Nova Scotia energy Tier 2 and building Tier 3 scheduled
Comes into force Apr 1, 2027 · in 5 months
What it means for you: Price higher-performance envelopes and mechanicals into jobs permitted after April 1, 2027.
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Nova Scotia adopts 2020 national codes with phased tiers
In force since Apr 1, 2025
What it means for you: Track which tier applies on each permit date, as requirements step up yearly through 2029.
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