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

Regulations are current to 2024-03-06 and last amended on 2023-06-21. Previous Versions

PART 2Energy-Using Products (continued)

DIVISION 4Furnaces, Fireplaces, Unit Heaters and Recovery Ventilators (continued)

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  • SOR/2019-164, s. 1
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SUBDIVISION AGas Furnaces (continued)

Marginal note:Information

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

TABLE

Column 1Column 2Column 3
ItemEnergy-using 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.

SUBDIVISION BOil-Fired Furnaces

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA B212

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

oil-fired furnace

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

  • (a) exclusively oil-fired; or

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

Marginal note:Energy-using product

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

  • Marginal note:Limit

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

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (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

Marginal note:Information

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

SUBDIVISION CGas Fireplaces

Marginal note:Definitions

 The following definitions apply in this Subdivision.

CSA P.4.1

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

CSA P.4.1-15

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

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)

Marginal note:Energy-using product

  •  (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.

Marginal note:Energy efficiency standards

  •  (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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