| Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force | Energy Efficiency Law |
| Date of BEC publication | 2014 |
| BEC Jurisdiction | National |
| Climate zone classification | Cold, Humid |
| Income Group | High income |
| Type of BEC | Prescriptive |
| BEC Coverage | Passive design; Space Heating*; Space Cooling; Water Heating*; Lighting |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
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Riga
* denotes coverage is through the European Ecodesign Directive
Types of Standards
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Passive design (Residential)
| Indicator | Mandatory Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| Maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) | .. |
| Roof U-value (W/m². K) | 0.2 |
| Floors U-value (W/m². K) | 0.3 |
| External walls U-value (W/m². K) | 0.2 |
| Doors U-value (W/m². K) | 1.8 |
| 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; Permanent Shading; Air Barrier, Air Leakage, or Air Infiltration |