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 |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
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* 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) | 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, |