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QCVN 09:2017/BXD STANDARD

QCVN 09: 2017 / BXD standard by the Institute of Civil Engineering on the basis of QCVN 09 The Ministry of Construction promulgated in accordance with the Circular No. 15/2017 / TT-BXD dated December 28, 2017, issued by the Department of Science, Technology and Environment.

Vietnam National Assembly (source: Internet)

National Technical Standard QCVN 09: 2017 / BXD replaces the Vietnamese Construction Standard QCVN 09: 2013 / BXD "Energy Efficient Buildings" issued under Circular No. 15/2013 / TT-BXD dated 26/9/2013 of the Minister of Construction.

Lotte Building (source:: Internet)

Landmark 81 (source:: Internet)

This National Technical Building Energy Efficiency Building Code provides mandatory technical standards to achieve energy efficiency in the design, new construction or retrofit of buildings with a gross floor area of 2,500 m2 or larger, include:

1. Office buildings.
2. Hotels.
3. Hospitals.
4. Schools.
5. Commercial & Services Buildings.
6. Apartments Buildings.
Deutsches House (source: Internet)

These requirements shall be applied for following components:

- Building Covering Envelope.

- Ventilation system and Air-con system.

- Lighting system.

- Other electrical equipment (Electrical motor, water heating).

Objects for application:

All individuals/ organizations relating to construction activities.

Time Square Saigon (source: Internet)

 

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