### Question
How is the term commercial building defined?


### Answer
The term **commercial building** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 6832* as the following:

> any building other than a residential building, including any building developed for industrial or public purposes

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6832*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 81-ENERGY CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE RENEWAL > SUBCHAPTER II-ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR NEW BUILDINGS**

