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Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force Energy Conservation Code For Buildings (MEW/R-6/2018)
Date of BEC publication 2014
BEC Jurisdiction National
Climate zone classification Extremely hot, Dry
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) 0.26
Floors U-value (W/m². K) 0.26
External walls U-value (W/m². K) 0.48
Doors U-value (W/m². K) 3.6
Air leakage prevention Yes
Enforcement Mechanisms Thermal Transmittance or Insulation Calculations for Building Envelope, Solar Heat Gains Calculations for Building Envelope, Glazing Factors for Fenestration,