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Jordan National Building CodesEnergy Codes and Manuals21.01.2020www.rss.jo1
THE BEGINNINGS .The development process of Jordan’s nationalbuilding codes goes back to 1980 when theJordanian National Building Council (JNBC) wasformed by the Prime Minister when His Majesty lateKing Al-Hussein's put orders to look at preparingBuilding Codes and National Building Law to insurethe safety of buildings.An agreement was then signed between the Council and the RoyalScientific Society (RSS) whereby the Construction and SustainableBuildings Center (CSBC) of the Society prepares volumes of the JordanNational Building Codes.Today, National building codes and guidelines are prepared and updated inaccordance with the agreement signed between the Ministry of PublicWorks and Housing and the Royal Scientific Society through the BuildingCodes Division of the Construction and Sustainable Buildings Center.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo2
Building Codes Preparing and UpdatingFirst Stage National PrioritiesFeedbackfromthe applicationUpdatingotherrelated codesThe issuance ofnewtechnicalspecificationsNew techniquesand technologiesSecond Stage Forming a committeeof preparationIdentifyingsourcesand referencesDefining the scheduleand table of contents,Preparing the initialdraftForming a specializedreview committeeFinalization of the finaldraftThird Stage ApprovaloftheTechnical CommitteeApprovaloftheJordanianNationalBuilding Council,Presenting the draft forpublic for 60 days inlibraries.Cabinet approval,Printing hard copies ofthe new edition,Application startedJordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo3
Building Codes DevelopmentRSS and the JNBC have started the process of preparing and issuingmanuals for the national building codes to clarify the concepts contained inthe codes and to facilitate the application.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo4
Building Codes DevelopmentOld EditionNew EditionJordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo5
Building Codes AchievementsNatural LightingSite InvestigationElectrical Wiring and InstallationSheltersBases, Foundations and Retaining WallsBuilding Requirements for the DisabledPrestressed ConcreteFormworkTraffic StudiesCCTVLoads and ForcesSteel structuresThermal InsulationRefuse DisposalUniform PlumingSolar EnergyFire ProtectionBuilding MaterialsLiftsStructural ConcreteSteel StructuresGas Network for BuildingsScaffoldingAcoustics For the BuildingsNatural VentilationLightning ProtectionSpace Requirements in BuildingsEnvironmental Impact assessment for Roads ProjectsUrban Aesthetics Masonry and WallsEarthquake Resisting StructureFire fighting systemsInternal LightingMechanical Ventilation and Air ConditioningBasic requirements for storage of hazardous materialsCentral HeatingEnergy Saving BuildingsConcrete Water TanksJordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo6
Building Codes CompatibilityCodes Manuals--National Prioritiesand StrategiesApplicationFeedbackIndustry needsNational ResearchNational andinternationalReferencesTechnology andtechniques-National ards--Unified designreference,Control thebuilding industry,Protectenvironment andpreserveresources,Energy saving,Support safetyand security,Participation inthe sustainabledevelopment.Stakeholders ParticipationJordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo7
Energy Codes and Manualswww.rss.jo8
Energy Codes and ManualsUntil Jan 2020The following Codes and Manuals have been prepared to cover the technicalrequirements for energy in the construction sector in Jordan:-Thermal Insulation Code and ManualJordan Green Building GuideNatural Lighting CodeNatural Ventilation CodeInterior Illumination CodeEnergy Efficient Buildings Code and ManualSolar Energy Code and ManualCentral Heating Code and manualMechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning Code and manualCode for Gas Piping in BuildingsJordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo9
Thermal Insulation CodeSecond Edition, 2009The code aims to define the building thermal design principles, and themethods for calculating the thermal characteristics of different structuralelements. Additionally, set the minimum thermal requirements for theseelements to facilitate the best selection by the engineers to achieve thermalcomfort in buildings.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo10
Thermal Insulation ManualFirst Edition, 2018This manual defines the thermal insulation materials, the basis for theirselection, and practical applications, using appropriate methods for buildinginsulation in accordance with the requirements of the code. It also shows theproblems of condensation of water vapor.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo11
