65- 407 C.M.R. ch. 400, § 4
The standards specified in this rule apply only to those subsidized multi-family residences for which a waiver has been granted permitting the installation of a primary electric heating system. All other subsidized multi-family residences shall comply with the mandatory energy efficiency standards prescribed in 10 MRSA, Chapter 214 which apply to all other multi-family residences, regardless of funding sources.
When a building contains more than one type of occupancy, such as, but not limited to, residential and commercial, then each portion of the building shall conform to the requirements for the type of occupancy contained therein. Areas of a building shared by more than one type of occupant shall meet the more stringent requirements.
This standard shall take effect January 1, 1992. Projects demonstrating substantial activity and contract commitments before this date which have received either
shall not be required to comply with 10 MRSA,1415-G.
Multi-phase projects must comply with this section for phases of the project where construction has not started by January 1, 1992, or where construction has not been continuous.
Additions to subsidized multi-family residences must meet the minimum standards stated in 10 MRSA, Section1415-C that apply to all residential buildings, unless a waiver is granted, in Which case the addition must meet standards specified in 10 MRSA,1415-G.
Additions are new construction. Additions that are to be built with a primary electric heating system must comply with the waiver requirements. Only the addition must comply with the waiver conditions, and characteristics of the existing building may not be considered in performing any energy analysis of the addition used to demonstrate compliance with 10 MRSA,1415-G.
Structures appurtenant to subsidized multi-family residences, such as, but not limited to, recreation buildings, dining halls, and offices, must comply with the provisions of this section of the law.
65- 407 C.M.R. ch. 400, § 4