de la chambre froide)

dedicated condensing refrigeration system

dedicated condensing refrigeration system means a dedicated condensing unit, a single-package dedicated system or a matched refrigeration system. (unité de condensation dédié) 

dedicated condensing unit

dedicated condensing unit means a positive displacement condensing unit that

  • (a) has one or more compressors, a condenser and one refrigeration circuit; and

  • (b) is designed to serve one refrigerated load. (unité de condensation dédiée)

  • (c) [Repealed, SOR/2019-163, s. 49]

display door assembly

display door assembly means a walk-in door assembly that is designed for product display and that has 75% or more of its surface area composed of glass or other transparent material. (assemblage de porte de présentation)

envelope

envelope means

  • (a) the portion of a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer that isolates the interior, refrigerated environment from the ambient, external environment; and

  • (b) all energy-consuming components of the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer that are not part of its refrigeration system. (enveloppe)

floor panel

floor panel means a walk-in panel that is installed, or designed to be installed, as the floor of a walk-in freezer. (panneau de plancher)

freight door assembly

freight door assembly means a walk-in door assembly, other than a display door assembly, that is 1.22 m (4 feet) or more in width and 2.44 m (8 feet) or more in height. (assemblage de porte de quai de chargement)

matched refrigeration system

matched refrigeration system means a refrigeration system that includes a dedicated condensing unit and one or more unit coolers with which it is sold. (système de réfrigération apparié)

Net Refrigeration Capacity

Net Refrigeration Capacity or (qnet) is the net refrigeration capacity available for space and product cooling. (puissance frigorifique nette ou qnet)

passage door assembly

passage door assembly means a walk-in door assembly that is not a display door assembly or a freight door assembly. (assemblage de porte de passage)

RSI-value

RSI-value means, in respect of a walk-in panel and a walk-in door assembly, its thermal resistance, in square metre kelvins per watt (m²·K/W). (valeur-RSI)

R-value

R-value means, in respect of a walk-in panel and a walk-in door assembly, its thermal resistance, expressed in square foot Fahrenheit per Btu/h (ft2·°F·h/Btu). (valeur-R)

single-package dedicated system

single-package dedicated system means a single-package refrigeration system that has

  • (a) one or more compressors, one condenser and a means of forced circulation of refrigerated air; and

  • (b) components by which heat is transferred from air to refrigerant without any components that are external to the system imposing resistance to the flow of the refrigerated air. (système dédié monobloc)

structural panel

structural panel means a walk-in panel that is installed, or is designed to be installed, as the ceiling or a wall of a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer. (panneau de structure)

10 C.F.R. Appendix A

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of the Components of Envelopes of Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. Appendix B

10 C.F.R. Appendix B means Appendix B to Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of R-Value for Envelope Components of Walk-In Coolers and Walk-In Freezers, as amended from time to time. (appendice B 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. Appendix C

10 C.F.R. Appendix C means Appendix C to Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Net Capacity and AWEF of Walk-In Cooler and Walk-In Freezer Refrigeration Systems, as amended from time to time. (appendice C 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §431.304

10 C.F.R. §431.304 means section 431.304 of Subpart R, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.304)

unit cooler

unit cooler means an assembly that includes a means for forced air circulation and elements by which heat is transferred from air to refrigerant without any element external to the cooler imposing air resistance. (refroidisseur d’air)

walk-in cooler

walk-in cooler means an enclosed storage space that has an area of less than 278.71 m2 (3,000 square feet) and is designed to be cooled to temperatures at or above 0°C and to allow a person to enter, but does not include a walk-in cooler that is designed and marketed exclusively for medical, scientific or research purposes. (réfrigérateur-chambre)

walk-in door assembly

walk-in door assembly means an assembly that is installed, or is designed to be installed, in an opening of an interior or exterior wall of a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer in order to allow access through the opening or to close it off and that consists of the framing material necessary for its attachment and a moveable door panel, including any glass, door plugs or mullions, but does not include a walk-in door assembly that is designed and marketed exclusively for medical, scientific or research purposes. (assemblage de porte de chambre froide)

