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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 Prescriptive
BEC Coverage Passive design; Space Cooling; Lighting
* denotes coverage is through the European Ecodesign Directive

Indicator Mandatory Minimum Requirements
Maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) Yes
Roof U-value (W/m?. K) 0.26
Floors U-value (W/m?. K) 0.26
External walls U-value (W/m?. K) 0.48
Doors U-value (W/m?. K) 3.61
Air leakage prevention ..
Enforcement Mechanisms Checklist of Passive Design; 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