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 Lab #13 Agenda
 Energy Efficiency (Supplementary Standard SB-10)
• Division 3
• Chapter 1
• Chapter 3
 Introduction to Part 11 - Renovations
• Basic Principles of Apply Part 11
• Construction Index (C.I.) and Hazard Index (H.I.) Examples

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1
1.1.2. Peak Energy Design, CO² Equivalents and Peak Electric Demand
[Link]. Energy Efficiency Design
(1) The Energy Efficiency of all buildings shall be designed to achieve the energy
efficiency levels attained by conforming to:
• 2013 ANSI/ASHRAE/IES 90.1 and Chapter 2,
• 2015 NECB and Chapter 3 OR
• Section 7 “Energy Efficiency” of 2014 ANSI/ASHRAE/USGBC/IES 189.1
We will focus only on 2015 NECB, as this is the only referenced standard that is expected to
remain in SB-10 once it updates to align with the upcoming 2025 NECB
(2) Energy efficiency requirements do not apply to building or parts of building
described in Article [Link].
We reviewed these exemptions last semester for Small Part 9 buildings

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 1

Option #1 Option #2 Option #3

2013 ASHRAE 90.1 2015 NECB 2014 ASHRAE 189.1
+ Chapter 2 + Chapter 3
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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
This section contains changes or additional requirements for complying with the 2015
NECB standard. Because this is a Canadian standard it reads the same as the NBC
and OBC (in terms of the numbering system) which makes it easier to understand.
However, there are still changes and additional requirements that have been made to
customize the Energy Efficiency design requirements for Ontario.
If choosing to comply with the requirements in 2015 NECB there are 3 options for
compliance:
1) Prescriptive – This path means directly following the requirements that are listed in the
Path 2015 NECB.
2) Trade-off Path – This path provides the opportunity to make slight changes or trade-off
to most aspects of the energy efficiency design.
3) Performance – This path offers the most flexibility to the designers as they completely
Path customize all aspects of the energy efficiency design. The performance
of the building is then modeled, and the designed annual energy
consumption must be lower than the reference building.
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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Air Barrier (Vestibules)
NECB requires that the building have a fully continuous air barrier system.
Included as part of the air barrier systems is the requirement for Vestibules at doors
that separate conditioned space from the exterior. The design requirements for
vestibules include:
1) doors require self-closing devices
2) interior and exterior doors must be
designed so that users passing through
the vestibule are not required to open
the interior and exterior doors at the
same time (no distance requirement),
except for doors that have power-door
operators for Barrier-Free access

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Air Barrier (Vestibules)
Vestibules are NOT required for an exterior door that:
1) is a revolving door
2) is used primarily to facilitate vehicular movement or material handling
3) is intended to be used as a service, emergency exit, or stairwell exit door only
4) is intended to be used as a seasonal use door, such as a door to a patio
5) opens directly from a dwelling unit
6) opens directly from a retail space <200 m² or from a space <150 m² for other
uses
7) is located in a building less than 5 storeys in building height in an area that has
fewer than 3500 heating degree-days

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Building Envelope
Sentence [Link]. of SB-10
• Where electric space heating is used in buildings located in Zone 5, 6, 7A or 7B, the
building envelope requirements of Zone 7B shall apply regardless of the climatic
zone
• Table [Link]. in the NECB shall be substituted with Table SB [Link].
(Above-ground opaque building assemblies – walls, roofs and floors)
• Table [Link]. in the NECB shall be substituted with Table SB [Link].
(Fenestrations – windows/glazing )
• The maximum SHGC of fenestrations must comply with Table [Link].A
(No table included in 2015 NECB)
• Table [Link]. in the NECB shall be substituted with Table SB [Link].
(Doors)

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Building Envelope
Building Envelope Table Layout
Tables provide maximum U-values (Transmittance/Conductance) based on the Zone
(which is based on the number of heating degree-days (HDD)