walk-in freezer

walk-in freezer means an enclosed storage space that has an area of less than 278.71 m2 (3000 square feet) and is designed to be cooled to temperatures below 0°C and to allow a person to enter, but does not include a walk-in freezer that is designed and marketed exclusively for medical, scientific or research purposes. (congélateur-chambre)

walk-in panel

walk-in panel means a panel that is installed, or is designed to be installed, as part of the envelope of a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer, but does not include a walk-in door assembly or a walk-in panel that is designed and marketed exclusively for medical, scientific or research purposes. (panneau de chambre froide)

walk-in process cooling refrigeration system

walk-in process cooling refrigeration system means a refrigeration system that

  • (a) is sold as a set with an insulated enclosure and, when assembled with the enclosure, has a cooling capacity of at least 1.035 kW/m3 (100 Btu/h/ft3) of enclosed internal volume;

  • (b) is a unit cooler — or a dedicated condensing unit exclusively sold as a set that has a dedicated condensing unit and a unit cooler — that has an evaporator coil with a means of forced air circulation and a height that is

    • (i) at least 1.37 metres (4.5 feet), as measured perpendicular to the tubes, and

    • (ii) at least one and a half times the width, as measured parallel to the tubes; or

  • (c) is sold as a set that has a dedicated condensing unit and an evaporator coil that does not have a means of forced air circulation. (système de réfrigération de type chambre pour refroidissement industriel)

walk-in refrigeration system

walk-in refrigeration system means a refrigeration system that is installed, or that is designed to be installed, in a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer and has a unit cooler or a dedicated condensing refrigeration system. It includes all controls and other components that are integral to its operation but does not include a walk-in process cooling refrigeration system or a walk-in refrigeration system that is designed and marketed exclusively for medical, scientific or research purposes. (système de réfrigération de chambre froide)

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Nameplate

Marginal note:Nameplate required

  • 658 (1) Every walk-in door assembly and walk-in panel that is manufactured on or after June 26, 2017 must be labelled with a nameplate that is attached to the outside of the product in a location that is readily visible prior to assembly of the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer and that sets out the following information in English and French:

    • (a) the brand name or manufacturer of the product; and

    • (b) a statement indicating whether the product is intended for use in a walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer or both.

  • Marginal note:Additional requirements

    (2) Every walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration system that is manufactured on or after January 1, 2020 and every walk-in refrigeration system that is manufactured on or after July 10, 2020 must be labelled with a nameplate that is attached to the outside of the product in a location that is readily visible prior to assembly of the walk-in cooler or the walk-in freezer and that sets out the following information in English and French:

    • (a) the brand name or manufacturer of the product;

    • (b) a statement indicating whether the product is intended for use in a walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer or both;

    • (c) the model number;

    • (d) the product’s date of manufacture, if it is not included in the model number; and

    • (e) a statement indicating that the product is for indoor use only, if applicable.

  • Marginal note:Idem

    (3) For matched refrigeration systems, the statement referred to in paragraph (2)(e) must appear on the dedicated condensing unit.

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Walk-in Door Assemblies

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 659 (1) A walk-in door assembly is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 660, a walk-in door assembly is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 660 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 3 of the table to this section apply to walk-in door assemblies described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A walk-in door assembly 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 walk-in door assembly as defined in section 657.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Display door assemblies for walk-in coolers10 C.F.R. Appendix AEdaily ≤ 0.4306 × Add + 0.41 (0.04 × Add+ 0.41)
    2Display door assemblies for walk-in freezers10 C.F.R. Appendix AEdaily ≤ 1.6146 × Add + 0.29 (0.15 × Add+ 0.29)
    3Freight door assemblies for walk-in coolers

    10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

    10 C.F.R. Appendix B for RSI-value (R-value)

    Edaily ≤ 0.4306 × And + 1.9 (0.04 × And + 1.9)

    RSI-value ≥ 4.40 m²·K/W (25 ft²·°F h/Btu)

