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

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).

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).

[757 to 798 reserved]SOR/2025-110, s. 72

796 [Reserved, SOR/2018-201, s. 80]

797 [Reserved, SOR/2018-201, s. 80]

DIVISION 13Plumbing Supply Fittings

Marginal note:Definition of 10 C.F.R. Appendix S

799 In this Division, 10 C.F.R. Appendix S means Appendix S to Subpart B, Part 430 of Title 10 to the United States Code of Federal Regulations, entitled Uniform Test Method for Measuring the Water Consumption of Faucets and Showerheads, as amended from time to time.

SUBDIVISION ACommercial Pre-Rinse Spray Valves

Marginal note:Definitions

800 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

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.

  	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3
  Item	Energy-using Product	Energy Efficiency Standard	Period of Manufacture
  1	Commercial pre-rinse spray valves	Maximum water flow rate ≤ 6.1 L/min (1.6 gallons/min)	On or after June 27, 2016 and before January 28, 2019
  2	Commercial 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. §431.266	On or after January 28, 2019
  3	Commercial 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. §431.266	On or after January 28, 2019
  4	Commercial 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. §431.266	On 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).

SUBDIVISION BFaucets

Marginal note:Definitions

803.1 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

faucet

faucet means

• (a) a private lavatory faucet;

• (b) a replacement aerator for a private lavatory faucet;

• (c) a public lavatory faucet;

• (d) a replacement aerator for a public lavatory faucet;

• (e) a kitchen faucet, other than one that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in industrial, commercial or institutional kitchens;

• (f) a replacement aerator for a kitchen faucet, other than one that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in industrial, commercial or institutional kitchens; or

• (g) a metering faucet. 

It does not include a faucet that is designed and marketed exclusively for use in health care facilities, a low-pressure water dispenser or a pot filler. (robinet)

low-pressure water dispenser

low-pressure water dispenser means a terminal fitting that dispenses drinking water at a pressure of 105 kPa (15 psi) or less. (distributeur d’eau à basse pression)

pot filler

pot filler means a terminal fitting that can accommodate only a single supply water inlet, with an articulated arm or the equivalent that allows the product to reach to fill vessels when in use and allows the product to be retracted when not in use. (robinet remplisseur)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

• Marginal note:Limit

  (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 803.3, a faucet is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

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

• Marginal note:Testing standard

  (2) A faucet complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix S.

  	Column 1	Column 2
  Item	Energy-using Product	Energy Efficiency Standard
  1	Private lavatory faucets and replacement aerators for private lavatory faucets	Maximum water flow rate ≤ 4.7 L/min (1.2 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi)
  2	Public lavatory faucets — other than metering faucets — and replacement aerators for public lavatory faucets	Maximum water flow rate ≤ 2.0 L/min (0.5 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi)
  3	Kitchen faucets and replacement aerators for kitchen faucets	Maximum water flow rate ≤ 7.0 L/min (1.8 US gallons/min), with optional temporary flow rate ≤ 8.5 L/min (2.2 US gallons/min) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi)
  4	Metering faucets	Maximum water flow rate ≤ 0.95 L/cycle (0.25 US gallons/cycle) measured at 414 kPa (60 psi)

Marginal note:Information

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

• (a) its type;

• (b) the maximum water flow rate, expressed in litres per cycle (US gallons per cycle) for metering faucets and in litres per minute (US gallons per minute) for other faucets;

• (c) if the product is a kitchen faucet with the capacity for temporary flow rate increase, the maximum flow rate of that temporary flow, expressed in litres per minute (US gallons per minute), in addition to the information referred to in paragraph (b); and

• (d) the water pressure at which the maximum water flow rate was measured, expressed in kPa (psi).

SUBDIVISION CShowerheads

Definition of showerhead

803.5 In this Subdivision, showerhead means a component or set of components with one or multiple nozzles that is intended for attachment to a single supply fitting for spraying water onto a bather. It does not include a showerhead designed and marketed exclusively for the emergency washing of a person who has been exposed to hazardous materials or a showerhead designed and marketed exclusively for use in health care facilities.

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

• Marginal note:Limit

  (2) However, for the purposes of sections 4, 5 and 803.7, a showerhead is not considered to be an energy-using product unless it is manufactured on or after July 1, 2026.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standard

• 803.7 (1) The energy efficiency standards set out in column 2 of the table to this section apply to showerheads described in column 1. For showerheads with multiple nozzles, the maximum water flow rate applies regardless of the number of nozzles in use.

• Marginal note:Testing standard

  (2) A showerhead complies with the energy efficiency standard if it meets that standard when tested in accordance with the applicable testing procedures established by 10 C.F.R. Appendix S.

  Item	Column 1	Column 2
  	Energy-using Product	Energy Efficiency Standard
  1	Showerheads with one nozzle	Maximum water flow rate ≤ 7.0 L/min (1.8 U.S. gallons/min) measured at 552 kPa (80 psi)
  2	Showerheads with multiple nozzles	Maximum water flow rate ≤ 7.0 L/min (1.8 U.S. gallons/min) measured at 552 kPa (80 psi)