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DBC U Values (Dubai Building Code)

The document outlines building envelope performance standards for Dubai, specifying maximum thermal transmittance values for non-glazed elements of roofs, external walls, and exposed floors. It recommends insulating the entire building envelope and notes insulation materials must conform to specific standards. For floors in contact with the ground, 1 meter of perimeter insulation is required.

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DBC U Values (Dubai Building Code)

The document outlines building envelope performance standards for Dubai, specifying maximum thermal transmittance values for non-glazed elements of roofs, external walls, and exposed floors. It recommends insulating the entire building envelope and notes insulation materials must conform to specific standards. For floors in contact with the ground, 1 meter of perimeter insulation is required.

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Dubai Building Code Part E: Building envelope

E.5.2.3 Building envelope performance


E.5.2.3.1 Non-glazed elements ≤0.3 W/m2K
With the exception of non-conditioned enclosed parking areas, the average thermal
transmittance for external walls, roofs, and exposed floors (the underside of the floor
is exposed to ambient conditions) shall not exceed the values in Table E.4 and
Figure E.3.
Element Average thermal transmittance (W/m2K)
Roof ≤0.3 ≤0.57 W/m2K
External wall and exposed floor ≤0.57
Table E.4 Thermal transmittance for non-glazed elements of roof, external wall and exposed floor

≤0.57 W/m2K
While the U-value for external walls can be achieved using aerated concrete blocks,
the use of insulation for the entire building envelope is recommended. Insulation
materials shall conform to Sections 4 to 7, Ch. 1 of UAE FLSC [Ref. E.1]. 1m
For the floor area that is in contact with the ground, the thermal transmittance
requirement shall be achieved by installing 1 m of perimeter insulation as shown in
Figure E.3. Figure E.3 Thermal transmittance for non-glazed elements of roof, external wall and exposed floor

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Dubai Building Code Part E: Building envelope

E.5.2.3 Building envelope performance


E.5.2.3.1 Non-glazed elements ≤0.3 W/m2K
With the exception of non-conditioned enclosed parking areas, the average thermal
transmittance for external walls, roofs, and exposed floors (the underside of the floor
is exposed to ambient conditions) shall not exceed the values in Table E.4 and
Figure E.3.
Element Average thermal transmittance (W/m2K)
Roof ≤0.3 ≤0.57 W/m2K
External wall and exposed floor ≤0.57
Table E.4 Thermal transmittance for non-glazed elements of roof, external wall and exposed floor

≤0.57 W/m2K
While the U-value for external walls can be achieved using aerated concrete blocks,
the use of insulation for the entire building envelope is recommended. Insulation
materials shall conform to Sections 4 to 7, Ch. 1 of UAE FLSC [Ref. E.1]. 1m
For the floor area that is in contact with the ground, the thermal transmittance
requirement shall be achieved by installing 1 m of perimeter insulation as shown in
Figure E.3. Figure E.3 Thermal transmittance for non-glazed elements of roof, external wall and exposed floor

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