    4Freight door assemblies for walk-in freezers

    10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

    10 C.F.R. Appendix B for RSI-value (R-value)

    Edaily ≤ 1.2917 × And + 5.6 (0.12 × And + 5.6)

    RSI-value ≥ 5.64 m²·K/W (32 ft²·°F h/Btu)

    5Passage door assemblies for walk-in coolers

    10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

    10 C.F.R. Appendix B for RSI-value (R-value)

    Edaily ≤ 0.5382 × And + 1.7 (0.05 × And + 1.7)

    RSI-value ≥ 4.40 m²·K/W (25 ft²·°F h/Btu)

    6Passage door assemblies for walk-in freezers

    10 C.F.R. Appendix A for Edaily

    10 C.F.R. Appendix B for RSI-value (R-value)

    Edaily ≤ 1.5069 × And + 4.8 (0.14 × And + 4.8)

    RSI-value ≥ 5.64 m²·K/W (32 ft²·°F h/Btu)

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Marginal note:Information

661 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. §431.304 and provided to the Minister in respect of a walk-in door assembly:

  • (a) its Edaily;

  • (b) information that indicates whether it is a display door assembly, freight door assembly or passage door assembly;

  • (c) information that indicates whether it is for use with a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer; and

  • (d) if the product is a freight door assembly or passage door assembly, its RSI-value (R-value).

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Walk-in Panels

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 662 (1) A walk-in panel is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 663, a walk-in panel is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 663 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to walk-in panels described in column 1 that are manufactured on or after June 5, 2017.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A walk-in panel complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix B that are applicable to a walk-in panel as defined in section 657.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency Standard
    1Structural panels for walk-in coolersRSI-value ≥ 4.40 m²·K/W (25 ft²·°F h/Btu)
    2Structural panels for walk-in freezersRSI-value ≥ 5.64 m²·K/W (32 ft²·°F h/Btu)
    3Floor panelsRSI-value ≥ 4.93 m²·K/W (28 ft²·°F h/Btu)
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Marginal note:Information

664 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix B and provided to the Minister in respect of a walk-in panel:

  • (a) its RSI-value (R-value),

  • (b) information that indicates whether it is a structural panel or floor panel; and

  • (c) if it is a structural panel, information that indicates whether it is for use with a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer.

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Walk-in Refrigeration Systems

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 665 (1) A walk-in refrigeration system is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, a walk-in refrigeration system is not considered to be an energy-using product for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 666 unless

    • (a) it is a walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration system manufactured on or after January 1, 2020;

    • (b) it is a walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration system manufactured on or after July 10, 2020; or

    • (c) it is a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer unit cooler manufactured on or after July 10, 2020.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A walk-in refrigeration system complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix C that are applicable to a walk-in refrigeration system as defined in section 657.

