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Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force Toronto Green Standard Version 4
Date of BEC publication 1997
BEC Jurisdiction National
Climate zone classification Cool, Humid
Income Group High income
Type of BEC Combination (Prescriptive/Performance-Based )
BEC Coverage Passive design; Space Heating; Space Cooling; Water Heating; Lighting
* denotes coverage is through the European Ecodesign Directive

Indicator Mandatory Minimum Requirements
Maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Yes
Roof U-value (W/m². K) 0.16
Floors U-value (W/m². K) 0.17
External walls U-value (W/m². K)
Doors U-value (W/m². K) 2
Air leakage prevention Yes
Enforcement Mechanisms ..