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 | Passive design; Space Heating; Space Cooling; Lighting |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Australia
Melbourne
* denotes coverage is through the European Ecodesign Directive
Types of Standards
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Passive design (Residential)
Indicator | Mandatory Minimum Requirements |
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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; Air Barrier, Air Leakage, or Air Infiltration |