    TABLE

    ItemColumn 1Column 2Column 3
    Energy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use indoorsAnnual walk-in energy factor ≥ 1.644 W-h/W-h (5.61 Btu/W-h)On or after January 1, 2020
    2Walk-in cooler dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use outdoorsAnnual walk-in energy factor ≥ 2.227 W-h/W-h (7.60 Btu/W-h)On or after January 1, 2020
    3Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use indoors with a net refrigeration capacity of < 1900 W (6,500 Btu/h)Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 9.091 x 10-5 x qnet + 0.530 W-h/W-h (9.091 x 10-5  x qnet+ 1.81 Btu/W-h)On or after July 10, 2020
    4Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use indoors with a net refrigeration capacity of ≥ 1900 W (6,500 Btu/h)Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 0.703 W-h/W-h (2.40 Btu/W-h)On or after July 10, 2020
    5Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration system for use outdoors with a net refrigeration capacity of < 1900 W (6,500 Btu/h)Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 6.522 x 10-5 x qnet + 0.800 W-h/W-h (6.522 x 10-5 x qnet + 2.73 Btu/W-h)On or after July 10, 2020
    6Walk-in freezer dedicated condensing refrigeration systems for use outdoors with a net refrigeration capacity of ≥ 1900 W (6,500 Btu/h)Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 0.923 W-h/W-h (3.15 Btu/W-h)On or after July 10, 2020
    7Walk-in cooler unit coolers with a fan motor that operates using direct current or has a nominal voltage of not more than 480 V ACAnnual walk-in energy factor ≥ 2.638 W-h/W-h (9.00 Btu/W-h)On or after July 10, 2020
    8Walk-in freezer unit coolers with a fan motor that operates using direct current or has a nominal voltage of not more than 480 V AC and with a net refrigeration capacity of < 4540 W (15,500 Btu/h)Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 1.575 x 10-5 x qnet + 1.146 W-h/W-h (1.575 x 10-5 x qnet + 3.91 Btu/W-h)On or after July 10, 2020
    9Walk-in freezer unit coolers with a fan motor that operates using direct current or has a nominal voltage of not more than 480 V AC and with a net refrigeration capacity of ≥ 4540 W (15,500 Btu/h)Annual walk-in energy factor ≥ 1.216 W-h/W-h (4.15 Btu/W-h)On or after July 10, 2020
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Marginal note:Information

667 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix C and provided to the Minister in respect of a walk-in refrigeration system:

  • (a) its annual walk-in energy factor;

  • (b) information that indicates whether it is designed and marketed for use indoors, outdoors or both;

  • (c) information that indicates if it is for use in a walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer;

  • (d) information that indicates if it has a unit cooler or a dedicated condensing refrigeration system; and

  • (e) if it is a walk-in freezer unit cooler or dedicated condensing refrigeration system, its net refrigeration capacity expressed in watts.

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DIVISION 11Dry-type Transformers

Marginal note:Definitions

703 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)

10 C.F.R. Appendix A

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart K, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Energy Consumption of Distribution Transformers, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

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)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 704 (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — manufactured before January 1, 2016

  • 705 (1) In respect of dry-type transformers that were manufactured on or after January 1, 2005 and before January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to dry-type transformers that were 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
    ItemTesting StandardEnergy 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 and before January 1, 2016
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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard — single-phase and 1.2 kV voltage class

  • 705.1 (1) In respect of dry-type transformers that are single-phase, in the 1.2 kV voltage class and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of Table 1 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating described in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — single-phase and voltage class greater than 1.2 kV

    (2) In respect of dry-type transformers that are single-phase, in a voltage class greater than 1.2 kV and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards that are set out in relation to the product’s BIL rating set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating set out in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Interpolation

    (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), if the kVA rating of the product falls between the kVA ratings set out in two consecutive items in column 1 of the applicable table to this section, the energy efficiency standard for the product is an interpolation of the corresponding energy efficiency standards set out in column 2.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (4) A dry-type transformer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to a dry-type transformer as defined in section 703.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemkVA Rating% Efficiency When Tested at 35% of Nominal Load
    115.097.70
    225.098.00
    337.598.20
    450.098.30
    575.098.50
    6100.098.60
    7167.098.70
    8250.098.80
    9333.098.90

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemkVA Rating% Efficiency When Tested at 50% of Nominal Load
    20-45 kV BIL> 45-95 kV BIL> 95-199 kV BIL
    115.098.1097.8697.60
    225.098.3398.1297.90
    337.598.4998.3098.10
    450.098.6098.4298.20
    575.098.7398.5798.53
    6100.098.8298.6798.63
    7167.098.9698.8398.80
    8250.099.0798.9598.91
    9333.099.1499.0398.99
    10500.099.2299.1299.09
    11667.099.2799.1899.15
    12833.099.3199.2399.20

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — three-phase and 1.2 kV voltage class

  • 705.2 (1) In respect of dry-type transformers that are three-phase, in the 1.2 kV voltage class and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards set out column 2 of Table 1 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating set out in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards — three-phase and voltage class greater than 1.2 kV

    (2) In respect of dry-type transformers that are three-phase, in a voltage class greater than 1.2 kV and manufactured on or after January 1, 2016, the energy efficiency standards that are set out in relation to the product’s BIL rating set out in column 2 of Table 2 to this section apply to dry-type transformers that have a kVA rating set out in column 1.

