Country Report on
Development of Energy Building Code/
Guideline in Myanmar
14th Energy Conservation Workshop (ECAP 14)
Submitted byMs. Naing Naing Linn
Director for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Division
Ministry of Industry, Myanmar
Tokyo, Japan

Nov 27~Dec 1, 2017

Contents2

 Energy Consumption by Building Sector in Myanmar
 Energy Saving Potentials in Building Sector
 Energy Efficiency Policy Myanmar National Building Code (Draft, 2016)
 Criteria for BEC/ GBC

 Energy Efficiency Regulation for buildings
 Challenges

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Energy Consumption by Building Sector in Myanmar
Commercial Sector
5% forElectricity andDiesel Generator Set

Residential Sector
63% for Electricityand Biomass

Energy Saving Potential in Building Sector

4SectorSaving Potential(%)
Average

Sub-Sector

EE Technologies Proposed

Office Buildings

25

HE Lighting, ACs, Office Equipment through MEPS

Restaurants

25

HE Lighting, ACs, LPG cooking, Solar water heating

Hotels30

HE Lighting, ACs, LPG cooking, solar water heating

Commercial
Commercial
Sector:Saving Potential (%)

Residential

25%

Urban Households

30

HE Lighting, refrigeration, MEPS for appliances, SHW, LPG
cooking

Rural Households

30

HE Lighting, refrigeration, MEPS for appliances

Residential
Sector:Saving Potential (%)

Public Sector

Average

Average30%

Public Buildings

25HE Lighting, ACs, Office Equipment through MEPS

Hospitals

30

HE Lighting, ACs, LPG cooking, SWH, cogeneration

Schools25

Public Lighting
Public Sector: Average Saving
Potential (%)

5025%

HE Lighting, ACs, Office Equipment through MEPS, Boilers,SWH
LED, HPS street lighting

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Energy Intensive
Industries

Scope of Energy Efficiency Policy (Strategy)

Industrial
Guidelines

Energy Intensive
Buildings (Commercial,Public)

Residential Sector

Guidelines

Energy Manager

Energy ManagerMEPS for ElectricalHome Appliances

Building

EE Projects and Trainings
 Demonstration Projects
 Energy Management
Training

 Energy EfficientTechnology Training Awareness Training

Myanmar National Building Code (Draft, 2016)
6Scope The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use andoccupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every
building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached tosuch buildings or structures.
 Seven Sections under the code are as follow:
1.

Planning, Environment, Administration and Legislation

2.

Architecture and Urban Design

3.

Structural Design

4.

Soil and Foundation

5.

Building Services

6.

Building Materials

7.

Construction Practices and Safety7Part 2: Architecture and Urban Design
2.12 Architecture for Energy Efficiency and Green2.12.2. Criteria for green buildings in Myanmar
1. Energy
 Energy efficiency (design and practice) Low embodied energy (Life cycle ofmaterials)
 Provision of Natural lighting andventilation

2. Water Safeguarding water and water

efficiency (design and practice) Rain water harvesting Managing waste water Water recycling Conservation of materials and resources
 Utilizing renewable energy (optional)
3 Human Comfort and Health

4 Environmental Impact

 Thermal comfort

 Low carbon emission

 Indoor air quality

 Maximize greenery Adequate Lighting

 Reduce pollution
 Reduce landfill waste

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Scope of the regulation
The provisions of this code shall apply to All new Commercial building works (except Religious, low cost public
apartment projects, non-profitable social release and assisted public based
building projects provided by Government or NGOs) which involve a grossfloor area of 100,000 sqft or more, Additions or extensions to existing commercial buildings, which involve
increasing the gross floor area of the existing buildings by 100,000 sqft ormore, Commercial building works which involve major retrofitting to existingbuildings with gross floor area of 100,000.sqft or more; Building works located in an area which is identified as an environmentallysensitive area All building works which required EIA and SIA assessments
 Building works which the government officially states for compliance with thiscode2.12.4.1 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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Building Envelope Resistance to air, water, heat, light, and noise transfer
 To be designed in a way to enhance overall thermal performance of building
envelope to minimize heat gain (for Hot regions) thus reducing the overall coolingload requirement
Roof Minimum heat penetration makes significant effect in reducing the temperature ofthe building (without skylight U value, with skylight RTTV (Roof Thermal Transfer Value)
Natural Ventilation in Common Area (Optional) Natural ventilation, also called passive ventilation Common area such as stairs, toilets, lifts, lobby, walkways, passage ways are advisedLighting Day Light usage, Design Requirement, Type, Lux, etc.
 Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) (Optional) Computer-aided control, HVAC system
Renewable Energy (Optional)

10Judgement Criteria of EE Regulation in Building Sector
under Energy Conservation Law Draft,2017

Sr. Two Categories
underMinisterialDecree
1

Design andConstruction

ObjectivePersons

Building
Owner

Obligation

Restriction/ Thresholds
level
under Ministerial Decree Building DesignTotal Floor Area

 Natural Condition UsageEg. 10000 ft2 and above

 Heat Insulation (Wall, Roofing) Lighting & Air ConditioningSystem Construction Materials

2Energy
Consumption

SpecifiedBusinessOperators

Appoint Energy Manager
Reporting System

Total Energy
Consumption
Eg. 3,000,000 kWh andabove or GJ or Toe

Comparison/ difference between National Building Code andEnergy Efficiency Building Guideline, Energy Efficient Building Code11

National Building CodeEnergy Efficient Building Code1Focuses only on Architectures, - Building Design for Energy Saving andBuilding Design for Energy
Natural Condition Usage2Noregulation
forEnergy - Regulation for Energy Consumption,Consumption, energy management
energy management and Operational(Operational Control)
Control

3

Apply only Safety standards

4

No technical details for energy - Technical guideline and calculation detail
performance level and calculation
for the appliances
for the appliances

5

Renewable
Optional.

EnergyUsage- Apply Energy Performance standard plus
safetyis - Renewable or alternative energy or newenergy instead of fossil fuel usage must benecessary for green building code

12Issues/ Challenges to implement Energy Building
Code/ Green Building Code in Myanmar

Regulation or enforcement for energy management inbuildings
Lack of practices or awareness for energy efficiency
and conservation

Practical Trainings have to be provided
Financial constraints to afford for green building
construction to comply with the international standards

13Your kind suggestions, comments and cooperation
are welcome.
Thank you!