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Building Energy Code (BEC) currently in-force The California Green Building Standards Code (calgreen)
Date of BEC publication 2022
BEC Jurisdiction State or provincial level
Climate zone classification Warm, Marine
Income Group High income
Type of BEC Combination (Prescriptive/Performance-Based )
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) Yes
Roof U-value (W/m?. K) 0.04
Floors U-value (W/m?. K) 0.04
External walls U-value (W/m?. K) 0.07
Doors U-value (W/m?. K) 0.2
Air leakage prevention Yes
Enforcement Mechanisms Thermal Transmittance or Insulation Calculations for Building Envelope