  • Marginal note:Interpolation

    (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), if the kVA rating of the product falls between the kVA ratings set out in two consecutive items in column 1 of the applicable table to this section, the energy efficiency standard for the product is an interpolation of the corresponding energy efficiency standards set out in column 2.

  • Marginal note:Reduced energy efficiency standard

    (4) The energy efficiency standard that is applicable to a dry-type transformer under this section is reduced by 0.11 if the transformer has multiple high-voltage windings and a voltage ratio other than 2:1.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (5) A dry-type transformer complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that are applicable to a dry-type transformer as defined in section 703.

    TABLE 1

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemkVA Rating% Efficiency When Tested at 35% of Nominal Load
    115.097.89
    230.098.23
    345.098.40
    475.098.60
    5112.598.74
    6150.098.83
    7225.098.94
    8300.099.02
    9500.099.14
    10750.099.23
    111 000.099.28

    TABLE 2

    Column 1Column 2
    ItemkVA Rating% Efficiency When Tested at 50% of Nominal Load
    20-45 kV BIL> 45-95 kV BIL> 95-199 kV BIL
    115.097.5097.1896.80
    230.097.9097.6397.30
    345.098.1097.8697.60
    475.098.3398.1397.90
    5112.598.5298.3698.10
    6150.098.6598.5198.20
    7225.098.8298.6998.57
    8300.098.9398.8198.69
    9500.099.0998.9998.89
    10750.099.2199.1299.02
    111 000.099.2899.2099.11
    121 500.099.3799.3099.21
    132 000.099.4399.3699.28
    142 500.099.4799.4199.33
    153 000.099.4799.4199.33
    163 750.099.4799.4199.33
    175 000.099.4799.4199.33
    187 500.099.4899.4199.39

Marginal note:Information

  • 706 (1) For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a dry-type transformer:

    • (a) if applicable, information that indicates whether the transformer is in the 1.2 kV voltage class;

    • (b) its BIL rating;

    • (c) if applicable, information that indicates whether the transformer is a three-phase transformer that has multiple high-voltage windings and a voltage ratio other than 2:1;

    • (d) its kVA rating;

    • (e) its 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 impedance, expressed as a percentage.

  • Marginal note:Standard

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

    • (a) CSA C802.2-12, if the product was manufactured on or after January 1, 2005 and before January 1, 2016; or

    • (b) 10 C.F.R. Appendix A, if the product is manufactured on or after January 1, 2016.

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DIVISION 12Motors

Definitions

Marginal note:Definitions

748 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)

IEC 60034-2-1

IEC 60034-2-1 means the IEC standard CEI/IEC 60034-2-1 entitled Rotating electrical machines – Part 2-1: Standard methods for determining losses and efficiency from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles), as amended from time to time. (CEI 60034-2-1)

IEEE 112

IEEE 112 means the IEEE standard IEEE 112 entitled Standard Test Procedure for Polyphase Induction Motors and Generators, as amended from time to time. (IEEE 112)

SUBDIVISION AElectric Motors

Marginal note:Definitions

749 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C390-10

CSA C390-10[Repealed, SOR/2022-265, s. 42]

electric motor

electric 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; and

  • (k) has an IP code from 00 to 67.

It does not include any of the following:

  • (l) a 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 électrique)

explosion-proof motor

explosion-proof motor means an electric 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 an electric motor, that it does not have feet or detachable feet or that it is not designed to receive detachable feet. (sans pieds)

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[Repealed, SOR/2022-265, s. 42]

integral gear assembly

integral gear assembly means a product that consists of an electric 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)

NEMA MG-1

NEMA MG-1 means the NEMA standard MG 1 entitled NEMA MG 1 Motors and Generators. (NEMA MG-1)

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Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5, 751 and 752, an electric motor is not considered to be an energy-using product if

    • (a) it was manufactured before February 3, 1995;

    • (b) it was manufactured before November 27, 1999 and is an explosion-proof motor or is part of an integral gear assembly;

    • (c) 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) it was manufactured before June 1, 2016 and it

      • (i) is a NEMA design A with a nominal 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) it was manufactured before June 1, 2017 and is a medical-imaging motor.

