Energy Efficiency Design Summary: Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods

Published by City of Kitchener

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Type: Form
Published by: City of Kitchener
Date: Revised December 1, 2016
Also called: EEDS performance and other compliance form
For: designer
Signed by: Qualified Designer
Building types: All building types
Pages: 3
Agencies: OHBA · OBOA · LMCBO
Instruments: Supplementary Standard SB-12 · Supplementary Standard SB-1 · ENERGY STAR for New Homes Standard Version 12.6 · 2012 R-2000 Standard

Overview

The Energy Efficiency Design Summary for the Performance and Other Acceptable Compliance Methods, a Building Code Part 9 residential form linked from Kitchener's building permit pages as the EEDS performance form. It is authorized by OHBA, OBOA and LMCBO rather than written by the City. Sections record project information, the compliance option, design conditions, building specifications, performance verification and the designer's declaration. A guide on the following pages explains each section and airtightness and labelling rules.

What it covers

A. Project Information
B. Compliance Option
C. Project Building Design Conditions
D. Building Specifications
E. Performance Design Verification
F. ENERGY STAR or R-2000 Performance Design Verification
G. Designer(s)
Guide to the Energy Efficiency Design Summary Form for Performance & Other Acceptable Compliance Methods
Completing the Form
Building Code Requirements for Airtightness in New Houses
Energy Efficiency Labeling for New Houses

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