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PART 12 — RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITYUpdated for the 2024 Ontario Building Code

12.3.1.5.Residential Furnaces

(1) A furnace serving an individual dwelling unit in a house shall be equipped with a brushless direct current motor.
    (See Note A-12.3.1.5.(1))

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Code text is reproduced for reference from the Ontario Building Code (O. Reg. 163/24, 2024 Building Code Compendium). This page is provided for general information and is not an official copy. Always verify requirements against the official Ontario Building Code and confirm with your local building department.