Working Group Session on ECBC 2025 Amendments – Sindh Region

Committee Meeting on Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC), 2025

Date: 4th December 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Committee Room, Sindh Energy Efficiency & Conservation Agency (SEECA), Karachi

Overview

The Sindh Energy Efficiency & Conservation Agency (SEECA) convened a high-level committee/working group meeting to review the Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC) 2023 and propose amendments suitable for Sindh’s regional, environmental, and climatic conditions. The session also focused on harmonizing the revised codes with the existing bye-laws of the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Chairman

  • Dr. M. Atif Jalib
    Managing Director, Sindh Energy Efficiency & Conservation Agency (SEECA)

Participants

  • Mr. Iftekhar Ahmed
    General Manager, SEECA
  • Ms. Asma Ghayoor
    Director, Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA)
  • Mr. Tahir Jamal
    Deputy Secretary, Local Government Department

Agenda of the Meeting

  1. Review of Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC) 2023 to identify amendments required for Sindh’s regional conditions.
  2. Integration of the 2023 Codes into SBCA Bye-Laws and other relevant authorities’ regulatory frameworks.

Key Discussion Points & Minutes

  1. Opening Remarks
    The meeting commenced at 4:00 PM.
    Dr. M. Atif Jalib welcomed all participants and highlighted the importance of updating ECBC to reflect Sindh’s unique climatic and environmental requirements.
  2. Review of ECBC 2023
    The committee examined the existing ECBC 2023 document and identified various sections needing revision to better address regional challenges, building practices, and sustainability goals.
  3. Integration with SBCA Bye-Laws
    Participants discussed the procedural framework and necessary steps to integrate updated energy codes into SBCA’s Bye-Laws and align them with other building control authorities across Sindh.
  4. Focus on Energy & Water Conservation
    The Chair emphasized the growing need for adopting green building standards and improving conservation practices related to electricity and water usage.
    The committee also highlighted the importance of engaging academia and research institutions to provide technical insights and evidence-based recommendations.
  5. Timeline for Recommendations
    A deadline of 18th December 2025 was mutually agreed upon for submission of feedback, proposed amendments, and technical inputs.

Conclusion

The meeting concluded at 5:00 PM with a vote of thanks.
The Chair appreciated the participants for their valuable contributions and reaffirmed SEECA’s commitment to advancing sustainable building practices across Sindh.

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