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


### Answer
The term **residential building** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8235* as the following:

> any building used as a residence which is not a new building to which final standards under sections 6833(a) and 6834 [1](#8235_1_target) of this title apply and which has a system for heating, cooling, or both

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8235*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 91-NATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION POLICY > SUBCHAPTER II-RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CONSERVATION > Part C-Residential Energy Efficiency Programs**