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Building Envelope
What does this mean for us?
• Tables and other information provided in SB-10 of the OBC are meant to supersede or
replace that tables that are found in the 2015 NECB.
• If there are no tables or other information listed in SB-10 then we default to using the
tables and information found in the 2015 NECB (which unfortunately means referring
to another document)
What Information do we need to get from NECB 2015?
• How to treat conditioned (heated) vs. semi-heated spaces in buildings
• There are maximum areas for fenestrations and skylights. The value changes based
on the HDD of the climatic location. For fenestrations, the maximum allowable area is
known as the FDWR (Fenestration and Door area to gross Wall area Ratio). Skylights
are limited to a maximum of 5% of the gross roof area
• Tables are provided for assemblies in contact with soil (below-grade assemblies)
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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Building Envelope
What Information do we need to get from NECB 2015?
Semi-heated spaces insulated
based on different heating
degree days

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Building Envelope
What Information do we need to get from NECB 2015?
Maximum Fenestration
and Door to gross Wall
Area Ratio

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 3 – Building Envelope
What Information do we need to get from NECB 2015?
• Below-grade wall and Slab-on-grade floor Tables have not been substituted in SB-10,
so you would use the Tables as shown in 2015 NECB

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 4 – Lighting
2 methods are available for Interior Lighting Design – Building Area Method
Space-by-Space Design

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 SB-10 – DIVISION 3, CHAPTER 3 (2015 NECB)
Part 5 – Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems
SB-10 includes specific requirement for:
• Heat recovery systems
• Gas boilers
All other requirements are found within 2015 NECB

Part 6 – Service Water Systems

SB-10 includes specific requirement for:
• Gas water heaters
All other requirements are found within 2015 NECB

Part 7 – Electrical Power Systems and Motors

SB-10 includes specific requirement for:
• Monitoring energy consumption of various systems
All other requirements are found within 2015 NECB
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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS

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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS
BASIC PRINCIPLES OF APPLYING PART 11
Step 1 Classify the existing building (construction and occupancy) and the proposed
occupancy
Note: ONLY required with a change in major occupancy
Step 2 Determine the type of Renovation (Basic or Extensive)
Step 3 Evaluate the Existing Building to see if the renovation/construction will
Reduce the Performance Level (PL) of the building
Step 4 For any area where the performance level is reduced, Compensating
Construction (CC) must be carried out to restore the performance level of the
building
Step 5 Where there is difficulty in complying with other Parts of the Code, see if any
Compliance Alternatives (C.A.) are permitted

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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS
11.1.1. Scope
[Link]. Definitions
(1) In this part ...

This definition is important, because Part 11 will talk about material alterations, repair,
new, and extension of existing building systems

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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS
11.1.2. Application
[Link]. Extension, Material Alteration or Repair
(1) Where an existing building is extended, altered or repaired:
• the proposed construction must comply with Section 11.3, AND
• the performance level of the building must be evaluated and compensating construction
shall be undertaken in accordance with Section 11.4.

11.2.1. Classification
[Link]. Construction Index and Hazard Index
(1) Where the proposed construction will result in a change of major occupancy of
part/all of the building, the building must be classified as to its:
• construction on the basis of its Construction Index (C.I.) in Table [Link].-A., AND
• occupancy on the basis of its Hazard Index (H.I.) in Tables [Link].-B to [Link].-N
The construction index (C.I.) is analogous to a 3.2.2. Article - Bldg Classification
The Hazard index (H.I.) is analogous to a Major Occupancy Classification
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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS
11.2.1. Classification
[Link]. Construction Index and Hazard Index
(2) Small & Medium buildings (Tables [Link].-B to [Link].-N.) facing multiple
streets may be assigned a hazard index credit of 1, which may be subtracted
from the hazard index of the PROPOSED major occupancy provided:
• the building does not contain a B1, C or F1 occupancy, AND
• firefighting access conforming to [Link].-[Link] or 9.10.20 is provided
(3) The requirements of Articles [Link] and [Link]-[Link]. DO NOT apply to
Part 11 (These are existing buildings, and we do not classify them using 3.2.2.)
[Link]. Multiple Occupancies
(1) Existing building with multiple major occupancies can be classified using Articles
[Link] to [Link] (10% rule, superimposed major occupancies, etc.)
[Link]. Prohibition of Occupancy Combinations
(1) Nothing in Part 11 allows occupancy combinations prohibited in Parts 2, 3 or 9
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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS
11.2.1. Classification
[Link]. Construction Index and Hazard Index
Only concerned with the
construction and fire-resistance
ratings of the building, and
specifically only for horizontal
assemblies (similar to a 3.2.2.
Article), but no consideration
for building size (height/area)
A sprinkler system in a building
is not considered at this stage,
but may be recognized later
on in other sections of Part 11

