GATE Architecture/Planning 2016

Question: ECBC stands for

            (A) Electrical Conduit in Building Construction

            (B) Energy Conservation Building Code

            (C) Electrical Credit in Building Code

            (D) Energy Credit in Building Construction

            Answer: (B) Energy Conservation Building Code

                The Indian Parliament passed the Energy Conservation Act 2001, in the year 2001. ECBC (Energy               Conservation Building Code) was launched in 2007 by Ministry of Power, Govt. of India. The building code has provisions for:

(a) Building envelopes, except for unconditioned storage spaces or warehouses,

(b) Mechanical systems and equipment, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning,

(c) Service hot water heating,

(d) Interior and exterior lighting, and

(e) Electrical power and motors.