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Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) An electric 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 an electric motor as defined in section 749.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4
    ItemEnergy-using ProductTesting StandardEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Electric motors that are fire-pump motorsCSA C390-10, IEEE 112 or IEC 60034-2-1CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after February 3, 1995
    2Electric motors that are medical-imaging motorsCSA C390-10, IEEE 112 or IEC 60034-2-1NEMA MG-1, Table 12-12On or after June 1, 2017
    3Electric motors that are part of an integral gear assembly;CSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after November 27, 1999 and before June 1, 2016
    4Electric motors that are close-coupled pump motorsCSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
    5Electric motors that are vertically-mounted solid shaft normal thrust motorsCSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
    6

    Electric motors that

    • (a) have an eight-pole construction;

    • (b) have NEMA U frame dimensions;

    • (c) are a NEMA design C or an IEC design H;

    • (d) have a nominal output power of more than 150 kW (200 HP) and are a NEMA design B or an IEC design N; or

    • (e) are footless.

    		CSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 2On or after January 1, 2011 and before June 1, 2016
    7Electric motors other than motors described in items 1 to 6CSA C390-10CSA C390-10, Table 3On or after February 3, 1995 and before June 1, 2016
    8Electric motors other than fire-pump motors or medical-imaging motorsCSA C390-10, IEEE 112 or IEC 60034-2-1NEMA MG-1, Table 12-12On or after June 1, 2016
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Marginal note:Information

752 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of an electric motor:

  • (a) in respect of an electric motor for which a unique motor identifier was not provided under paragraph 5(1)(c),

    • (i) its nominal output power, expressed in kilowatts (horsepower),

    • (ii) the number of poles, and

    • (iii) its construction — namely, open construction or enclosed construction; and

  • (b) in respect of an electric 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 ProductTesting StandardInformation
1Electric motors 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.

2Electric motors manufactured on or after June 1, 2016CSA C390-10, IEEE 112 or IEC 60034-2-1

  • (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.

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SUBDIVISION BSmall Electric Motors

Marginal note:Definitions

753 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA C747-09

CSA C747-09 means the CSA standard CSA C747-09 entitled Energy efficiency test methods for small motors. (CSA C747-09)

IEEE 114-2010

IEEE 114-2010 means the IEEE standard IEEE 114-2010 entitled IEEE Standard Test Procedure for Single-Phase Induction Motors. (IEEE 114-2010)

small electric motor

small electric motor means a machine that converts electrical power into rotational mechanical power and that

  • (a) has a nominal output power of not less than 0.18 kW (0.25 horsepower) and not more than 2.2 kW (3 horsepower);

  • (b) is a NEMA design with a two-digit frame number or an IEC design with a frame number of 63 or 71;

  • (c) has a nominal frequency of 50/60 Hz or 60 Hz;

  • (d) has a two-, four- or six-pole construction;

  • (e) operates using alternating current;

  • (f) is one of the following types, namely, capacitor-start capacitor-run, capacitor-start induction-run or polyphase;

  • (g) has an open construction;

  • (h) is rated for continuous duty or S1 operation;

  • (i) is designed to operate at a single speed; and

  • (j) is designed as a general purpose motor.

