NECB Compliance Determination Tool

This tool helps you determine the appropriate NECB compliance path for your building project. Answer all questions to get an accurate recommendation.

Note: Building occupancy type does not directly determine the compliance path, but it may affect specific requirements within each path.

NECB Compliance Path Determination

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Question 4

Question 5

1. What is the building size?

Building size refers to the total floor area measured from the exterior walls.

Less than 300 m²

300 m² to 10,000 m²

Greater than 10,000 m²

2. Does the building have unique architectural features that prevent standard compliance?

Examples include: heritage buildings with original façades, buildings with extensive glazing for design intent, complex geometric forms, or buildings with significant atrium spaces.

Yes

3. Is this a major renovation or addition?

Yes

4. Does the project involve multiple building types?

Yes

Examples: mixed-use developments, campus buildings with different functions.

5. Is embedded heating or cooling present in the building?

Embedded systems include: radiant floor heating, chilled beams, thermally active building systems (TABS), or other systems where heating/cooling elements are integrated into the building structure.

Yes

Partial (some areas only)

Your Selections:

Recommended NECB Compliance Path

Based on your answers, the following compliance method is recommended:

Prescriptive

Select the appropriate heating degree day (HDD) basis for your location:

Heated @ 18℃ Heated @ 15℃

Proceed with Trade-Off Method Proceed with Performance Method

Next Steps: Proceed with standard prescriptive compliance following NECB Section 3.2.

This tool provides guidance based on typical NECB applications. Always consult the full NECB 2020 standard and local authorities for official compliance requirements.