| Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force | Saudi Energy Conservation Code (sbc 601) |
| Date of BEC publication | 2007 |
| BEC Jurisdiction | .. |
| Climate zone classification | Very hot, Dry |
| Income Group | High income |
| Type of BEC | Performance-Based |
| BEC Coverage | Passive design; Space Cooling |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
Saudi Arabia
Riyadh
* 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) | 0.37 |
| Floors U-value (W/m². K) | 0.41 |
| External walls U-value (W/m². K) | 0.31 |
| Doors U-value (W/m². K) | 5.9 |
| Air leakage prevention | .. |
| Enforcement Mechanisms | .. |