It does not include a split-phase motor, shaded pole motor or permanent split-capacitor motor. (petit moteur électrique)

10 C.F.R. §431.446

10 C.F.R. §431.446 means section 431.446 of Subpart X, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.446)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 754 (1) A small electric motor is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limits

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 755, a small electric motor is not considered to be an energy-using product if it was manufactured before March 9, 2015 or it is incorporated into any other product that is subject to these Regulations.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 755 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in the applicable table in paragraph (a) of 10 C.F.R. §431.446 apply to a small motor.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A small electric motor complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when

    • (a) the product’s average full load efficiency is determined using horsepower and kilowatt ratings that are determined in accordance with paragraph (b) of 10 C.F.R. §431.446;

    • (b) the product is tested at 100% of its nominal full load; and

    • (c) the product is tested in accordance with testing procedures established by one of the following standards that are applicable to a small electric motor as defined in section 753:

      • (i) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power ≥ 0.18 kW (0.25 horsepower) but ≤ 0.75 kW (1 horsepower), CSA C747-09, IEEE 112 (Test Method A) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A),

      • (ii) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power > 0.75 kW (1 horsepower) but ≤ 2.2 kW (3 horsepower), CSA C390-10, IEEE 112 (Test Method B) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1B), or

      • (iii) if the motor is capacitor-start capacitor-run or capacitor-start induction-run, CSA C747-09, IEEE 114-2010 or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A).

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Marginal note:Information

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

    • (a) its average full load efficiency;

    • (b) its type, namely, capacitor-start capacitor-run, capacitor-start induction-run or polyphase; and

    • (c) if the motor is one for which a unique motor identifier has not been provided under paragraph 5(1)(c), its nominal output power expressed in kilowatts (horsepower) and the number of poles.

  • Marginal note:Standard

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

    • (a) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power ≥ 0.18 kW (0.25 horsepower) but ≤ 0.75 kW (1 horsepower), CSA C747-09, IEEE 112 (Test Method A) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A);

    • (b) if the motor is polyphase and has a nominal output power > 0.75 kW (1 horsepower) but ≤ 2.2 kW (3 horsepower), CSA C390-10, IEEE 112 (Test Method B) or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1B); or

    • (c) if the motor is capacitor-start capacitor-run or capacitor-start induction-run, CSA C747-09, IEEE 114-2010 or IEC 60034-2-1 (Test Method 2-1-1A).

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797 [Reserved, SOR/2018-201, s. 80]

DIVISION 13Commercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves

Marginal note:Definitions

800 The following definitions apply in this Division.

commercial pre-rinse spray valve

commercial pre-rinse spray valve means a handheld device for spraying water on food service items, that has a release-to-close valve and is designed and marketed to be used in conjunction with commercial dishwashing or commercial ware washing equipment. (pulvérisateur de prérinçage commercial)

10 C.F.R. §431.264

10 C.F.R. §431.264 means the test method set out in section 431.264 of Subpart O, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.264)

10 C.F.R. §431.266

10 C.F.R. §431.266 means the table to paragraph 431.266(b) of Subpart O, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.266)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 801 (1) A commercial pre-rinse spray valve is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 802, a commercial pre-rinse spray valve is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after June 27, 2016.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  • 802 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to commercial pre-rinse spray valves described in column 1 that are manufactured during the periods set out in column 3.

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A commercial pre-rinse spray valve complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. §431.264 that are applicable to a commercial pre-rinse spray valve as defined in section 800.

    TABLE

    Column 1Column 2Column 3
    ItemEnergy-using ProductEnergy Efficiency StandardPeriod of Manufacture
    1Commercial pre-rinse spray valvesMaximum water flow rate ≤ 6.1 L/min (1.6 gallons/min)On or after June 27, 2016 and before January 28, 2019
    2Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force ≤ 1.39 N (5.0 ounce-force)Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for “Product Class 1” commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. §431.266On or after January 28, 2019
    3Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force > 1.39 N (5.0 ounce-force) but ≤ 2.22 N (8.0 ounce-force)Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for “Product Class 2” commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. §431.266On or after January 28, 2019
    4Commercial pre-rinse spray valves that have a spray force > 2.22 N (8.0 ounce-force)Maximum water flow rate ≤ flow rate for “Product Class 3” commercial pre-rinse spray valve set out in 10 C.F.R. §431.266On or after January 28, 2019

Marginal note:Information

803 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. §431.264 and provided to the Minister in respect of a commercial pre-rinse spray valve:

  • (a) the maximum water flow rate, in litres per minute (gallons per minute); and

  • (b) if it is manufactured on or after January 28, 2019, the spray force in newtons (ounce-force).

