| Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force | New Zealand Building Code |
| Date of BEC publication | 1992 |
| BEC Jurisdiction | .. |
| Climate zone classification | Warm, Humid |
| Income Group | High income |
| Type of BEC | Performance-Based |
| BEC Coverage | Passive design; Water Heating |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
New Zealand
Wellington
* 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) | Yes |
| Roof U-value (W/m². K) | 0.15 |
| Floors U-value (W/m². K) | 0.34 |
| External walls U-value (W/m². K) | 0.33 |
| Doors U-value (W/m². K) | |
| Air leakage prevention | .. |
| Enforcement Mechanisms | Thermal Transmittance or Insulation Calculations for Building Envelope; Glazing Factors for Fenestration |