10 C.F.R. § 431.172 Definitions.
Title 10 - Energy
The following definitions apply for purposes of subparts D through G and J through M of this part. Other terms in these subparts shall be as defined elsewhere in this Part and, if not defined in this part, shall have the meaning set forth in Section 340 of the Act. Basic model means, with respect to a commercial HVAC & WH product, all units of such product, manufactured by one manufacturer, which have the same primary energy source and which do not have any differing electrical, physical, or functional characteristics that affect energy consumption. Commercial HVAC & WH product means any small or large commercial package air-conditioning and heating equipment, packaged terminal air conditioner, packaged terminal heat pump, commercial packaged boiler, hot water supply boiler, commercial warm air furnace, instantaneous water heater, storage water heater, or unfired hot water storage tank. Flue loss means the sum of the sensible heat and latent heat above room temperature of the flue gases leaving the appliance. Industrial equipment means an article of equipment, regardless of whether it is in fact distributed in commerce for industrial or commercial use, of a type which: (1) In operation consumes, or is designed to consume energy; (2) To any significant extent, is distributed in commerce for industrial or commercial use; and (3) Is not a “covered product” as defined in Section 321(2) of EPCA, 42 U.S.C. 6291(2), other than a component of a covered product with respect to which there is in effect a determination under Section 341(c) of EPCA, 42 U.S.C. 6312(c). Private labeler means, with respect to a commercial HVAC & WH product, an owner of a brand or trade mark on the label of a product which bears a private label. A commercial HVAC & WH product bears a private label if : (1) Such product (or its container) is labeled with the brand or trademark of a person other than a manufacturer of such product; (2) The person with whose brand or trademark such product (or container) is labeled has authorized or caused such product to be so labeled; and (3) The brand or trademark of a manufacturer of such product does not appear on such label.
Title 10: Energy
PART 431—ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
Subpart J—Provisions for Commercial HVAC & Water Heating Products
§ 431.172 Definitions.
