| 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 |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
South Africa
Pretoria
* 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) | |
| 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 |