### Question
What is the definition of residential building?


### Answer
The definition of **residential building** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 6291*:

> a structure or portion of a structure which provides facilities or shelter for human residency, except that such term does not include any multifamily residential structure of more than three stories above grade

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6291*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 77-ENERGY CONSERVATION > SUBCHAPTER III-IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY > Part A-Energy Conservation Program for Consumer Products Other Than Automobiles**

