(1)

Reserved.

(2)

Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall

(a)

be designed to exceed by not less than 13% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1.(2) of

O.

Reg. 332/12 (Building Code) as it read on December 31, 2024, or

(b)

conform to Division 1 and Division 3 or 5 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-10, “Energy Efficiency Requirements.”

(3)

Except as provided in Sentence (4), the energy efficiency of a building or part of a building of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months shall

(a)

be designed to exceed by not less than 15% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1.(3) of

O.

Reg. 332/12 (Building Code) as it read on December 31, 2024, or

(b)

conform to Chapters 1 and 3 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-12, “Energy Efficiency for Housing.”

(4)

This Article does not apply to

(a)

a farm building,

(b)

a building that does not use electrical power or fossil fuel, or

(c)

a seasonal recreational building described in Section 9.37. or 9.39.