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Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force South African National Standard. The Application Of The National Building Regulations. Part X: Environmental Sustainability. Part XA: Energy Usage In Buildings (SANS 10400 XA)
Date of BEC publication 2011
BEC Jurisdiction National
Climate zone classification Warm, Humid
Income Group Upper middle income
Type of BEC Combination (Prescriptive/Performance-Based )
BEC Coverage Some Standards
* 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)
Floors U-value (W/m². K)
External walls U-value (W/m². K)
Doors U-value (W/m². K)
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