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XCLUSIONS
None.
O
BJECTIVE
Establish the minimum level of energy performance for the systems
serving project spaces.
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EQUIREMENT
Demonstrate compliance with the latest edition of Building Energy Codes
(BEC).
A
SSESSMENT
As of 21 September 2012, The Buildings Energy Efficiency Ordinance is
in full operation; all newly registered BEAM Plus projects shall comply
with the minimum energy efficiency requirements governing building
services installations defined in the Ordinance, that includes lighting
installation, air-conditioning installation, electrical installation and lift and
escalator installation, covered by the BEC.
The Client shall submit documents to demonstrate compliance with the
pertinent sections of the latest BEC that include, but are not limited to:
a) plans and specifications showing details of scope of work, all
pertinent data, features, equipment and systems of the project area
including complete descriptions of materials, engineering data, test
data, manufacturer’s data, and all other data necessary to allow
proper identification of components that affect the project area’s
energy use; and
b) an energy analysis report prepared and certified by a qualified
professional person. The energy analysis report shall include a
formal certifying statement informing the scope of compliance and
confirming the compliance with the BEC either by Prescriptive or
Performance Option. The statement shall be accompanied by a set
of documents, including as-fitted/installation drawings, design
calculations and standard forms as required in the BEC. On the use
of performance approach to demonstrate compliance, the
statement shall include a report describing the simulation software,
the simulation results, and the modeling assumptions.
Documents issued by the certifying body of the BEC, which confirm
compliance, are recognised as an acceptable alternative to the
submission of documents a) and b) above.
B
ACKGROUND
Compliance with the Building Energy Codes [ 1 ] can reduce energy
consumption and operating costs. The power plants in Hong Kong
mainly use coal and natural gas as fuel to generate electricity. The
reduction of energy leads to the saving of fossil fuels, and reduces
carbon dioxide emissions which contribute to global climate change.
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Code of Practice for Energy Efficiency of Building Services Installation - Electrical and Mechanical Services Department
HKSAR