The State Government of Karnataka on 27th January 2021 has notified the Karnataka Municipal Corporation Model Building (Amendment) Bye-Laws, 2021 in which a new chapter on Karnataka Energy Conservation Building code (KECBC) Compliance requirements has been inserted.
Buildings or building complex that have a connected load of 100kW greater or a contract demand of 120 KVA or greater and are intended to be used for commercial purposes must comply with the Karnataka Energy Conservation Building Code 2018 as modified from time to time.
However, this code shall not be applicable to plug loads, equipment’s and parts of buildings that use energy for manufacturing processes, unless otherwise specified in the said code.
The compliance with the code shall be verified at the time obtaining the construction permit from the urban local bodies or at the time of obtaining construction completion or occupancy certificate and at the time of obtaining the electrical connection from DISCOM.
Further, No objection Certificate with respect to the compliance with the Code, for electrical installation shall be obtained from the State Electrical inspectorate.
