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Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force Act On Improvement Of Energy Consumption Performance Of Buildings (building Energy Conservation Act) (no. 53 Of 2015)
Date of BEC publication 1979
BEC Jurisdiction National
Climate zone classification Warm, Humid
Income Group High income
Type of BEC Performance-Based
BEC Coverage Passive design; Space Heating; Water Heating
* 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) 0.94
Floors U-value (W/m². K) 0.98
External walls U-value (W/m². K) 1.13
Doors U-value (W/m². K)
Air leakage prevention ..
Enforcement Mechanisms Thermal Transmittance or Insulation Calculations for Building Envelope; Solar Heat Gains Calculations for Building Envelope; Glazing Factors for Fenestration; Permanent Shading