| 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 |
GENERAL INQUIRIES
United States
Los Angeles
* 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/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 |