Natural Gas Technologies & Solutions

Multi Family

The Multi Family market is made up of a variety of buildings, including multi-storey apartment and condo buildings, smaller three storey walk-ups, and row housing of all types. Ownership includes rental by property management companies, condo corporations,  individual building owners and government agencies.

For residential homes, please visit our residential pages for equipment suitable for your home.

Space heating, water heating, and ventilation air are the three main requirements for natural gas in multi-family buildings. Natural gas is the perfect choice to minimize energy costs for each of these applications.

See a case study on energy efficiency improvements in a multi-family building.

Space Heating

In any building, natural gas is the preferred choice to provide space heating because it is more economical and effective than alternative fuels. From furnaces to radiant units to rooftop units to boiler systems to steam heating, natural gas is the most effective way to keep your residents comfortable.

See a case study on a multi-family natural gas heating conversion.

Find more information on space heating.

Water Heating

Water heating is a critical requirement for all multi-family buildings. Whether for cleaning, laundry, or hygiene, a reliable supply of hot water is a must. Natural gas provides the most economical solutions for all hot water needs.

Find more information on water heating.

Make-Up & Ventilation Air

All buildings that have people in them need the right amount of fresh ventilation air. Natural gas ventilation equipment is designed to give trouble free performance at the lowest possible cost, while ensuring a supply of top quality indoor air.

Find more information on make-up air and ventilation equipment.

Find more information on indoor air quality concerns.

Laundry

No matter how much laundry is produced, natural gas dryers can handle the load. From towels to linens to sheets and blankets, natural gas dryers are the best option for laundry drying facilities.

Find more information on natural gas laundry dryers.

Structural certification requirements for multi-family buildings supplying natural gas to individual suites

TSSA guidelines state that supplying natural gas to individual suites in new and retrofit buildings over four storeys requires a "structural certification letter". This letter must be signed by an Ontario licensed structural engineer stating that the building is "resistant to progressive collapse".

• Structural Certification Requirements for Multi-Family Buildings Supplying Natural Gas to Individual Suites

Sample letters can be viewed here.

• Structural Certification Letter for Existing Buildings

• Structural Certification Letter for New Buildings

Download Adobe Acrobat certification letters by clicking on the links below:
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• Structural Certification Letter for Existing Buildings (file size = 8.7kb)

• Structural Certification Letter for New Buildings (file size = 8.4kb)