DIVISION 14Pumps

SUBDIVISION AClean Water Pumps

Marginal note:Definitions

804 The following definitions apply in this subdivision.

10 C.F.R. Appendix A

10 C.F.R. Appendix A means Appendix A to Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for the Measurement of Energy Consumption of Pumps, as amended from time to time. (appendice A 10 C.F.R.)

10 C.F.R. §431.465(b)(4)

10 C.F.R. §431.465(b)(4) means the table to paragraph 431.465(b)(4) of Subpart Y, Part 431 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, as amended from time to time. (10 C.F.R. §431.465(b)(4))

best efficiency point

best efficiency point means the pump hydraulic power operating point that results in a maximum efficiency. (point de rendement maximal)

clean water

clean water means water that has a maximum non-absorbent solid content of 0.25 kg/m3(0.016 lb/ft3), a maximum dissolved solid content of 50 kg/m3 (3.1 lb/ft3) and a total gas content that does not exceed the saturation volume and that may include additives necessary to prevent the water from freezing down to -10°C (14°F). (eau claire)

clean water pump

clean water pump means a pump – with or without mechanical equipment, driver and controls, that is designed for pumping clean water – other than a fire pump, a self-priming pump, a prime-assist pump, a magnet-driven pump, a pump designed to be used in a nuclear facility, a pump designed to Canadian or United States military specifications or a pump designed and marketed for use as a pool pump, that

  • (a) is one of the following types:

    • (i) an end suction close-coupled pump with a maximum specific speed of 5000 RPM,

    • (ii) an end suction frame mounted pump with its own bearings and with a specific speed not more than 5000 RPM,

    • (iii) an in-line pump,

    • (iv) a radially split, multi-stage, vertical, in-line diffuser casing pump, or

    • (v) a submersible turbine pump with a bowl diameter not greater than 152 mm (6 in),

  • (b) has a shaft input power not less than 0.75 kW (1 horsepower) and not greater than 150 kW (200 horsepower) at best efficiency point and full impeller diameter;

  • (c) has a flow rate of 5.68 m3/h (25 US gallons/min) or greater at best efficiency point and full impeller diameter;

  • (d) has a maximum head of 139.9 m (459 ft) at best efficiency point and full impeller diameter;

  • (e) has a design temperature range that lies within -10 and 120°C (14 and 248°F); and

  • (f) is designed to operate with either a 2-pole or 4-pole induction motor or a non-induction motor with a nominal speed of rotation of either 1800 RPM or 3600 RPM, as determined in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix A, and in which the driver and impeller rotate at the same speed. (pompe à eau claire)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  • 805 (1) A clean water pump is prescribed as an energy-using product.

  • Marginal note:Limit

    (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 806, a clean water pump is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after January 27, 2020.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

  • 806 (1) The energy efficiency standard that applies to a clean water pump is the maximum pump energy index set out for the applicable equipment class in 10 C.F.R. §431.465(b)(4).

  • Marginal note:Testing standard

    (2) A clean water pump complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix A that apply to a clean water pump as defined in section 804.

Marginal note:Information

807 For the purpose of subsection 5(1) of the Act, the following information must be provided to the Minister in respect of a clean water pump:

  • (a) its nominal power in kilowatts;

  • (b) the impeller diameter in millimetres;

  • (c) its type, namely, end suction close-coupled pump, end suction frame mounted with own bearings pump, in-line pump, radially split multi-stage, vertical, in-line diffuser casing pump or submersible turbine pump;

  • (d) its nominal speed of rotation collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix A;

  • (e) its mode of operation, namely, constant load or variable load; and

  • (f) its pump energy index value collected in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Appendix A.

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.

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.

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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