E-1.1, r. 1 - Regulation respecting energy conservation in new buildings

Section 78 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

78. Despite section 74 and subject to the Regulation respecting the quality of the work environment (chapter S-2.1, r. 11), where the winter indoor design temperature is less than 18 ºC, the minimum thermal resistance R1 shall be determined in conformance with the following formula:

R1 = ti - to • Rt

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18 - to

Where

ti = winter indoor design temperature in ºC

to = outdoor design temperature for heating in ºC

Rt = thermal resistance required in section 74 and 75 in m2 • °C/W

This section does not apply to residential occupancy buildings and to hospitals or aid centres.

O.C. 89-83, s. 78.