[Equest-users] NECB 2015 Question

[Kyle Anders]

That's my interpretation, although I know of at least one local code
(Ontario's SB-10) that has modified this:

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On Thu, Mar 14, 2019 at 9:46 AM Chris Hadlock via Equest-users <
equest-users at lists.onebuilding.org> wrote:

> Good morning,
>
> This is a question for my follow Canadians that have experience with the
> NECB 2015 code.
>
> What is everyone's take on what fenestration area to model for the
> reference model when the Proposed model area is less than the maximum
> permitted?
>
> Specifically, I'm referring to Part 8.4.4.3.3) which states "If the total
> vertical fenestration and door area to gross wall area (FDWR) of the
> proposed building differs from the maximum permitted by Article 3.2.1.1.,
> the FDWR of the reference building shall be adjusted proportionally along
> each orientation until it complies with that Article."
>
> Do people interpret this as if my Proposed FDWR is say 20%, then my
> Reference FDWR is to be increased to say 40% (based on a Zone 5 climate)?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
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