Jordan Green Building GuideThe Green Building Guideline and rating system forJordan is Referenced to Jordan's Building Codes (ascompulsory requirements), and International greenrating systems such as LEED from the United states,BREEAM from the united kingdom, ESTIDAMA fromAbu Dhabi , Dubai green building rating system,QSAS from Qatar, and many more.The Green building guideline contains parametersand credits that are suitable for Jordan’s climate,resources, legislation, policies & policies instrument,building techniques and strategies. This Guideline isattached to a Voluntary rating system that isconnected to an incentive scheme given by thegovernment.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo12
Natural Lighting CodeSecond Edition, 2018This code objective is to give data for specialistsand engineers and designers about theimportance of daylight in design, methods forcalculations, methods for control, and energysaving from using natural light instead of artificialelectric lighting with regards to the energy efficientbuilding code.All requirements mentioned in this code areapplied to:- new public and private buildings,- existing buildings modification,- existing building extension.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo13
Natural Ventilation CodeSecond Edition, 2020The code objective is to provide buildings with airflow, without air currents, with capability of control,by utilizing outside wind, temperature differencesbetween inside and outside the building, externalopenings design, and the building spaces.New buildings, extensions on existing buildings,and adjustments to existing buildings (withoutenergy consumption increase), are required toapply the requirements.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo14
Energy Efficient Buildings Code, and ManualUnder updatingThe code aims to provide minimum requirements for energy efficiency in buildingsexcluding the low-rise residential buildings (two floors or less), in the design,construction, operation and maintenance phase of the building.The draft contains seven sections dealing with the most important information theengineer needs to carry out the design, implementation and operation of buildings inaccordance with the requirements of the minimum energy efficiency.The requirements in this draft apply on the following:(A) New public, private, and multi-purpose buildings and their systems.(B) New parts of public, private and multi-purpose buildings and their systems.(C) New systems and devices in all existing buildings.(D) New systems and devices used in manufacturing and industrial processes.This code also includes a mechanism to verify the application of the coderequirements.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo15
Solar Energy Code, and ManualUnder updatingThe purpose of this code is to indicate the minimumrequirements that have to be met in solar energysystems, whether they are solar photovoltaicsystems or solar thermal systems, in order to ensurethe protection of public health and safety and thepublic good.This drat also indicates the specific specifications forthe type of materials and their quality, which must bereferred to when designing the components of thesesystems.The requirements and conditions in this draft areapplied to the construction, installation, modification,restoration, relocation, replacement, addition, use,and maintenance of solar thermal systems and solarPV systems.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo16
Central Heating CodeSecond Edition, 2018This code aims to provide the minimumrequirements for comfort, public health and safety,and to achieve ways to reduce energy consumptionand its means, by organizing design, construction,installation, quality of materials, location, operation,maintenance and control in central heating systemsin hot water.The code includes everything related to the design,implementation and operation of central heatingsystems that use hot water, and the use of devicesand equipment such as section radiators andunderfloor heating systems.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo17
Mechanical Ventilation and Air Conditioning CodeSecond Edition, 2018This code aims to provide the minimum requirements forcomfort, health, general safety and security resultingfrom mechanical ventilation systems and air conditioningfor space while achieving energy saving andenvironmental conservation, through organize andcontrol of design, planning, installation, quality ofmaterials used, examination, operation, maintenanceand safety of mechanical ventilation and air conditioningsystems.It includes the most important information needed tocarry out the work of designing mechanical ventilationand air conditioning systems for buildings and facilities,implementing, installing, testing and operating them.Jordan National Building Codes— 21/01/2020www.rss.jo18
Thank youFor further information please contactEng. Naela Al-DaoudManager of Building Codesnaela.daoud@rss.jo19
Electrical Wiring and Installation Internal Lighting Lightning Protection . - Thermal Insulation Code and Manual - Jordan Green Building Guide - Natural Lighting Code . This code also includes a mechanism to verify the application of the code requirements. Jordan National Building Codes—21/01/2020 15
