(1) This Article applies to construction for which a permit has been applied for after December 31, 2016.
                                
                                
                                (2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) and (4), the energy efficiency of all buildings shall,
                                
                                
                                (a) be designed to exceed by not less than 13% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1. (2), or
                                
                                
                                (b) conform to Division 1 and Division 3 or 5 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-10, “Energy Efficiency Requirements”.
                                
                                
                                (3) Except as provided in Sentence (4), the energy efficiency of a building or part of a building of residential occupancy that is within the scope of Part 9 and is intended for occupancy on a continuing basis during the winter months shall,
                                
                                
                                (a) be designed to exceed by not less than 15% the energy efficiency levels required by Sentence 12.2.1.1. (3), or
                                
                                
                                (b) conform to Chapters 1 and 3 of MMA Supplementary Standard SB-12, “Energy Efficiency for Housing”.
                                
                                
                                (4) This Article does not apply to,
                                
                                
                                (a) a farm building,
                                
                                
                                (b) a building that does not use electrical power or fossil fuel,
                                
                                
                                (c) a manufactured building described in Article 9.1.1.9., or
                                
                                
                                (d) a seasonal recreational building described in Section 9.36. or 9.38.