NBC 2015 - Section 9.36 -03

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According to the text, what is the minimum thickness of piping insulation required for the first 2 meters of outlet piping downstream and inlet piping upstream from a storage tank or heating vessel?

10 mm

8 mm

12 mm (correct)

6 mm

According to the text, what is the requirement for piping insulation in a continuously operating recirculating service water heating system?

6 mm

8 mm

12 mm (correct)

4 mm

According to the text, what is the thermal resistance requirement for piping forming part of the service water heating system located outside the building envelope or in an unconditioned space?

Equal to the thermal resistance of the exterior above-ground walls (correct)

Not specified in the text

Less than the thermal resistance of the exterior above-ground walls

Greater than the thermal resistance of the exterior above-ground walls

Which type of space-heating systems must conform to the manufacturer's design requirements and installation procedures?

Space-heating systems that use solar thermal technology Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the requirement for service water heating systems with storage tanks in terms of temperature controls?

Automatic temperature controls required Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum thermal resistance required for hot service water storage tanks not listed in Table 9.36.4.2?

1.8 (m2·K)/W Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the requirement for heaters for indoor swimming pools in terms of controls?

Both a thermostat and a shut off device Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the requirement for pumps and heaters for indoor swimming pools in terms of controls?

Both time switches and other types of controls required Signup and view all the answers

Which type of service water heating equipment must comply with the performance requirements stated in Table 9.36.4.2?

Service water heaters, boilers, pool heaters, and storage tanks Signup and view all the answers

What is the energy factor (EF) requirement for gas-fired pool heaters?

Et ≥ 82% Signup and view all the answers

Where should service water heating equipment be installed, except for components that are required to be installed outdoors?

In a conditioned space Signup and view all the answers

Which type of service water heating systems must be installed in accordance with the NPC?

Service water heating systems that use solar thermal technology Signup and view all the answers

Which standard sets the minimum performance requirements for air-cooled unitary air conditioners and heat pumps with a cooling capacity of 19 kW or less?

CSA C656 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) for single-package air conditioners with a cooling capacity of 19 kW or less?

14.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum COPc (Coefficient of Performance in cooling mode) for ground-source heat pumps with a cooling capacity of less than 40 kW?

3.93 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) for room air conditioners with reverse cycle and louvered sides, with a cooling capacity of less than 10.55 kW?

8.5 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) for gas-fired warm-air furnaces with a heating capacity of 65.9 kW or less?

92% Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum thermal efficiency (Et) for oil-fired duct furnaces and unit heaters?

80% Signup and view all the answers

Which standard should an integrated mechanical system (IMS) with a heat-recovery ventilator be tested in accordance with?

CSA P.10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum overall thermal performance factor required for an integrated mechanical system (IMS) with a heat-recovery ventilator?

60% Signup and view all the answers

What is the sensible heat-recovery efficiency required for heat-recovery ventilators at an outside air test temperature of 0°C for locations with a 2.5% January design temperature greater than or equal to –10°C?

At least 60% Signup and view all the answers

What is the sensible heat-recovery efficiency required for heat-recovery ventilators at an outside air test temperature of 0°C and at least 55% at an outside air test temperature of –25°C for locations with a 2.5% January design temperature less than –10°C?

At least 55% Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal ventilation rate required to meet the requirements of Sentence (3)?

Not less than that required in Section 9.32 Signup and view all the answers

What performance requirements must HVAC equipment and components comply with?

Table 9.36.3.10 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, which of the following is NOT required to be accounted for in the energy model calculations?

Space cooling Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what adjustment factor should be used for each suite in a residential building containing 3 suites, when calculating the loads due to heat gains from occupants, lighting, and miscellaneous equipment?

0.606 Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the space-heating temperature set-point in basements and common spaces?

19°C Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the space-cooling temperature set-point in all conditioned spaces served by the cooling system?

25°C Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what type of control should the energy model calculations account for, which responds to fluctuations of ±0.5°C from the temperature set-point?

Thermostatic control Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should be used for both the reference and proposed houses when employing the calculation methods in the energy model?

Same calculation methods Signup and view all the answers