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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS
11.2.1. Classification
[Link]. Construction Index and Hazard Index
Only concerned with the
occupancy of a building
and its size (height/area)
Rather than working in
number of storeys Part 11
classifies buildings as small,
medium, large, or over a
certain height

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 PART 11 - RENOVATIONS
11.2.1. Classification
Comparing Part 3 to Part 11 Major Occupancy/Building Classification
Part 3 New Building

Determine all Determine 3.2.2. Building

major Review multiple major
Classification for each
occupancies in occupancy requirements
storey or entire building
the building (10% rule, etc.)
based on most restrictive

Part 11 Existing Building

Determine Construction Determine all Review multiple major
Index (C.I.) for the existing/new occupancy requirements
building based on major and determine exist/new
existing construction occupancies in Hazard Index (H.I.)
(not major occupancies) the building based on most restrictive

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Construction Index (C.I.) Examples
3 storey (no basement)
combustible building, all floors
have a 1 hr rating and the roof
is unrated
‘C.I.’ =

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Construction Index (C.I.) Examples
4 storey (with basement)
noncombustible building,
all floors have a 2 hr rating
and the roof is unrated
‘C.I.’ =

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Hazard Index (H.I.) Examples
Group D pharmacy office,
1 storey, 700 m²,
facing 2 streets
‘H.I.’ = 3 (Small)

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Hazard Index (H.I.) Examples
Group C hotel, 6 storey, 1500 m², facing 1 streets
‘H.I.’ =

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DO NOT calculate ‘CI’ and ‘HI’ unless there is a change in major occupancy
If there is a change in major occupancy
Step 1 Determine ‘C.I.’ of existing building using Table [Link].A.
Step 2 Determine major occupancies in the building (existing and proposed)
Step 3 Apply the requirements of [Link]. to [Link] for multiple major occupancies
and select the ‘H.I.’ for the existing and proposed major occupancies of the
storey/building
Step 4 Determine if the ‘H.I.’ credit of 1 can be subtracted from the PROPOSED
major occupancy ‘H.I.’ if building size is small/medium and faces
multiple streets provided;
 (a) the building does not contain a B1, C or F1 occupancy, and
 (b) firefighting access conforming to [Link].-[Link] or 9.10.20 is provided
Step 5 Determine the most restrictive existing and proposed ‘H.I’
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Example: Renovating an existing warehouse into a bowling alley
Existing Building – 1 storey, 700m², combustible construction, facing 2 streets
roof has a 45 min rating
Step 1 - Determine ‘C.I.’ of existing building using Table [Link].A.
C.I. =

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Example: Renovating an existing warehouse into a bowling alley
Step 2 - Determine major occupancies in the building (existing and proposed)
Existing - Group F-3 warehouse, 1 storey, 700 m2, facing 2 streets
Existing H.I. =

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Example: Renovating an existing warehouse into a bowling alley
Step 2 - Determine major occupancies in the building (existing and proposed)
Proposed - Group A-2 bowling alley, 1 storey, 700 m2, facing 2 streets
H.I. =

But can we apply a H.I. credit?

See [Link].(2)

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Example: Renovating an existing warehouse into a bowling alley
Summary
Step 1 – Existing construction classified as C.I. =
Step 2 – Existing occupancy classified as H.I. = , Proposed as H.I. =
Step 3 – Not required (no multiple/superimposes major occupancies)
Step 4 – Hazard index credit of 1 may be subtracted from Proposed, H.I. =
Step 5 – Not required, building only has 1 major occupancy
With the change in major occupancy to a different major occupancy with a higher
H.I. (3 vs. 2), the Performance Level of the building has been reduced .It may also
be reduced for other reasons (OL, washrooms, etc.)
Compensating Construction would be required so that the C.I. of the building is
increased to at least equal the H.I. of the new major occupancy. In this case the C.I.
already exceeds the H.I., so no upgrading to the building construction would be
required. May be required for other areas (washrooms, etc.)
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 UPCOMING
Week #14 Lecture and Lab
 Part 11 – Renovations and Part 11 Example Scenario

HOMEWORK
Quiz #10
 Complete Quiz #9 found under Week #13, based on content from the
Week #13 Lecture and Lab classes

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