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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
* denotes coverage is through the European Ecodesign Directive

Indicator Mandatory Minimum Requirements
Maximum Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) ..
Roof U-value (W/m?. K) 0.2
Floors U-value (W/m?. K) 0.3
External walls U-value (W/m?. K) 0.2
Doors U-value (W/m?. 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