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Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force The National Construction Code 2022 (NCC 2022)
Date of BEC publication 2003
BEC Jurisdiction National
Climate zone classification Warm, Humid
Income Group High income
Type of BEC Combination (Prescriptive/Performance-Based )
BEC Coverage Unified BEC
* denotes coverage is through the European Ecodesign Directive

Indicator Mandatory Minimum Requirements
Maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Yes
Roof U-value (W/m². K)
Floors U-value (W/m². K)
External walls U-value (W/m². K) 2
Doors U-value (W/m². K)
Air leakage prevention Yes
Enforcement Mechanisms Checklist of Passive Design, Thermal Transmittance or Insulation Calculations for Building Envelope, Solar Heat Gains Calculations for Building Envelope, Glazing Factors for Fenestration, Permanent Shading